Classes
This Could Be the Day You Fly!
We offer a broad spectrum of classes available to all skill levels. The thrill of hopping off a platform 30 feet in the air, the challenge of balancing in your first handstand, the satisfaction that comes from completing that last pull-up you thought impossible… all can be realized within the playground of Emerald City Trapeze Arts.
Taught by circus professionals, our classes are designed to accommodate people from every type of athletic background (or none!). Our confident and capable instructors will supportively encourage you to achieve your personal goals, no matter how lofty! We’re ready to walk with you into the wild and wonderful world of the circus… sign up today and begin the journey!
Booking a Class: Please click the link and select ‘Emerald City Trapeze Arts classes’
Aerial, Circus, and Flying Trapeze Classes
Available Classes at Emerald City Trapeze:
Please scroll down the page for specific class information!
- Aerial Arts (Silks, Hoop, Rope, and Hammock)
- Circus Fit (Fit to Fly, Strength, Aerial HIIT)
- Acrobatics (Cyr Wheel, Handstands, Trampoline)
- Pole Dance (Intro and Beginner)
Frequency Cards & Class Packages:
For Fly Classes! Get yours today to save a bundle on classes, and maximize your fun!
Fly Flex Multipasses: (Valid on any 2-hour drop-in Flying Trapeze class on our rig!)
- $375 for 5 classes
- $700 for 10 classes
Our new Fly Flex Multipasses are good for 13 months from the date of purchase and, once they expire, are still worth the cash amount they were purchased for minus any used passes.
Fly Subscriptions
We are also keeping the high-discount subscription-style passes with updated prices. Our subscription passes are only good for 30 days from their first use and do not retain any value once they expire, but they are a much bigger discount than our Fly Flex Multipasses.
- $240 for 4 classes
- $440 for 8 classes
These subscriptions are good for any 2-hour drop-in Flying Trapeze class, just like the Flex passes!
Circus Flex Multipasses – (Valid for any 1.5-hour drop-in circus class)
- 5-class card – $180
- 10-class card – $350
The Circus Flex multipasses will expire 13 months from the date of purchase and, once they expire, are still worth the cash amount they were purchased for minus any used passes.
Fitness Flex Multipasses: (Valid for all of our 1-hour strength, fitness, and flexibility classes at ECTA.)
- $90 for 5 classes
- $170 for 10 classes
The new Fitness Flex Multipasses will expire 13 months from the date of purchase and, once they expire, are still worth the cash amount they were purchased for minus any used passes.
Visiting Professional?
Open Gym Pro
We now have unsupervised Open Gym for pro-track and advanced aerialists! It’s during open hours. It costs $25 for a two-hour session or $100 for a monthly unlimited pass, and participants are required to do a certification prior to attending.
The certification costs $10, and can be done on Thursdays at 5pm or Saturdays at 10:30am. If you purchase a monthly membership, your $10 certification will be put toward your first month’s membership. Call the front desk to schedule a certification, and once you’ve passed the certification, to schedule unsupervised Open Gym sessions or to purchase an unsupervised Open Gym monthly pass!
Prerequisites:
- 2 climbs to the top of the apparatus for silks and rope
- 3 pull overs, 3 pull ups, and 3 straddle ups (straight-armed, straight-legged straddles)
- 3 beats to sitting (for hoop only)
Book Certification:
Studio Hours
Workshops
Workshops
Read about our upcoming workshops at ECTA and SANCA!
Class Cancellation Policy:
Please note: For the Aerial Session (4-class courses) cancelation policy, please see the Aerial Session section for the full details.
All classes at Emerald City Trapeze are non-refundable; however, you may reschedule your class free of charge as long as you give us more than 48 hours notice. There is a rescheduling fee of $10 for Flying Trapeze, $5 for Aerial Arts, and $25 for Date Night if notice is provided 24-48 hours prior to the start of class. We do not allow a class to be rescheduled with less than 24 hours notice. To reschedule, or if you have additional questions regarding our policy, please contact our front desk at (206) 906-9442. Groups reserving a specialty or private class are required to provide 48 hours’ notice. Failure to provide sufficient notice causes the participant to be liable for 100% of the cost of the scheduled appointment (we will charge your credit card or mark all relevant coupons as “redeemed”).
