Aerial Silks (Tissue)
Two lengths of fabric, floor to ceiling. Learn to climb, wrap, and move through the air — and build real strength while you're at it.
Aerial Silks (tissue)
Aerial silks — also known as aerial fabric or tissue — is the art of climbing, wrapping, and flowing on two long pieces of fabric suspended from the ceiling. It's a beautiful blend of dance, acrobatics, and strength training that lets you create stunning shapes in the air.
What you'll learn
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How to climb and descend safely
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Wraps, locks, and poses
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Fluid transitions and sequences
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Drops and dynamic movements (as you progress)
Who it's for
Aerial silks is for anyone who wants a full-body challenge that builds grip strength, flexibility, and body awareness. It suits people who enjoy flowing, creative movement and don't mind a workout that feels more like play. No experience needed, we'll teach you everything from the ground up!
WHO IT'S FOR
Aerial silks is for anyone drawn to strength and flow
Aerial silks is the art of climbing, wrapping, and moving through the air on two lengths of fabric. There's nothing quite like it — it builds real grip strength and core control, and it looks exactly as impressive as it feels.
Aerial silks is about learning to move through the air on two lengths of fabric — and discovering strength you didn't know you had. Most beginners are surprised by how quickly their body adapts. The first session is humbling. A month in, you're climbing.
If you want to feel genuinely strong, move in ways you never have before, and learn something that takes real skill, this is your discipline.
Complete beginners, All bodies, Adults of all ages, Returning movers, Fitness seekers, Creatives
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Questions
Do I need experience or strength to start aerial silks?
No. You build the strength by doing it. Most beginners are surprised by how quickly their body adapts — grip, core, and upper body all develop fast when you're training something you actually enjoy. You don't need a gym background or any prior fitness level. You just need to show up!
I've never done aerials silks or anything like it before. Can I try?
That's exactly who the Absolute Beginners class is for. Ours course start from zero — no gymnastics background, no dance experience, or prior aerial training. The first session covers the basics: how to hold the silks, how to use your feet, and your first climb. Step by step, our teachers are experienced in showing you the ropes (or in this case, silks!).
Is aerial hoop good for building strength?
Yes — it's one of the most effective ways to build upper body and core strength while actually enjoying the process. You'll notice progress in grip strength, shoulder stability, and core control within a few weeks of regular training.
Is it safe? How high off the ground do you actually go?
In beginners classes you work low — rarely more than a metre or two off the ground. Crash mats are always down. You don't go higher than you're ready for, and your instructor controls the progression. We don't rush anyone up.
Do I have to commit to a full course, or can I try a single class first?
We recommend starting with our beginners trial class — it's structured so that you can try both silks and hoop. That said, if you want to try a single taster session first, that's also an option. Check the schedule for what's currently available.
More questions?
We have a dedicated FAQ page that will answer most of the questions we hear from beginners.