What is Aerial?

Aerial is the circus art of hanging upside down and moving through the air on different apparatus such as silks, lyra, straps, trapeze and many others.

 

Do I need to be strong to start Aerial?

No. This is a common misconception. We start our classes working on your personal abilities, as you learn the technique you will start developing the strength necessary for the class. . In Aerial we use different muscles that most people won’t have worked with before,  we work on them with a lot of repetition this way you will be able to get strong in a healthy manner.

 

What does an Aerial Class Involves?

Our Aerial Classes are 1h15min with a max of 6 people. At beginner level we work on some flexibility abilities, shoulder strengthening and the basic techniques of Silks and Hoop/Lyra. As you develop and move up to Intermediate Level* we start working on Partnering on Hoop and Trapeze, Static Trapeze, Acro and Rope as well as Silks and Hoop.

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Do you offer casual classes?

For your first class at the studio, we offer the first class as a casual one but after your first class we work on a term basis. 

Between our Terms, we have 2 weeks of Holiday classes (January, April, July and October). These are the only classes during the year that are sold individually, so its the perfect time to come and try any apparatus you have thought of :)

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How do your classes run throughout the year?

We work by terms of 10 weeks but you can sign in at any time during the term. For your first class at the studio, we do it as a casual class so you can try and see if you like it before committing to the full term. 

If you like it and want to keep going, we can then book you in for the remainder of it.

 

What do I need to wear?

We advice wearing legging and a T-shirt, basically comfortable workout clothes. It is Important to have the back of your knees covered and it's preferable not to wear baggy pants and NO zippers as these get caught on the silks and hoops.

 

How do I book my first class?

Contact us through the website, on Facebook, by email at info@reactstudio.co.nz. We will be happy to answer your questions and book your first class! If you want to take a look at our availability, click here.

 

Where do I start from?

If you have never done Aerial before you will start from the beginning and we are here to help you with getting used to see the world upside down.

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What is Open Training?

Open Training is a time where aerial and circus people can come to train without an instructor. Its a good time to train by yourself or meet other circus people and share some experiences. There will always be someone from the React team at the studio in case of need. Approval needed.

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Can I come to Open Training?

For safety reasons, you must be approved by a React Instructor to come to Open Training. If you are a React student come and talk to us and we can let you know if you are ready. If you are new to our Studio contact us so we can assess your level.

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Terms and Conditions

- We ask that you complete payment before the beginning of the first class.

- Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

- Provided we are given at least 48 hours during term, and 72h during holiday classes, notice before a class being missed, we will endeavour to find you a spot for a make-up class.

However, this is dependent on class availability (please note that most of our classes are full) so we cannot promise that a make-up class will be possible.

- Any make-up class has to be done within the same term as the class missed.

- For adult classes: To secure your spot and confirm your booking, there is a $33.50 deposit. This deposit is non-refundable and it goes towards your term fee. If you cancel the Term the $33.50 becomes your cancellation fee together with any classes within 7 days of cancellation.

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