Class Minimums:
Emerald City Trapeze requires a minimum of 4 students to run a Flying Trapeze class, 3 student to run an advanced Frequent Flyer class, and 3 students to run an Aerial Class. If we do not have enough students signed up to run a class, we will give 24 hours’ notice to any students already registered, and we will do our very best to re-schedule them into a running class.
“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.”
Leonardo da Vinci
High Flying Trapeze
From absolute beginner to aspiring circus professional, we offer Flying Trapeze classes for all levels. First-time students are welcomed into the fold and inducted into the world of flying trapeze through our Ground School, a 15-20 minute introduction to the rig, take-off techniques, flight, their first trick, and their dismount into the net. During the remaining class time, students will take turns flying through the air on our full-sized trapeze rig. As students advance and gain confidence (which is generally by the end of their first class), we introduce new tricks that develop spatial awareness. Returning students build their repertoire of tricks, learn to properly and powerfully swing, work ‘in hands’ with the catcher and return back to the bar, eventually remounting the board.
Prerequisites: We encourage students of all athletic (or not!) backgrounds and abilities to give it a try. It requires much less strength and flexibility than you can imagine to have a fun and successful first class! Beginners are welcome to all classes, excluding “Frequent Flyer” and “Tricks & Locks” classes.
- Maximum weight = 250 pounds
- Minimum age is dependent on the class, but no students under 6 on the rig except during Pay Per Flight!
- If you are pregnant, or think you are, you may NOT participate
- Please tell the instructors about ANY current injury
- Please remove all jewelry
- Never walk under the net
- Please maintain a safe distance from the individual who is pulling lines for trapeze
- Never adjust your safety belt
- Please, no gum chewing while on the trapeze
- If you have consumed alcohol, you may NOT participate in trapeze
- For safety reasons, instructors may end class early, as fatigue risk increases
- Don’t forget……Have fun!!
Book a Flying Trapeze Class
Book a ClassNeed a twist on the usual dinner and a movie? Throw in an Acrobatics class followed by some Flying Trapeze and take your relationship to a whole new level! No experience is necessary!
In the first part of the evening, couples learn acrobatic maneuvers that are wholly supported by each other’s hands, arms, legs and feet. Your instructor will cover the basic building blocks necessary to develop skills in partner balance/acro yoga. Through a variety of postures, instructors will focus on the efficient use of the body, resulting in strength conditioning and increased flexibility. Not to mention a variety of moves to practice at home!
The second part of the evening involves Flying Trapeze! You will learn to fly through the air with the greatest of ease! In trapeze ground school, you’ll learn the basics of what it takes to safely climb the ladder, grab the bar (take a breath) and take the plunge. Let go of your inhibitions and trust that your date will hold the camera steady! This is your chance to fly!
This is our one-hour flying trapeze class. It is open to flyers new and old and of all skill levels and is available to flyers ages 6+ as a single serving circus class. All instruction is personalized to each flyer’s abilities to maximize individual progress.
Pre-requisites:
- No experience necessary!
- Beginners are welcome to all classes, excluding “Frequent Flyer” and “Tricks & Locks” classes
- Students must be 6 years or older
- Under 250 pounds to fly.
- To ensure the safety of students and instructor, participation may be at the discretion of the instructor
(Make sure you check out our catch and return card on the day of your first class to receive a 2 for 1 discount on your next class)
This is our one-hour flying trapeze class. It is open to flyers new and old and of all skill levels and is available to flyers ages 6+ as a single serving circus class. All instruction is personalized to each flyer’s abilities to maximize individual progress.
Pre-requisites:
- No experience necessary!
- Beginners are welcome to all classes, excluding “Frequent Flyer” and “Tricks & Locks” classes
- Students must be 6 years or older
- Under 250 pounds to fly.
