Explore Fabric Foundations in Christchurch
Fabric Foundations – Silks & Hammock is a welcoming aerial circus class for adults and young people aged 16+ who are new to aerial fabric or returning to their practice after a break.
Using aerial silks and hammock, you’ll learn foundational aerial skills while building strength, flexibility, coordination and confidence. Skills are introduced progressively, with an emphasis on safe movement, body awareness and developing strong aerial habits from the beginning.
What to expect
Classes introduce the fundamentals of working with aerial fabric, with skills taught close to the ground so you can build confidence before progressing to more challenging heights and movements.
You may learn and practise:
- Basic climbs – develop strength and technique for moving through the fabric
- Foot locks – learn foundational techniques for creating secure positions in the silks
- Wraps – explore basic fabric wraps and how they can be used in aerial movement
- Hip keys – begin developing foundational inversion and movement skills
- Simple shapes – explore positions, balances and movement in the fabric
- Hammock skills – discover supported movement and foundational techniques using the aerial hammock
Skills are broken down into manageable steps, allowing you to become familiar with the fabric and develop confidence progressively.
Building strong aerial foundations
Aerial silks can look challenging, but strong foundations make it easier to develop your skills safely and confidently.
This class focuses on developing strength, flexibility, coordination, body awareness and aerial technique while giving you time to become comfortable working with the fabric.
Working close to the ground provides a supportive introduction to aerial movement and allows you to focus on technique before progressing further.
The class also welcomes students returning to aerial silks or hammock after time away, providing an opportunity to rebuild confidence and reconnect with the apparatus.
Who is this aerial fabric class for?
Fabric Foundations – Silks & Hammock is for participants aged 16+ and is suitable for beginners and returning students.
No previous aerial experience is required. You don’t need to already be strong or flexible to get started. Skills are introduced progressively, with the focus on developing safe technique and solid foundations.
If you’ve previously attended aerial classes but have had a break, this class can also provide a supportive way to refresh your skills and rebuild your confidence.
Aerial silks and hammock classes in Ōtautahi Christchurch
MOVE offers aerial circus, dance and movement classes at Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre in Christchurch, providing welcoming opportunities for adults and young people to discover aerial circus and develop their physical skills.
If you’re searching for aerial silks classes in Christchurch, beginner aerial silks, aerial hammock classes Christchurch, fabric aerial classes, aerial silks for adults, beginner circus classes 16+ or aerial fabric training in Christchurch, Fabric Foundations – Silks & Hammock offers a supportive place to learn the fundamentals and build your aerial practice.
What to wear: comfortable, close-fitting clothing that allows you to move freely is recommended. Clothing should cover the torso and backs of the knees for aerial work. Remove jewellery before participating.
