Aerials – Silks

Defy Gravity on Aerial Silks and Rope

Defy gravity and unleash your inner aerialist. Our silks & rope class for youth is a fun and safe environment to explore the world of aerial arts. Students will learn to navigate the aerial silks and rope with confidence, build strength, and explore the joy of circus training.

Learn:

• FUNdamental aerial hammock techniques and safety guidelines
• Mounting and dismounting the equipment safely
• Basic poses, climbs, and sequences
• Build strength, flexibility, concentration, coordination, self discipline

Play

• Explore the aerial silks and rope through play and organic movement
• Develop creativity, confidence and self expression
• Build trust and confidence in a supportive environment
• Make new circus friends who share your love for the aerial arts!

Silks/Rope Introduction class for youth is focused on learning basic aerial vocabulary, body awareness, conditioning basics, and safety while training circus. Classes will all include stretching, conditioning for strength building, and learning skills and transitions in the air.

All Students:   Please bring a water bottle, wear tight fitting clothes to invert & move (leotard & long leggings or slim athletic pants/tighter tank top are highly suggested), keep hair pulled back, jewelry off, and dress in layers for managing body temperature! A water bottle is suggested. Aerial classes train in socks, all others need low soled, clean gym shoes.