- To ensure the safety of students and instructor, participation may be at the discretion of the instructor
(Make sure you check out our catch and return card on the day of your first class to receive a 2 for 1 discount on your next class)
*Must have instructor approval for the following skills:
- Unassisted takeoff Swing without safety lines
- One trick to the net without safety lines
- Able to work board for other students (i.e. serve and retrieve the bar, set and remove the riser, set and retrieve safety lines, overall awareness and safety on the board)
NOTE: If you meet these requirements but are unable to sign up for the class, please contact the SANCA front office to be given access.
Tricks and Locks
Our Tricks & Locks class is for experienced flyers who would like to practice throwing tricks to different catchers, working in hands, and eventually returning to the bar and board. It is also for new catchers who want experience catching a variety of students and tricks both in and out of lines, calling timing, and working in hands.
Rules
Our Tricks & Locks class is for experienced flyers who would like to practice throwing tricks to different catchers, working in hands, and eventually returning to the bar and board. It is also for new catchers who want experience catching a variety of students and tricks both in and out of lines, calling timing, and working in hands.
Prerequisites:
- Flyers: must swing out of lines
- Catchers: must be trained and approved to catch at ECTA
Date Night
Need a twist on the usual dinner and a movie? Searching for a fun way to rekindle the love? Join us on Friday evenings for Date Night at Emerald City Trapeze! Book in advance to reserve your space!
Date Night
Book a ClassNeed a twist on the usual dinner and a movie? Throw in an Acrobatics class followed by some Flying Trapeze and take your relationship to a whole new level! No experience is necessary!
In the first part of the evening, couples learn acrobatic maneuvers that are wholly supported by each other’s hands, arms, legs and feet. Your instructor will cover the basic building blocks necessary to develop skills in partner balance/acro yoga. Through a variety of postures, instructors will focus on the efficient use of the body, resulting in strength conditioning and increased flexibility.
The second part of the evening involves Flying Trapeze! You will learn to fly through the air with the greatest of ease! In trapeze ground school, you’ll learn the basics of what it takes to safely climb the ladder, grab the bar (take a breath) and take the plunge. Let go of your inhibitions and trust that your date will hold the camera steady! This is your chance to fly!
Pre-requisites: No experience necessary! Must be 18 years or older and under 250 pounds. Please be prepared to use your upper body, arms, and shoulders during class. If you have a past or existing injury, please let your instructor know.
Schedule: Friday Evenings
Aerial Arts
Find your center of gravity and learn to gracefully perform on an Aerial apparatus! From Silks to Hoop and Aerial Rope, we’ve got many options for you to try something new, or master your existing skills.
Level up your aerial tricks with our circus fitness classes!
Book an Aerial Class or Session!
Book a ClassNEW Aerial Sessions (4-Class Course)
Aerial Silks Classes
Level 1 Silks is a fabulous introduction into the world of aerial arts! In this class, you will learn basic climbs, locks, hangs, inversions and wraps. Class begins and ends with conditioning drills, dance technique, and flexibility training. We learn to move safely, confidently and beautifully on the fabric.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Ready to climb higher? Come to Level 2 Silks! This class will build on the skills learned in Level 1 Silks. Focus will be on building the strength and confidence to taking your tricks higher and staying in the air longer. We will introduce more complicated wraps and begin to sequence tricks together.
Prerequisites: Single & double footlocks, straddle inversions from the ground, standard & Russian climbs, working on hipkey, candy cane, and split roll-up
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
In love with silks and want to learn more? Build on the vocabulary and skills learned in Level 2 Silks. This class will increase your stamina, strength, and spatial awareness in the air. We will introduce drops, longer sequencing, and smooth transitions. Learn how to dance in the silks!
Prerequisites: Eggbeaters & dancer locks, footlocks in the air, crossback straddle, hipkey in the air, straddle inversion in the air, catchers lock, front & back balance, same & opposite side knee hooks
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Prerequisites: Any single rotation drop, any slack drop, hipkey roll-ups, S-lock, flamenco grip, same & opposite side climbs, inverted double crochet x silks behind back, 10 second bent arm hang, open gym requirements
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites
Taking silks skills up to a whole new level! Students will push and expand what they have learned from previous classes. They will explore more advanced drops and begin working on open drops. Strong grip is a must at this point. We will build upon stamina in meat hook positions and push towards back flags!
