***BEFORE YOU SIGN UP***, check with your instructor before leveling up. Review the Ascend Skill Levels as appropriate. Anyone who has either taken 1-day Intro OR is brand new to Aerial Silks may enroll for any of Beginner Level Aerial Silks Classes Questions? Contact Tammy at ascendaerial@impactkbf.com
Session Classes – February 2023
Session enrollment means you pay upfront and are guaranteed a spot in the same class each week of the session because a regular, consistent training regimen is the best way to learn!
Space is limited. Once class begins there are no refunds. If you know you need to miss a class, you can notify us 48 hours or 2 days before the class date by completing the class absence form and scheduling a makeup.
Beginner Aerial Silks – Beginner class for those curious about aerial silks or interested in developing strong core and upper body with conditioning exercises on and off the silks. Learn basic silks conditioning, climb and descend safely, and eventually expand to further techniques, proper form, conditioning. Students will learn poses and build confidence on the silks. No experience necessary.
- Sundays – 11:15am – 12:30pm – (Katerina)
- February 5, 12, 19, 26 – Purchase Now
- Mondays – 7:30PM – 8:45PM (Katerina)
- February 6, 13, 20, 27 – Purchase Now
- Tuesdays – 4:00PM – 5:15PM – (Claire)
- February 7, 14, 21, 28 – Purchase Now
- Saturdays –1:00pm – 2:15pm (Connie)
- January 7, 14, 21, 28 – Purchase Now
Advanced Beginner Aerial Silks – For students that already have basic skills in aerial silks and have taken at minimum, 1 session of Aerial Silks Classes, this class is a time after work for relaxation, informal socializing with friends and family, and enjoyment of aerial silks at Ascend! Prerequisite: Beginner Aerial Silks & Instructor Approval. Students NEW to the studio: Email ascendaerial@impactkbf.com to schedule demo and evaluation for Advanced Beginner Level & above.
- Sundays – 12:45pm – 2:00pm – (Anouck/Katerina)
- February 5, 12, 19, 26 – Purchase Now
- Tuesdays – 7:30pm – 8:45pm (Tzvetelina)
- February 7, 14, 21, 28 – Purchase Now
- Thursdays – 4pm – 5:15pm (Claire)
- February 2, 9, 16, 23 – Purchase Now
Aerial Silks: Pre-Int & Int Class – Sunday – By Invitation Only. Become proficient with aerial silks! Go from knowing a lot of moves to being able to do them beautifully, and start learning to make up your own repertoire. Each week we will concentrate on a specific class of poses, focusing on basic troubleshooting, form and technique, variations and transitions, and adding your own personal flair. Prerequisite: Advanced Beginner Aerial Silks & Instructor Approval. Students NEW to the studio: Email ascendaerial@impactkbf.com to schedule demo and evaluation for Advanced Beginner Level & above.
- Sundays – 2:15pm – 3:45pm (Katerina/Anouck)
- February 5, 12, 19, 26 – Purchase Now
Pau Hana Choreo & Finesse Fridays – By Invitation Only.
This 90 MINUTE class will focus on aerial silks conditioning and cleaning up fundamentals as well as learn short choreo routines on a monthly basis. No drop-ins for this class. This class is for students with the following aerial silks skills:
- Standard/French climb to the top of the silk w/controlled descent on both sides
- Russian climb to the top of the silk w/controlled descent on both sides
- At least one entry into hipkey from at least 2 climbs in the air
- Working towards inversions in the air
- Ability to execute cross-back straddle from at least one entry
- Stamina – ability to be on the silks without coming down for a minimum of 2 minutes
- By invitation only. If you are interested in this class, please reach out to the studio to be evaluated.
- Proof of Covid vaccination
- Subject to instructor approval
- Fridays – 5pm – 6:30pm (Laura)
- February 3, 10, 17, 24 – Purchase Now
Aerial Silks – Intermediate – By Invitation Only. Now that we know some of the basics of aerial silks, let’s progress from knowing a lot of moves to being able to do them beautifully. In this class we will build upon foundational skills and start to expand our aerial vocabulary and learn to build our own repertoire. Each week we will concentrate on a specific set of skills or sequences, focusing on form and technique, creative variations and transitions, learning to troubleshoot common problems, and adding our own personal flair. Prerequisite: Pre-Intermediate Aerial Silks & Instructor Approval. Students NEW to the studio: Email ascendaerial@impactkbf.com to schedule demo and evaluation for Advanced Beginner Level & above.
- Sunday – 5pm – 6:30pm (Camille)
- February 12, 19, 26 – Purchase Now
Drop-in Classes
Drop-in classes listed below allows the students to take one class, a select group of classes OR the full session of classes. Makeups are allowed for drop-in aerial silks classes if the students purchases the full session package. No makeups allowed for aerial straps or aerial review.
Aerial Intro 1-Day Class – This One-Day 90 minute class is for those curious about aerial silks or interested in developing strong core and upper body with conditioning exercises on and off the silks. No experience necessary. Try it once and you’ll be hooked!
- Saturday Feb 4 at 11:30AM
- Saturday Mar 4 at 11:30AM
- Saturday Apr 1 at 11:30AM
Aerial Silks Training Drop-in – By Invitation Only – We will train and work on basic skills like footlocks, climbing, hip keys and overall strength building that you will need so that when we have more spots in our group classes, you will be ready! Expect a full body workout, with an emphasis on upper body and core strength as they apply to aerial practices. Prerequisite: Students must have taken at least 1 beginner session series or by invitation of the instructor. Students NEW to the studio: Email ascendaerial@impactkbf.com to schedule demo and evaluation
- Thursdays – 7:30pm – 8:45pm – Sign up here!
- Saturdays (no class on 2/4) – 11:30am – 12:45pm – Sign up here!
Intermediate | Intermediate Advanced Aerial Silks Class – By Invitation Only. This drop-in class focuses on more advanced climbs and aerial skills in the air. Students will work on perfecting basic drops, hip keys, inversions, and S-Wraps. Students at this level should be able to climb and descend with ease, and focus will be given to intermediate conditioning for fluidity in movement.
Prerequisite: Pre-intermediate and instructor approval. Students must demonstrate the skills for this class cleanly and with control. In addition to skills, students must also demonstrate stamina, strength, form, attention to safety and attention to instruction in class. Instructor has final approval. Students NEW to the studio: Email ascendaerial@impactkbf.com to schedule demo and evaluation for Advanced Beginner Level & above.
- Saturdays – 2:30pm – 4pm – Sign up here!