Aerial class descriptions & requirements

Our group classes are $35 for a single class. We also have a wide array of class pass and membership options.

Aerial Pole

  • Beginner Aerial Pole

    In this introductory class you’ll learn how to transfer your stationary pole skills to aerial pole. We’ll drill strategies to control the spin and orbit of the apparatus while mounting and exiting, climbing, inverting, and through holds and transitions. We'll condition strength and spin tolerance to develop a foundation for all your aerial pole goals.

    Requirements: (From standard pole) comfortable standard climb and some spin pole experience. Wear tight-fitting athletic wear to prevent slipping; long leggings will help prevent pole burn but you may prefer shorts.

  • Aerial Pole Flow

    In this class, you'll take your stationary pole skills and transfer them to aerial pole to create a beautiful flowing sequence to a piece of music. We will utilize pole tricks (with variations for different levels), hand loop, and play with spinning, orbiting, and pendulum swings. This class is for the pole dancer who wants to combine the worlds of musicality, pole tricks, and aerial arts. Think "pole choreography", but in the air!

    Optional: Wear socks to help with sliding or "skating" on the floor!

    Requirements: At least 1 Beginner Aerial Pole class or other previous aerial pole experience. Must be comfortable climbing, inverting, and must have both an inside and outside leg hang. Wear tight fitting athletic wear to prevent slipping; long leggings will prevent pole burn, but you may wear shorts if you prefer.

Aerial Hammock

  • Beginner Aerial Hammock

    This is an introductory class to learn foundational skills on the aerial hammock aka aerial sling. Students will be taught basic wraps and how to connect them in short sequences. You’ll also get comfortable with hanging upside down and learn how to safely invert with the support of the hammock.

    No experience necessary! Please wear tight-fitting athletic wear that covers your torso, arm pits, and the backs of your knees; avoid wearing jewelry.

  • Aerial Hammock Flow

    In this class we will practice foundational skills for the hammock, learn different poses and transitions, work towards flowing through sequences and dancing to music.

    Every 2 weeks we will learn a new sequence, and then spend the last part of class dancing it to music.

    Requirements: Must be comfortable with basic entrances and wraps such as pull overs and straddle inversion from the floor. Please wear tight fitting athletic wear and long leggings. Avoid wearing jewelry as this can damage our equipment.

Lyra

  • Beginner Lyra

    This is an introductory class to build foundational skills for the lyra aka aerial hoop. Build strength and flexibility while learning foundational entrances, spins, and poses on this apparatus. Please wear tight-fitting athletic wear that covers the backs of your knees.

    No experience necessary; adults of all fitness levels encouraged to join

  • Intermediate Lyra

    Intermediate Lyra will build on the foundations covered in Beginner Lyra. Build strength and endurance while learning more transitions and challenging sequences.

    Requirements: Side mount (aka Delilah) and straddle entrance. Familiar with tuck entrance and pullover. Consistent inversions. 20s long arm hang, 20s knee hang, 60s hollow body hold

  • Flex and Fly Lyra

    In this class for Intermediate students, we will begin class with a flexibility practice that is focused on stretching specific muscles that will benefit the shapes we will be working with during the second half of class on the lyra. Students will have the opportunity to explore unique shapes and transitions that utilize flexibility as a core element.

    Requirements: Side mount and straddle entrance. Consistent inversions. Please bring a bottle of water and yoga mat

Silks

  • Beginner Silks

    If you’ve never tried silks before or you want to improve foundational skills, this is the class for you! In Beginner Silks we’ll practice climbing, footlocks, and inversions in order to be able to build sequences and dance in the air.

    Please wear tight-fitting athletic wear that covers your torso, arm pits, and the backs of your knees. Avoid wearing jewelry as this can damage our equipment.

    No experience necessary; adults of all fitness levels encouraged to join.

  • Intermediate Silks

    Intermediate Silks will expand on the foundations covered in Beginner SIlks. Expect to practice building sequences to focus on strength and endurance. Learn silks theory while refining your technique and having fun.

    Requirements: Ability to climb to the ceiling, consistent inversions from the ground, confident with both footlocks, able to put on double footlocks from the ground, familiar with fan hip key

  • Advanced Silks

    Advanced silks expands on the skills learned at the intermediate level and introduces students to more complex silks theory. Class may include drops, intricate sequences, and conditioning for difficult skills such as one-arm hangs, long/straight arm inversions, and more.

    Prerequisites: Ability to climb to ceiling 3x, clean & consistent aerial inversion (from a climb), familiar with the following wraps: catcher's, cross catchers, S-wrap/U-wrap, and crucifix hold

  • Silks Spinography

    Master the art of spinning in the air. Students will gradually build their tolerance for faster spins while also learning sequences that incorporate unique climbs, shapes, and transitions. You’ll practice techniques for building and maintaining momentum to create a graceful aesthetic on silks.

    Pre-requisites: Must be able to climb the fabric, hold a hip key, and be comfortable in a foot-lock.

    Please wear tight-fitting athletic wear that covers your torso, arm pits, and the backs of your knees. No jewelry that can snag the fabric.

    Requirements: Must be able to climb the fabric, hold a hip key, and be comfortable in a foot-lock.

Mixed Aerials

  • Intro to Aerial Fabric

    This class introduces beginner students to both aerial silks and hammock. You’ll get comfortable with being upside by learning how to invert with the support of the hammock, and other foundational skills such as foot-locks, climbs, and beginner-friendly tricks. Class will include a fabric specific warm-up and cool-down.

    No experience necessary! Please wear tight-fitting athletic wear that covers your torso, arm pits, and the backs of your knees; avoid wearing jewelry.

  • Aerial Fabric Conditioning

    This is an all levels mixed apparatus class for building core and upper body strength to improve climbs, inversions, and endurance in the air. We’ll use both aerial hammock and silks including a floor-based warm up and cool down.

    At least one Intro to Aerial Fabrics class recommended but no experience is required! Please wear tight-fitting athletic wear that covers your torso, arm pits, and the backs of your knees; avoid wearing jewelry.

Open Studio

  • Aerial Open Studio

    Open Studio is time for you to come in and use the space as you wish — to train, dance, or nap.

    No skills will be taught during Open Studio, but the hosting instructor is available for spotting.

    Individuals are required to have existing aerial experience to join Aerial Open Studio.

  • Super Open Studio

    This open training experience includes access to both standard poles and our aerial room with the option for Lyra (AKA aerial hoop), silks, and aerial pole. You can use the space to practice anything you can safely do but no new skills are taught this hour. The hosting instructor is available for spotting, lighting, music, and rigging requests.

    Please note that we have 6 aerial rigging points available on a first come first served basis.

    Participants are required to have existing pole or aerial experience to join open practice sessions.

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