Prerequisites: Any single rotation drop, any slack drop, hipkey roll-ups, S-lock, flamenco grip, same & opposite side climbs, inverted double crochet x silks behind back, 10 second bent arm hang.
See booking platform for prerequisites.
Mixed Apparatus Aerial Classes
Aerial Hoop Classes
Intro to hoop will build your strength and skills to prep you for Beginner Hoop – Level 2. This is for first time hoop/new students that will cover the basics of entering/exiting the hoop, inverting, knee-hangs, learning to spin. We start with a warm up and then conditioning exercises. You will learn the basics and gain a strong foundation for this apparatus.
See booking platform for prerequisites
This class is for those who have mastered basic skills and are ready for the next adventure. Students will expand their movement vocabulary learning new entrances and exists from the hoop, beginning to combine skills, building strength and start working on dynamic movement. Classes include a warmup and strength conditioning exercises.
Prerequisites: To join Level 2 hoop, you should be able to show proficiency in skills such as:
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Able to enter and exit the hoop safely without assistance
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Slow spin
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Working towards a solid straddle up
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Front and back balance
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Single and double knee hang, above and below the hoop
This class is for those who have built solid strength and confidence in their Level 2 abilities and are ready to claim their power as an aerialist. Students will learn drops, one arm, and dynamic skills while increasing transition knowledge and strength. Spins will be faster and more challenging. Classes include a warmup and mega-strength conditioning exercises.
To join the intermediate hoop class, you should be able to execute the following:
- Graduation from Level 1 and Level 2
- Controlled spin, fast and slow
- A sequence of 3-4 tricks and transitions
- Able to mount and dismount the hoop from various heights and spins
- Or instructor approval
See booking platform for prerequisites
Aerial Rope Classes
Never tried rope?! No problem! This class will be for those who have never climbed a rope before. It will focus on learning climbs, locks, and rest positions on and in the rope. Conditioning will be saved for the end to build up stamina and strength for inversions for level two.
All skill levels welcome!
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
This class will be designed to build off the skills from beginning rope to get them to build a better foundation for advanced rope skills. This class will introduce the fundamentals of transition zones as well as basic drops and wraps. We will begin setting introductory dynamic moves to prep for advance rope as well. Strength building will be larger part of this class as the requirement for safe straddle inversions will become more frequent.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Students will practice moving dynamically with a sense of ease and effortlessness on the vertical rope. We practice a progression of beats and exercises to generate momentum, and then explore using this momentum to maximum effect, in flashy hands-free moves or moments of suspension. We will also practice building large drops, using body shape to roll up, and original movement sequences.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Additional Aerial Classes
What’s up daring folks, this class is for any Aerialist with interest in dynamic theory, this class will explore the necessary strength and understanding to execute safe dynamic skills on any aerial apparatus. Our main focus will be breaking down basic beat pathways in a supported fashion to enhance the strength needed to perform the pathways on your specific apparatus. It is necessary to get instructors approval before going to Level 2 where we perform the same beats on our specific apparatus.
Prerequisites
- Above head Pullover/Straddle up
- Engaged Dead Hang
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT – (but not really.) Aerial hammock is a fun and different way to ulitize silks skills, some of which you thought were just for conditioning. This is a beautiful apparatus with some wonderful flows and drops.
This class focuses on strength based conditioning and foundational building blocks of aerial technique. We will explore different ways to enter the hammock, beginner sequences, and spins.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Found your niche? Aerial hammock has much more to offer than a comfortable seat. In this class, students will explore increased challenges and begin connecting movement in a flow focused manner but drops and dynamic skills will also be introduced. Skills that are more difficult on other aerial apparatuses can also be developed and translated at this level to increase body awareness and knowledge. Classes include a warmup and conditioning exercises.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Prerequisites: instructor approval, and straddle up.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
In Introduction to Straps, we will start exploring the wonderful world of Aerial Straps and how to properly position our bodies to achieve greatness. In this class, we will be focusing on many different conditioning drills, strength-building skills and basic spin techniques.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Circus Fit
We offer a wide variety of Shakedown classes to help get your body into the best shape possible.
