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Aerial Arts at FM Aerial & Movement ArtsHere at FM Aerial & Movement Arts we are happy to announce that as of May 2021, we were able expand to finally offer aerial arts in-house classes to the FM and surrounding area. As aerial art is very new to the community, please do not mistake it for aerial yoga. Our goal is the pursuit of creative expression through amazing feats of strength and grace. We offer beginner and mixed levels classes. Classes are capped at 8 people. Your safety is our priority! Our truss was manufactured and installed by Vertical Art Dance, engineered specifically for the type of dynamic activity that we do. Each rigging point, hardware, and fabric is rated for over 2 thousand of pounds. We regularly inspect carabiners/swivels/fabrics. The studio is covered with 2" carpet rolled foam commonly used in gymnastics gyms and we additionally use 2-8 inch mats. Check us out on instagram at @fmaerial |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do I wear for Aerial Classes?
We highly recommend wearing clothing that will cover the backs of your knees, lower back, and under the arms. For silks classes, we prohibit any clothing that may damage the fabrics and create holes such as, but not limited to, sequins, zippers (especially on sweaters), buttons, and buckles. All of our hoops are currently taped. Wearing shorts to a silks or lyra class will result in fabric burns and skin tears.
I've taken silks before where the fabrics are in one big loop, where should I start with classes?
With the rise of new studios, there is confusion over terminology. Silks is two panels of fabric that is rigged from a single point. Hammock or sling is one piece of fabric that has either two rigging points, or one, respectively. Aerial hammock tends to be used for restorative classes, often with only a yoga mat for safety as the fabric is used as a prop. Sling is for dynamic movements such as drops and wraps. If you have not taken aerial silks classes in a while (over two months) or have not taken aerial silks, then we require you to start in the beginner classes so that you can learn the vocabulary and build up the strength again to reduce the risk of injury.
I am new to aerial arts in general, where do I start?
If you have never taken a class before, we recommend starting with the classes that say Beginner or Beginners Welcome. We've noticed that people who have taken a long break from any kind of activity do best starting with Lyra, but people who get motion sick easily have an easier time starting with silks. Silks has a bigger learning curve due to the amount of strength that is needed to be built up, so we recommend starting with a 4-Week Session as they become available.
I am self taught, am I allowed to participate in the Mixed Levels classes or Open Studio?
No, sorry! Due to liability, we do not allow self-taught students to attend open studio or mixed levels classes until they have attended enough beginner classes to brush up on technique and to learn the language as every studio has different names for skills. Open studio is also a time to work independently on skills already learned, we do not allow students to learn new skills during open studio, so we recommend self taught students start in the beginner classes.
What is your policy for trans/non-binary students?
Trans and non-binary students are welcome to come to all of our classes. A couple of things for our trans and non-binary students to note in particular is that 1. We have single stall genderless bathrooms. 2. When coming to class, we ask for your name and pronouns. 3. This is a safe place for lgbtq+ people and we will not allow disrespectful behavior.
We highly recommend wearing clothing that will cover the backs of your knees, lower back, and under the arms. For silks classes, we prohibit any clothing that may damage the fabrics and create holes such as, but not limited to, sequins, zippers (especially on sweaters), buttons, and buckles. All of our hoops are currently taped. Wearing shorts to a silks or lyra class will result in fabric burns and skin tears.
I've taken silks before where the fabrics are in one big loop, where should I start with classes?
With the rise of new studios, there is confusion over terminology. Silks is two panels of fabric that is rigged from a single point. Hammock or sling is one piece of fabric that has either two rigging points, or one, respectively. Aerial hammock tends to be used for restorative classes, often with only a yoga mat for safety as the fabric is used as a prop. Sling is for dynamic movements such as drops and wraps. If you have not taken aerial silks classes in a while (over two months) or have not taken aerial silks, then we require you to start in the beginner classes so that you can learn the vocabulary and build up the strength again to reduce the risk of injury.
I am new to aerial arts in general, where do I start?
If you have never taken a class before, we recommend starting with the classes that say Beginner or Beginners Welcome. We've noticed that people who have taken a long break from any kind of activity do best starting with Lyra, but people who get motion sick easily have an easier time starting with silks. Silks has a bigger learning curve due to the amount of strength that is needed to be built up, so we recommend starting with a 4-Week Session as they become available.
I am self taught, am I allowed to participate in the Mixed Levels classes or Open Studio?
No, sorry! Due to liability, we do not allow self-taught students to attend open studio or mixed levels classes until they have attended enough beginner classes to brush up on technique and to learn the language as every studio has different names for skills. Open studio is also a time to work independently on skills already learned, we do not allow students to learn new skills during open studio, so we recommend self taught students start in the beginner classes.
What is your policy for trans/non-binary students?
Trans and non-binary students are welcome to come to all of our classes. A couple of things for our trans and non-binary students to note in particular is that 1. We have single stall genderless bathrooms. 2. When coming to class, we ask for your name and pronouns. 3. This is a safe place for lgbtq+ people and we will not allow disrespectful behavior.
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Aerial Silks Classes |
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Aerial Silks are two panels of fabric that can be used in so many different ways: wraps, footlocks, climbing, drops. Whether you are looking for a fun workout that targets your upper body and core, or are looking for a new hobby to meet other people and learn new things, we think you should give it a try!
4-Week Intro/Beginner Silks Series
In this progressive series of classes you will learn the fundamental of aerial silks. Add on to what you know from the week prior with review, adding new skills as you gain body awareness and strength. Aerial silks can be pretty challenging in the beginning, so we thought it would be a good idea to bring all the newbies together so that you can collectively bond over the growing pains.
