Aerial Class Descriptions and Levels
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, students at Inverted Perspectives Aerial are assigned to specific skill levels, which are determined by our experienced instructors. Students joining from another studio or after a long break may be required to take an introductory class or arrange a private evaluation session to confirm their current skill level.
Intro to Aerial
There is no prior experiences needed to take this class! In this foundational class, you will learn the basics of aerial silks, sling, trapeze, and lyra, including essential terminology and introductory skills. The focus will primarily be on developing core strength through various climbs, holds, poses, and inversions. Students must complete all graduation requirements to advance to level 1 classes. Advancement requires instructor assessment and approval.
Trapeze/Lyra Level 1
​This class features a comprehensive warm-up, stretching, and strength-building exercises. You will learn various mounting and dismounting techniques, as well as different hangs, poses, and transitions both above and below the bar. The skills to be learned in this class are extensive. In this class you will build familiarity with terminology.
Prerequisite: Graduation from Intro to Aerial. Students must complete all graduation requirements. Advancement requires instructor assessment and approval.
Silks Level 1
Aerial Silks classes include a warm-up, stretching, and strength conditioning exercises. This class builds on skills from the Intro to Aerial class, introducing various poses and wraps at greater heights while establishing a strong foundation. This class offers an excellent workout while ensuring fun. Examples: Elsie roll ups, same side and opposite side hooks, hip keys, split roll ups, aerial locks, etc. Prerequisite: Graduation from Intro to Aerial. Students must complete all graduation requirements. Advancement requires instructor assessment and approval.
Sling Level 1
Using a single loop of fabric, this class explores shapes and transitions, as well as mounting and dismounting techniques on the sling. In this class you will start practicing managing the tension of the sling as well as cultivating your improved balance across positions.
Prerequisite: Completion of Intro to Aerial. Students must complete all graduation requirements. Advancement requires instructor assessment and approval.
Trapeze/Lyra Level 2
Building on the foundational skills from Level 1, this class introduces more advanced moves, transitions, and dynamic movement on the trapeze and lyra. Students will develop confidence moving beyond the bar, exploring spansets, ropes, and transitions back to the bar. The curriculum includes ascents, descents, and the introduction of select drops to enhance aerial technique. Some examples: Leanna, ankle hangs, unassisted elbow hangs, single knee hangs, conditioning for toe and heel hangs, rotational skills and beats. This class is designed to challenge and refine your aerial abilities while building strength, control, and creativity in movement.
Prerequisite: Graduation from Trapeze/Lyra Level 1. Students must complete all graduation requirements. Advancement requires instructor assessment and approval.
Silks Level 2
In this class, your level 1 foundational skills are put to use. Students will learn to execute basic aerial moves higher in the air and begin to flow into other movements. Drops will also be introduced. This class will help encourage growth of your "aerial brain" and introduce fabric theory. Examples: Single star, belay entries, s-wrap entries, etc.
Prerequisite: Completion of Silks level 1. Students must complete all graduation requirements. Advancement requires instructor assessment and approval.
Sling Level 2
Building upon skills learned in Level 1, this class encourages students to perform movements higher up on the sling. You will progress through a variety of skills, flows, and drops, creating an array of combinations. More complex wraps, transitions, dynamics, theory and rolls will be introduced.
Prerequisite: Completion of Sling Level 1. Students must complete all graduation requirements. Advancement requires instructor assessment and approval.
Silks Level 3
This advanced class focuses on combining skills and moving through more complex pathways. Students will apply fabric theory to create seamless transitions, and both standard drops, complex (stacked) drops, and dynamics will be introduced. This class is very grip intensive, and requires consistent endurance and stamina as many aerial inverts will be used throughout the class.
Prerequisite: Completion of Silks level 2. Students must complete all graduation requirements. Advancement requires instructor assessment and approval.
Sling Level 3
In this advanced sling class, students will focus on combining skills to create fluid sequences and transitions. This level will challenge your strength and creativity as you work on more complex flows and drops. Prerequisite: Completion of Sling Level 2. Students must complete all graduation requirements. Advancement requires instructor assessment and approval.
Silks Level 4
This advanced class will build on the skills learned in Level 3, incorporating intricate sequences, advanced drops, release moves, and unlocked drops. Students will further explore fabric manipulation, strength, dynamics, and endurance in their aerial practice. Prerequisite: Completion of Silks level 3. Students must complete all graduation requirements. Advancement requires instructor assessment and approval.
General Flow
In this class, students will explore choreography in the air, utilizing the apparatus to create routines set to music that emphasize fluidity and movement on the apparatus. This class is open to students at Level 2 and above for that apparatus. Students must complete all graduation requirements. Advancement requires instructor assessment and approval.
Strength, Conditioning, and Flexibility
Strength, Conditioning and Flexibility
A structured training approach focused on improving physical performance through exercises designed to increase strength, endurance, power, and agility. A practice aimed at improving the range of motion of muscles and joints through stretching techniques.
Warm Up and Cool Down
In all Inverted Perspectives Aerial classes, each session includes a comprehensive 15-minute grounded warm-up to prepare the body for safe aerial work, followed by conditioning and skill-building exercises in the air. Students will progress through a variety of aerial skills, flows, poses, and sequences that align with their level. Each class concludes with a 5-minute cool down to stretch, decompress, and safely wind down from the session, ensuring a balanced approach to strength and flexibility
