Aerial Arts and Acrobatic Classes
Read More About Our Aerial and Acrobatic Classes
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*Please note that our classes are for ages 16 and up unless otherwise specified.
We require a minimum of three students to run a class. If the class does not meet this requirement, it will be canceled. Notifications will be sent out four hours before class time and sent via email or text message. If your class gets canceled, you will be rescheduled for the next one or you can choose to receive a class credit. If you have a class pack, the credit will return to your class pack.
In collaboration with Vivid Black Paint, we are offering a $5/class discount for persons identifying as POC. Please contact us for the code!
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
BEGINNER CLASSES
Intro to Aerial: Mixed Apparatus
We’ll mix it up and try at least one vertical apparatus (silks or rope) and one bar apparatus (lyra or trapeze). This is an introduction to all things aerial. Take a test drive to discover which apparatus you’d like to focus on. No aerial experience required!
Beginner Aerial
New to circus arts? This is the class for you!
In this beginner level intro class, we will focus on the basics: getting strong, learning the lingo, and trying out the various apparatuses. This is a great introduction to the world of aerial performance by teaching you how to apply the new dimension of vertical space. This is a great introduction to the world of aerial performance by teaching you how to apply the new dimension of vertical space. Let’s play with the X, Y, and Z axes!
Beginner Silks (Fabric)
Come try the aerial silks! In this beginner class, you’ll learn foundational skills to build strength and confidence on silks. No experience necessary!
Beginner Silks (Fabric) /Sling
Come try the aerial silks and sling! In this beginner class, you’ll learn foundational skills to build strength and confidence on both silks and sling. No experience necessary!
Beginner Lyra/Trapeze
Come try the lyra and dance trapeze! In this beginner class, you’ll learn foundational skills to build strength and confidence on both lyra and trapeze. No experience necessary!
SILKS/ FABRIC
Level Up Silks
This class will focus on building confidence, endurance, and strength with an emphasis on proper technique. We will review and polish tricks and build new sequences. It’s perfect for students with previous experience on silks and rope.
If you’ve dabbled with silks or rope and feel comfortable with basics like tying foot knots and inverting from the ground, then this is the perfect class for you!
***This class is NOT for total beginners***
Intermediate Silks/Fabric
This class will focus on vertical theory with emphasis in refining technique, split fabric sequencing, and conditioning for higher level skills. Students should already have the prior experience on rope or fabric and feel comfortable executing longer sequences in the air.
Sling Sequences
Learn new wraps, moves, tricks, and all things sling! In this class, there will be time to practice and refine foundational movements to build strength and endurance to create sequences. Sling Sequences is great for those with aerial experience.
Dynamic Sling/Silks
Each week the class structure is similar – we work all the beats – hollow, pike, flares, dynamic rolls and drops and building technique for those skills. We will also work spinning technique in this practice class.
ROPE
Level Up Rope
This class will focus on building confidence, endurance, and strength with an emphasis on proper technique. We will review and polish tricks and build new sequences. It’s perfect for students with previous experience on silks and rope.
Intermediate Rope
This class will focus on vertical theory with emphasis on refining technique and practicing dynamic transitions/beats all while building stamina through practicing sequences. Students should already have the prior experience on rope or fabric and feel comfortable executing longer sequences in the air.
LYRA & TRAPEZE
Lyra Sequences
Intermediate/Advance – Make shapes and link them into intricate patterns! This class will focus on how to transition in intentional ways. What’s the best hand position for moving from point ‘a’ to ‘b’? How many regrips are necessary? What’s the best direction to spin? What’s the most efficient pathway that is both simple and elegant? Explore these concepts and work with your coach to create unique pathways that work for your body. Intermediate Level – must be comfortable fully inverting off the ground without a spot.
Dance Trapeze Sequences
Make shapes and link them into intricate patterns! This class will focus on how to transition in intentional ways. What’s the best hand position for moving from point ‘a’ to ‘b’? How many regrips are necessary? What’s the best direction to spin? What’s the most efficient pathway that is both simple and elegant? Explore these concepts and work with your coach to create unique pathways that work for your body.
Intermediate Level – must have prior aerial experience and comfortable inverting without a spot.
Level Up Dance Trapeze
In this class students will progress their vocabulary of skills by exploring tricks and transitions on a single point trapeze bar. Multiple options will be given for varying skill levels.
Dynamic Trapeze/Lyra
Each week the class structure is similar – we work all the beats – hollow, pike flares, dynamic rolls and drops and building technique for those skills. We will also work spinning technique in this practice class.
