Adults Aerial Arts Classes - Gold Coast
Are you new to HAPY Studio?
New to Aerial? Try our Intro Level Classes
Start anytime! Grab a 4 class pass and try from all the classes we have on offer: Aerial Silks + Aerial Hoop + Aerial Hammock + Trapeze + Aerial Yoga, or try a single class for $20.
You can join in any level appropriate to your experience - first timers should join an Intro Level or All Levels class :)
We recommend 1 class per week when you are starting, but you can do more if you want!
Click here to see more info about what each course is!
Purchase your Intro Class Package, then scroll through the classes to book in.
Adults Class Timetable
TERM 4 STARTS MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH - COURSES OPEN FOR BOOKING ON 28TH AUGUST.
Adults 10 Week Aerial Courses -
Term 3 from 8th July to 14th September
Get all the benefits of weekly progress with our 10 week courses - whether you are trying out Aerial for the first time in one of our Intro Courses, or expanding on your skills with our Intermediate and Advanced Courses. Our small groups are capped at 8 students giving you individual coaching and progressions suited to getting you towards your aerial goal.
Courses are paid upfront (or choose the option for a weekly payment plan)
Adults Casual Classes
Casual Classes are available for those that need a flexible schedule or are just visiting the Gold Coast. You are welcome to join in any of the available spots for the members timetable above. Click below to find available classes, and select “Book Now” to get the drop in price of $32. (Members you can do the same and your discounted price will be applied at the checkout.)
Term 3 Casual Classes bookings open now!
Adults Workshops/Classes that run through QLD School holidays 16th September - 28th September - Bookings open 28th August
Term 4 Casual Bookings open on 30th September subject to availability left after 10 week courses.
Open Training Sessions
Open Training are supervised training sessions for practicing or experienced aerialists. These sessions do not include any teaching element, but are a great opportunity to practice what you have been taught in class, or prepare for upcoming performances.
Each session goes for 1 hour, and must be booked online.
HAPY Members can access a weekly Open Training membership for $5/session/week on top of your Aerial Membership. Or book into a casual training session and your drop-in price will be discounted to $12 at checkout.
Casual Sessions for non members are $20each.
Adults Class Descriptions
Aerial Silks
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Suitable for first timers - no experience or fitness requirements, we are here to help you get started and learn the foundations for your Aerial apparatus.
Intro Classes will work with the 2 separated Silks tied into knots at various heights to get you up in the air whether it is performing standing shapes, being supported upside down or finding your balance seated or on front hips.
It usually takes a minimum of 5 Intro Classes to gain a solid understanding of the foundation skills of Aerial Silks, both in names, being able to learn and then master the basics. We encourage people to progress at their own pace, you can stay in Intro level as long as you need.
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In Level 1 As your strength and confidence increases with our small classes and individual guidance from your instructor, you will progress to climbing, creating footlocks and wrapping knots to support your body in the air.
We build techniques by repeating skills throughout the term so that not only can you remember how to do the skill, what it is called, but also so that your muscle memory builds to make the skills easy and efficient for you, allowing space for newer & more challenging skills.
Key skills we work on in this level are:
-French and Russian climbs
-Footlock skills and standing shapes
-Baby Hiplock
-Inversions and rolls in the knot
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In Level 2 we start to get some height! Working on taking L1 skills and doing them from a climb and without a knot. This will build the strength, knowledge, and stamina to start drops in the air.
We continue to build a repertoire of footlock shapes and sequences sequences.
Some of the goals are:
-Crochet Climbs
-Hiplocks from a russian climb
-Straddle inversions from a climb
-Working towards a T-Flip (360drop) with wrapped legs
-Knee hook to hip lock
-Footlock splits
-Same side straddles
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In Level 3 we will build your repertoire and technique in drops. Aiming to have foundations and control in all single drops including dropping in all directions including forward, backwards, and sideways. We also learn different hand, arm and leg wraps giving you pathways to more complex sequences and shapes.
Skills we will be working on:
-Star drops
-Hip lock drops
-Belays
-Backwards cleopatra
-Saltos
-various grips and hand wraps
-Scorpians
-Egg beaters
There are so many drops to learn, don't expect to complete them all in 10 weeks. Hang out in this level for at least 2-3 terms to make sure you get through everything!
