Aerial Classes
Circus Kids 4 Week Session (All Levels)
Ages 6-12ish
We will work on aerial silks, lyra (aerial hoop), flexibility/pre-contortion and handstand basics. Every child is different so we will be working on skill progressions that are tailored to each individual. Complete beginners and kids with experience are welcome! Everyone will be challenged at the level they are at!
Due to Covid, we ask that kids wear masks for the duration of the class and that they wash their hands before and after. We also ask that parents stay in their cars or pick up once class are done.
10% Sibling Discount! Just DM us to get an invoice for the reduced cost.
No Pre-reqs. Complete beginners welcome! (Under "Workshops")
Intro To Aerial (4 Week Workshop)
This is where we begin our aerial journey.
In this 4 week session you will be introduced to aerial engagement, common vocabulary, leg and arm positions, multidirectional leans, gentle inversions, and drills used in beginner progressions. You will be warming up alongside the Silks 1 class and then split off to work with the Intro class. After your 4 week Intro to Aerial orientation you'll be allowed to join the Silks 1 and Lyra class.
No Pre-reqs. Complete beginners welcome! (Under "Workshops")
Intro/Beginner Aerial Sling
This 4-week sling series is perfect for anyone new to sling, or returning to sling! We begin with a warm-up, condition and strengthen the body specific to aerial, and explore standing and low aerial sling flow. The instructor will give modifications to students specific to their experience level and where the body is currently at, so please come as you are!
No pre-requisites. Complete newcomers welcome! (Under "Workshops")
Intermediate Sling
You *MUST* take Intro/Beginner Sling and then be approved by the instructor to take this class. Expand your sling vocabulary and build on the basics learned in Intro to Sling. Work on sequencing skills, polishing fundamentals, and level-appropriate drops.
Instructor Approval Needed
Lyra/Aerial Hoop (All Levels)
** Complete Beginners must sign up for the Intro To Aerial 4 Week Workshop or take private lessons before joining. Its under "Workshops" instead of "Classes" **
Beginners will work on proper engagement, mounts, and on the hoop skills and transitions. Intermediate students will work on heavier conditioning, harder skills and transitions, momentum, flares, spins, and on-the-spanset moves. Everyone will be challenged at the level of strength and skill they are at.
Silks 1
** Complete Beginners must sign up for the Intro To Aerial 4 Week Workshop before joining Silks 1. Its under "Workshops" instead of "Classes" **
As featured in KY3, KOLR10 & 417 Magazine, Aerial Silks is the coolest fitness class in town! In Level 1 we focus on conditioning on the ground and in the air, develop flexibility, build overall body strength and lay the foundation to become an aerial dancer! We 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. No upper body strength, flexibility or coordination is required. We will develop that together! You should expect to be in this class for several months until you get instructor approval to transition to Silks 2.
Silks 2 & 3
Climbs, gemini, triangle wrap, s-wrap, z wrap, momentum, belays, drops and progressions for all will be explored according to each person's level. Aerial theory, friction management, creative transitioning, sequence creation, choreographic exploration, and mastery of aerial content of all levels.
Prereqs: Must have a solid climb, hip key and footlocks in the air. Must be ready to train invert climbs.
OPTIONAL Silk Rental Fee:
A $20/mo silk rental fee can be charged in person in your first class if you want to have your own silk for class. Your silk can be shared with your friends or family. Please sign up ahead of time to give instructor time to rig your silks. Silk availability is not guaranteed and 7 rig points are 1st come, 1st served.
Ages 6-12ish
We will work on aerial silks, lyra (aerial hoop), flexibility/pre-contortion and handstand basics. Every child is different so we will be working on skill progressions that are tailored to each individual. Complete beginners and kids with experience are welcome! Everyone will be challenged at the level they are at!
Due to Covid, we ask that kids wear masks for the duration of the class and that they wash their hands before and after. We also ask that parents stay in their cars or pick up once class are done.
10% Sibling Discount! Just DM us to get an invoice for the reduced cost.
No Pre-reqs. Complete beginners welcome! (Under "Workshops")
Intro To Aerial (4 Week Workshop)
This is where we begin our aerial journey.