MIXED APPARATUS
Straps
In this class, you’ll build and refine foundational movements including inverts, meathooks and flags. We’ll work to build strength to do moves like back lever, front lever and nutcracker lift. Time permitting, we’ll work on spins, flares, and beats. No experience required!
Duo Aerial
Duo aerial is one of the most fun and challenging things we do in aerial arts. Join Lynn and Kristen and learn unique partnering moves on a variety of apparatus. Each month we will focus on different apparatus. Come with a partner or work with others in the class. *Should have some aerial experience.
HANDSTANDS
Handstands – All Levels
In handstands class, we will focus on learning the correct form for a straight handstand as well as gain strength and flexibility needed for more advanced training. The progressions and drills are for beginners through advanced students. We will talk about proper alignment, hand placement, and body/mind connection while upside down. We will also explore various leg positions in handstands and periodically work in headstands.
Handstand Shapes
In Handstand Shapes, continue on the long road to greatness with leg shape explorations, press work, and side bends. The progressions and drills are for folks who have been working on their handstands and can hold a freestanding handstand for 10 seconds in any leg shape. We will talk about proper alignment, hand placement, and body/mind connection while upside down.
Virtual Lunchtime Handstands!
Join us on your lunch break for some handstands. This virtual handstand class is hosted through zoom. We will focus on learning the correct form for a straight handstand as well as gain strength and flexibility needed for more advanced training. The progressions and drills are for beginners through advanced students. We will talk about proper alignment, hand placement, and body/mind connection while upside down. This class is good for all levels!
Flexibility Technique
Partner & Ground Acro
This all levels class combines floor acrobatic movements (basic tumbling, acrobatic dance, handstands, etc) and partner acrobatics (dance lifts, body balancing) so students can begin putting together sequences.
Aerial Conditioning
A full body workout designed to increase active flexibility, strengthen and stabilize your core and increase mind body connection to keep you safe and aware in the air. This class will be ground based with occasional use of apparatus for drills. Aerial experience is necessary for this class. Modifications are provided for every drill, whether it be to make it more accessible, or increase intensity.
Series Classes
*You are allowed one makeup for a missed class for an Open Gym. Please email the studio to schedule your make-up Open Gym.
Beginner Tumbling
Acrobatics and tumbling have been an important part of circus for as long as you can go back. Having a good foundation of floor skills can enhance any performance. In this series we will be focusing on some of the most classic skills of tumbling. Cartwheels, rolls, handsprings and much more. Come hydrated and ready to have some fun.
Prerequisites: Ability to kick into a handstand on the wall.
Handstands – Exploring Canes
Hand balancing on canes is a classic circus discipline that always adds drama to any show. It showcases the skills of balance, poise, strength and control. It’s a great way to up your handstand training giving you the option to add more skills and tricks to your repertoire. Focus will be on building endurance, skill repetition and gaining comfort off the floor. We will be utilizing handstand benches, blocks and canes. Prerequisites: Comfortable handstand on the wall (45 second hold); Ability to kick into a handstand on the floor. (No balance required); Desire to push your handstand practice.
Intro to Adult Contortion
Contortion is the art of moving the body with flexibility and poise. It is a classic circus art dating back hundred of years. We will be learning to stretch deeply and safely for poses and tricks as well as learn to work with other classmates to do partner tricks. Prerequisite: Bridge chest to wall with straight arms (or close to it) and able to kick up to handstand at the wall for 5 sec.
OPEN TRAINING
Open Gym
Join open gym times to practice material you learned in class. *Please refrain from teaching fellow students during Open Gym.* Open gyms are for students aged 17 and older.
Acro Jam
This skillshare is for folks who are comfy training partner acrobatics without instruction. Folks who practice acroyoga, cheer, hand to hand or other styles of partner acro are welcome. Come utilize our belt to help with those scarier moves!
Straps Jam
This skillshare is for folks with aerial experience who are comfy exploring straps without specific instruction! Anyone with aerial experience, straps or otherwise, is welcome. We’ll work as a group on conditioning drills and exploring new skills and sequences. Come explore the wonderful world of straps with us! Open gyms are for students aged 17 and older.
Handstand Happy Hour w/Lynn
Training Handstands can be such a solitary endeavor, so come join Lynn in the studio to hang out and train handstands. It’s not a class, but a time to practice with other folks who love to be upside down on their hands. There just might be games… All levels welcome.
Member Training
Learn more about our membership! Get access to the studio for more training time. Memberships include all open gyms, acro jams, handstand happy hours, as well as specific member training time.