Adult & Teen Class Schedule

Winter/Spring 2024

*All Classes are 70 min (except Flying Over Fifty is 60 min).


Fabric Beginning

Tue 8:00-9:10p (this class is 18+), & Sat 11:00a-12:10p

 

This class is for those that are looking to start learning aerial fabric.  Learn all of the basics and then start learning more complicated poses, sequences and even drops.  Tuesdays ages 18+, Saturdays ages 13+. No experience necessary.  

 

Fabric Beginning/ Intermediate

Wed 1:15-2:25p (this class is 18+), Thur 6:30-7:40p

 

This class is for those that are looking to start learning aerial fabric and for those that want to move up to the next level.  Learn all of the basics and then start learning more complicated poses, sequences and even drops.  Thursdays ages 13+ Wednesdays ages 18+. No experience necessary. All levels welcome.  

 

Fabric Intermediate

Mon 6:30-7:40p, Thur 5:15-6:25p & Sat 1:30-2:40p

 

Learn intermediate skills, sequences, drops, poses, climbs and descents on aerial fabric.  This class will also help to build strength, flexibility, technique and style. Ages 13+. Must be able to do hip keys & footlocks in the air.

 

Fabric Advanced

Thur 6:30-7:40p & Sat 2:45p

 

Learn advanced skills, sequences, drops, poses, climbs and descents on aerial fabric. This class will also help to build strength, flexibility, technique and style. Ages 16+ (12+ with instructor approval). Must have experience doing drops and more complex sequences.

 

Hoop/Lyra Beginning

Sun 1:30-2:40p & Mon 6:30-7:40p

 

Learn beginning skills, sequences, poses, mounts, dismounts and spins on aerial hoop/Lyra. This class will also help to build strength, flexibility, technique and style. Ages 16+ (12+ with instructor approval). No experience necessary.

 

Hoop/Lyra Beginning/Intermediate

Mon 6:30-7:40p

 

Learn beginning to intermediate skills, sequences, poses, mounts, dismounts and spins on aerial hoop/Lyra. This class will also help to build strength, flexibility, technique and style. Ages 16+ (12+ with instructor approval). No experience necessary, but some is helpful.

 

Hoop Lyra Intermediate

Sun 2:45-3:55p & Thur 1:05-2:15p

 

Learn intermediate skills, sequences, poses, mounts, dismounts and spins on aerial hoop/Lyra. This class will also help to build strength, flexibility, technique and style. Ages 16+ (12+ with instructor approval). Must be able to invert and do pull overs.

 

Hoop/Lyra Int/Adv

Thur 7:45-8:55p

 

Flips, Tricks and Drops, OH MY! Now that you can put some combos together, it's time to take it to the next level. This class focuses on more intermediate to advanced tricks such as penny drops & lemons drops. This class is also meant to help you find your own style when showcasing your skills. This class will have a strong focus on flexibility and technical skills needed to perform aerial Lyra. Ages 16+ (12+ with instructor approval). Must be working on pull ups, pull overs, straight arm & straight leg straddle ups in the air, 10 secound single arm & knee hangs.

 

Trapeze Beg/Int

Sat 2:45-3:55p

 

In this class you will work on beginning to intermediate trapeze skills & sequences with an emphasis on technique and conditioning.  Ages 16+ (12+ with instructor approval). No experience necessary. All levels welcome.

 

Trapeze Int/Adv

Wed 6:30-7:40p

 

In this intermediate/advanced class we will work on more challenging trapeze skills, drops and sequences with an emphasis on technique and conditioning. Ages 16+ (12+ with instructor approval). Must be able to do 1 pull up, 1 pull over, 3 consecutive inversions, & invert in the lines.

 

Duo Trapeze

Sun 5:30-6:40p

 

This is a weekly class is appropriate for Intermediate to Advanced level aerialists who are able to invert in the air unassisted multiple times. We will focus on foundational skills & theory for building sequences. Ages 16+ (12+ with instructor approval).

