Enroll NOW ~ January 2025 Aerial Classes at Ascend Aerial

January 2025

Enroll now for January 2025 Aerial Silks classes at Ascend Aerial Arts. We offer both SESSION and DROP-IN classes. Note that we will not hold regular classes on Friday – January 24th as we will be hosting Visiting Instructor Stacey Strange for workshops – CLICK HERE for more info.

**NEW** Act Development – 8 week workshop series w/Sommer & Claire

Starting Saturday – Jan 18th, Ascend Aerial Arts is excited to invite you to our 8-week Act Development workshop series, designed designed for students who want to increase their understanding of how to create and perform an aerial act. This immersive program, led by Sommer Panage and Claire Lewis, will provide you with the tools and techniques to create and perform captivating aerial acts. CLICK below for more info on the series and pricing.

January 2025 Session Classes

Enrolling for session aerial classes guarantees your spot in a consistent December 2024 session class with upfront enrollment! Regular attendance is key to learning, so secure your place now. Space is limited. Once class begins there are no refunds.  Students that enroll in session classes can notify us 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 – 11:30am – 12:45pm – (Katerina)
  • January 5, 12, 19, 26 – FULL
• Mondays – 7:30PM – 8:45PM (Katerina)
  • January 6, 13, 20, 27 – FULL
• Tuesdays – 4:00PM – 5:15PM – (Claire)
  • January 7, 14, 21, 28 – Enroll
• Saturdays –1:00pm – 2:15pm (Connie/Colleen)
  • January 4, 11,18, 25 – Enroll

Advanced Beginner Aerial Silks – For students that already have mastered basic skills in aerial silks and have taken at least 6 class sessions 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: Schedule an assessment for Advanced Beginner Level & above.

• Sundays – 12:45pm – 2:00pm – (Colleen)
  • January 5, 12, 19, 26 – Enroll
• Thursday – 4pm – 5:15pm (Claire)
  • January 9, 16, 23, 30 – Enroll

Mixed Level Aerial Silks Class – By Invitation only. Designed for both advanced beginner and pre-intermediate students, this class offers a challenging yet supportive environment to help each participant progress at their own pace and reach their goals. This class focuses on building technical skills, refining form, and exploring new aerial techniques. Students new to the studio? Schedule an assessment for Advanced Beginner Level & above.

• Tuesdays – 7:30pm – 9:00pm (Tzvetelina)
  • January 7, 14, 21, 28 – Enroll for Series

Pau Hana: Friday Night Aerial – By invitation only. Come unwind with your aerial family after a long week at work. This drop-in class will focus on a different skill each week . Expect a full body workout, with an emphasis on upper body and core strength as they apply to aerial practices. Prerequisite: Advanced Beginner Aerial Silks & Instructor Approval. Students NEW to the studio: Schedule an assessment for Advanced Beginner Level & above..

• Fridays –  5:00pm – 6:30pm (Laura)
  • January 10, 17, 31 – Enroll for Series – No class on 1/24

Aerial Silks: Pre-Int & Int Class – Sunday.  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: Schedule an assessment for Advanced Beginner Level & above..

• Sundays –  2:15pm – 3:45pm (Colleen)
  • January 5, 12, 19, 26 – Enroll for Series

Aerial Silks – Intermediate  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: Schedule an assessment for Advanced Beginner Level & above.

• Sunday – 4:30pm – 6pm (Camille)
  • January 5, 12, 19, 26 – Enroll for Series

January 2025 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. Students who drop-in MUST cancel at least 4 hours before the class date/time to keep class credit. Students NEW to the studio: Schedule an assessment for Advanced Beginner Level & above.

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! Click here for next class

Mixed Level Aerial Silks Class – By Invitation only. Designed for both advanced beginner and pre-intermediate students, this class offers a challenging yet supportive environment to help each participant progress at their own pace and reach their goals. This class focuses on building technical skills, refining form, and exploring new aerial techniques. Students new to the studio? Schedule an assessment for Advanced Beginner Level & above.

• Tuesdays – 7:30pm – 9:00pm (Tzvetelina)
  • January 7, 14, 21, 28 – Drop-in

Pau Hana: Friday Night Aerial – By invitation only. Come unwind with your aerial family after a long week at work. This drop-in class will focus on a different skill each week . Expect a full body workout, with an emphasis on upper body and core strength as they apply to aerial practices. Prerequisite: Advanced Beginner Aerial Silks & Instructor Approval. Students NEW to the studio: Schedule an assessment for Advanced Beginner Level & above..

• Fridays –  4:30pm – 6:00pm (Laura)
  • January 10, 17, 31 – Drop-In (no class on 1/24)

Aerial Silks: Pre-Int & Int Class – Sunday.  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. 

• Sundays –  2:15pm – 3:45pm (Colleen)
  • January 5, 12, 19, 26 – Drop-in

Aerial Silks – Intermediate  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. 

• Sunday – 4pm – 5:30pm (Camille)
  • January 5, 12, 19, 26 – Drop-in

Aerial Silks Training Drop-in. 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. 

• Thursdays – 7:30pm – 8:45pm – Drop-in

Aerial Straps. This is a mixed-level drop-in class for developing aerial strength and body control. Our class focuses on technique and strength building by combining conditioning exercises and aerial straps skills. Skills are taught in progression, so no previous aerial experience is necessary. We recommend that you have a healthy back and shoulders (no recent injuries or surgeries). Please wear comfortable, metal-free clothing and bring layers to keep warm between turns on the apparatus.

• Wednesdays – 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Drop-in
• Fridays –  6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Drop-in