Aerial Silks: Foundational/Beginner

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CLASS DESCRIPTION: Aerial Silks, also called aerial fabric or tissue, is an aerial apparatus with two lengths of fabric hanging from a single point. In this class you will learn how to manipulate the silks and use your strength to create beautiful poses and tricks in the air. For this class you must wear tight fitting clothing that covers your midriff and legs to prevent rope burns. No rings, or hanging necklaces or earrings. Please bring a yoga mat and a lidded water bottle. ~~~ REQUIREMENTS: Please bring a yoga mat, and a lidded water bottle. We will be barefoot for class. Aerial fabric rules. Any student refusing to follow these rules will be dismissed from class without a refund. You must wear tight-fitting clothes which cover your armpits and the back of the knees. TIP: Slippery material leggings may make you slide on the sling when you don’t want to! Deodorant must be freshly applied. Please do not wear excessive perfume. Students must wash hands before class, and sticky grip aids may not be used. Students are responsible for making sure nothing on their body will tear the fabric. This includes metal jewelry, exposed zippers, ragged fingernails/toenails, etc. ~~~ LEVEL: No previous experience needed, this is a beginner class. You cannot try moves from an upper level. NO EXCEPTIONS! **IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH ISSUES** Students who currently have, or have a history of the following health issues must obtain a doctor’s note before inverting on aerial hammocks: Glaucoma, hypertension, uncompensated congestive heart failure, hiatal hernia or spinal instability, prescription anticoagulants, cerebrovascular accidents, high or low blood pressure, stroke or heart conditions of any kind, pregnancy, excess weight, epilepsy, eye problems, inner ear problems. ~~~ COST: This one-hour Air class costs 2 credits All sales are final; no refunds.

From Studio Phoenix Inc.