We will incorporate:

  • Solo skills

  • Partner drills

  • Mounts, descents & transitions

  • Basing positions

  • Go-to flyer poses & pathways

  • Washing machines (repeating sequences, wash-rinse-repeat)

Prerequisites:

  • Ability to invert in the air unassisted multiple times

  • Minimum 1yr aerial experience


Sling/Hammock Beginning

Fri 6:30-7:40p

 

This class is for anyone that is looking to learn aerial sling/hammock skills. Learn beginning to intermediate skills, sequences, drops, poses, and descents on aerial sling/hammock. With the small class size you will get individualised attention to so you can progress at your own pace. This class will also help to build strength, flexibility, technique and style. Ages 16+ (12+ with instructor approval). No experience necessary.

 

Sling/Hammock Beg/Int

Tues 1:05-2:15p, Sun 12:15-1:25p (this class is 18+)

 

This class is for anyone that is looking to learn aerial sling/hammock skills.Learn beginning to advanced skills, sequences, drops, poses, and descents on aerial sling/hammock. With the small class size you will get individualised attention to so you can progress at your own pace.  This class will also help to build strength, flexibility, technique and style. Wednesday & Friday class is ages 16+ (12+ with instructor approval) Sunday class is 18+. Some aerial experience recommended but not necessary.

 

Sling/Hammock Int/Adv

Tues 6:30-7:45p

 

This class is for anyone that is looking to take their aerial sling/hammock skills to the next level. Learn intermediate to advanced skills, sequences, drops, poses, and descents on aerial sling/hammock. This class will also help to build strength, flexibility, technique and style. Ages 16+ (12+ with instructor approval). Must have intermediate to advanced sling experience.

 

Rope/Corde Lisse Intermediate

Wed 7:45-8:55p & Sat 5:15-6:25p (both of these classes are 18+)

 

In this intermediate class we will explore movement and how rope differs from fabric. Learn pathways, sequences, drops, and beats specific to rope. Fundamental moves (catchers/hipkey/footlocks) will also be reviewed for efficiency, technique, and proper alignment. This class will help build grip strength, stamina, and overall conditioning.  Ages 18+. Previous vertical experience required. Must be able to invert and do hipkeys in the air.

 

Straps Conditioning Mixed Level

Thur 7:45-8:55p

 

Learn beginning to advanced skills, sequences, poses, roll ups and descents on aerial straps. This class will also help to build strength, flexibility, technique and style. Ages 15+. Must have completed at least 5 aerial classes at Gravity Aerial Arts or another studio. Must be able to invert in the air and do at least 1 pull up.

 

Flexibility/Contortion

Sun 11:00a-12:10p & Sat 12:15-1:25p

 

Work on improving flexibility in all areas of the body.  Using both dynamic and passive stretching techniques to increase range of movement.  This class will also work on strengthening the muscle that are needed when holding and balancing contortion poses. Ages 16+ (12+ with instructor approval). No experience necessary.

 

Aerial Sling Dance Intermediate

Thur 1:05-2:15p

 

Learn how to dance beautifully in the air using an aerial sling. This dance based class is structured to help develop strength, flexibility, body awareness, and graceful movement in the sling. Classes are designed with cumulative choreography to quickly develop aerialist skills and an overall knowledge of sling. A short choreographed piece, with music, will be performed at the end of every class. Ages 16+ (12+ with instructor approval). This class is designed for intermediate to advanced aerialists.

 

Aerial Loops

Tue 5:15-6:25p

 

Learn beginning to advanced skills, sequences, poses, and descents on aerial loops. A combination of sling and straps, loops are a fun apparatus to explore unique shapes while challenging skills. This class will also help to build strength, flexibility, technique and style. Ages 15+. Must have completed at least 5 aerial classes at Gravity Aerial Arts or another studio. Must be able to invert in the air and do at least 1 pull up.

 

Flying Over Fifty

Sat 9:45-10:45a

 

This class will focus on safety, strength and flexibility on aerial sling and trapeze for people over 50 taught by experienced aerialists who are over 50. We will introduce basic tricks low to the ground with a trick progression using improvisation to transition between tricks.