AERIAL CLASSES

All Aerial classes require the Learn to Fly Aerial Series or Intro to Lyra as a prerequisite. You only need to take an intro class once, though you’re welcome to take it as many times as you’d like, before entering Silks 1, Aerial Sling/Hammock 1, or Lyra 1. Alternatively, we accept proof of prior applicable experience and instructor approval to join. Unless otherwise noted, all Coil classes have a minimum age of 14.

 

What do I wear to class?

FOR ALL AERIAL APPARATUS CLASSES (Aerial Silks): 1) Long hair should be tied back,  2) No clothing with zippers, 3) Absolutely no jewelry should be worn on the hands, wrists or feet during class, 4) Please wear leggings that cover the backs of the knees and shirts covering the torso - those silks can burn! These precautions are both for your safety and to prevent damage to the aerial silks material.  Note that we reserve the right to refuse to allow a student to participate in class if they are not willing to adhere to these safety precautions.

* beginner friendly & fun approved! *

This 90 minute class is for anyone curious about aerial arts, great for beginners or the “try it one timers”. The class covers an introduction to aerial silk terminology, fundamentals, climbing technique, inversions, footlocks and fun! This is the perfect class to take to find out if Aerial Arts is something you’d like to continue! Great for friends, couples, date-nights, girls nights and adventurous things to do in Spokane!

This class is a one-time 90-minute intro to learn fundamental safety and climbing technique. Cost is $35 and is not included in punch-cards or membership.

NOTE: We also book private parties! This class works well for bachelorette parties, teambuilding, or just a private event.

* beginner friendly *

This class is an introduction to Aerial Lyra terminology, technique, conditioning and safety and of course, a few fabulous poses! The Lyra is a steel hoop, suspended from the ceiling often used for aerial performance. This class is the foundational prerequisite to Lyra 1 and need only be taken once, though you are welcome to take the class multiple times!

This class is a one-time 60-minute intro to learn fundamental safety and mounting technique. Cost is $25 and is not included in punch-cards or membership.

Check events schedule for offerings or email us to request a session!

* prerequisite required *

Aerial Silks 1 will explore a broad layer of aerial skills, poses, conditioning, technique and creative exploration. Students can expect to learn more from foot-locks, poses, hip keys, inversion and start to build endurance by completing a series of moves. This class is a prerequisite to Aerial Silks 2. Aerial Silks 1/2 classes invite both level 1 and level 2 students to attend.

Aerial silk experience or completion of Learn to Fly and instructor permission required.

Pre-requisites:  Evaluation by instructor to demonstrate knowledge of Intro to Soft Apparatus curriculum skills, including: straddle back in slipknot without assistance, stand in standard wrap without slipping, comfortable in foot-lock.

Drop-ins for experienced aerial students allowed with instructor permission. Send us an email or a video!

* prerequisite required *

Lyra 1 is a 60 minute class which will continue to build the fundamental skills required for Lyra practice. In this beginner class (following the pre-requisite Intro to Lyra or by permission), students will learn skills and moves, transitions and technique that will build confidence and grace on this circular frame in the sky! Be the beautiful picture in this frame and join us for Lyra 1 class!

Aerial lyra experience or completion of Intro to Lyra and instructor permission required.

* prerequisite required *

Aerial Silks 2 is a class for the growing aerial student; take your aerial silks knowledge to the next level with intermediate to advanced locks, poses, and drops! Learn longer sequencing and progressive fabric theory.

Aerial silk experience or completion of Aerial Silks 1 skills and instructor permission required.

Pre-requisites:  Evaluation by instructor to demonstrate knowledge of Silks 1 curriculum skills, including: Cross-back straddle with strong legs, 4 successive double footlocks (Figure 8 and Aerial Dancer), Hip lean with no hands, Windmill Hip Key, Catchers and Cross Catchers in the air, perform flow of six additional skills from the Silks 1 curriculum.

Drop-ins by experienced aerial students allowed with instructor permission.

* prerequisite required *

Lyra 2 builds on the skills of Lyra 1 and begins to include dynamic moves, transitions and drops. Instructor permission and evaluation required for entry.

Approved aerial lyra experience or graduation from Lyra 1 and instructor permission required. Pre-requisites include clean pull-over entry to front balance, ability to mount to the top bar, hand-grip endurance, strong knee-hangs. Preferable skill includes ability to spin while inverted without becoming dizzy.

* prerequisite required *

Aerial Sling/Hammock 1 will dive deeper in to skills learned in the Learn to Fly Intro series as well as expand with new skills and build endurance. Students can expect to learn entries, poses with closed and open sling, leg and hip wraps, twists, and inversions. The goal is to create flows comprised of a series of moves.

Aerial silk experience or completion of Learn to Fly and instructor permission required.

* prerequisite required *

With instructor permission, Sling 1 students may progress to Sling 2 to further their skills in aerial sling/hammock. This class will explore more complicated poses, combinations and begin to introduce drops and drama to the art of Sling.

Aerial silk experience or completion of Learn to Fly and instructor permission required. Pre-requisite moves include: Clean inversion from under the sling, invert from standing (without jumping or toe-tapping), hold bent arm hang for 10-15 seconds, one pull-up from standing, ability to string together 4 moves in the air.

* prerequisite required *

The dance trapeze class will include a short ground-based warm up and stretches before learning simple poses and skills around the trapeze. Mounting, standing, gentle spinning techniques and a variety of sequences will be taught in this class. Dance trapeze will enhance the skillset of any current and active aerialist.

Pre-requisite (Dance Trapeze Basics) or instructor approval is required.