In Aerial Tumblers, we’ll work towards gaining the body awareness, focus, and behavior required to move on to a higher level tumbling or aerial class. We will also work on strengthening basic shapes like hollow body and plank, and developing some active flexibility while beginning awareness on the tissue and sling aerial apparatus in a fun class environment.

This class will start students on the basics of aerial sling and tissue. Students will learn to climb, do foot keys and develop the proper body form to build strength to climb and do tricks in the air. Students need to be good listeners and have a good sense of focus for this class in order to safely learn aerial. Prerequisite: Aerial Tumblers.

In Aerial Intro B we will start learning foundational skills on the fabric and sling while building strength, flexibility and body awareness. Each class will begin with a ground warmup that will include some conditioning drills like plank and hollow body, followed by a warmup on the apparatus before learning skills in the air. In this class you will learn to hang, invert and climb as well as some fun poses on the fabric and sling. Returning Intro students that demonstrate focus in class will have the option to move to Aerial 1 for the next session. Prerequisite: at least one session of Aerial Intro A

In this Aerial 1 session we will continue to build on the skills we learned in Aerial Intro and will include a more challenging warm up routine. There will be more focus on proper technique as you move through sequences with grace and control.

In Aerial 1.5 students will continue to build strength and flexibility while expanding their aerial vocabulary. Students will also work on their skills and endurance. Prerequisite: Aerial Intro and Aerial 1, or by instructor permission.

Aerial 2 continues to build strength and flexibility while expanding the tricks students will be able to learn, including intro to new apparatus. Prerequisites: Aerial Intro and Aerial 1, or by instructor permission. Both days are included in this class.

Aerial 2.5 is for Aerial 2 and Aerial 3 students interested in building their aerial skills with an additional class. We will continue to expand on our existing skills while focusing on strength, technique and building endurance in the air. Prerequisites: Aerial 1 and Aerial 2, or by instructor permission.

Aerial 3/Performance is designed for the most advanced and committed aerial students who are interested in advancing to professional aerial performance work. Aerial 3 is for serious aerial students, building on their existing skills and adding more challenging skills and experimenting with new apparatus. This class requires a 3 day/week commitment, however 4 days is encouraged. Open Gym is held Wednesday from 3:15pm-4:15pm and is included as open training time as well as a make-up day in case of absence. Students are encouraged to work and master at least one apparatus, build a routine(s) and work toward an end of session performance. This level will also train students to perform at professional gigs. This level is not for everyone! Students who are not ready for this level of commitment can stay in Aerial 2-3 and continue to enjoy and learn advanced aerial skills.

This class pairs with and compliments every discipline at UMO School. By using the body as resistance, students will be guided in building strength, endurance, flexibility, and conditioning. We encourage all age-appropriate students to add this class to their schedule.