Class Description

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Here’s a quick guide:

New to Aerial?

Choose an Intro Class.
No Experience required.

Read class description for
each level for prerequisites.
Still not sure? Email us at luna.ascend@gmail.com!

Have experience?

Open Aerial Lab is available for experienced students who want independent training time.

Just want to practice?

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CLASS LEVEL SYSTEM

Beginner
No aerial experience required. Learn the foundations and decide if aerial is right for you.

INTRO

Advanced Beginner
Has completed Intro classes and can confidently perform the prerequisite moves.

LEVEL 1

Intermediate
Comfortable with Level 1 skills and ready for more challenging tricks, transitions, and conditioning.

LEVEL 2

Advanced
For experienced aerialists working on advanced skills and sequences.

LEVEL 3

OUR APPARATUS & CLASSES

HOOP
(LYRA)

HAMMOCK

AERIAL DANCE
& FLUIDITY

SILKS

AERIAL YOGA

FLYING POLE

FLEXBILITY

OPEN
AERIAL LAB

AERIAL HOOP (LYRA)

Aerial Hoop, also known as Lyra, is a suspended metal circle used to perform dynamic, graceful, and strength-based aerial movements, poses, and transitions.

Sign up for hoop classes

  • This class is for those that are new to aerial hoop. If you have never no aerial hoop experience, then this class is a must.

    You’ll work on grip and knee hang strength, foundational conditioning exercises, and basic moves.

    No requirements.

  • You must have teacher approval and are able to to do the pre-requisite moves before moving onto Level 1.

    This class is for those that are ready to move on from Intro to Hoop classes. You’ll learn inversions, conditioning, and moves that will allow for more complex moves and transitions. You’ll also learn how to move while the hoop is spinning and how to generate and control spins.

    Prerequisites:

    • Mounting and Dismounting Hoop via Side Climb

    • Hanging shoulder shrugs and knee tucks

    • Double Knee Hang

    • Back Hip Balance

    • Wine Glass

    • Cradle

    • Moon

    • Fly Away Split

    • Front Amazon

    • Mermaid

    • Coffin

    • Gazelle

  • Those that are ready for more complex and challenging moves and have solid Level 1 foundations and practice.

    Prerequisite:

    • Hold the top of a pull up for 5 seconds

    • Single Hip Hangs (top and bottom of bar)

    • Top Double Knee Hangs

    • Reverse Moon

    • Peter Pan/Angel

    • Candle Stick

    • Running Man

    • Side Amazon

    • Reverse Moon

    • Shoulder Stand

    • Crescent

    • Bus Drive

    • Bottom Figure Four

    • Criss Cross

    • Leg Switch

    • Front Hip Balance

    • Jamilla

    • Inside Straps Foundations

    • Standing on hoop

    • Bottom hoop hangs

    • Gazelle

  • For those that are ready for an advanced level Hoop class.

    Prerequisite:

    • Minimum of 1 year of level 2 classes/hoop experience.

    • Trapeze mount from top and bottom of hoop.

    • Straddle mount.

    • Pull over mount from top and bottom of hoop.

    • Forward fold/hang.

    • Back balance.

    • Inside straps inversions.

AERIAL HAMMOCK

Aerial Hammock uses a soft fabric loop suspended from the ceiling on a single point. In class, you’ll develop strength, and flexibility through flowing sequences, supported inversions, and creative shapes.

THIS IS NOT AERIAL YOGA
If you’re looking for a relaxed, supportive, and gentle class, take Aerial Yoga.

Sign up for hammock classes

  • **This is not an aerial yoga class.

    No experience needed. This beginner-friendly class introduces you to the basics of aerial hammock, including wraps, seated poses, inversions, and fundamental tricks. 

    You must take this class if you do not have experience with aerial hammock.

  • **This is not an aerial yoga class.
    Perfect for advanced beginners, this class builds on foundational skills while introducing you to complex wraps, technique, drops, and flows in the hammock.

    Prerequisite:

    • Must have instructor approval to move up to Level 1.

    • Ability to safely mount and dismount the hammock unassisted.

    • Straddle Inversion unassisted.

    • Catchers climb/diaper.

    • Climb to hip key.

    • Basic standing positions.

    • Front hip balance.

    • Those that have Silks Level 1 experience and up can also qualify to take this class.

AERIAL YOGA

These classes uses a double-point (two-anchor) hammock for added stability and support. Perfect for those that want a gentler introduction to aerial hammock.

Sign up for Aerial Yoga classes

  • This class focuses on improving flexibility, building strength, and introducing simple, accessible tricks and inversions. You’ll move through a combination of slow flow, conditioning, and deep stretch to leave feeling both challenged and restored.

    No experience required. Great for all levels.

  • Slow down, reconnect, and give your body some extra care. This gentle aerial yoga class uses the hammock as a supportive tool for restorative stretching, mobility, and slow, intentional movement. Perfect for those that need adaptability and modifications.

    Expect a supportive, low-pressure environment, movements are sensitive to soreness and injuries and can be adapted to meet individual bodies, abilities, and comfort levels. We’ll focus on releasing tension, building body awareness, and exploring gentle movement that can also support and complement your broader aerial practice.

