Aerial Classes

Turners Circus is dedicated to providing a safe and cooperative environment for families and individuals of all ages to enhance their physical and mental capabilities through guided development of skills and artistic expression with a focus on strength, grace and group involvement.

Unique to Louisville, Turners Gym is the only gym designed for Aerial Arts.  Our instructors bring extensive experience in gymnastics, acrobatics, dance & performance.  Many of which believe Aerial Arts is not only a great medium for physical activity, but a medium for life.

Classes are currently offered at $24 per class or a 6-class card for $120: (Turners Members receive up to 60% off)

Aerial Classes are available for Lyra, Spanish Web, Swinging Ladders, Static Trapeze, Silks, and more. Our current schedule can be found on our Pike13 online Scheduling site; however, the times and dates of classes depend on demand. If you’re interested in a specific apparatus, please contact us at [email protected].

All students must first start in our Intro to Aerials classes.  Please click the Schedule button to find the most current list of class availability. For additional information, please check out our Dress Code, Gym policies, and  FAQs

Adult Classes $24 per class From $20 per visit with 6 class card – non-members pass Purchase required to enroll

  • Adult – Intro to Aerials – Interested in learning to Fly? Come join us for this introduction class on Silks, Lyra, and Static Trapeze.. We will be introducing the foundation of each apparatus during this class. We will begin low to the ground and work our way higher as we build strength, stamina, and familiarity with basic climbs, wraps, and body positions while learning to safely fly!

This class is a prerequisite for all Leveled classes.

You must take at least 6 classes and complete a skills test with your instructor.

YOU WILL NEED AN INSTRUCTOR TEST YOU OUT OF INTRO AND SIGN OFF BEFORE YOU CAN ENROLL IN LEVEL 1 (AND UP).

This is a Mixed Apparatus Class for students ages 13 and up beginner level. We will be doing 60 Minutes of training through various aerial arts, increasing your strength, flexibility, and aerial basics on different types of equipment. In a Mixed Aerial Apparatus Class, you will get the chance to train on, Silks, Static Trapeze, Lyra, Ladders, and / or Spanish Webs. All of these acts build on each other while giving you the ability to cross train.

Prerequisites:

  • Completed Intro to Aerials
  • Mount apparatus (lyra, trapeze)
  • Solid and correct knee hang
  • Be able to sit, squat, stand on apparatus
  • Be able to climb rope/silks on at least one leg

Continue your exploration of lyra in this challenging class! Students MUST have been exited out of Level 1 Mixed Apparatus by their instructor before enrolling in this class. If you are unsure if this class is for you, please consult the instructor.

Continue your exploration of rope in this challenging class! Students MUST have been exited out of Level 1 Mixed Apparatus or Silks by their instructor before enrolling in this class. If you are unsure if this class is for you, please consult the instructor.

This is a Mixed Apparatus Class for students ages 13 and up beginner level. We will be doing 60 Minutes of training through various aerial arts, increasing your strength, flexibility, and aerial basics on different types of equipment. In this Mixed Aerial Apparatus Class you will get the chance to train on Pole, Static Trapeze, and possibly Ladders, Lyra and more. All of these acts build on each other while giving you the ability to cross train.

Prerequisites:

  • Completed Intro to Aerials
  • Mount apparatus (lyra, trapeze)
  • Solid and correct knee hang
  • Be able to sit, squat, stand on apparatus
  • Be able to climb rope/silks on at least one leg

This class is for you to work on skills that are important to you. Think of it as an “instructor-led open gym” where you may work on the apparatus of your choice honing the skills you love and perfecting the skills that may be more difficult for you to wrap your head around. We will also be working on strength, flexibility, and body alignment / awareness.

Prerequisites: Level 1 and up. Ages 13 and up

This is an Aerial Yoga Class with the hammock at waist height. Class will consist of Hatha-style yoga poses.

Youth Classes $24 per class From $20 per visit with 6 class card – nonmembers pass Purchase required to enroll

Our instructors are committed to a safe and fun learning environment for our youth students.  All youth classes work on body awareness, strength, and learning the foundations of aerials along with gymnastics. We do not do foot locks with children under the age of 10 due to

■     Youth Mixed App: Intro (3-5yrs)

■     Youth Mixed App: Intro (6-10yrs)

■     Youth Mixed App: Level 1 (6-10yrs)

■     Youth Mixed App Levels 1 (11-14yrs)

You must provide a copy of your Medical Insurance Card before participation is allowed. Aerial Arts is not recommended for those with a history of back, neck, or spinal injuries. In addition, it is not recommended for people who have experienced seizures, blackouts, fainting, are pregnant, or have suicidal thoughts.

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