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Aerial Silks Class Descriptions

Aerial Silks classes for beginner to advanced aerialist. Aerial Arts and Circus Entertainment.

Remember, progress builds from practice, experimentation, and working together.

BASIC SILKS

After completing your Intro to Silks Workshop or Welcome Private Lesson, this is the Aerial Silks class for you. Class starts with flexibility and conditioning exercises that will help you feel comfortable in the air. You will work on basic skills and will learn how to create “locks” around your body with the fabric. *We recommend that you take this class 6-8 times or have instructor approval to take Level 1 beginner classes.

SILK LEVEL 1 (Beginner)

*Must have taken 6-8 Aerial Silks basic classes before taking this class.
Begin to build stamina, strength and stability by working with the silk. Level 1 teaches fundamental skills and tricks. Start with basic climbing and progress into various positions, inversions, drops and choreographed combinations.

SILKS LEVEL 2 (Intermediate)

*Must have Mastery of Aerial Silks Level 1 to take this class.
This class will utilize silks to teach various skills and tricks. Start with basic climbing and progress into various positions, inversions, drops and choreographed combinations. For Intermediate classes, students must be able to climb, creating foot locks and have the strength to invert at the top of the fabric.

SAFETY FIRST AND ALWAYS

Check your rigging
Remove all jewelry (including rings, watches, and earrings) before working on the fabric
Never practice alone – have a spotter handy
If you are tired: Stop
If you feel something is painful: Stop
Correct shoulder positions and core conditioning essential
Practice all wraps low to the ground, before doing them high up
Talk through all parts of a trick out loud
Breathe out more than in
Make sure you have enough distance between yourself and the floor

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