Intro to Aerial

for Beginners

Intro to Aerial

for Beginners

What is it?

Our popular Intro to Aerial course (also known as mixed aerial) is a mixed aerial apparatus course is suitable beginners looking to start their aerial journey and those progressing from previous beginner terms. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of aerial silks, aerial trapeze and aerial hoop with allowing you to explore each discipline in a fun and safe way before you might choose to decide to focus on an individual discipline.

Why join Intro to Aerial

  • Have fun
  • Try something new
  • For a comprehensive introduction to various aerial apparatuses, including hammock, hoop, trapeze, and silks
  • To challenge themselves in a safe environment
  • Building a strong foundation in aerial arts

What to expect in your Intro to Aerial Class

Warm-up and Conditioning

  • General Warm-up: Full-body warm-up to prepare muscles and joints for aerial activities.
    Conditioning Exercises: Basic strength and flexibility exercises tailored to each apparatus, focusing on core, upper body, and grip strength.

Introduction to Aerial Apparatuses

  • Aerial Hammock: Basics of mounting and dismounting, simple poses (e.g., cocoon, basic inversions), and gentle swings.
  • Aerial Hoop (Lyra): Basic moves such as sitting in the hoop, simple spins, and single-leg hangs.
  • Static Trapeze: Introduction to mounts, basic positions (e.g., sitting, knee hang), and fundamental swings.
  • Aerial Silks: Basic climbs, foot locks, simple sequences and basic wraps

Foundational Techniques and Moves

  • Aerial Hammock/Cocoon: Exploration of introductory wraps, foot locks, and gentle inversions.
  • Aerial Hoop: Development of beginner poses, transitions between basic positions, and introductory sequences.
  • Static Trapeze: Basic holds, transitions between positions, and introductory swings and balances.
  • Aerial Silks: Introduction to basic climbs, foot locks, and simple wraps, with an emphasis on safety.

Safety and Spotting

  • Safety Protocols: Detailed instruction on safety practices for each apparatus, including proper use of mats and spotting techniques.
  • Partner Spotting: Learning how to effectively spot partners to ensure safety during practice.

Beginner Sequences

  • Simple Routines: Creation of short sequences combining basic moves from each apparatus to build confidence and fluidity.
  • Cross-apparatus Techniques: Exploration of how techniques learned on one apparatus can be adapted and applied to others.

Building Confidence and Flow

  • Integration of Skills: Encouragement of students to combine skills learned on different apparatuses into cohesive sequences.

Cool down

  • Essential for muscle recovery, reducing soreness, promoting circulation, ensuring mental relaxation, preventing injury, and providing psychological benefits. By integrating a comprehensive cool-down routine into every aerial session, participants can enhance their overall training experience and maintain long-term physical and mental health.

This Term:

11 Week Term (Fridays) | Sep 25th - Dec 11th
12 week term | (Saturdays) | Sep 19th - Dec 12th

1 week break for October mid-term Oct 26th - Nov 1st


Due to low bookings the Tuesday classes have been cancelled. You can still sign up for the Friday and Saturday classes.

Sep 25th - Dec 11th
Days: 
Fridays
Times: 6PM - 7.15PM
Price: €200*

Sep 19th - Dec 12th
Days:
Saturdays
Times: 4PM - 5.15PM
Price: €220*

You can pay the full cost of the course as one payment or avail of our new payment plan.

*Payment Plan

You can purchase a training pass. You will pay a portion of the cost up front and the remainder over the next months of the course. To use the training pass on the course, in the checkout, you will select your training pass instead of entering your card details. See here for an instructional video on how to apply your class pass.

Note: You must purchase the training pass through your GoTeam Up account. If you don't have a Go Team Up account, you will need to create one.

Purchase a Saturday Adult Intro to Aerial Class Pass

Purchase a Friday Adult Intro to Aerial Class Pass

**Your space is not confirmed until you apply your pass to the class

10% Students and Unwaged Discount Code at check out: CFCONC10%
10% Discount for Practitioner Members
20% Discount for Professional Members

Single session registrations will only be made available should the the course not fully book out.

Drop in price: €20 (No discounts apply)

Next term:

Our next term will start in January 2027.

Join the newsletter if you want to be notified when the Spring Term is announced.

For Who

New students interested in having a well-rounded introduction to multiple aerial apparatuses to build their strength and aerial basic skills.

Are there any prerequisites to attend?

Beginner friendly

What Should You Bring?

Long tight clothing, no jewellery, no zippers, no long nails

Circus Factory has a microwave, kettle and small kitchen.

Duration

1 hour 15 mins

Instructors

Ciara O' Neill
Giulia Pasquale

WHERE CAN YOU JOIN Intro to AERIAL?

HOW TO REGISTER

Hit the button below!

View our time table and select the course you want to register for. This will bring you to our GoTeamup booking page.

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About Safety

Circus Factory has professionally installed aerial rigging and all equipment and hardware undergoes regular inspection. All equipment is rigged at a low accessible level with professional landing mats mandatory for practice training. Our aerial Coaches are experienced aerial artists and have a high level of previous teaching experience. All classes are conducted with Covid 19 protocols in place.

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