Aerial silks, first made famous by Cirque de Soleil, is a performance art where aerialists are suspended in the air by fabrics. By climbing and wrapping the fabrics around their bodies, performers are able to drop, swing, and spiral into various poses. Aerial practice improves flexibility, core, and upper body strength, and provides a well-rounded work-out regime.
Dress Code:
Female Students
- Shorts are not permitted. Leggings should be tight and reach the middle of your shin. This is recommended to protect your skin from fabric burns.
- Do not wear loose-fitting shirts or pants, as they will get caught in the silks.
A leotard or a well-fitting t-shirt that is tucked into the leggings is recommended so that when you go upside-down, no unnecessary skin will show. Break the Barriers has no tummies, no cleavage, no spaghetti strap policy.
Leotards and shirts with sleeves are recommended to protect your arms from fabric burns.
Absolutely no jewelry allowed (no rings of any kind, no earrings, no necklaces, watches, bracelets, etc.) This is for your safety and also to protect the fabric from getting snagged.
No socks or shoes allowed.
Hair should be tied back securely in a bun or ponytail. For short hair, clip it back as best you can.
Male students
- Basketball shorts are not recommended as they are too baggy and will get caught in the fabric. Please choose an exercise pant that is not too loose.
All new students must take an introductory class before registering.
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This is an organization specifically focused on those with special needs.
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Scholarship applications are available at the front office and are approved on a case by case basis based on need and funding available. As the program is completely funded by private donations students who are on a scholarship and miss two consecutive classes will be dropped if the office has not been notified and the scholarship will then be applied to another student. All scholarship recipients are kept confidential.