Youth Aerial Instruction

Beginning students start here!

  • Youth Beginning Dance Hammock ages 7-12

    This cohesive 8 week dance hammock class covers the foundations and fundamentals of hammock, also known as sling! This art form is very similar to aerial silks, however hammock is looped at the bottom, allowing for different variations of movements. This is a fun blend of dance and aerial training to learn to create cohesive hammock routines as a group. Students work towards learning skills to create a “flow” at the end of each class.

  • Youth Beginning Silks ages 8-12

    This class is a cohesive 8 week course designed for absolute beginners. We will progress in skill and difficulty on a weekly basis. Be prepared to try hard with a great attitude. We recommend wearing leggings and a form fitting tank or leotard. Please no shorts, as this can cause painful fabric burns on the legs.

  • Youth Beginning Lyra ages 8-12

    Lyra, or aerial hoop is a suspended hanging steel hoop. Learn to swing, pose, and move in this beginning lyra class for ages 8-12. This is a 4 week class that progresses in skill each week.

  • Youth Beginning Silks ages 6-8

    This beginning silks class is a cohesive 4 week course designed for absolute beginners ages 6-8. This specific class is geared towards our youngest demographic, with just a little more creative movement and play peppered in to keep things feeling fresh and fun! We will progress in skill and difficulty on a weekly basis.

YOUTH BEGINNING AERIALS

Youth beginning aerial classes are designed for absolute beginners! We will teach you all the basics in a fun, uplifting, and positive environment. We offer both 4 and 8 week options in order to allow students to try it out for either a shorter or longer term.

BEGINNING YOUTH AERIAL SILKS AGES 6-8

This beginning silks class is a cohesive 4 week course designed for absolute beginners ages 6-8. This specific class is geared towards our youngest demographic, with just a little more creative movement and play peppered in to keep things feeling fresh and fun! We will progress in skill and difficulty on a weekly basis. Be prepared to try hard with a great attitude. We recommend wearing leggings and a form fitting tank or leotard. Please no shorts, as this can cause painful fabric burns on the legs.

4 weeks.

Mondays @4:15pm beginning April 29th- Sign up

BEGINNING YOUTH AERIAL SILKS AGES 8-12

This class is a cohesive 8 week course designed for absolute beginners. We will progress in skill and difficulty on a weekly basis. Be prepared to try hard with a great attitude. We recommend wearing leggings and a form fitting tank or leotard. Please no shorts, as this can cause painful fabric burns on the legs.

Wednesdays at 4:45 beginning April 3rd - Sign up!

BEGINNING II YOUTH AERIAL SILKS  AGES 8-12

This class is a cohesive 8 week course designed for continuing beginners. We will progress in skill and difficulty on a weekly basis. The Beginning II class picks up where our beginning class left off. Students will continue their aerial silks journey, advancing their climbs, locks, and knotted skills. Students will be introduced to a few more complex and difficult climbs and skills in this level. We recommend wearing leggings and a form fitting tank or leotard. Please no shorts, as this can cause painful fabric burns on the legs. Come prepared to work hard, have fun, and continue learning your new craft!

Tuesdays @ 5:45pm beginning April 2nd - Sign up!

Beginning III Youth Aerial Silks Ages 8-12

This class is a cohesive 8 week course designed for continuing beginners who have completed beginning and beginning II levels of instruction. We will progress in skill and difficulty on a weekly basis. The Beginning III class picks up where our beginning II class left off. Students will continue their aerial silks journey, advancing their climbs, locks, and knotted skills. Students should feel comfortable wit their single foot locks, be gaining comfort with double foot locks, and should be able to invert. Students will primarily focus on hip key and inversion based skills in this level. We recommend wearing leggings and a form fitting tank or leotard. Please no shorts, as this can cause painful fabric burns on the legs. Come prepared to work hard, have fun, and continue learning your new craft!

Mondays at 6pm beginning April 1st- Sign up

DANCE HAMMOCK AGES 9+

This class is for students ages 9+ who love the dancy and expressive side of aerials. In this class, we will explore dance movements and concepts and how they relate to aerials. We will work to develop coordination in moving from the floor to our apparatus, and link together choreographies as a learning and performance art development tool. This class will be best for students who have already developed body awareness and core silks concepts. This class meets once per week for 8 weeks, and practices for 1 hour. Bring a water bottle, leggings, and form fitting shirt or leotard, and expect to work hard!

Fridays @ 5:00pm beginning March 29th- Sign up!

BEGINNING YOUTH LYRA AGES 8-12

Lyra is a suspended steel hoop that you hang from the ceiling. This class is a cohesive 4 week session geared towards building strength and confidence. Learn to swing, pose, and move in this fun and challenging class!

4 week session.

Fridays at 4pm beginning May 3rd- Sign up!

BEGINNING II YOUTH LYRA AGES 8-14

Our beginning II youth Lyra is a continuation of skills learned in the beginning levels. Students should be comfortable mounting the hoop, and navigating both the bottom and top portions of the lyra. This class is a cohesive 8 week session geared towards developing cleaner technique and improved strength and flexibility through skill progression on the hoop.

Mondays at 5:15pm beginning April 1st- Sign up!

Continuing Aerials

These classes are designed for students who have been through our beginner courses and have mastered specific criteria. If you’re not sure which class you should sign up for, feel free to give us a call and we can help you select the right class!

Continuing Youth Aerial Silks age 8-12

This class is for students ages 8-12 who have already developed body awareness and core silks concepts. Students should be able to climb the silk, tie a single foot lock, and have a basic understanding of core gymnastic and aerial shapes. This class meets once per week for 8 weeks, and practices for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Bring a water bottle, leggings, and form fitting shirt or leotard, and expect to work hard!

Tuesdays @ 4:30 beginning April 2nd - Sign up!

Continuing Dance Hammock Ages 9+

This class is for students ages 9+ who love the dancy and expressive side of aerials. In this class, we will explore dance movements and concepts and how they relate to aerials. We will work to develop coordination in moving from the floor to our apparatus, and link together choreographies as a learning and performance art development tool. This class will be best for students who have already developed body awareness and core silks concepts. This class meets once per week for 8 weeks, and practices for 1 hour. Bring a water bottle, leggings, and form fitting shirt or leotard, and expect to work hard!

Fridays @ 6:00 beginning March 29th Sign up!

Continuing II Youth Aerial Silks Ages 8-12

This class is for student aged 8-12 who show strong technique and strength in aerial silks.  Most students have gone through 4 or more sessions, and must be invited by an instructor to join.  Aerialist should be able to comfortably complete climbs, hip keys, basic saltos, and be able to invert.

Please arrive 5 minutes early to class with hair pulled back, a tank top or leotard, and leggings.

Thursdays @ 4:30 beginning April 4th - Sign up!

Continuing II Youth Aerial Silks Ages 10-14

This class is for student aged 10-14 who show strong technique and strength in aerial silks.  Most students have gone through 4 or more sessions, and must be invited by an instructor to join.  Aerialist should be able to comfortably complete climbs, hip keys, basic saltos, and be able to invert.

Please arrive 5 minutes early to class with hair pulled back, a tank top or leotard, and leggings.

Tuesdays @ 4:30 beginning April 2nd - Sign up!

Performance Level I Youth Silks

This class is for student aged 8-12 who show strong technique and strength in aerial silks.  Students in this level show strong attention to detail, performative qualities, and a strong desire to improve in silks. Students must be invited by an instructor to join. 

Please arrive 5 minutes early to class with hair pulled back, a tank top or leotard, and leggings.

Wednesdays @ 3:15 Beginning January 31st - Sign up!