Aerial Silks and Hoop Classes for Teenagers in Amsterdam
We run weekly aerial classes for young people aged 10 to 16 at Aerials Amsterdam — and we've just added aerial hoop to the programme alongside silks.
If your teen is looking for something active, creative, and genuinely different, this is it.
What the classes involve
Each session, teens work on aerial silks and aerial hoop — two different disciplines, both taught from the ground up.
Aerial silks means climbing and wrapping on two long pieces of fabric. They learn to hold poses, move through the air, and link shapes together. It builds grip strength, body awareness, and a surprising amount of core.
Aerial hoop (also called lyra) is a metal ring suspended from the ceiling. Students learn to sit, spin, and move through poses inside and around the ring. It's slightly more accessible than silks to start with, and most people find it very quickly feels natural.
Both are taught step by step, starting low, with an instructor there throughout. Nobody is sent up high before they're comfortable.
Who it's for
The classes are for young people aged 10 to 16. No gymnastics, no dance, no flexibility needed — we work with every level.
The only requirement is wanting to try.
Groups are small, which means everyone gets real attention. It's not a big gym class where your teen disappears into the crowd.
What teens actually get out of it
The obvious things: they get stronger, more coordinated, and more flexible without it ever feeling like exercise.
The less obvious things: aerial arts teach patience. Every move has steps, and progress is visible — teens can see week by week what they can do that they couldn't before. That builds a kind of confidence that carries over into other parts of life.
It's also just a different crowd. The atmosphere in aerial classes tends to be relaxed and supportive, not competitive. Everyone is working on something, nobody is comparing themselves to everyone else.
Practical details
Classes run in an 8-week programme format. Trial lessons are available, and it is possible to join midway through a course.
The studio has safety mats throughout and classes are taught in Dutch and English.
For parents
Safety is built in from session one. Height is introduced gradually — your teen won't be in the air until they're ready and comfortable. Our instructors have experience working with young people and adjust every exercise to the individual student.
If you have specific questions before booking, you can contact us directly.
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