Adult Classes at The Aerial House
Not sure where to start? Check here for class descriptions and prerequisites.
Looking for a youth class? Check out the Youth Class descriptions here.
Intro to Aerial
New to aerial? Start here! Focusing on strength and flexibility, Intro to Aerial will teach you the basics of aerial and set you on your path to more advanced offerings. Find out which apparatus inspires your true passion while learning the fundamental basics of aerial silks, hammock, hoop, and dance trapeze.
Aerial Dance
This class focuses on movement pathways, transitions, technical skills and tricks, including spinning technique. Every 4 weeks we build a sequence using both improv and set choreography on the ground and in the air. No dance experience needed, but some aerial experience is required.
Prerequisites: Ability to tuck under the bar, hold a pull-up position in air, and inverting in air
Aerial Silks Classes
Beginner Silks
This class will guide students through from choreography based upon the above skills while helping to build strength for in-air inversions and hipkeys. Taught by Anna. Packages available at the bottom.
Prerequisites: Regular footlocks, Egg beater footlocks, Basic Climb, Russian Climb
Beginner / Intermediate Silks
Come have fun focusing on basic moves using footlocks as well as working on hipkeys, inversions, and more, come express yourself in this fun, creative aerial silks class.
Prerequisites: 3 climbs to the top, working same side hook, working hip key, double crochet in air, footlocks in the air
Intermediate / Advanced Silks
This class focuses on original sequencing and choreography.
Prerequisites: Must be able to climb, footlock, hipkey and in-air invert comfortably, as well as have the endurance to stay in the air for at least 3 minutes
Aerial Silks Technique and Conditioning
This class focuses on technique & conditioning for foundational skills on aerial silks.
Prerequisites: Must be able to invert in the air without a spotter, knee hook and thigh wrap in air on both sides, do figure 8 footlocks in the air on both sides, and do x-back set up and reversions in air
Dynamic Pathways on Silks
Students will build the strength required to safely execute a variety of beats and dynamic sequences (expect conditioning!). This class will help students work toward incorporating dynamics to lead in to or out of choreography.
Prerequisites: Must be able in-air invert comfortably, climb repeatedly and efficiently to the top, hipkey, and knee hook and thigh wrap.
Beginner Hammock
This class will focus on the transition from Intro to Aerial classes into the higher levels. Come build on fundamental wraps and movements learned in intro to create monthly sequences, as well as learn fun and challenging new material. A portion of each class will focus on spin technique and becoming more comfortable incorporating spin into your flow.
Prerequisites: 1 month in Intro classes, comfort straddling back.
Beginner / Intermediate Hammock
This class will build on monthly sequences, incorporating beginner and intermediate level wraps, drops, and spin technique, with an emphasis on performance and conditioning to build strength in your aerial practice.
Prerequisites: 3 months aerial experience, front pullover, working toward inverting in the air
Aerial Hammock Classes
Beginner Hoop
This class focuses on building the techniques and movements that form the foundation for progressing into intermediate-level aerial work.
This class bridges the gap between beginner and intermediate, helping you gain the strength, control, and body awareness needed to move with confidence.
Prerequisites: Must be able to mount and dismount the hoop.
Beginner / Intermediate Hoop
This class focuses on fun beginner/intermediate choreography on the hoop. Come spin it out on this dynamic apparatus!
Prerequisites: Must be able to mount and dismount the hoop.
Intermediate Hoop
Designed for students looking to refine their strength, technique, and transitions. Each class will challenge you to push creative and physical limits while exploring fluid movement, seamless sequencing, and expressive aerial artistry.
Prerequisites: Must be able to mount/dismount on hoop various ways comfortably in the air and be able to hold a knee hang on your own.
Aerial Hoop / Lyra Classes
Beginner Dance Trapeze
This class focuses on foundational movement, building strength and spinning technique while learning skills on and below the bar and in the ropes. Each class includes a short sequence to apply new skills and build students' ability to learn choreography.
Intermediate Dance Trapeze
This intermediate-level class focuses on conditioning, technique, and choreography on and below the bar and in the ropes, including spinning. Each month we build on sequences to apply new skills and explore your artistic expression.
Prerequisites: comfortable with multiple inverts in the air
Aerial Dance Trapeze Classes
Open Gym
Because open gyms are a no-instruction offered booking, it is required that you already have 6 months aerial experience before attending. They are meant as a supplement to your current classes or professional endeavors. Guidance and instruction will not be offered while attending. ALL privates must be pre-approved prior to the open gym session. Minors must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian.