Intro to Aerial Silks & Sling

DESCRIPTION:

This 75-minute beginner class introduces you to Aerial Silks and Sling. Aerial Silks are fabrics that hang from ceiling to floor in two separate "tails" while Sling has a long hammock shape. Both offer a great workout that builds strength and flexibility. And both are so much fun, you won't realize what an incredible workout you are getting! Our intro classes are designed for adults, age 16+. Absolutely NO experience required! On the Silks, you'll learn to tie footlocks and other wraps to support your first aerial skills and tricks! You'll also be introduced to climbing, but all skills are learned from the ground first and only taken into the air when you're ready. You'll also spend time in each class on the Sling, a more supportive apparatus for hanging upside down, rolling, spinning and more! Once your instructor confirms you've mastered the basics, you'll move up to our Foundations classes and on either Silks or Sling, or continue to train both! Although there's a lot of crossover between Silks and Sling skills, you might be ready to move up on one apparatus before the other since our Foundations classes have different skill prerequisites. So you can keep taking this Intro class to build strength and refine technique on one apparatus even if you've already advanced to Foundations on the other. There is no set timeline since everyone's body and journey are unique. NOTE: Aerial Silks and Sling are often confused with Aerial Yoga, but they aren't the same! Aerial Yoga uses a fabric hammock as a prop to deepen or assist yoga poses. Aerial Silks and Sling, on the other hand, stem from circus performing arts and tends to be more dynamic and playful, with a focus on aerial skills, tricks, and dance-like flow. We teach Aerial Silks and Sling, but not Aerial Yoga at Upside. Under age 16? Or want more personal attention? Check out our Private and Group Private lesson option (age 9 to adult) under the Classes tab. PRICE: Select the purple Book button below to review single session pricing and package pricing for this class. Visit the Pricing tab for an overview of all the packages we offer. Be sure to check out our discounted Intro to Aerial package! Mix and match any 4 Intro classes (3 month expiration). BEFORE YOUR LESSON: 1. Complete our waiver & required info at www.upsideaerial.com/waiver 2. Check out our website's FAQ page for information on what you'll need to bring, wear, and more!