Pole Perfect Fitness is proud to introduce this aerial skill, the first of its kind in King’s Lynn.
Aerial silks, also known as aerial fabric or aerial tissu, are indeed quite cool and captivating to watch. They involve performing acrobatic movements and poses while suspended from fabric hung from the ceiling. The combination of strength, flexibility, and grace required to manoeuvre on the silks is truly impressive.
Aerial silks offer a unique and visually stunning performance art form that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and circus arts. The performers use the fabric to climb, wrap, twist, and suspend themselves in the air, creating breathtaking shapes and movements. It requires a great deal of strength, body control, and balance to execute these moves effectively.
Not only are aerial silks visually appealing, but it also provides a great workout. It engages numerous muscle groups, including the arms, shoulders, core, and legs, promoting strength, flexibility, and overall fitness. Beyond the physical benefits, aerial silks can also enhance body awareness, coordination, and self-expression.
Each class will involve a Warm Up, Conditioning, Hoop Tricks, Transitions and Combos, building to a choreographed routine for each level to conquer over the period of your course, and finishing your session with a Cool Down and Stretches. The instructor will demonstrate new tricks, moving around the room to spot students. The aerial hoop does take a lot of upper body strength, but complete beginners are welcome as you will learn tricks and poses step by step, building your strength up over time and developing your flexibility.
Our classes are all about fun and fitness, for all ages, sizes and abilities. We all work together to be encouraging and all-inclusive. Please browse the website for information regarding the class timetable before emailing us, but if there is something you can’t find, then don’t hesitate to ask!
Where did it all start?
The history of aerial silks can be traced back to various cultures and performance traditions throughout history. While it’s challenging to pinpoint an exact origin, aerial silks have roots in disciplines such as circus arts, acrobatics, and dance. Aerial Silks are easily the newest and most challenging, yet most awe inspiring and versatile of there aerial art forms.
First appearing in a French Circus School 1959. As a final project, the school would assign student to present their existing senior act in a completely new way. One web student found a bolt of fabric in the local bizarre, and presented her act completely on these fabrics. This was only reported in a a newspaper – the school has no record of which student did this.
Practiced occasionally by others between 1959 and 1998. Over that time, the tail from the knot used to secure the fabric became a second leg of fabrics and, and modern silks were born. While silks have existed since that faithful spring day in 1959, it was not until 1998 when Isabelle Vaudelle and Isabelle Chassé performed separate silks acts in Quidam that the act became well-known.
What are the benefits?
- Improving cardiovascular response.
- Builds incredible strength.
- Increases stamina.
- Develops courage, confidence and grace.
- Become much more flexible.
- A challenging gymnastic workout focused on the upper body and core.
What is best to wear?
- Long sleeves to prevent friction burns.
- Covered legs (Leggings) are good to prevent friction burns.
- All-in-one leotards are optional.
- Clothes must be form-fitting to prevent them from getting tangled in the silks.
- All jewellery to be removed.
- All hair to be tied back (To prevent being caught / tangled).
Tips for making the most of your classes
- Avoid upper body workouts the day before class.
- Get enough sleep the night before.
- Eat something 60 to 90 minutes prior to class.
- Drink plenty of water before, during, and after class. Bring a water bottle.
Aerial Silks Lessons created around your ability
Each individual will learn techniques at their own pace, when you are ready for them. Everyone progresses at different rates and you will be guided through moves safely and effectively.
Our Core Class
Aerial Silks – Foundation
- Learning specific tricks, poses and inverts that will give you the skills necessary to be safe and effective.
- You will notice your posture, fitness and confidence will improve and more importantly, you’ll have loads of fun while starting to achieve your goals.
- You will start strengthening exercises to improve your strength fitness and conditioning to prepare your body for the next levels. You will also learn the Foundations of Aerial Silks from which will prepare you for Improvers.
- No prior dance or fitness experience is needed. Don’t forget we were all beginners once.
- Once you confidently complete Foundation Level 1 & 2 you then move into the Improvers class.
- Approximately 16 weeks although this can vary from person to person and should only be used as a rough guide.
Aerial Silks – Improvers
- These are suitable for students who have completed the Foundation course (Aprox 12 weeks).
- The skills in these classes will complete your repertoire – all on both sides!
- There is a focus on good form and strength to prepare you for the next level.
- When you have mastered the poses, tricks etc, gained strength and have come accustomed to the silks we will introduce you to more Improver moves.
- Approximately 16 weeks although this can vary from person to person and should only be used as a rough guide.
Additional Classes
Aerial Jam
This session is yours. It is unstructured and for you to use to work on anything you need to, just have a move/moves that you have been struggling with or need a bit more practice and there will be an instructor to help you with what you’re trying to achieve.
Aerial Silks – Mixed Ability:
A class catering for all levels from complete Beginners up to Advanced (Equipment dependant) you will be on a Pole / Hoop / Silks with other ladies / gents of your ability and will work through our equipment specific Core Class Syllabus.
CircusFit
If you have NEVER taken an aerial class and are new to the various aerial apparatuses, this is the class for you. It’s a workout that can be tailored to all abilities from newbies to a more intense workout for more conditioned aerialists; using all of the aerial apparatuses in a circuit style class.