Adult Aerial Instruction
Versatile Arts offers classes and private lessons on corde lisse (aerial rope), tissu, single and double trapeze, single- and double-point sling, lyra (aerial hoop), and aerial net.
Almost anyone can try aerials! However, people with active or chronic shoulder, back, hip, wrist, or knee issues should discuss those with the instructor before taking a class. Also, at this time our classes are limited to adult participants, so you must be over 18 to fly with us. We highly recommend SANCA for younger circus aspirants – they have a wide range of classes for ages 2 and up.
All classes begin with warm-ups and stretching. One-hour private lessons generally do not include warm-up time, so plan to arrive early or warm up before you come to the studio. We recommend 20-30 minutes of cardio activity before all classes to prepare the body for stretching and training.
Classes are held at The Cathedral. Please note the entrance is located under the green awning on the south side of the building (76th St).
If you saw our director, Beverly Sobelman, in the Sept 2010 issue of O Magazine and are inspired to try aerial classes but don’t live in Seattle, please check out our new US Aerial Resource page.