Aerial Classes
ZAPA offers a variety of aerial classes for all levels. Whether you’re stepping into the aerial world for the first time or refining your skills, we provide a friendly, supportive space to grow, build strength, and explore your artistry in the air.
We run on 8-week sessions to ensure consistent progress and a strong training foundation. No drop-ins for technique classes.
Intro to Aerial KIDS
Intro to Aerial
Begin your aerial journey here.
Intro to Aerial covers the fundamental techniques of silks, hammock, and lyra, introducing students to safe movement, foundational skills, and basic aerial vocabulary. This course is a prerequisite for enrolling in aerial technique classes.
No experience needed, just a willingness to learn, move, and have fun!
Ages 8 - 13
Intro to Aerial
Intro to Aerial
Begin your aerial journey here.
Intro to Aerial covers the fundamental techniques of silks, hammock, and lyra, introducing students to safe movement, foundational skills, and basic aerial vocabulary. This course is a prerequisite for enrolling in aerial technique classes.
No experience needed, just a willingness to learn, move, and have fun!
Ages 13+
Hammock Dance
Rooted in dance and expression, this class uses the aerial hammock as a partner in movement, supporting, accentuating, and enhancing grounded choreography. Unlike traditional aerial classes, the hammock remains low to the floor, allowing you to explore spirals, rolls, and transitions with grace and intention. Ideal for movers who want to blend contemporary dance with the playful support of fabric, Hammock Dance celebrates artistry, connection, and creativity.
Ages 18+
Kids Aerial 1
Kids Aerial 1 is designed for young students who have completed Intro to Aerial KIDS. This class continues building foundational skills while introducing increased challenges across silks, hammock, and lyra. Students strengthen their body awareness, expand their aerial vocabulary, and gain confidence through playful progressions and creative exploration.
Prerequisite: Completion of Intro to Aerial (Kids).
Ages 8 - 13
Silks
Silks 1 focuses on building strength, developing proper technique, and mastering beginner skills such as footlocks, basic climbs, and simple sequences. Designed for those who have completed Intro to Aerial or have prior silks experience*, this class lays the groundwork for fluid and confident movement on fabric.
Prerequisite: Completion of Intro to Aerial.
Silks 2 is designed for students who have mastered Silks 1 and received instructor approval to continue. This class builds on foundational vocabulary with more challenging wraps, climbs, inversions, and sequences performed higher in the air. Students will increase strength, endurance, and aerial awareness while developing performance quality and artistic expression.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Silks 1 and instructor sign-off.
Ages 13+
Hammock 1/2
This mixed-level aerial hammock class welcomes both beginner and intermediate students. Beginners will learn foundational wraps, poses, and simple transitions while building strength, flexibility, and confidence in the air. Intermediate students will expand their skills with more complex sequences, dynamic movement, and creative flow.
Ages 13+
Lyra 1/2
This class blends Level 1 and Level 2 Lyra (aerial hoop) skills, creating a dynamic learning space for both new and progressing students. Beginners will focus on building strength, flexibility, and confidence while learning foundational mounts, poses, and transitions. Intermediate students will expand their vocabulary with more complex shapes, combinations, and movement sequences, refining technique and flow
Ages 13+
2025 FALL SESSION
September 8th - November 1st
