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Aerial Arts

Aerial Arts

Aerial arts are the practice of performing acrobatics using various apparatus to perform tricks or dance routines. Aerial arts practices are inspired by dance, gymnastics, acrobatics, and the circus arts.

Aerial arts classes

Please note our schedule is subject to change. Always be sure to book your registration ahead of time via our online calendar to ensure your spot.


Aerial Silks

Aerial silks (also known as aerial tissu) is a type of performance in which an artist performs aerial acrobatics while hanging from a specialist fabric.

  • Intro to Aerial Silks

    • Start with this class to learn the basic skills that we build upon through level 1 and level 2. Students will be promoted to level 1 after completing one intro class.

  • Aerial Foundations/Veggies

    • In this beginner class, we will work on foundational aerial skills to help you be successful in level 1 and move up to level 2. This class focuses on conditioning and basic skills.

  • Level 1 Aerial Silks

    • Level 1 students will learn new skills every week. We have a large level 1 curriculum that rotates on a weekly basis.

  • Level 2 Aerial Silks

    • Level 2 students will learn new, advanced skills and techniques, most of which are based on level 1 skills. To earn level 2, students must pass a level-up exam.

  • Supervised Practice/Open Gym (Level 1 or higher)

    • Students have the opportunity to practice any skills they already know under supervision of a coach. Students may also ask to be taught new skills during these sessions. Instructors may decline to teach new skills depending on safety/skill level.

  • Mixed Level Aerial Silks (Level 1 or higher)

    • Mixed level classes typically work on sequences and offer different difficulty levels of each skill so both beginner and advanced students have options to work on. 


Aerial Lyra

Also known as aerial hoop or circeau, the lyra is a circular steel apparatus suspended from the ceiling on which circus artists may perform aerial acrobatics.


  • Intro to Lyra (ages 9+)

    • Students will learn the foundations of aerial lyra including conditioning, how to enter and exit the hoop, and basic tricks. This class is a prerequisite for level 1 lyra.

  • Level 1 Lyra

    • Expand and improve upon the foundations of lyra to learn more advanced skills and techniques.

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MindShift Gym

11501 Sunset Hills Road

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Reston, VA 20190

855-646-5271

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