Cirque De Silk

adult classes

Find your perfect class.

Whether you’re taking your first steps into the air or building on years of aerial training, our adult aerial classes are designed to help you grow in skill and confidence. 

Each level supports your progress from foundational techniques to fluid sequences and advanced tricks. Our passionate team of instructors will guide you safely and confidently through the movement and disciplines. 

Ages – Adult classes 16+ years old

Level 1 - Silks Foundation

Open to: Complete beginners or regular beginners, no experience needed!

What to expect:

Your journey starts here! This class focuses on the foundations of aerial silks, including:

  • Basic climbs
  • Footlocks
  • Knot work
  • Straddles


Your instructor will give plenty of hands-on support and spotting to ensure you feel safe and confident as you begin exploring movement in the air. You’ll build body awareness, strength, and confidence to prepare for independent aerial work.

Pre-requisites:

  • Footlock from a climb
  • Able to climb independently
  • Working towards hiplocks (any entry)


What to expect:

This class bridges the gap between beginner and intermediate levels. You’ll refine your technique, increase stamina, and start exploring more fluid sequences. Expect to:

  • Link movements together in short sequences
  • Build aerial endurance
  • Learn new conditioning drills
  • Unlock new skills and pathways on the silks

Your teacher will continue to guide you through safe progressions, helping you develop control, strength, and artistry.

Pre-requisites:

  • Straddle from a climb
  • Footlock from a climb
  • Hiplock from a climb
  • Catches from a climb


What to expect:

Ready to level up your aerial practice? This class challenges intermediate and advanced students to refine technique, explore creativity, and push dynamic movement. You’ll work on:

  • Longer sequences and transitions
  • Complex wraps and drops
  • Dynamic movement, balances, and rolls
  • Aerial artistry and flow


This is a supportive, high-level training environment designed to strengthen your skills and develop your personal aerial style.

Level 1 - Foundation

Open to: Complete beginners or those with limited aerial experience.

What to expect:

Welcome to the world of aerial hoop! This class builds your foundational strength, body awareness, and confidence in the air. You’ll learn:

  • Mounts and basic entries to the hoop
  • Foundational shapes (such as man-in-the-moon and gazelle)
  • Building core and upper body strength
  • Safe dismounts and transitions


Your teacher will guide you through supported progressions and spotting to ensure you feel comfortable and secure as you get to know the apparatus.

Pre-requisites:

  • Confident mounting and dismounting the hoop
  • Comfortable sitting and standing in the hoop
  • Ability to hold basic poses and move with control


What to expect:

This is the next step once you’re comfortable with the basics. You’ll start to develop strength, flow, and style while building stamina in the air. Expect to:

  • Link shapes into flowing sequences
  • Learn new entries and transitions
  • Build shoulder and core conditioning
  • Explore different hoop heights and spins


This class is all about connecting your skills and building confidence moving fluidly through the hoop.

Pre-requisites:

  • Confident inversions in the hoop
  • Comfortable moving between top and bottom bar
  • Strong control through transitions and balances


What to expect:

For those ready to push their aerial training further. This class focuses on developing dynamic movement, complex sequencing, and expressive performance skills. You’ll work on:

  • Advanced mounts and transitions
  • Rolls, balances, and dynamic beats
  • Longer sequences and endurance work
  • Creative exploration and performance style

Your teacher will support you in refining your technique and encouraging your unique aerial voice, helping you reach new heights.

Drop in Class

£15 / Per Session

5 Week Course

£65 / Per 5 Weeks

Drop in Class

£18 / Per Session

5 Week Course

£80 / Per 5 Weeks

Performance opportunities

Cirque de Silk Showcase

We have an annual showcase which we hold with all of our adult students at Cirque de Silk. This exciting event is a chance for our students to unleash their creativity and step out of their comfort zones. Each participant will craft a unique performance to share with friends and family, showcasing their hard work and dedication.

The evening promises to be a spectacular blend of circus arts, aerial performances, and captivating entertainment, all set against the stunning backdrop of Crispin Hall. With vibrant lights, immersive sound, and our impressive aerial rigs, it’s an experience you won’t want to miss!

Events, Competitions and Festivals

We have multiple different performance opportunities for our adult students throughout the year. Students who are training at a high level and have a passion for performing will be asked join the performing troupe to attend events throughout the year. This can be at festivals, corporate and community events.

Parent and Toddler

£10 per session (1 parent and 2 children) £3 for any additional child

The perfect class for the whole family!
Do you find it difficult to attend our adult classes due to family commitments? Well this class is perfect for you! You can attend and bring your little one with you. They can be babies, toddlers or pre-school age!

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This class is aimed at both the parents and the little ones getting both of you in the air at a relaxed pace. This class is less high intensity than our usual adult classes making it perfect for new parents. You’ll meet other new parents and your children can meet new friends for too! We work with you at your own pace and never push you out of your comfort zone. If you have a little monkey that loves hanging upside down and swinging around this class is definitely for them!