Aerial Silks Classes in Mississauga
At The School Creative Arts Education, our Aerial Silks program combines the strength and agility of acrobatics with the grace, creativity and beauty of dance. Located in Port Credit, Mississauga, we offer Aerial Silks classes for children and teens in a safe, supportive and exciting learning environment.
In Aerial Silks, students learn a variety of skills on our hanging silks, including climbs, wraps, poses, transitions and combinations. Classes are designed to build strength, flexibility, coordination, confidence and body awareness while giving students the opportunity to experience movement in the air.
Limited class sizes help ensure each student gets ample time on the silk. Beginners are welcome, and students progress safely at their own pace with guidance from our instructors.
Why Families Choose Our Aerial Silks Program
How We Teach Aerial Silks
At The School, Aerial Silks is taught through safe, progressive skill development. Students begin by learning how to use the silks properly, build strength, understand body positioning and develop confidence before moving into more challenging aerial skills.
Classes include warm-up, conditioning, flexibility, silk technique, skill practice and combinations. Students learn that aerial training takes patience, focus, control and consistent effort.
Our mission is to develop good people through the arts. In Aerial Silks class, students practise the values of Commitment, Compassion, Respect and Responsibility while developing healthy collaboration, focused perseverance and positive communication.
View Aerial Silks Classes by AgeAerial Silks Technique & Curriculum
In Aerial Silks, students learn a variety of skills on our hanging silks. Classes may include climbs, foot locks, wraps, balances, poses, transitions and beginner-friendly sequences. As students progress, they work toward increased strength, flexibility, control, endurance and confidence in the air.
Aerial Silks classes combine the strength and agility of acrobatics with the grace and beauty of dance. Students learn how to move safely and artistically while developing a strong technical foundation.
Limited space ensures each student receives enough time on the silk and allows instructors to support each dancer’s progress carefully.
Aerial Conditioning + Hoop
Elevate your aerial training with our Aerial Conditioning + Hoop class. In this 60-minute session, students cross-train with exercises specifically designed to enhance their strength, flexibility and endurance for aerial work.
This class supports students who are ready to deepen their aerial training and improve the physical foundations needed for silks and hoop work.
Please note: Aerial Conditioning + Hoop is appropriate for Beginner level and above.
Safety Comes First
Safety is the foundation of every Aerial Silks class at The School. Students are introduced to aerial skills through carefully sequenced progressions and must demonstrate readiness before advancing to more challenging elements.
Classes include structured warm-ups, strength work, flexibility training, controlled repetition, instructor guidance and proper use of mats and equipment. Students are not rushed into advanced aerial skills before they are ready.
Aerial Silks Skills Students May Learn
Depending on age, level and readiness, Aerial Silks classes may include:
- Grip strength and upper-body conditioning
- Core strength and body control
- Flexibility and mobility
- Basic climbs and descents
- Foot locks and supported positions
- Wraps, poses and balances
- Transitions between skills
- Beginner-friendly aerial sequences
- Endurance and conditioning for aerial work
- Creative movement and dance quality
- Aerial Hoop foundations for eligible students
- Performance confidence and musicality
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Aerial Silks Classes by Age & Level
Our levels follow a progressive pathway, from a first introduction to the apparatus to longer, more complex aerial routines. Students advance when they demonstrate the skills, strength and control needed for the next level, with guidance from their instructor.
Ages 8+ · No previous experience required
A welcoming starting point for students completely new to aerial silks. Students focus on safety, becoming familiar with the apparatus, and learning basic techniques and terminology.
Ages 9+ · 1 year of experience
Students combine and apply the skills learned in Intro. Training includes working from basic slip knots, developing bodyweight strength and control, and introducing inversions through instructor-guided progressions.
1–2 years of experience
A continuation of foundational training, with a focus on connecting familiar skills into simple sequences and learning basic wraps. Students continue to develop strength, coordination and control.
Students build confidence working at elevated heights while developing the conditioning and stamina needed for sustained aerial work. Training reinforces controlled movement and consistent technique.
Students develop more complicated sequences, inversions and climbs while gradually increasing their working height. Focused drills and conditioning build the strength, endurance and control needed for this progression.
Students deepen their technical skills, extend the length of their sequences and spend longer periods in the air. Drops are introduced through carefully supervised progressions when students demonstrate readiness.
Students work on longer routines at elevated heights, combining complex skills and transitions with refined technique, stamina and artistic expression. Training emphasizes sustained control and consistency throughout each routine.
Ready to Find the Right Aerial Silks Class?
View our classes by age or contact us and we will help you choose the best Aerial Silks class for your child’s age, experience and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Aerial Silks Classes
Do students need experience to start Aerial Silks?
No. Our Intro level welcomes students ages 8+ with no previous experience. Students learn safety, become familiar with the apparatus, and develop basic techniques and terminology before progressing.
What age can students begin Aerial Silks?
Our Aerial Silks classes are generally designed for students ages 8 and up. We can help families choose the best class based on age, experience and readiness.
Why are Aerial Silks classes limited in size?
Aerial Silks requires individual time on the equipment. Limited class sizes help ensure each student receives enough practice time, guidance and support.
What is Aerial Conditioning + Hoop?
Aerial Conditioning + Hoop is a 60-minute class designed to improve strength, flexibility and endurance for aerial training. This class is appropriate for Beginner level and above.
Is Aerial Silks safe for beginners?
Yes. Students are taught through safe, progressive skill development with proper warm-up, conditioning, instructor guidance, readiness checks and mats.
Where are your Aerial Silks classes located?
Our Aerial Silks classes are held at The School Creative Arts Education in Port Credit, Mississauga, at 160 Lakeshore Road East.