Class Descriptions

These classes are designed for students ages 9 and up who are new to aerial arts and acrobatics. Students will learn how to climb and go upside-down along with an emphasis on proper form and engagement of correct muscle groups.  Introductory movements in the knot, footlocks, hip keys, and beginning shapes will be explored.  

This class is for the advanced beginner .  Prerequisites include proficiency in basic and Russian climbs, hip keys, and footlocks. Students will explore more advanced shapes in footlocks, beginning drops, and work towards inverting in the air with proper technique.  Students will explore longer sequences with a strong focus on technique and conditioning. 

This class is for the intermediate aerialists. Students will learn more advanced climbs, wraps, drops, and longer sequencing  with a focus on quality of movement, stamina building, and proper technique.  Introduction to dynamic movement with a strong focus on core and shoulder stability and strength. Prerequisites: Inverting in the air consecutively with straight legs, hipkeys in the air with proper form.

This ensemble is designed to give space to co-creation of floor and aerial sequences with the intention of developing a show.  Students will be expected to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, open-minded and willing to create with a variety of others with different skillsets and different ages from 9 up to adult. Students must have a solid foundation of aerial and ground acrobatics as this group is intended to be student-led.  We will additionally work on furthering circus arts skills. By invite only. 

Open Training is available for intermediate and advanced students to practice skills they've learned in class or work on creative projects. No skill-sharing is allowed. Ask your instructor to be cleared for  Open Training or email us to schedule an assessment.

This class is for the aerialist already familiar with the basic climb, going upside-down and material covers in the Level 1 Intro classes..  We will explore a variety of climbs, drops, and poses, wiith a focus on quality of movement and proper technique. Pre requisites: By instructor approval. Email allie@radicalmovementfactory.com to schedule an assessment.

This class is for the intermediate aerialists. Students will learn more advanced climbs, wraps, drops, and longer sequencing  with a focus on quality of movement, stamina building, and proper technique.  Introduction to dynamic movement with a strong focus on core and shoulder stability and strength. Prerequisites: Inverting in the air consecutively with straight legs, hipkeys in the air with proper form. By instructor approval. Email info@radicalmovementfactory.com to schedule an assessment.

This class will contain more advanced climbs, wraps, drops, and sequencing for the intermediate/advanced aerialist, with a focus on quality of movement and proper technique. We will introduce and refine dynamic movement on rope and silks.  Special emphasis will be placed on efficiency  to sustain the most ease in both dynamic and static movement.  We will continue to develop proper conditioning to support strength and endurance. Pre requisites: By instructor approval. Email info@radicalmovementfactory.com to schedule an assessment.

This class introduces advanced climbs, wraps, drops, and sequencing for the intermediate/advanced aerialist, with a focus on quality of movement and proper technique.  Dynamic movement will be explored in this class. Pre requisites: Straight arm inverts and consecutive bent arm inverts in the air in addition to having mastered level 1 and 2 skills already. By instructor approval. Email info@radicalmovementfactory.com to schedule an assessment.

This class is perfect for both absolute beginner to advanced aerialists, along with adults looking to shake up their fitness routine with a fun yet challenging workout. Expect to come away from these classes with a new and more profound connection to your core while developing upper body strength and flexibility. Circuit training will take place both on the floor as well as in the air as we tailor exercises to each student's skill level.