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Aerial School + Entertainment

Aerial arts in the heart of Auckland

Aracnation is a community-based, non-profit organisation led by the Aracnation Collective, a passionate team of aerialists and instructors offering high-quality aerial classes in Central Auckland.

Our mission is to make aerial arts accessible to everyone in Tāmaki Makaurau by creating a welcoming space where people of all skill levels can learn, connect, and grow.

Beyond our classes, we bring spectacular aerial performances to Central Auckland by collaborating with local artists and event organisers to deliver captivating shows for festivals, fundraisers, and corporate functions. Our performers transform any venue into a dynamic space filled with artistry and energy.

Aracnation aerialist performing on ombre silks in Parnell Rose Garden

WHAT ARACNATION OFFERS

Aerial instructor guiding student on aerial hoop/lyra

Aerial Classes

At Aracnation, we believe aerial arts are for everyone. Our aerial classes in Central Auckland combine strength, creativity, and connection, offering a unique way to move your body and express yourself. Whether you are looking to build confidence, improve fitness, or explore performance, our experienced instructors guide you every step of the way.

Our classes focus on safety, technique, and fun. We welcome absolute beginners as well as experienced aerialists who want to push their skills further. Each session is designed to help you progress at your own pace while feeling supported by our close-knit community.

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Aerialist performing aerial bartending, passing a glass to a client

Events & Entertainment

Bring the spectacle of aerial performance to your next event!

Through Aracnation Events and Entertainment, our social enterprise branch, we deliver professional aerial entertainment and performances for community, social, and corporate events in Central Auckland.

From elegant aerial silks to high-energy hoop acts, our performers create unforgettable experiences for audiences across Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Aerial silk performer hanging upside down from black silks in a studio with a high ceiling and purple lighting.
A man performing an aerial silk act, hanging upside down with one arm extended, while two women watch in a gym or studio.
A female aerial performer in a blue costume balancing upside down on black silk fabric, with her head hair hanging downward, under colorful stage lighting.
Group of performers gathered together indoors, smiling and posing for a photo, with some crouching and others standing.
Child practicing aerial silk in an family aerial class as mom smiles & watches nearby.
A woman in a floral dress and pearl necklace is smiling while holding a glass of champagne, as an aerial performer in black top, leans from an aerial apparatus upside down to hand her a glass of champagne at a party or celebration.
A woman is performing an aerial bartending while hanging upside down on blue aerial silks inside a gym with a mural that says 'Empire Studio.' Several people and a dog are watching or preparing in the background.
A performer in zebra-striped pants is doing an acrobatic split on aerial straps above a crowd at a nightclub or concert venue, with smoke and stage lights creating a dramatic effect.
Group of children and adults posing on aerial silks with colorful fabric silks in an indoor studio.
People dancing and socializing at a lively party or celebration in a decorated venue with chandeliers, balloons, and colorful lights.
Group of aerial performers in colorful costumes in posing for a pre-showcase picture.
A woman performing aerial silk acrobatics upside down in a gym with blue walls.
An aerialist performing on a trapeze, hanging upside down with a dark background.
A woman with curly hair hanging upside down from yellow aerial silks, smiling at the camera.
A woman in a striped outfit performing an aerial silk routine on stage at an indoor event, with an audience watching from above and below.
Two aerial students, a male and a female, performing a sequence on stage with a red curtain background. The male is wearing a white costume with a tutu, and the female is wearing a black tutu with a black leotard.
An instructor guiding a student on an aerial hoop against a plain grey background, one sitting inside the hoop and the other holding it.
Aerial silk performer hanging upside down and holding red silk fabric in a pose against a gray background.
A woman performing an aerial yoga pose with black tights, a red sports bra, and a red and black sports dress with a Nike logo, against a plain white background.
Aerial silk performers on stage during a show with a large screen displaying 'Brought to you by tvnz+' in the background.
Two aerial silk artists performing on stage, holding hands with their bodies extended horizontally while hanging upside down and sideways, against a dark background.
A male aerialist performing with purple and pink lighting, wearing a white sleeveless top, with makeup and glitter on his face, holding purple silk.
A woman performing aerial silk acrobatics with colorful fabric against a plain gray background.
Aerial performer suspended in the air wrapped in black silk fabric, performing against a dark blue background with star-like lights.
A female circus performer is hanging upside down from a trapeze, performing an aerial silk act in a dimly lit venue with purple lighting, while an audience watches.
Aerial silks performer swinging in front of a large, illuminated sign that reads 'Brought to you by tvnz+'.
Group of four people in a circus act, with one woman performing a suspended aerial pose on a trapeze while the other three cheer and support her, against a plain gray background.
Two young children spinning colored plates on sticks while an aerial performer passes the coloured plates to them; a crowd watches outdoors on a sunny day.

CONTACT US

EMAIL : info@aracnation.co.nz

PHONE : +64 211 570 925 (text only)

ADDRESS : 2 Bond Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021 (within Empire Studios)

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