{"id":885,"date":"2017-01-29T20:18:45","date_gmt":"2017-01-29T20:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/?page_id=885"},"modified":"2025-11-26T06:37:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T11:37:46","slug":"adults-aerial-arts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ottawacircusschool.com\/en\/adults-aerial-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"Adults – Weekly Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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For adults, we offer weekly classes in Aerial Silks (Fabric), Aerial Rope (Corde Lisse), Hammock Silks (Loop Fabric), Dance Trapeze (on a swivel point), Lyra (Aerial Hoop), Hula Hoop dance, Aerial Straps and Acro\/Partner lifts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classes are ongoing, and you can join at any time for the rest of the 3-month session at a pro-rated cost or by reserving a drop-in spot in advance. If you are new to aerial arts, we recommend the Intro-to-Aerials 4-week session as a first experience. All the classes are structured to allow each participant to progress at their own pace. Whether for an introduction or for pushing the technique in a particular discipline, our highly experienced and skilled coaches are here to share their passion and expertise!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hula Hoop Dance classes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each week, we play with different sequences of moves to create little routines of hoop dance, integrating a variety of tricks with the hoop on and off the body. This class will offer beginner and intermediate variations for each technique. Hoops are available for class use at no cost and available for sale.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Acro\/Partner-lifts classes and jams are back!
<\/u><\/strong>Beginners come learn original poses and basic tricks with Charles and Joelle on Fridays 8-9pm for guaranteed smiles and laughter. For those with experience, come refine your skills with spotters, crashmats, lines and exchange ideas for flows, whips, icarian, standing and group fun on Friday 7-9:30 as well as during our open gyms Mondays and Thursdays 8-9:30! Available as a drop-in or with multi-pass. Make certain to register online in advance, there will be no registration onsite on Fridays or after the start time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Intro to aerial classes: 4-week session
<\/u><\/strong>New to the exciting world of aerial arts? Begin your journey with our Intro to Aerial class. During this program, you’ll get the chance to explore the wonderful world of three apparatuses: silks, trapeze, and lyra, while mastering some fundamental moves. This class runs every month or 2.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Aerial arts classes, Level 1 and All-level classes: ongoing year-round
<\/u><\/strong>Once you’ve completed the Intro session or have prior aerial experience, you can join our Level 1 or All-Level classes. These classes offer you the opportunity to make aerial practice a regular part of your weekly routine. You can either enroll for a 3-4 month session (or the rest of an ongoing session at the prorated price) or if there is still space in a class, you can reserve a single class. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Aerial arts classes Level 2 , 3 and 4 classes: ongoing year-round
<\/u><\/strong>For those with more experience, our Level 2 or 3 classes are tailored to your skill level. These classes offer a faster-paced and challenging environment, pushing you to refine your technique and artistic expression. We look forward to exploring the next level of your aerial journey together.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Prerequisites for Silks level 2 aerial classes, do the following skills with good form<\/u>: Must be able to climb and invert in the air. Also perform 1 slow chin up from the ground on the silks, climb,  make a foot lock, make a knot (chin height) in the silks, pull-over mount to the front of hips on a high knot, demonstrate the basic moves on a knot and the basic drops on the knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites for Silks Level 3 do the following skills with good form<\/u>: Level 3 is by invitation, must be able to perform 3 slow chin-ups in the air, 3 types of climbs, Dancer footlocks in the air, Fan-kick into hip key in the air, make double foot locks in the air smoothly, perform basic shapes with footlock (flamenco, splits, etc), perform basic drops off the knots (crochet to front salto, etc).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-requisites for trapeze Level 2:<\/u> do the following skills with good form: 1 slow pull-up on the bar, straddle-ups from the ground (frog legs and straddle legs), inverted tuck from the ground, 15 sec dead hang, can perform basic tricks and can perform 3 of these tricks consecutively<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-requisites for Lyra Level 2 do the following skills with good form<\/u>: Safely mount with single and double knee hook mounts and dismount safely, 1 slow pull up from sitting on the bar, 5-10 sec lock off chest hold, 30 sec dead hang (straight arm hang), Invert into shapes from the ground and hold for 3 sec, Front hip balance or hip hang, Holding a knee hang without hands, Perform basic moves and a sequence of 3-4 tricks consecutively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For aerial classes for children and teens, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teens are also welcome to the adult classes upon invitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on the Register tab above to see the price and number of spots left for each class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More questions? See our FAQ<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dress code:<\/strong> Athletic clothing, fitted and stretchy, is best.
Dress code for aerials:<\/strong> Absolutely no: zippers, buttons, eyelets, plastic or metal of any kind on clothing or jewelry, as any of these could snag the aerial fabric. These could tear the fabrics as well as be uncomfortable for the trapeze. Finger nails and toe nails trimmed short and clean to avoid snagging the aerial fabric. Leggings at least past the knee to protect the skin, or track pants are great. A top that is either fitted or can be tucked into the pants is ideal for going upside down, most students prefer at least a short or long sleeve to a tank top, especially for certain moves to protect the skin. Long hair must be tied back. We will work mainly in socks and barefoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring:<\/strong> A water bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register now for weekly classes!<\/strong>
Join us for 1 or more weekly classes.
See weekly schedule posted here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Want a reminder when registration opens? Join our mailing list.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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