AERIAL CLASSES

Anna is an aerialist, actress and independent dance artist based in the East Midlands. She has a Masters in Dance Performance from the University of Chichester (2012) and an honours degree in Dance Studies from DeMontfort University, Leicester (2011). Anna specialises in aerial silks and aerial duets with Equilibrium Duo. Her credits include Chongqing International Circus, Euro Disney and Tui Cruises.

Classes will run throughout the year and when Anna is away performing, cover will be provided where possible. All abilities will be challenged; from beginners and enthusiasts, to professional performers who wish to enhance their movement style/vocabulary. To know what class suits you best please see the definitions below.

There are four classes available:

Aerial Aces Kids *45 minute class* (10-12 years)

Sundays 17:30-18:15 will focus on building strength, confidence and flexibility in a fun and safe environment. This 45 minute class will act as a filter class to the 60 minute class. When a space becomes available in the 60 minute class Aerial Aces Kids (12-15 years) then I will move children based on their age, experience and ability. Learning when and how you are safe is essential therefore students will frequently be asked “In this position, what makes you safe and why?”, it is crucial that students gain this understanding early on. This class is suitable for all levels.

Aerial Aces Kids (10-15 years)

Sundays 18:00-19:00 will focus on building strength, confidence and flexibility in a fun and safe environment. Learning when and how you are safe is essential therefore students will frequently be asked “In this position, what makes you safe and why?”, it is crucial that students gain this understanding early on. This class is suitable for all levels. Once comfortable inverting at height, individuals will focus on building their endurance in the air, learning more difficult drops and sequences, eventually leading towards routines.

Aerial Aces Development (14+)

Sundays 19:00-20:00: will focus on developing strength, flexibility and performance skills in a fun, professional and safe environment. This is a mixed level class but students should have a good understanding of when and why they are safe in the air, and be keen to develop as a performer and athlete. It is suited to highly motivated and/or skilled aerialists, looking to take their training to another level. The class will focus on pushing intermediate to advanced level drops and sequences, building endurance and working towards routines. Conditioning and flexibility training will be incorporated weekly, it is not for the faint-hearted!

Aerial Aces Community (16+)

Sundays 20:00-21:00: will focus on building strength and effective body positioning to be able to confidently lift oneself in the air. You’ll learn how to maneuver the material efficiently and when you’re safe (and not so) to promote thinking aerialists. The class is suited to a variety of abilities from beginner-advanced. More advanced students will focus on performing more challenging drops and sequences. Conditioning and flexibility training will be incorporated weekly for everyone, let’s get strong and bendy!

Please note: All classes run in block bookings with trial sessions available, everyone must book as spaces are limited so email now to avoid disappointment: info@aerialanna.co.uk