Underwater Performance with Air PADI Distinctive Specialty Course©
~The only underwater performance with supplied air course of it's kind in the world~
Learn to execute underwater performance and creative movement using mermaid, freedive and scuba skillsets while integrating compressed air with safety, individuality and artful execution.
Learn to execute underwater performance and creative movement using mermaid, freedive and scuba skillsets while integrating compressed air with safety, individuality and artful execution.
Course Information
- Minimum age ~ 18 yrs.
- A 5-day Certification Course
- Through classroom and in-water sessions, learn everything you need to know for safe, artful and unique underwater performance with compressed air.
- $575
- Small class sizes
Prerequisite Certifications:
Advanced Open Water Certification - or equivalent. Provide proof of 25 additional Open Water dives for qualification
Advanced Mermaid Certification- or equivalent
Basic Freediver- or equivalent
This course contains (3) in person/virtual classroom sessions with your instructor and (5) pool sessions where you learn and practice skills to plan, practice and perform underwater work with supplied air. Upon mastery of course skills you will receive an Underwater Performance with Air PADI Distinctive Specialty© certification.
REQUIRED SWIM ABILITY:
The ability to swim at least 200m/yards without swim aids or floatation devices.
The ability to back float/tread on the water's surface at least 10 minutes without sinking.
The ability to perform a dynamic apnea swim of at least 25meters/80'
STUDENT MATERIALS:
WHAT EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES TO BRING:
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Utah
All courses require the completion of the Diver Medical Form, Assumption of Liability Form, and Safe Freediver Practices Statement of Understanding Form, before participating in a course. Freediving and Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure time for completion well ahead of the course start date. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
If course does not meet enrollment minimum, courses are subject to cancellation. Course fees cover your participation in the course, certification is not guaranteed.
REQUIRED SWIM ABILITY:
The ability to swim at least 200m/yards without swim aids or floatation devices.
The ability to back float/tread on the water's surface at least 10 minutes without sinking.
The ability to perform a dynamic apnea swim of at least 25meters/80'
STUDENT MATERIALS:
- Underwater with Air, by Ani Ferguson
WHAT EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES TO BRING:
- Air Supply Unit
- 1 J-Style Freediving Snorkel
- A SECURE swimsuit for training purposes
- Towels
- 1 Pair of Freediving Long Fins OR Bifins (standard SCUBA style fins) These are available for rental if needed.
- You are welcome to bring a 3-5mm wetsuit to wear if you get cold easily, but our pool is usually warm.
- 1 Swimming / Synchro Style Nose Clip OR Sinus Saver Nose Plugs - optional.
- A notebook, water bottle, snacks, sandals, and a warm change of clothes.
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Utah
All courses require the completion of the Diver Medical Form, Assumption of Liability Form, and Safe Freediver Practices Statement of Understanding Form, before participating in a course. Freediving and Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure time for completion well ahead of the course start date. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
If course does not meet enrollment minimum, courses are subject to cancellation. Course fees cover your participation in the course, certification is not guaranteed.
