Each private session is customized to your needs and fitness level, each group class is kept small so that everyone’s individual skills can be built on. Expect to be challenged and to learn a lot, to be sore, but still able and happy to move the next day.

For Aerial Training:

On the rope long tight pants will protect your legs but not get in the way. You might be going upside down, so a big floppy shirt is not recommended. You will also need to take off your shoes - so make your sock choice accordingly. Most people are not used to holding on to things - trapeze, or monkey bars, and some of my clients like to use gymnastic grips, dance paws, biking gloves or weightlifting gloves. You are welcome to do so, as little padding as possible is the goal, no padding is best. Climbing the rope can cause some rope burn, but we also have tissu, or silks to climb and people tolerate that better. Worst case, if your feet are sensitive you might want to climb in gymnastics or dance shoes that cover your instep.  In New Orleans sneakers aren’t allowed on the training floor. I also request no jewelery - earrings are fine if they are small and not dangly, but everything else can be a distraction. Initially until you are comfortable on the trapeze we might spend some time in the traditional gym - so cross trainers are helpful there.

At this time group classes in the air are only offered to private groups. There is no pre-requisite to join but all students should have had at least one private session and be at approximately the same level.  All are welcome, however the aerial conditioning classes spend time in the air - you need to be able to support your own body weight in order to have a satisfying time (that means hang from two hands). The class will feature a full cardio and stretch warm up, core conditioning, leg work and  time on rope and or tissue and, of course, the static trapeze.

For Kettlebell training

Traditional kettlebell training was done in bare feet according to folklore, and barefoot training of any sort can be very beneficial. However, initially users need to focus on the way they manipulate the bell, rather than their feet. If you don’t have kettlebell experience I require shoes. Nike free shoes that imitate that functionality but with more support are perfect, and you can also wear comfortable cross trainers, dance or gymnastics shoes. Cross trainers provide more stability for balance and lateral movement. Traditional workout wear is fine for this modality.

Special note about ALL group classes  -

Please respect your fellow students and come on time. If you should come later than 10 minutes to a group class you will have missed the warmup and will not be allowed to fully participate for your own safety.