Within each silk level, all moves are tailored to the strength and capability of individual students, so they may progress at their own pace within the class they are taking. Our program works with all levels of fitness.
This class is required before moving onto more advanced silks classes. Successful completion of this class and instructor approval are required before moving from Silks Intro to Level One Silks, so it can be taken multiple times. Students learn the fundamentals of climbing, foot locks, and basic inversions to prepare students for the Level One Silks session.
Prerequisite: Level One silks and instructor approval.
This offering is for silks students who wish to practice skills and tricks they’ve learned in C2Air classes. An instructor is present to spot or give tips, but no new skills are taught in during this time. Students must be able to work safely and independently and are not permitted to instruct other students.
Prerequisite: Silks intro and instructor approval.
In Level One Silks, students strengthen basics learned in the Silks Intro class while learning basic poses, inversions, tricks, and sequences. Students develop muscle strength while exercising proper technique and learn basic aerial art vocabulary. Even if students have previous silks experience, we ensure they are learning new skills during this session.
The “lyra”, a hoop suspended from the ceiling, is designed to showcase grace, style, strength and control, as well as balance and flexibility. Students learn proper engagement and technique, elementary mounts, basic positions, spinning, and floorwork, followed by conditioning exercises.
Prerequisite: Level One Silks and instructor approval.
This class is intended for students who have mastered Level One skills, invert with ease in the air, and are working on progressions. We work at a faster pace than in Level One Silks and teach a wider range of tricks. Level Two Silks incorporates momentum, strength, and technique for learning more complicated wraps, drops, and choreography.
Static trapeze is a bar hung from ropes. Students learn the basics of beats, hanging by their knees, sitting and standing on the bar, in addition to various poses and sequences. Students learn to use the bar and ropes to invert, pose, balance, and move from different positions with grace and ease while gaining strength and control. This is a great introductory class for anyone wanting to try aerials; no experience necessary.
Kids Silks is designed for youth ages 16 and under. No prerequisites are needed to attend the Kids class. Students will learn basic poses, inversions, tricks, and sequences, while learning to follow important safety instructions.
Prerequisite: Students must be able to invert on an aerial apparatus.
Students will learn to flow with chains in a variety of ways, including a drop or two (depending on their skill level), by way of gradual conditioning, as they familiarize themselves with the movement of the apparatus. Students should have some measure of experience on aerial sling or loops.
Whether you are a first time student looking to try aerial arts or a seasoned performer, we offer private lessons with any of our aerial coaches.
14807 Willard Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