In this 4 week session you will be introduced to aerial engagement, common vocabulary, leg and arm positions, multidirectional leans, gentle inversions, and drills used in beginner progressions. You will be warming up alongside the Silks 1 class and then split off to work with the Intro class. After your 4 week Intro to Aerial orientation you'll be allowed to join the Silks 1 and Lyra class.
No Pre-reqs. Complete beginners welcome! (Under "Workshops")
Intro/Beginner Aerial Sling
This 4-week sling series is perfect for anyone new to sling, or returning to sling! We begin with a warm-up, condition and strengthen the body specific to aerial, and explore standing and low aerial sling flow. The instructor will give modifications to students specific to their experience level and where the body is currently at, so please come as you are!
No pre-requisites. Complete newcomers welcome! (Under "Workshops")
Intermediate Sling
You *MUST* take Intro/Beginner Sling and then be approved by the instructor to take this class. Expand your sling vocabulary and build on the basics learned in Intro to Sling. Work on sequencing skills, polishing fundamentals, and level-appropriate drops.
Instructor Approval Needed
Lyra/Aerial Hoop (All Levels)
** Complete Beginners must sign up for the Intro To Aerial 4 Week Workshop or take private lessons before joining. Its under "Workshops" instead of "Classes" **
Beginners will work on proper engagement, mounts, and on the hoop skills and transitions. Intermediate students will work on heavier conditioning, harder skills and transitions, momentum, flares, spins, and on-the-spanset moves. Everyone will be challenged at the level of strength and skill they are at.
Silks 1
** Complete Beginners must sign up for the Intro To Aerial 4 Week Workshop before joining Silks 1. Its under "Workshops" instead of "Classes" **
As featured in KY3, KOLR10 & 417 Magazine, Aerial Silks is the coolest fitness class in town! In Level 1 we focus on conditioning on the ground and in the air, develop flexibility, build overall body strength and lay the foundation to become an aerial dancer! We 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. No upper body strength, flexibility or coordination is required. We will develop that together! You should expect to be in this class for several months until you get instructor approval to transition to Silks 2.
Silks 2 & 3
Climbs, gemini, triangle wrap, s-wrap, z wrap, momentum, belays, drops and progressions for all will be explored according to each person's level. Aerial theory, friction management, creative transitioning, sequence creation, choreographic exploration, and mastery of aerial content of all levels.
Prereqs: Must have a solid climb, hip key and footlocks in the air. Must be ready to train invert climbs.
OPTIONAL Silk Rental Fee:
A $20/mo silk rental fee can be charged in person in your first class if you want to have your own silk for class. Your silk can be shared with your friends or family. Please sign up ahead of time to give instructor time to rig your silks. Silk availability is not guaranteed and 7 rig points are 1st come, 1st served.
Pole Classes
Pole 1
Our Pole 1-3 classes are our technical classes.
We will learn walks, clean fireman climbs, spins, poses, flexibility & conditioning drills, how to engage our body properly for longevity, and dive into the empowering world of pole.
No pre-requisites. Complete newcomers welcome!
Pole 2
Clean, straight leg muscle inverts, scorpio, gemini, jasmine, figure head, genie... Learn skills that will become foundations for more complex sequences. Progressions/regressions will be offered to accomodate different strength/skill levels.
Pre-requisites: Must have a CLEAN fireman climb, forward and back hook spins, chair spin, and be able to hold their body above the floor with their hands while spinning.
Please come in early to warm up!
Pole 3
Conditioning and drills for various inverts & mounts. Longer on-the-pole sequences and complex transitions.
Pre-requisite: Must have a clean, straight leg, on-the-air invert and all of the main skills outlined in Pole 2.
Floorwork & Flow (Pole)
Learn a combination of spins, transitions on and off the pole, floorwork movements, and create your own choreography! Each class you will learn movements that you have the creative freedom to flow. Get stuck and not sure where to go next? Your instructor is there to help!
Knee pads and tall socks highly recommended, heels optional.
No Pre-reqs. Complete beginners welcome!
