It is a fitness regime that learners are able to train in order improve their performance. This makes it suitable to almost anyone with an interest to try. Classes usually start from the basics and allow students to work at their own pace and to progress on to more demanding techniques. As students get more confident on the silks, they will progress to complex drops, slides, and rolls.Īerial Hoop and Silks accommodate a wide range of skill levels, from beginners to people with experience in pole dancing or other aerial arts. Of course, classes would also emphasise on the safety skills needed while on the silks, as learning Aerial Silk carries more risk that Aerial Hoops. Common basic moves include wraps, drops, foot locks, and climbs. It is said that Aerial Silks - also known as ‘Tissues’ or ‘Fabrics’ is a progression from Aerial Hoop as one has to have higher levels of strength, flexibility and especially confidence, with its heart-stopping, gravity-defying moves. Hanging becomes tricky when it involves two people, as they must also take each other’s weight into consideration of the hoop’s natural momentum. Hanging from the hoop can be done either by both or one knee, an arm, or for more advanced learners, the ankles or shoulders. Moves include climbing above the hoop, as well as rolling and turning. It is heavily influenced by both the static and swinging Trapeze, especially for poses and postures that end of a performance.įor beginners, the basics include spinning and spinning, as well as learning the various ways one can hoist oneself onto the hoop. Aerial Hoops are known as ‘Circeaux’ or ‘Lyra’, and combines acrobatics with contortion and dance for its techniques. Other warms-up exercises include leg lifts and incline sit-ups.Īerial Hoop and Silk techniques are often similar to other more established aerial arts like Trapeze, a short suspended bar, or Corde Lisse, a soft cotton rope. Common warm ups include dances with high-powered stretching involved, and exercises that condition the core muscles such as pull-ups. We also offer a class that combines Ropes and Silks.As Aerial Hoop and Silk is a physically demanding activity, it is important to do a thorough warm-up before each session. Some beginners may find it useful to have training in another aerial discipline in order to build strength and confidence, but our tutors are happy to welcome complete beginners to circus arts. Our fantastic tutors encourage you to develop your abilities in a safe and supportive space. We offer a range of Silks Classes to cater for all levels from beginners to more experienced aerialists. Our Aerial Silks Classes are an excellent way to develop your aerial skills and build confidence in the air. It is a visually stunning discipline that combines elegance and grace with core strength. The three main categories of tricks are climbs, wraps, and drops. Using counter-balance, strength and stamina, aerialists are able to wrap, suspend, drop, swing, and spiral their bodies in and out of the facric.

Aerialists use strength and flexibility to manouevre the fabric into and out of various positions. Aerial Silks uses two lengths of hanging fabric secured to the ceiling.

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