Mixed Levels Silks, Beginners Welcome
So you've graduated from the 4-Week Intro session, or you are a beginner who doesn't know where to start, this is the place to be! This is a drop-in class, meaning you can take class when it fits your schedule and you don't have to pay for 4 weeks at a time. In this class, the instructor will give you skills to work on based on where you are at in your aerial silks journey.
Mixed Levels Silks
If you consider yourself a well-seasoned beginner who is able to comfortably put on footlocks, climb the silks to the top (on each side), and have been taking the beginner classes consistently, then you are absolutely welcome to join the mixed levels silks class. This class will include progressive skills that will again challenge your strength and flexibility depending on where you are at. Learn new wraps, drops, and entries/exits from various skills.
In this progressive series of classes you will learn the fundamental of aerial silks. Add on to what you know from the week prior with review, adding new skills as you gain body awareness and strength. Aerial silks can be pretty challenging in the beginning, so we thought it would be a good idea to bring all the newbies together so that you can collectively bond over the growing pains.
Mixed Levels Silks, Beginners Welcome
So you've graduated from the 4-Week Intro session, or you are a beginner who doesn't know where to start, this is the place to be! This is a drop-in class, meaning you can take class when it fits your schedule and you don't have to pay for 4 weeks at a time. In this class, the instructor will give you skills to work on based on where you are at in your aerial silks journey.
Mixed Levels Silks
If you consider yourself a well-seasoned beginner who is able to comfortably put on footlocks, climb the silks to the top (on each side), and have been taking the beginner classes consistently, then you are absolutely welcome to join the mixed levels silks class. This class will include progressive skills that will again challenge your strength and flexibility depending on where you are at. Learn new wraps, drops, and entries/exits from various skills.
Your first class is $10 off with the code FIRSTCLASS
All classes are $25.
If you find that you really enjoy aerial silks and want to take at least one class weekly, we recommend taking a look at our class packages and memberships for extra perks.
All classes are $25.
If you find that you really enjoy aerial silks and want to take at least one class weekly, we recommend taking a look at our class packages and memberships for extra perks.
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Lyra Classes |
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Lyra, also commonly known as aerial hoop, is a metal apparatus in the shape of a big circle. We tape the hoop, so if you are a sweaty-handed person, this is a great apparatus to start on. Lyra tends to be easier for people who getting back into a movement practice, but harder for people who get motion sick easily as the hoop will almost always be moving. Lyra is perfect for people who want to start sequencing skills together right away and who enjoy spinning.
4-Week Intro/Beginner Lyra Series
Progressively learn fundamental lyra skills over the course of 4 weeks. Classes will cover mounting the hoop, seated skills, spinning, and have a mini routine to finish off the 4 weeks so that you can piece skills you've learned and feel accomplished!
Beginner lyra
This class is for totally new, or seasoned beginners to learn the fundamentals of lyra. All hoops will start at a low height so that you can easily enter the hoop from standing. You do not need any prior experience to join this class. Beginner lyra is a drop-in class, meaning that you do not have to sign up for multiple classes at once, come if you can!
Beginner/Intermediate Lyra
Although we recommend newbies to start in Beginner Lyra or the 4-Week Intro/Beginner Lyra session, we do welcome new-to-lyra people to Beginner/Intermediate class as well. What to expect in this class: half or more of the hoops will be at a higher height (about collarbone height) so that we can work on skills under the bar and also different mounts. This class will add in more challenging sequences, and is a pre-requisite to enter Advanced-Intermediate Lyra. This is a drop-in class. Come when you can!
Lyra Sequencing
Pre-requisites: Beginner Lyra, or 4-Week Intro. Must be able to knee hang. This class is all about sequencing skills together into phrases, learning how to put together the things you've learned in classes.
Advanced Intermediate Lyra
To enter this class you must be able to straddle invert from under the bar, and be familiar with beginner/intermediate level skills. In this class we will be learning transitions that require more endurance, exploring top bar, and dynamic skills and drops. This is a drop-in class!
Your first class is $10 off with the code FIRSTCLASS
All classes are $25.
If you find that you really enjoy lyra and want to take at least one class weekly, we recommend taking a look at our class packages and memberships for extra perks.
Progressively learn fundamental lyra skills over the course of 4 weeks. Classes will cover mounting the hoop, seated skills, spinning, and have a mini routine to finish off the 4 weeks so that you can piece skills you've learned and feel accomplished!
Beginner lyra
This class is for totally new, or seasoned beginners to learn the fundamentals of lyra. All hoops will start at a low height so that you can easily enter the hoop from standing. You do not need any prior experience to join this class. Beginner lyra is a drop-in class, meaning that you do not have to sign up for multiple classes at once, come if you can!
Beginner/Intermediate Lyra
Although we recommend newbies to start in Beginner Lyra or the 4-Week Intro/Beginner Lyra session, we do welcome new-to-lyra people to Beginner/Intermediate class as well. What to expect in this class: half or more of the hoops will be at a higher height (about collarbone height) so that we can work on skills under the bar and also different mounts. This class will add in more challenging sequences, and is a pre-requisite to enter Advanced-Intermediate Lyra. This is a drop-in class. Come when you can!
Lyra Sequencing
Pre-requisites: Beginner Lyra, or 4-Week Intro. Must be able to knee hang. This class is all about sequencing skills together into phrases, learning how to put together the things you've learned in classes.
Advanced Intermediate Lyra
To enter this class you must be able to straddle invert from under the bar, and be familiar with beginner/intermediate level skills. In this class we will be learning transitions that require more endurance, exploring top bar, and dynamic skills and drops. This is a drop-in class!
Your first class is $10 off with the code FIRSTCLASS
All classes are $25.
If you find that you really enjoy lyra and want to take at least one class weekly, we recommend taking a look at our class packages and memberships for extra perks.