Aerial dance is the broad term for a style of modern dance that incorporates the use of hanging equipment, also called aerial apparatuses. Aerial silks (also known as aerial fabric, aerial tissue, aerial ribbon, or aerial curtain), trapeze, lyra (aerial hoop, cerceau), aerial rope (corde lisse, Spanish web), aerial sling (aerial hammock), and aerial net are a few of the more popular apparatuses, although aerialists are also known to invent their own equipment. It is an incredibly demanding art form that requires a high degree of strength, power, flexibility, courage, and grace to master.
INTRO TO AERIAL SILKS: THIS CLASS WILL GET YOU COMFORTABLE ON THE AERIAL SILKS WHILE TEACHING YOU BASIC AERIAL MOVES FROM THE KNOT!
this class covers all your aerial silk basics. Each student will learn climbs, inverts, locks, and slides on the aerial fabric. Students work in small groups and can practice new moves at their own pace. Class includes basic warm-up, conditioning (pull-ups, grip work and deep abdominal strengthening), and beginner moves, vocabulary and technique (climbs, splits, inverts, foot locks, ankle hangs, etc.)
MIXED LEVELS INTERMEDIATE AERIAL SILKS I AND II
(Prerequisites - must be able to climb and descend, double foot lock, straddle back from basic stand, hold in tuck for least 30 seconds)
This class is intended for people who have had some exposure to aerial silks. This class will focus both on conditioning and movement in the air. Student should be able to hang from their arms and climb. Students who are not yet able to hang in a bent arm hang for 10 seconds or climb at least 5 feet should consider another session in Beginner.
PRE ADVANCE AND ADVANCED LEVELS
(PREREQUISITES: MUST HAVE PERMISSION TO JOIN)