Chicago Aerial Arts
Class Descriptions
Kids (6-12) & Teens (13-17)
Kids & Teen classes start with a warm up and stretch. We will then teach kids basic tumbling & each week the students will work on a different aerial apparatus including aerial silks, hammock, trapeze and lyra. (60 min)
Adult Aerial Fitness
Aerial fitness combines strength, flexibility, and grace in a dynamic workout that takes place suspended in the air. Utilizing aerial silks, hammocks, Lyras & ground exercises, participants engage in a series of movements that challenge the entire body while defying gravity. Aerial fitness offers a unique opportunity to build core strength, improve balance, and increase overall agility. (60 min)
Adult Aerial Hammock
Aerial Hammock (also known as Aerial Sling) is a simple loop of fabric with endless possibilities. For beginners, aerial Hammock is often more accessible than aerial silks and a great place to start your aerial journey. For experienced aerialists, aerial Hammock offers mind-boggling fabric theory possibilities! Each class focuses on sequencing & choreography that is revisited over time. (60 min)
Adult Lyra
The Lyra (also known as the aerial hoopor aerial ring) is a circular steel apparatus (resembling a hula hoop) suspended from the ceiling, on which circus artists may perform aerial acrobatics. It can be used static, spinning, or swinging. This appartus often blends elements of spinning, dynamics and beautiful poses to build a flow. Each class focuses on sequencing & choreography that is revisited over time. (60 min)
Adult Aerial Silks
Aerial Silks uses two lengths of fabric, secured from the ceiling, and involves using your graceful technique to climb and maneuver the silks. This class focuses on fabric theory, climbs, inversions, conditioning and aerial choreography/flow. Each class focuses on sequencing & choreography that is revisited over time. (60 min)
Adult Flying Pole
Aerial pole is an apparatus, also known as a flying dance pole and Flying chinese pole, that artists hang from while show-casing their strength, balance, and flexibility. Previous aerial and pole experience recommended. (60 min)
Flexibility
Feeling a little stiff? Flexibility is a great class to loosen up your body. We will focus on back flexibility, splits, middle splits and sometimes fun shapes or standing poses. This class will take place in our flexibility room and no aerial apparatus will be used. (60 min)
Trapeze
Static Trapeze is a bar connected to the ceiling by two ropes. In this class you will learn poses and sequences on and below the bar as well as on the ropes. (60 min)