Welcome to The Hive Athletic Arts
Where Dreams Fly!
Discover the magic of movement at our premier athletic movement studio, coming to Happy Valley, Oregon, in Spring 2024. We're thrilled to introduce a space dedicated to inspiring active movement for youth through the captivating world of aerial and acrobatic arts.
Our Mission:
At The Hive, our mission is to provide youth with exciting and rewarding activity options that not only promote physical health but also foster a lifelong love for movement. We believe in the power of expression, goal-setting, and the joy of achievement.
What Sets Us Apart:
Fun and Rewarding: We ensure that every session is not just a workout but a celebration of movement. Our approach is to make fitness enjoyable, encouraging students to have fun while getting healthy.
Technique and Training: We prioritize technique and the proper use of the body, helping students develop strength, body and spatial awareness, balance, flexibility, proprioception and kinesthetic awareness. Our instructors are dedicated to providing a foundation for a healthy, active lifestyle.
Community and Friendship: The Hive is more than just a studio; it's a community. We foster a positive space where students can build friendships, support each other, and grow together. Our studio is a place where everyone is encouraged to uplift and inspire one another.
Why Choose The Hive:
Expression and Goal Setting: We believe in the power of self-expression and goal-setting. Students have the opportunity to discover their unique talents and set personal goals, experiencing the joy of reaching new heights.
Lifelong Love of Health: Our programs aim to instill a lifelong love for health and physical activity. We want to empower students to embrace an active lifestyle that will benefit them not only now but for years to come.
Join us at The Hive and embark on a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and the thrill of aerial and acrobatic arts. Spring 2024 is just around the corner—get ready to soar!
Follow us on social media for updates and sneak peeks: @hiveathleticarts
OWNERS:
Bethany Foran, Owner and Coach
Bethany grew up in Helena, Montana, where she was introduced to ballet and jazz at a very young age and then fell in love with musical theater arts during high school. She moved to Oregon to study at the University of Portland and has called Portland her home since. She found her love for aerial at A-WOL Dance Collective in 2012 and went on to join their pre-professional aerial program for 2 years. She is currently the executive director of A-WOL and also a performer in Circus Rose. She currently resides in Garden Home, Oregon with her partner and 3 teenagers. The Hive is an opportunity to share her love of aerial and the arts with others.
Jen Livengood, Owner and Coach
Jen spent her high school and college years training as a dancer and discovered aerial after college at Pendulum Aerial Dance Theatre. In 2003 she co-founded A-WOL Dance Collective, a non-profit aerial arts organization. Here, she and her co-directors developed a professional-level aerial dance performance company as well as an education program for youth and adults. She is currently a co-artistic director at A-WOL. Jen is also a registered dietitian nutritionist and the owner of a family sheet metal company. She currently resides in Damascus, Oregon with her husband, her kids and her farm animals. The Hive is a continuation of her aerial barn classes that she’s been home-growing for the past few years. She is excited to see them grow into the new studio!