Book a Circus Fitness Class
Book a ClassThis class is designed to target specific muscle groups required for aerial acrobatics. This is an excellent opportunity to improve your endurance in the air, your technique in your pull-up, and your number of leg lifts. We will use ropes, silks, trapezes, resistance bands, and weights to develop coordination and strength in the air and build foundational skills that will translate directly onto your apparatus.
Whatever your fitness level, we will incorporate elements of High-Intensity Interval Training in every session to really make sure you get a great workout!
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Want to improve your overall fitness? Need to take your circus training up a notch? Open to all fitness levels, first timers and circus students.This class is designed to blast the muscle groups commonly used in flying trapeze. The exercises are specific to developing more strength and control on the trapeze bar. Conditioning exercises are geared toward generating power in the force out, fine tuning the muscles used to keep legs straight and together, as well as building a strong, secure core for stability and control. This is an excellent opportunity to build the strength to fine tune your swing, and fly higher!
No experience necessary!! Be ready to sweat! Please bring water and a towel.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
*Can be treated as a conditioning workout or even a warm-up for your already scheduled Flying
Trapeze or Circus class.
This class is designed to blast the muscle groups commonly used in flying trapeze. The exercises are specific to developing more strength and control on the trapeze bar. Conditioning exercises are geared toward generating power in the force out, fine tuning the muscles used to keep legs straight and together, as well as building a strong, secure core for stability and control. This is an excellent opportunity to build the strength to fine tune your swing and fly higher! The goal for this class is to provide you with the tools to improve your flying through mobility, flexibility, and strength training. We will use resistance bands, dumbbells, a trapeze bar, and your body to build strength and awareness to improve your flying through fundamentals that will transfer to the trapeze bar.
Be ready to sweat! Please bring water and a towel and an extra mask or two during this opening phase.
*Can be treated as a conditioning workout or even a warm-up for your already scheduled Flying Trapeze or Circus class.
No experience necessary!! Be ready to sweat! Please bring water and a towel.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Butt Busters
Have you ever worried that you don’t have the appropriate cakes you want to feature while you’re doing flips and aerial feats? What about adding a little more power in your leaps and climbs? Here’s a class to meat those goals by burning your thighs and glutes until they are as strong and beefy as the rest of your act.
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Acrobatics
Acrobatics have been around for centuries; the word is derived from the Greek words akron and bainein (which translate literally to “walking on tiptoe”). Today, acrobatics can take many forms, including juggling, tightrope, and contortion.
Book an Acrobatic or Circus Class
Book a ClassFundamentals of Juggling and Juggle Jam
Juggling fundamentals. Juggling is one of the oldest circus arts, with depictions dating back thousands of years. It’s time that you hopped on the bandwagon. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of throw juggling. No experience is necessary. Really! If you cant even juggle one ball you will learn to juggle 3, if you can already juggle 3 come learn some tricks, clean up your form and maybe add a 4th ball in.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Contortion – the art of bending the body into otherworldly shapes. Begin your journey toward ultimate twisting and intense back bending. This 1.5 hour class will focus on increasing general flexibility and give you the fundamentals needed to do contortion tricks like chest stand, needle scale (straight scorpion), leg extension tricks, forearm stands, and advanced backbends.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Introduction to Acrobalancing will start by learning the basic skills of partner balance/acro yoga. Efficiently using the body to find balance points will result in strength conditioning and increased flexibility through the postures. Each student will gain experience working with partners of varying skill level and learn postures to practice at home individually. Come learn an old art, and surprise yourself with your internal strength. Bring a partner or come alone.
Welcome to level 2 Partner Acrobatics! This class will go beyond your basic bird and folded leaf. We will start to incorporate more advanced transitions and skills into the fundamental knowledge of L-based partner acrobatics including washing machines, and low foot to hand. Sign up for class and stay for our partner acro jam afterward for just $5!
