Get Ready for Aerial Springs
Aerial silks is a stunning "dance" where performers use suspended fabric to climb, twist, pose, and drop in an art form that builds incredible strength and coordination.
Get started with an aerial silks intro, a preview that gives new students the chance to get into the silks to learn simple poses, how to climb, and how we use the silks in conditioning exercises that build the strength and coordination needed for more advanced skills.
Plus take advantage of special enrollment offers for those ready to start ongoing classes.
Space in these popular classes is extremely limited and preregistration is required. Reserve your space today by filling out the form below.
Springs Dance West (Garden of the Gods/Centennial Location) is pleased to be home to Mountain Shadows Aerial Silks, a progressive program for adults, teens, and kids.
We offer an adult program for adults and teens ages 16 and up and a youth program for kids and teens ages 8 to 15. New students begin in a Level 1 class where they will learn to climb, perform basic poses, beginner sequences, and work to develop the strength needed for upper levels. Students have the opportunity to audition for higher level classes once they have developed a strong technical foundation.
Aerial Silks for Adults, Teens, and Kids
What to Expect in a Silks Intro
We're thrilled that you're ready to try aerial silks! In the intro class you'll get into the fabrics to learn more about this amazing circus art. You'll learn simple poses, how to climb, and even how we use the silks in conditioning exercises designed to build the strength and flexibility required for more advanced movements.
Can I really do this?
The short answer is YES! We'll tell you the truth: silks is hard. For many of our students, it's the most challenging strength building workout they've ever done. It's also the most fun they've ever had building strength and flexibility.
Bring any previous experience you have and a great attitude. There are many movements that you won't be able to do at first - don't worry! We have never seen a student who was willing to keep at it fail to learn to do silks.
Am I too old? No! We have adult students from 16 to 65.
A Progressive Program
New students start in a level 1 program where they'll work on developing an important foundation for future learning, including building physical strength and flexibility, confidence in the fabrics and working upside down, and basic poses and techniques. When ready, a student can audition to move up to a Level 2 and eventually a Level 3 class. Already have silks experience? Rather than joining an intro class, you can sign up for a semi-private evaluation with an instructor who can then recommend what level you should join.