Aerial Classes
Intro to Silks with Lauren Charnow
This class is for students flying for the first time. We will learn basic body positions in silks and learn how to tie knots. Students will learn foundational movements that will allow them to learn sequences. We will start close to the ground and once students are confident in their movements they will learn to climb and do tricks in the air. There are no prerequisites for this course.
This course meets one time per week for 8 weeks at the Hringleikur Gym at Sævarhöfði 31
12- hour course starting on September 3rd
Sundays 16:00-17:30
Price: 33.000isk (2750kr per hour)
Silks 1 with Alice Demurtas
This class is for students who are able to do a footlock on the silks. We will practice warping the silks around the body to create new multi-step poses. Tricks that will be covered in this course are Candy-Cane Roll Up, Music box, Belay-Z, Hip key as well as others. We will practice climbing and doing these tricks higher in the air.
This course meets two times per week for 8 weeks at the Fylkir Gymnastics Gym at Norðlingabraut 12
30- hour course starting August 28th
Tuesdays and Thursdays 19:00-20:00
Price: 77.000kr (2567 kr per class)
* It is possible to pay in 4 installments through out the session
Silks 2 with Alice Demurtas
This class is for students who know a foot knot, Candy-Cane Roll Up and are confident in their body positions. We will focus on building strength and learning multi-step tricks. We will learn various climbs and begin to learn foundational skills for drops. Students will begin putting tricks together and creating their own sequences. Students must complete Silks 1 or have previous experience to enroll in this course.
This course meets two times per week for 15 weeks at the Fylkir Gymnastics Gym at Norðlingabraut 12
30-hour course starting August 28th
Tuesdays and Thursdays 19:00-20:00
Price: 77.000kr (2567 kr per class)
* It is possible to pay in 4 installments through out the session
Silks 3 with Nick Candy
This class is for students who are comfortable getting into a cross-back straddle. We will work on inverting, knee hook climbs, and drops. Students will learn more complex sequences and wraps as they gain strength and an understanding of aerial silk theory. Students must complete Silks 2 or have previous experience to enroll in this course.
This course meets two times per week for 15 weeks at the Fylkir Gymnastics Gym at Norðlingabraut 12
30- hour course starting August 28th
Tuesdays and Thursdays 19:00-20:00
Price: 77.000kr (2567 kr per class)
* It is possible to pay in 4 installments through out the session
Silks 4 with Eyrún Ævarsdóttir
This class will focus on aerial silks technique - climbs, aerial movements, dynamics, and positions. Learn new tricks while working on strength, conditioning, and flexibility. The class is perfect for those looking to expand their knowledge of aerial techniques and skills. We work from the starting point of each participant regarding ability and interest, but to join this class there is a prerequisite of being able to straddle (go up-side-down) in the air.
This course meets one time per week for 15 weeks at the Hringleikur Gym at Sævarhöfði 31
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30- hour course starting August 30th
Wednesdays 17:30-19:30
Price: 77.000kr (2567 kr per class)
* It is possible to pay in 4 installments throughout the session
Lyra with Urður Ýrr
An aerial hoop course for beginners that can be adjusted according to the needs and abilities of the group. We will go over the basics of aerial hoop and work on fun sequences, eventually building up to a simple routine. There are no requirements for participation and we encourage anyone to sign up who is interested in trying aerial hoop.
This course meets one time per week for 7 weeks at the Hringleikur Gym at Sævarhöfði 31
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7-hour course starting September 3rd
Sundays 17:30-18:30
Price: 21.000kr (3000kr per class)
Act Creation/Self Study with Lauren Charnow
Act Creation is an opportunity for students enrolled in one other aerial course to take what they are learning in class and create their own act. Students will receive one on one attention from Lauren Charnow to work on transitions between tricks and link sequences together. This is the perfect complement to regular courses if you are looking to take your training to the next level. Students will have the opportunity to perform their acts in showcases at the end of the session. This time can also be used to work on tricks that are challenging and get new drills to build strength and understanding of tricks taught during normal class times.
14-hour course starting August 28th
Mondays 17:30-18:30
Price: 36.000kr (2571kr per class)
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Silks 1, 2 and 3 takes place at
Fylkir Gymnastics Gym
Norðlingabraut 12 ,110 Reykjavík Iceland
Silks 4, Act Creation, Lyra, and Intro to Silks take place at Sirkushúsnæði Hringleiks
Sævarhöfði 31, 110 Reykjavík Iceland
Aerial Silks Absolute Beginner Workbook
The Kría Aerial Arts Absolute Beginner Workbook is now available for purchase in PDF form. This is a step-by-step guide illustrated with gorgeous artwork created by Claudia Grevsmuehl.
The book follows the curriculum created by Lauren Charnow used in Kria Aerial Art's Absolute Beginner Class. Read each step to fully understand the tricks you are learning in class. A fantastic way to engage with aerial silks when you cannot physically be on the silks.