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In Level 4 it’s all about getting you into and out of skills with multiple variations on transitions, stacked drops, entries and exits. Let’s have some fun whilst your Aerial knowledge builds.
-Stacked Star drops (double, star-salto, salto-star, back dive star)
-Double T-flips
-Slack drops
-Single arm holds
-Single foot hangs
-Straight arm inversions
+ SO MANY MORE!
Expect to hang out in Level 4 for quite a few terms - there is simply so many drops to learn, techniques to build, and strengths to gain.
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This level is invitation only - think you are ready for it? Ask our teachers if you are.
This level is for the long-termers who are here for the challenge...the aerialists who know their way around the silks and have the stamina to stay in the air for complex sequences, detailed wraps, and mental and physical puzzles.
We'll get dynamic on the silks, using your body to create energy and find new pathways into olf friendly wraps.
We'll find the edges of your aerial knowledge, and then challenge them.
We can't list the tricks you'll cover, because they aren't that simple :)
Aerial Hoop /Lyra
Aerial Hoop/Lyra is a beautiful art form that builds strength, flexibility, spatial awareness, confidence and coordination.
Learn tricks and shapes on, in, and around the Aerial Hoop. Your flexibility and strength increases week on week, as you create spins, twists, drops and dynamic moves on the Lyra.
The beauty of being able to sit on the Aerial Hoop at different heights means it is accessible for the absolute Beginner and allows to progress to an Intermediate and Advanced level as your strength and flexibility increase.
You will discover creative sequences and fun routines.
Intro Classes will work with the Aerial Hoop down low to get you up in the air , help you find your balance in sitting shapes and confidence moving both in and under the hoop.
In Level 1 As your strength and confidence increases with our small classes and individual guidance from your instructor, you will progress to entering the Aerial Hoop slightly higher, develop your skills in the hoop and start to work with the top bar.
In Level 2 Aerial Hoop/Lyra for those who can cleanly enter and exit the top bar of the hoop. Learn rolls and longer sequences, as well as tricks with single arm holds.
In Level 3 Are you ready to learn drop, roll and spin? Learn more complex sequences. Work on tricks above the top bar and on the strap.
In Level 4 Let’s get tricky on Lyra. Pre-requisites: Able to pullover, single knee hang, elbow hang. Have a solid knowledge of working under, in and above the hoop.
Aerial Hammock
Also known as Aerial Sling Classes. Enjoy the freedom and elegance of Aerial Silks with the support of the hammock loop helping you to develop core strength week on week.
Aerial Hammock Classes are tricks based classes will have Beginners through to Intermediate students creating graceful shapes, dramatic drops, and stylish sequences.
Trapeze
Trapeze brings out your inner child as you hang by your hands (like monkey bars), by your knees upside down, and as you flip, roll and swing.
Dance Trapeze adds the element of spin, taking your Trapeze skills to a whole new dynamic level.
Our small classes will give you the attention you need to progress your skills and develop on areas you would like to improve.
Aerial Straps
Learn the basic hanging and supporting positions utilised on Aerial Straps, conditioning exercises that will have you working towards harder skills such as Straight Arm Inverts, Meathooks and Planches, and how to put basic hanging and support positions into motion with tempos and spins to achieve some big moves, we’ll be working on two arms toward 1 arm skills.
No matter your starting level, our experienced teachers will guide you through building up your strength so that you can progress safely.
--- Classes run for 1.5 hours.
Aerial Yoga
Enjoy the flow of Aerial Yoga where you are supported by a Silk Hammock through poses to decompress your body, restore and align your spine. This class is suitable for absolute beginners through to more experienced yogi's.
Taught by Certified Yoga Instructors these classes stay true to Yoga, using the Hammock as an apparatus to aid and explore your asana’s.
Beginners classes are great for those new to Aerial Yoga, or seeking a gentle flow.
Intermediate classes encourages students to explore inversions, deeper stretches and more challenging poses.
(If you are interested in tricks classes please take a look at our Aerial Hammock classes).
Acrobatics and Hand Balancing
Want to learn how to handstand, foundations of tumbling, and partner acrobatics? This is the class for you.
Suitable for ages 14yo + and Adults.