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Aerial Silks

Aerial Silks

Min number of participants 1
Age 8+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Required
Min duration 1 h
Cost Medium
Environment Indoor

Climbing, wrapping, and performing graceful drops and poses in long suspended silk fabric in a circus arts class, building remarkable upper-body strength and artistic expression together.

The Essentials

  • Warm up thoroughly before starting, focusing on your shoulders, wrists, and core, since aerial silks put significant strain on these areas.
  • Wrap the fabric around your hands and wrists using a basic wrap, such as looping it once or twice around each hand, to create grip and reduce slipping before you leave the ground.
  • Climb using your legs as much as possible rather than pulling with your arms alone, since your leg strength lasts longer and protects your shoulders from fatigue.
  • Learn basic locks and poses first, such as wrapping the fabric around your leg to create a foot lock that lets you sit or stand safely in the air.
  • Always keep at least one point of contact secure before releasing another, since maintaining control of the fabric at all times is what prevents falls.
  • Practice under the guidance of an instructor and always work over a soft mat, since building strength and technique safely takes time and should never be rushed.
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