Beginning Aerial Classes

Hi!

If you’ve ever wanted to try out aerial hoop, silks, trapeze or silks, it can be a bit confusing and daunting. Here’s some things to know first.

Why?

Aerial is for everyone. It’s an incredibly fun way to move your body and get stronger and fitter. If you’ve always struggled with the gym, not been into team sports or felt awkward during dance classes, then aerial may be the challenge you’ve needed.

You don’t need to be fit already for the hoop, trapeze or sling classes (silks it helps to already be comfortable holding yourself on your arms). We’ll help you build strength, confidence and agility on the equipment from the start.

Coming to Class

Book a beginner class or a course on the booking site. You’ll be sent an email before the class to fill out an intake form and with some information on how to get to the studio.

Once you find the space (and make it through the tiny door) you’ll be greeted by your teacher for the session. There’s space to get changed and to leave your bags, coats and shoes.

The class will start with a group warm up and in the beginner courses you’ll start with the basics and build on them through the course. In drop in classes, you’ll be shown the fundamental moves, whilst people who have been coming longer will build on them.

In some classes, we’ll finish with conditioning exercises, but all classes will end with cool down stretches.

Beginner Courses and Drop in Classes

Questions!

What should I wear?

Wear clothes you’re comfortable to do exercise in. Leggings/joggers and a comfortable top. In colder weather, bring layers that are easy to take off after the warm pu and put on for the cooldown. You definitely want to cover the backs of your knees for the class.

Classes are done in socks or barefoot.
You can get changed on site.

Is there parking?

Yes, there’s a car park opposite the studio that is free to use. It’s through a yellow parking gate and there are plenty of spaces.

What should I bring?

Bring a full bottle of water during the class. Some people bring a notebook to help them remember moves they’ve learnt. Bring you phone to film or take photos of what you’ve done

How will I feel after the session?

It depends on what you’re used to doing! If you’ve not done much upper body or ab work, you’ll feel sore in you arms and abs. This will fade after a day or so. Keep moving and stretching and that will help.
Most people get bruising on the parts that are on contact with the equipment. Particularly backs of knees and side of legs. This happens more on hoop and trapeze. As you do more aerial, you don’t bruise as often. Your body gets used to the contact.

In general, most people say the second session feels much easier than the first!