We are a community based, non-profit organisation led by the Aracnation Collective, a team of aerialists and instructors passionate about bringing aerial arts to our community. As a team, we pride ourselves in providing fun experiences through workshops, term classes, community, social, and corporate events.
Tāmaki Makaurau Aerial Arts Inc, is an incorporated society trading as Aracnation. We have two main branches: our aerial arts school, and Aracnation Events and Entertainment, a social enterprise that offers aerial entertainment for social, community, and corporate events.
Our Story
2014 Aracnation was founded by aerialist and instructor Jasmine Papprill, offering aerial silks classes in central Auckland.
2020 Aracnation underwent a change of management and since then is co-led by a team of dedicated and talented aerialists and instructors known as the Aracnation Collective.
2022 In order to continue our path towards a community based circus organisation, and to align with our values, Aracnation became and incorporated society, in April Tāmaki Makaurau Aerial Arts Inc. was born.
Purpose
Our purpose is to enrich lives through participation in an inclusive aerial arts community.
Mission
To offer aerial arts classes, events, and community based projects that enrich the lives of our Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland community through connection and joy.
Values
Connection: In everything we do, we strive to build, develop, and strengthen connections within our whanau and with the wider community. Promoting wellbeing through strong, healthy, and inclusive relationships.
Diversity: Our differences make us who we are as individuals and as a community. We embrace each person in their uniqueness, offering everyone a space where they can embrace it too, for themselves and others. It is in those moments of acceptance and connection where our genuine selves truly shine.
Authenticity: We strive to be transparent, accountable, and truthful. We align our actions with our vision. We know that, by doing so, we have strong foundations to stand on.
Healthy practices: mental, physical, and organisational wellbeing are at the core of who we are. Healthy practices extend to all internal and external relationships. It involves self-aware, intentional, respectful, and compassionate practices, to enhance individual and collective wellbeing and growth.
Our Board
Chair
Sara G. Ugalde
Secretary (Interim)
Alex McGill
Treasurer (Ex officio)
Natalie Bilyard
Annabelle White
Emi Ning
Mitchell Pitch
Tess Munro-Pedreros
Our Founder
Aerial Silks instructor and Founder of Aracnation, Jasmine Papprill
Jasmine Papprill started Aerial Silks training in 2012 at the Auckland Aerial Arts Academy in Pakuranga. Jasmine completed a 7 day Aerial Teacher Training Course in Aerial Fabric and Trapeze at NECCA, USA in February 2015. She has had coaching with Amy Richardson-Impey, Ebon Grayman “Cirque Du Soleil” and Rebecca Bilyard.
Jasmine comes from a background of Rhythmic Gymnastics, Ballet & Jazz. Her passion for expressing beauty, drama & humour shine through her performances.
Jasmine founded Aracnation in 2014 with the hopes to prove to her students that everything is achievable regardless of your age and when you set your mind to it!
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