    This class will explore restorative yoga poses in the hammock and a sound bath meditation to create space for deep relaxation and recovery for both the body and mind. Whether you’re recovering, feeling sore from training, looking to improve mobility, or simply want to give your body a treat, this class is an opportunity to move in the way that feels best for you.

AERIAL FLUIDITY

Find your flow in the air. Hoop and Hammock Fluidity focuses on seamless transitions, creative movement, and the artistry that connects each trick.

Sign up for Fluidity classes

  • This class is not for first timers.

    You must have a minimum of 6 months in a Level 1 Hoop class and a basic understanding of Level 1 moves.

  • You must have a minimum of 6 months in a Level 2 Hoop class and a basic understanding of Level 2 moves.

AERIAL DANCE

Designed for students with aerial foundations ready to bring more artistry and flow into their practice, this class blends aerial tricks with expressive movement and choreography.

The apparatus for this class alternates monthly between Aerial Hammock and Lyra with a focus on 1 choreography for the month.

NOT FOR BEGINNER AERIAL STUDENTS.
MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN HOOP OR HAMMOCK..

Sign up for Aerial Dance classes

  • You must be able to perform these moves confidently in order to take this class.

    • Hammock Level 1 experience

    • Able to safely invert without assistance or instruction 

    • Confidence in Front Hip & Back Balances

    • Basic Standing Position  

    • Baby Roll Up.

  • You must be able to perform these moves confidently in order to take this class.

    • Must have Hoop Level 1 experience

    • Mounting & Dismounting Hoop via Side Climb

    • Double Knee Hang

AERIAL SILKS

Aerial Silks is a dynamic practice that blends strength, flexibility, and fluid movement using two suspended fabrics. In this class, you’ll learn how to climb, wrap, invert, and transition through sequences both in the air and closer to the ground.

Sign up for Silks classes

  • In this class, you’ll learn how to climb, wrap, invert, and transition through sequences both in the air and closer to the ground building confidence and body awareness every step of the way.

    Expect to develop upper-body and core strength, improve mobility, and explore creative expression.

    For beginners, no experience required.

  • Hammock experience is not a substitute for Silks. You must take Intro to Silks before taking Silks Level 1 class.

    Aerial Silks Level 1 is for students who already have a foundation in silks. You should be familiar with basic grips, beginner climbs, and introductory movements.

    In this class, you’ll progress into:

    • Stronger, more efficient climbs

    • Foot locks and transitions

    • Intro to inversions

    • Foundational wraps and sequencing.

    Prerequisite:

    • Intro to Aerial Silks classes and instructor approval.

    • Basic foot lock

    • Foot lock on both feet

    • Comfortable climbing 

    • Inverting with Silk Knot and without from the ground 

    • Flamengo and Hip Hold combo

    • Must be able to hang for 10 seconds (bent arms and straight).

    You must be able to confidently and independently do all the prerequisite moves with no assistance to attend Silks Level 1.

FLYING POLE

Flying Pole is designed for students with prior aerial experience or experience on a standard pole. In this class, you’ll learn foundational flying pole grips, transitions, spins, and controlled inversions while building strength, coordination, and aerial awareness.

NOT FOR BEGINNER AERIAL STUDENTS.
MUST HAVE AERIAL OR POLE EXPERIENCE.

Sign up for Flying Pole classes

  • Prerequisites:
    • Must have aerial apparatus experience or pole experience.
    • Ability to engage shoulders and core with control.
    • Must be able to maintain a dead hang with active shoulder engagement (no collapsing) for 10 seconds or more.

  • Prerequisites:
    • Instructor approval.
    • 5 Intro to Flying Pole Classes or Pole class experience.
    • Solid Knee Hooks.
    • Pole sit.
    • Jasmine.
    • Climb on static and spin.
    • Ability to engage shoulders and core with control.
    • Must be able to maintain a dead hang with active shoulder engagement (no collapsing) for 10 seconds or more.

FLEXIBILITY

An all-levels class designed to improve mobility, flexibility, and active range of motion.

Modifications and progressions are offered so students can work at their own pace, whether you’re building flexibility for the first time or deepening your existing practice. Great for supporting aerial training and overall movement health.

All levels are welcome. No experience required. Modifications provided.

Sign up for Flexibility classes

OPEN AERIAL LAB

Open Aerial Lab is a self guided training space for students who want extra time to practice, explore, and refine their skills.

This is not a structured class, there is no instructor guidance. If you do not have experience on an apparatus you will not be allowed to continue the session and will be asked to sign up for an Intro class.

Sign up for Open Aerial Lab

Available Apparatus:

Hoops | Hammocks | Silks | Body Loops | Straps | Mini Lyra | Flying Pole

A few quick things to know to make your visit safe, comfortable and a great experience.

What to wear?

Wear fitted athletic clothing that covers the back of the legs, midsection, and underarms.

Remove jewelry and accessories

Please remove all jewelry (rings, bracelets, watches, zippers, and necklaces) prior to joining the class.

No lotion

Please do not wear any lotion or make up on your body that can stain the apparatus.

Arrive on time

Arrive 10-15 minutes before class time. Visitors that arrive late and miss the warm up will not be allowed to take the class.

Shared Space

We share a space with Chop & Chops MMA. Multiple classes may be running at once in the evenings. Expect a louder and livelier environment.

Note: Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be removed from participation with no refund.

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