Before coming to class, please read our Policies page.
Our weekly classes are geared primarily towards ADULTS, though we do accept students ages 14+.
DO NOT SIGN UP FOR A CLASS IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 14 UNLESS YOU HAVE PRIOR INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL.
Aerial Silks
Aerial Silks, also known as aerial fabric, is a type of performance art in which one or multiple aerialists perform while suspended in the air from fabric. Aerial silks is a great way to get a full body workout while also exercising your creativity and artistry. If you’re looking for a fun, dynamic way to get fit, give aerial silks a try and come fly with us!
Aerial Silks Level 1
No experience required for this class as it is ideal for newbies! In this level, students will work on the basics simple poses on footlocks, climbs, and inverting (turning upside down) in the hammock knot.
Aerial Silks Level 1.5
Ideal for students looking to advance to level 2. In this level, students will refine basic climbs, poses, and footlock sequences introduced in level 1. For students who have familiarity with the following moves: split roll-up, Rebecca Series, and candy cane roll-up, or for students who have taken at least 4 level 1 classes at Love/Aerial within the past 2 months who are looking for specific feedback to guide their practice to help them advance to level 2.
Aerial Silks Level 2
(INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL REQUIRED) In level 2, students will work on inversions and more advanced climbs, poses, and wraps. Students will develop the tools to begin creating longer sequences and build the strength and stamina to be able to stay in the air for longer periods of time.
To be approved for level 2, students must demonstrate a controlled movement and exit in the following skills:
Climbing to at least 10 feet in the air, demonstrated on both sides
Basic (French) climb
Military (Russian) climb
Single basic (figure-8) footlock in the air, on both feet
Double footlocks in the air
Candy Cane from a footlock in the air, only one side required
Split roll-up from footlocks in the air with at least two rotations
Rebecca series, only one side required, to an inversion
Aerial Silks Level 2.5
(INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL REQUIRED) In this class, we will focus on creating longer sequences and smoothing out transitions so that you can build the endurance to stay in the air for longer periods of time. We encourage Level 2.5 students to continue attending their regular Level 2 or Level 3 skills classes.
Pre-requisites for Level 2.5
To advance to Level 2.5 (Sequence and Endurance and Intro to Drops), students must demonstrate competency in:
- Basic and military climb the full length of the silks (20 feet) with smooth descent
- Proficiency in ‘Flirty Russian’ climb
- Smooth single and double footlocks in the air
- Clean bent arm, bent knee inverts on the ground (both silks together and also with split silks)
- Outside knee hook into secretary sequence (from the ground is ok)
- Inside knee hook into swing seat (from the ground is ok)
- 1 min endurance in the air
If you feel that you meet the requirements to advance to level 2.5, please message us to set up a time to perform a skills test.
Aerial Silks Level 3
(INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL REQUIRED) Must have a solid inversion in the air and be comfortable staying in the air for at least 2-3 minutes at a time. In level 3, students will advance to learning more complex climbs, descents, poses, and drops. Students will also work on building longer sequences in the air with a focus on refining transitions between familiar moves and understanding wrap theory.
Pre-requisites for Level 3
To advance to Level 3, students must demonstrate competency in:
- Basic and Russian climb to the top of the silks (20 feet), left and right sides for both climbs
- ‘Flirty Russian’ climb with both legs (at least halfway up the silks)
- Crochet climb
- Dancer footlocks in the air
- Comfortable inversions in the air multiple times per class (bent arms, bent legs ok)
- Outside knee hook into hipkey in the air (both left and right sides) with minimal sliding and familiarity with a basic “hipkey to secretary” sequence
- Inside knee hook into thigh lock/hitch in the air (both left and right side) with minimal sliding and familiarity with a basic thigh lock swing seat sequence
- Smooth crossback straddle and inversion in the air
- 2 to 3 mins endurance
If you feel that you meet the requirements to advance to level 3, please let an instructor know after class and they will be able to test you in to level 3.
Aerial Hoop
Aerial hoop (also known as lyra) is a circular metal apparatus suspended from above that can be used for static, spinning, or swinging moves inside, below, and above the hoop. Aerial hoops can be connected at one point (single tab) or two points (double tab), which can change how the aerialist interacts with the hoop and the types of moves the hoop can be used to perform.
Beginner Aerial Hoop
This class is perfect for beginners! You will learn how to enter the hoop and make basic poses such as, Jonnie Walker, Gazelle, Delilah, Martini, Shoulder stand, Wine glass, bottom and top knee hang. You will also learn how to chain these moves together into fun combos. You’ll learn to spin effortlessly through poses and transitions. This class will be about building confidence and giving you the basic skills you need to move on to more specialized classes that interest you.
Intermediate Aerial Hoop
(INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL REQUIRED) Intermediate aerial hoop works on building the foundations of lyra including your strength, flexibility, and body awareness through the practice of lyra sequences. This class may include work above the hoop, drops, and spinning sequences.
Pre-requisites:
Ability to perform a controlled spin without swaying into entry of choice
Required entries: Center straddle, side straddle, Delilah entrance on both sides.
Transitions: Bottom knee hang to seated with 3 or fewer bounces, Smooth inversion from seated to top knee hang, Mermaid to Amazon, Amazon to cradle, Birdie to forward roll back to seated, Cradle roll to Delilah, Knee hand on the top of hoop to wine glass, hiphang to Gazelle
Endurance of 1 minute or more in a sequence with which includes 6 or more moves and a continued and controlled spin
Conditioning
Conditioning classes are all levels classes that are a great way to work on building the strength and flexibility you need to achieve your aerial goals. We will work on conditioning exercises involving the aerial apparatuses, but also equip you with conditioning tips, techniques, and exercises that you can take home to work on as well!
Open Gym/Open Practice
We currently offer “open gym/open practice” for aerial silks/tissu, aerial hoop/lyra, straps, and static trapeze. These sessions are meant for students who have previous experience on these apparatuses to train their skills. An instructor will be present to supervise, but NO teaching will happen during these sessions.
For safety reasons, we ask that students please do not teach each other during open gym sessions or work outside their skill level.
If you are not a current student with Love/Aerial, but would like to participate in our Open Practice sessions, please e-mail us at loveaerialsacramento@gmail.com before you sign up.
Private Lessons
If you are interested in a private lesson with our instructors, please e-mail us at loveaerialsacramento@gmail.com for more information.
