Aerial Classes in NYC, New York

This class offers a total body stretch, which focuses on flexibility needed not just for aerial but for health. For students who are very flexible and want to move into deeper stretches and poses. Note:  Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to class if you have never taken classes at Aerial Theory before. Wear athletic clothing that you feel...

An improvisation class for aerialists who dread touching the ground! Movers will begin by using imagery to find their bodies. Class will start with small movements in place then increase to traveling and playing improvisation games in the space. Everyone will find that the work they have done in the air easily translates to the ground. We will then...

Surprise yourself with your ability to look stunning spinning in a hoop midair! This class is geared towards students with little to no aerial experience. We will focus on building a foundation of strength and flexibility, taking time to break down the basics, and making sure you have the tools you need to fly. We'll get comfortable hanging upside...

Get circus fit with this amazing aerial conditioning class to reach all your aerial goals! Note: Students must be in good health. Please wear comfortable workout gear, ideally running leggings and a tank or tee-shirt. For Aerial class, please wear fitted clothing that covers the backs of knees for safety

Silks 2 is designed to teach more technical moves & combinations as well as refine old vocabulary. By breaking down the 'how' & 'why' of the fabric physics & theory, aerialists will be able to put their current knowledge to use in more complicated drops & sequences as well as deconstruct & reverse engineer old movement for better...

Softer than an aerial hoop, and more accessible than vertical silks, hammock is a gentle welcome to the world of aerial. In this class, you'll get comfortable spinning, inverting, and wrapping yourself in fabric in the air, learn to use the fabric to stretch and strengthen, and find ways of dancing with and above the ground. Students must be in good...

Aimed to teach both beginners and seasoned aerialists progressive conditioning exercises using various straps technique. Learn how to leverage your body weight and find ways to move more gracefully through the air. We will work towards one-arm switches and two-arm sequences. Let's Fly! Note: Students must be in good health. Please wear comfortable...

This class is designed to explore concepts such as hanging, balancing, falling and pathways. The focus is on aerial as a physical concept and experiential practice. We will explore theories about technique, momentum, presence and form while asking questions and embracing room for risk and possibilities. Must be able to invert in air, hip key, s-wrap,...

If you've always wanted to try aerial but don't know where to start, or if you are looking to strenghen your climbs, inversions, and other aerial building blocks, then this class is for you!  We will focus on building the strength and technique needed for all types of aerial work, and you will have the opportunity to explore and learn skills...

Explore the freedom of aerial silks movement by using paired lengths of fabric hung from above that are climbed to create dramatic drops and poses.

The students will learn the basic technique of Aerial silks and lyra. They will learn to hang, climb, invert and use the operatics.

This workshop will include original sequences on the aerial silks created by Brett, with an emphasis on dynamics, flow, and expressive movement. The workshop will culminate in an informal group performance of the skills learned.  Prerequisites: Minimum 3 consecutive-straight leg straddle ups, hip keys, comfortable with foot lock variations and...