AERIAL ARTS FAQs & REMINDERS

• How do I enroll in class?
  Please sign up ahead of time at rockgym.com/aerial or by calling the front desk at 831.899.2595

• When is payment for classes expected?
  Full payment for the class is due before you attend the class.

• What should I wear or bring to class?
  Please wear comfortable workout clothing. Leggings and a leotard or snug fitting top are preferred for these classes. You will want your knees, arms and armpits covered. Feet are bare or in socks. Please do not wear any jewelry, zippers, rhinestones, or anything else that may damage the apparatus. Please do not wear any strong scented lotions or perfumes to class.

• What if I’m running late to class?
  Late attendance is discouraged. Warm-ups are extremely important to class; therefore, students will not be permitted to attend if they arrive more than 15 minutes late.

• What if I can’t make it to a pre-paid class?
  Reservations are required to hold your place in all classes, please call to cancel your reservation 24 hours in advance.

  Students must notify the studio via email to sanctuary@rockgym.com or by phone 831.899.2595 to cancel reservations at least 24 hours in advance. No shows for a reservation will not be eligible for a refund.

• What is the minimum or maximum age to participate?
  There is no maximum age to participate and students must be at least 18 years+ to participate in the adult classes unless otherwise specified. We offer Kids classes ages 8-12 years and Teens classes 13-17 years. Check out the Youth classes here.

• Are family members or friends allowed to watch?

  Spectators are only allowed with children ages 8-12 please.

• Can anyone take classes?
  Yes! As long as students meet the minimum age requirements, everyone is welcome to attend.

• How do I know if I am ready to move up a level?
  Each apparatus has its own set of pass-off requirements. Talk to your instructor for more details. Read more below about our SC&F levels.

• Do you offer private lessons?
  Yes. we offer 60 minute privates for 1-2 persons and 90 minute semi-privates for up to six (6) persons! Check out our instructors schedule here and sign up for a private or semi-private. Pease call the front desk for all semi-privates bookings of three (3) or more persons.

• How do I get the most benefits from aerial classes?
  We recommend keeping a consistent workout schedule so that you are learning everything you need to know and maintaining skills. It is also a good idea to stretch regularly, and if possible, cross-training to maintain strength, such as climbing!! :-)

Understanding Classes & Skill Levels

All aerial classes are for ages 18 and up unless specified in class descriptions.

Note about class levels: Please understand the importance of developing strength and proper technique to succeed in aerial arts classes. If you are unsure about your level, please sign up for a beginner class so that an instructor can help assess your current abilities. If you are not sure, please email us and we can help!

Beginner:

For the student new to aerial arts who is building strength and learning basic skills. Please ask your instructor if you are able to move to the next level.

(note that we do not offer beginner rope classes. We recommend taking Beginner Silks first, where you will gather the necessary prerequisites to succeed on the rope.  Once you have the necessary prerequisites, you may then take the Advanced Beginner Rope/Silk fusion classes.)

Advanced Beginner:

For students that have an understanding of the basics of the apparatus and have been signed off by both the Beginner and Beginner Advanced instructors. You can ask your instructor if you are ready to move to this level.

Intermediate:

For students that have mastered the basics.

Beginner Advanced:

Upper level classes that are suited for the student who has mastered the basics and can perform all necessary foundational skills without any guidance.

All Levels:

For students from Advanced Beginner to Advanced.