Trapeze

    Trapeze is the ballet of the air--the fundamental form on which all others are based. Aloft highly recommends (but doesn’t require) beginning your training with at least one session of trapeze classes to build your upper-body, learn basic aerial vocabulary and hone your aerial awareness. Aloft teaches mainly static trapeze technique, but classes sometimes incorporate single-point/dance trapezes.

    In Trapeze One (which runs in 4 week sessions) you will learn essential body positioning and technique, as well as basic (but exciting) skills such as knee and ankle hangs, beats, pullovers and much more. You’ll be hanging upside down by the end of your first class!

    Intermediate and advanced classes (Trapeze 2-4) progress with rope work, creative transitions and advanced drops and hangs, like toes and heels. Each class will challenge you, even after years of training!

Free trapeze classes happen on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10:30-12. They always fill up, so RSVP by clicking “Email Me” at the bottom of the page.

Aerial Silks and Rope

    Students in beginning silks and rope will spend a lot of time just learning to climb the damn things, and perform basic holds on feet, hips and hands. You’ll learn how the silks behave, and how to control them. You’ll probably be doing the splits within the first month, and that’s always impressive!

    Intermediate and advanced students will learn more complicated drops and creative positions, as well as work though exercises to build endurance, discover new movements and build skills into routines. in the more advanced classes we focus on silks and rope as very separate disciplines and students are encouraged to chose one to focus on.

Aerial Conditioning

Aerial Conditioning is a great class for students at any level. Focusing more on fundamentals and building core skills than on fancy tricks, Conditioning will whip you into shape, whether your goal is to become a top-notch aerialist, or just to make people nervous when you flex. For two whole hours, Elena Brocade will lead you through cardio, strengthening and flexibility exercises on the floor and in the air. You’ll be smiling as you limp home.

Hula Hoops

Dizzy Lizzy (Elizabeth Gifford) is one of the worlds best Hula Hoop Artists. She teaches "circus style" hooping, which uses a smaller hoop than many other hoop classes. This small hoop offers a greater workout and a more exciting movement vocabulary, with tosses, body rolls and much more to compliment the usual gyrations!

Pilates

Pilates is a great compliment to an aerial training program, or just an awesome way to strengthen your core and improve posture and musculature. This is the cheapest mat class that you will find anywhere in the world and Helena Reynolds is an amazing teacher.

Swinging Trapeze and Cradle Workout

This is a permission only work out for people with previous swinging trap or cradle experience. Please inquire about whether you are eligible for this workout. This is not an instructional class, but a group training session.

Important Information

How much does this cost?

We are going into a session format to help keep our prices the same, or in some cases even lower!

         -Trapeze I classes are a 4 week session; cost is $100

         -Trapeze II, III and IV classes are 8 week sessions: $220/session

         -Silks I-IV classes are 8 week sessions: $220/session

         - Hula Hoops is an 8 week session: $220/session

          -Stretch and Kvetsh is a 8 week session: $105/session

                    -You are welcome to drop in for $15/class

          -Pilates remains a drop in--$12/class

                   -You can also buy an 8 week session-$80/session

          -Aerial Conditioning and Technique remains a drop in--$25/class

                    -You can also buy an 8 week session--$200/session

          -Things on a Line: Professional Development--Drop in Only--$15/class

          -Aloft Kids! is a 10 week session: $130/session

What if I need to miss a class?

Each student gets one make up per session per class; we are not crazy mean--if something serious comes up, talk to Amanda and we will work with you to make it right. Please schedule your make-ups in advance with Amanda.

So..how do I sign up?

Pick the class or classes you want to take, and contact Amanda. Please note there is a minimum of 3 people per class, so register early and encourage your friends to do the same.

Where is the fine print?

Right here. If there are less then 3 students in a class, Aloft reserves the right to cancel the class. If a student cannot join another class, their money will be refunded.

If a student needs to withdraw from a session due to medical or personal reasons (a Doctor's note must be provided), a credit to use in the next session will be issued. No refunds will be issued with the exception of a class cancelation by Aloft.

I really want to take a class in an aerial/circus art not listed and /or I want to take an existing class but I cannot do any of the scheduled times!

Fear not! If you want to take an existing class but the scheduled dates and times don't jive with your busy schedule, we can start a class with as little as three people. Same for a class in a aerial/circus art that is not currently offered! So find two buddies or similarly schedule challenged individuals who will commit to at least a four week session, and we will make it happen!

Got any deals?

As we are the Aerial Circus Training and Class Center of the People--we sure do. If you sign up and pay in full by Monday, 4/6, you will get $10 off!

If you sign up for two classes, get $20 off your total; three classes, $30 and so on.

We are also offering the opportunity to pay for the 8 week session in installments. Two of them to be precise--half before you start, the remainder half way through. There is a $10 fee for the payment plan.

Private Lessons

Aloft’s trainers teach a lot more than what’s listed above. Looking for aerial hoop/lyra, aerial rope/corde lisse, Chinese pole acrobatics, tumbling, partner acrobatics, hand-balancing, Spanish web, or hammock? Give us a call at 773 782 6662 or send an email. If I didn’t list it, I probably just forgot--if not, we can connect you with someone who does it, so just ask.