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Circus Training Blog Aerials Amsterdam
Practical guides for aerial silks students and circus training beginners in Amsterdam — covering technique, equipment, and what to expect from your first class.
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Irina Sokolik is back — rope and straps, August 2026
Irina specialises in dynamic movement and rolling technique, with over four years of teaching experience, two of which focused specifically on rope.
Jun 9
The Circus Artist Who Built Aerials Amsterdam
In 2014, Ilan Oxman stood in front of the Holland's Got Talent judges, suspended in the air on aerial silks, and made it to the finals. Last Tuesday, he was on his hands and knees setting up the studio heaters. Ilan is the founder of Aerials Amsterdam — the creative gym in Sloterdijk where beginners discover they can climb, spin, and hang upside down with surprising confidence. Before there was a studio, there was just a Chilean circus artist who loved what he did and wanted
Jun 8
Tired of the Gym? Why Aerial Arts Might Be the Workout You Stick With
Most people quit the gym within three months. Grinding away on machines in a mirrored room doing exactly the same thing every session... who wouldn't get bored? The difference with aerials is that it pulls you in.
May 29
What to Wear to Aerial Silks
What to wear to aerial silks class: the short answer is full-length leggings, a fitted top that covers your underarms, and nothing with zippers or metal. But the reasoning matters, the wrong outfit means friction burns, snagged silk, or a t-shirt over your face mid-climb. This guide covers what to wear, what fabric to choose, and what to leave at home, so your first class is about the silks, not your outfit.
May 28
Aerial Silks and Hoop Classes for Teenagers in Amsterdam
Aerial silks and hoop classes for young people aged 10–16 in Amsterdam. No experience needed — just curiosity. Small groups with experienced instructors.
Apr 23
New to aerial? Book a beginners class to get started
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