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.

• 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.

• Family Silks (ages 6+)

  • Family aerial silks is a more play-based class open to ages 6+. Any students aged 6-8 require parent participation. No intro required; does not promote students to level 1.

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.