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Acrobalance will go beyond the basics of acro yoga and move toward standing acrobatic partnering. It will include a focus on 2-highs, overhead lifts, and hand to hand while continuing to fine-tuning the basics of weight-sharing, counterbalance, alignment, timing, verbal and non-verbal communication, and basic spotting techniques. Bring a partner or come alone.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Tip your world upside down with beginner handstands! This class is designed to get you practicing handstands anywhere and everywhere with confidence. We will work on the strength and skill required to balance a handstand on your own, away from a wall!
Prerequisites for Level 1: Able to hold a handstand facing the wall for one minute. If not; please see handstand zero.
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For those who are starting to hold free standing handstands. This class is designed to help you build strength for presses and asymmetry into your handstand practice!
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Handstands and Flex: shape-shifting!
This class will focus on handstands and forearm stands that involve bending, twisting, and arching your body in the pose. We will do a thorough core and body warm up and move between flexibility work with your feet on the ground to flexibility work with your feet in the air.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Want to improve/learn Layouts, 1/2 Turns, Suicides (Swan Dives) or Pirouettes? What about just feeling more comfortable turning to the net?
In Tramp for Trap you will learn to use the trampoline in order to create rotation and lift. Ready to revolutionize your practice?? Through isolation of body-positioning and dynamic movement, learn timing and twisting with additional focus on bed-skills from your back or stomach (Kodys and Kabooms.)
All levels of experience with Trampoline or Flying Trapeze are welcome!
Calling all levels of bouncers! Jump-start your skills with this comprehensive trampoline class. Class begins with a gentle warm-up and bouncers will move on to drills, skills and thrills. With a focus on form and fun, new bouncers will learn how to safely jump on the Euro-trampoline and perform basic tricks like the Seat Drop, the Swivel Hip, Back Drop, Front Drop, Cradles and Cruise. Advanced bouncers will work on new skills and tricks! Get ready to bounce your way to better balance, a stronger core and a ton of fun! Socks must be worn on the Euro-trampoline at all times.
You’ve learned to drop, swivel and cruise… now get ready to flip! Intermediate trampoline classes will get you head over heels and safely back to your feet. With tricks like the Front and Back Tucks, Pikes and Layouts on the menu, jumpers will be working on mastering their time in the air. Classes will include a warm-up, drill of the day, floor stations and a cool-down. A timed bounce during each class will give students a way to create a baseline of their skills and then measure their progress. Socks must be worn at all times on the Euro Trampoline.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Community acro jam, all levels welcome!
Though not a class, plenty of skills to learn and fun to be had! This is an open gym session specifically for people to do partner acrobatics together. So come and jam with us at ECTA!
Pole Dancing Classes
You will learn how to how to fluidly transition in between movements, execute a set of beginner pole moves with grace, and prepare your body with exercises that will help you progress to more advanced tricks quickly. Prepare to have fun, sweat, and challenge yourself.
Beginner Pole Level 2: is for students new to pole, those returning after some time away, or those who wish to review the basics of static and spinning pole. Classes focus on safely engaging the upper body and core, combining simple tricks and floorwork, and learning the basics of climbing and pole sits.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
Pole Leve 1/2
This is a beginner/intermediate level class which will begin with pole/gymnastics inspired conditioning drills. These drills will encourage body awareness and target development/engagement of specific muscles (for future inverted tricks!). After conditioning, we will turn to two-handed spins, climbs with proper technique, and transitions up and down the pole. We will end with light stretching to help keep our joints mobile. No Pre-requisite needed, this class will prepare you for level 3 where you will begin cupid, aerial handspring, and other inversion moves.
See booking platform for any applicable prerequisites.
What to wear: Students are required to remove any body jewelry for their own safety as well as prevent damage to the poles. Skin contact with the pole is necessary in order to provide grip and hold for pole moves. We recommend clothing that provides the best opportunity for contact with the pole; shorts and a tank top generally work great for this. Also, it’s best to refrain from using lotion and/or oils on days that you intend to take a pole class.