Pole 1
Our Pole 1-3 classes are our technical classes.
We will learn walks, clean fireman climbs, spins, poses, flexibility & conditioning drills, how to engage our body properly for longevity, and dive into the empowering world of pole.
No pre-requisites. Complete newcomers welcome!
Pole 2
Clean, straight leg muscle inverts, scorpio, gemini, jasmine, figure head, genie... Learn skills that will become foundations for more complex sequences. Progressions/regressions will be offered to accomodate different strength/skill levels.
Pre-requisites: Must have a CLEAN fireman climb, forward and back hook spins, chair spin, and be able to hold their body above the floor with their hands while spinning.
Please come in early to warm up!
Pole 3
Conditioning and drills for various inverts & mounts. Longer on-the-pole sequences and complex transitions.
Pre-requisite: Must have a clean, straight leg, on-the-air invert and all of the main skills outlined in Pole 2.
Floorwork & Flow (Pole)
Learn a combination of spins, transitions on and off the pole, floorwork movements, and create your own choreography! Each class you will learn movements that you have the creative freedom to flow. Get stuck and not sure where to go next? Your instructor is there to help!
Knee pads and tall socks highly recommended, heels optional.
No Pre-reqs. Complete beginners welcome!
Ground Classes
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Active Flexibility w/ Mar Train flexibility safely! We begin with a full warm-up, mobility tool work, & finish with a flexibility routine targeting specific areas. We utilize active drills to strengthen muscles and increase flexibility. The instructor gives modifications for different experience levels and bodies. We believe in adjusting movements to YOUR body and where it currently is! ***REQUIREMENTS: You must bring yoga blocks, a theraband, and a lacrosse ball or peanut to class. Without these tools, you will not be able to participate. We have a peanut & theraband kit available for sale at the studio for $25 for those that wish to purchase before class. Conditioning for Aerial & Pole w/ Josi Level up your strength, protect your body! We will be using body weight exercises, dumbbells, resistance bands, poles, stall bars and aerial apparatuses to strengthen and condition our bodies for progression and longevity. This will be run as a circuit training class. Flow Arts w/ Amanda **Dragon Staff is being added this session!** This class is a space for exploring props and progressing with your peers. Classes will include free flow exercises, drill stations to strengthen the foundations of your flow, as well as the opportunity to explore movement and workshop tricks & combos. We will work with hoops, fans, poi, veil fans, dragon staff and more. You DO NOT have to have your own flow props. Introduction to Partner Acrobatics In this series, beginners will learn about all aspects of partner movement art. Duo warm up and conditioning drills, making shapes, acro-vocab, hand and foot grips, communication and consent, active spotting, and “Lunar” partner poses. We ask that students practice good hygiene, as touch is an integral component of these skills. Appropriate attire is close-fitting clothes and clean bare feet (or socks with grips). No Pre-reqs. Complete beginners welcome! (Under "Workshops") |
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Private Lessons
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Book a private lesson on aerial hoop, silks, sling/hammock, cube, lollipop lyra, handstands, flexibility, various pole styles, buddy & me, and stilt walking! Private lessons are $60/hr plus $30 for each additional person. Fabric classes require an additional $20/mo silk rental fee. Family members may share one silk rental. Silk availability not guaranteed. Shoot us an email to arrange a time that works for you. (Our weekday evenings are usually reserved for group classes.) Or message us at Facebook.com/417aerialist |
1 Hr Private Lesson
$60.00
Book a private lesson on silks, hammock, lyra, trapeze, flexibility, handstands, pole, exotic, fire, bellydance, stilt walking and more! MUST message us at 417aerialist@gmail.com to confirm instructor, specialty and availability to book. Additional people may join your private lesson for $30 each. |
Open Gym
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 & pole classmates, and an opportunity to review skills on your own.
Open Gym is available to current and past SAF students of all levels or with special permission.
There will be NO AERIAL INSTRUCTION from teachers, students or Instagram allowed.
$10 Pole & Aerial
$5 For acro yoga, ground conditioning, dance, flow arts, handstands or other grounded arts
Come whenever, leave whenever. Age 12+ or with Instructor Permission.