Disciplines  /  Silks

Aerial Silks

Climb, wrap, pose and drop on two lengths of fabric hung from the ceiling. You don't need to be strong to start — you need to be willing. We'll take it from there.

  • True beginners welcome
  • Beginner → pre-professional
  • Coach-spotted every session
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Aerialist holding a split between two lengths of copper aerial silk
Image: Tiana Hernandez

From the blog

What are aerial silks?

Also called aerial fabric or tissue, silks is a classic circus discipline: two lengths of strong synthetic fabric rigged from overhead, used to climb, wrap, hold shapes and perform those famous drops. Our beginner's guide covers what the fabric is made of, how it's rigged safely, and the surprisingly murky history of where it all started.

Read the beginner's guide →

Your coaches

Who teaches silks

Meet the whole team →
Anastasia Timina, aerial silks coach

Anastasia Timina

Silks · Sling · Trapeze

A professional aerialist since 2013 who specializes in vertical apparatus. Expect careful, incremental progressions grounded in anatomy — and a love of fast, dynamic sequences once you're ready.

Nicole Londraville, aerial silks coach

Nicole Londraville

Silks · Rope · Cyr Wheel

A Denver circus artist known for explosive strength and a fast, high-energy style on silks and corde lisse — whether she's 30 feet up or spinning on the ground.

Before your first class

What to wear to silks

No circus wardrobe required. The short version: cover the skin the fabric rubs against, and leave anything that snags at home.

Read the full guide →
  • LeggingsProtects your legs from silk burn.
  • Fitted, tuckable topCovers your stomach and armpits.
  • Bare feetOr grip socks, if you prefer.
  • Leave at homeZippers, jewelry, baggy clothes.

Book a class

Silks schedule

Drop in with an Aerial 5-Pack or go unlimited with the All-Access Membership. Not sure which level? Ask us.