Aerial Classes
Silks 1 (Beginner)
Intro To Aerial Fitness
As featured in KY3 News & 417 Magazine, Aerial Silks is the new fitness class in town!
In Level 1 we will focus on conditioning on the ground and in the air, develop flexibility, build overall body strength and lay the foundation down to become an aerial dancer! We will explore basic climbs, foot locks, hip keys, and other foundational skills that will train us to move our body in the air with control, strength and confidence.
Don't worry, all skills are taught close to the ground and the focus will be on conditioning and discovering new ways to move in the air. This class is designed for the complete beginner wanting to try a fun workout. While being fit doesn't hurt, no upper body strength, flexibility or coordination is required. We will develop that together!
For those hesitant to join the class and would like more individual attention while starting out, you can feel free to schedule a private lesson, but just know that people with no upper body strength start every week ;)
This class has about 1-1 1/2 years of curriculum before advancing on to other classes.
Silks 2
Ground to Air!
We are comfortable climbing and inverting on the silks. In Silks 2 we will work on transitioning our movements to the air, working with more complex puzzles, understanding friction management, learning how other foundational wraps are built from a single climb, transitioning gracefully and with control between them, and further exploring silk theory concepts.
*Instructor Permission Only
**Right now this class is offered as part of our Silks 2-Advanced class
Silks 3
Must have 3 minute flight time, be comfortable inverting several times in a row from a climb, and be comfortable building and moving through triangle wrap, s-wrap and z-wraps. Anything goes in this class!
*Instructor Permission Only
**Right now this class is offered as part of our Silks 2-Advanced class
Wednesday Multilevel Silks at noon!
Silks 1 through Advanced
In this multi level class we will be working heavily on level appropriate conditioning followed by independent group instruction and assignments. Single foot locks, aerial theory, creative transitioning, sequence creation, choreographic exploration, drops and mastery of aerial content of all levels - this class is designed to challenge each student at the level they are flying at.
P.S. Sometimes we work on the lyra and trapeze. It's an anything goes for whoever is there kind of class!
Open Gym & Conditioning (Any Level)
Open Gym & Conditioning arose from the need to spend extra time on the apparatuses reviewing what we learned in class in a safe manner. It has since become so much more. In Open Gym & Conditioning you are presented with conditioning challenges suited to your level, antagonistic training to keep your body injury free, flexibility exercises, partner stretching, camaraderie with aerial classmates, and an opportunity to review skills and get additional help.
Open Gym is available to SAF students of all levels. There will be NO AERIAL INSTRUCTION from teachers, students or Instagram. Bring lots of water and snacks. No sticky hands on apparatuses, please ;)
$10 door fee. Come whenever, leave whenever. Age 12+ or with Instructor Permission.
**For those looking for a space to train their ground conditioning, yoga, dance, flow arts or other grounded arts, Open Gym is $5. Come on in! We have high ceilings and ambient lighting!**
Static Trapeze & Lyra/ Aerial Hoop (All Levels)
Beginners will learn the basic mounts and dismounts, skills under the bar, skills on the bar, and a few skills on the ropes. This class will focus on putting together these basic skills to create smooth combinations and spin sequences. It will also focus on upper body and core conditioning required for higher skill levels.
Int/Adv students will continue learning higher level skills, practicing complex transitions, working on the spansets, momentum, flares, meathooks, and duet work.
Beginners will learn the basic mounts and dismounts, skills under the bar, skills on the bar, and a few skills on the ropes. This class will focus on putting together these basic skills to create smooth combinations and spin sequences. It will also focus on upper body and core conditioning required for higher skill levels.
Int/Adv students will continue learning higher level skills, practicing complex transitions, working on the spansets, momentum, flares, meathooks, and duet work.
Aerial Sling Foundations & Exploration (Multi-Level)
Aerial sling (also called Aerial Hammock) is an excellent gateway apparatus to the world of aerial! In our Aerial Sling Foundations & Exploration class, students will build the foundation for sling with drills, conditioning, sling vocabulary and transitions. Students will also explore movement within this apparatus and on the ground, building your own sling movement style! No experience is necessary. Moves will be modified by your instructor to each students' individual strength levels. Come as you are!
Aerial sling (also called Aerial Hammock) is an excellent gateway apparatus to the world of aerial! In our Aerial Sling Foundations & Exploration class, students will build the foundation for sling with drills, conditioning, sling vocabulary and transitions. Students will also explore movement within this apparatus and on the ground, building your own sling movement style! No experience is necessary. Moves will be modified by your instructor to each students' individual strength levels. Come as you are!
Handstands & Flexibility (All Levels)
Get ready to supercharge your core, stabilizers, antagonistic muscles as well as melt into your bendiest self! Handstand and flexibility journeys are ones that come with care, correct movement and time. Let us help you reach your goals!
If you are an aerialist, this is the best way to train your antagonistic muscles to help prevent injury due to muscular imbalances. Get it!
This class is open to all levels - whether you want to learn how to begin your handstand journey or want to expand your training in blocks and handstand canes.
Kids Classes
Circus Kids 1
Silks, trapeze, lyra, and hammock!
Circus Kids is the perfect introduction into circus arts. Kids will have the opportunity to build strength and experience on each of the apparatuses that we offer at Springfield Aerial Fitness. This class will teach the basics of aerial movement as well as handstands and flexibility in a fun and safe environment.
Suitable for ages 5-13 or with Instructor Permission.
Sibling discount is available. Please inquire.
Circus Kids 2
For those aerialists that have learned the foundational movement in all our apparatuses and have progressed to inverting in the air, this class will continue to challenge! We will learn wraps and theory, build up our aerial endurance, build choreographic phrases and continue to develop our skills as aerialists.
These students can be chosen to perform at our student showcases and travel to competitions.
Suitable for ages 7-13 or with Instructor Permission.
Sibling discount is available. Please inquire.
Homeschool Kids
In this class, we will work on building strength, flexibility and proprioception while learning foundational skills in aerial silks, lyra and hammock. We will also introduce spins, inverts and aerial partnering.
Suitable for kids 7-13 years old or with Instructor Permission.
Sibling discount is available. Please inquire.
**This class is usually offered at 11am on Wednesdays. Need 4 students to re-open. Private lessons are available at this time.
Teen Silks at POINT Performing Arts
In this intro/beginner class we will focus on conditioning on the ground and in the air, develop flexibility, build overall body strength and lay the foundation down to become an aerial dancer! We will explore basic climbs, foot locks, double foot locks, hip keys, as well as easy tricks and drops.
This class is for teens age 9-18 yrs old or with prior approval from POINT.
Sibling discount is available. Please inquire.
Private Lessons
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Book a private lesson on silks, hammock, lyra, trapeze, beginning tumbling, mommy & me, stilt walking, flexibility & handstands! Private lessons are $60/hr plus $30 for each additional person. Private Lessons are available at your convenience, not just the times specified. Shoot us an email to arrange a time that works for you. Or message us at Facebook.com/417aerialist |
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Birthday, Bachelorette & Group Parties
Our two hour aerial parties are $250 for up to 8 people and $30 for each additional person with a non refundable $100 deposit upon booking.
The first 15 minutes we sign waivers and introduce ourselves. We do a 15 min warm up and get started on the apparatuses. For the next hour or so we will learn basic skills, some cool poses and maybe even a drop or two! The last half hour we reserve for pictures, cake and presents.
The party is geared toward people that have never done aerials before, but if we have some spunky people in the group, we can certainly up the challenge level for them!
Contact us for availability or head on over to our Sign Up page.
