A great class for beginners, as well as for those who already know the basics of aerial silks and crave some more fun silks moves. Those who are just beginning their aerial adventure will be introduced to it slowly and securely. Those who like challenges and feel they need a harder workout will also find what they're looking for in this class. An inspiring, fun and creativity-enhancing way to improve your general strength, flexibility and aerial vocabulary.
Static Trapeze
Mixed Level (suitable for beginners)
Static Trapeze is a core aerial discipline that builds fitness and core strength like nothing else! In this class, you will learn static shapes and sequences on and around the bar. Aerial Art House strongly recommends that all students new to circus/aerial skills start with Static Trapeze as this a great beginner skill which will help increase your upper body strength.
Aerial Hoop
Total Beginners and Improvers Level
During these classes, students will work on conditioning, technique, and tricks for beginners and improves alike. We will also work on sequences on a hoop to develop an aerial routine. We will be exploring how to link moves together in interesting ways.
Pole Dance
Pole dance combines dance and acrobatics centered on a vertical pole. We will warm up with floor work, fun routines, and we will work on spins, spin combos. You will start seeing significant difference in your body shape, tone, and energy. Fun, exciting and very addictive! Great class for anyone to keep fit.
Flipping, climbing and sliding with elements of aerial, dance and free running. Chinese poles are vertical shafts of aluminium covered by neoprene which is used by circus performers and fitness enthusiasts for climbing, sliding down and holding the poses. These poles are generally between 3 and 9 meters in height. The Chinese pole in Aerial Art House/Aerial room is 5.5 meters height, with crash mats around the pole provided. Appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn for Chinese Pole Class. Students are advised to wear leggings under old jeans with soft belt. Please note that the pole is covered in rubber so it can be harsh on your clothes, thicker clothes are better. If you are trying the class for the first time it is recommend that you wear slim soles, soft flexible trainers or Feiyue shoes (it is a good idea to find some shoes a size smaller than you would normally wear). If you would like to continue to train in Chinese Pole it is strongly recommended that you purchase professional Chinese Pole footwear such as Tabi boots, which can be purchased online.
Aerial Rope
Mixed levels (Suitable for beginners) currently unavailable This class will cover a range of skills on Aerial Rope/Corde Lisse, including conditioning exercises, static positions, dynamic movement and creation. Exercises will be adapted to suit a variety of abilities.
Aerial Straps
This class will cover some basic and more advanced techniques on straps. Exercises will be adapted to suit a variety of abilities. We will explore a range of conditioning exercises that build strength and technique for the basis of straps practise and will also enhance your strength and body awareness for application in other aerial disciplines. We will also cover some of the key straps positions and movement between these, dynamics and other creative ways to move on the straps.
