Intermediate Aerial Silks (17+)

Explore Intermediate Aerial Silks in Christchurch

Take your aerial silks practice to the next level with this intermediate-level aerial circus class for participants aged 16+. Designed for students who already have experience with aerial silks, the class goes beyond simply learning new tricks to explore movement with greater intention, creativity and flow.

Each term introduces a unique theme designed to spark curiosity and deepen your connection with the fabric, your body and your artistry. Expect dynamic, technical classes that combine strength, aerial technique, creative exploration and expressive movement.

What to expect

Classes provide opportunities to refine your existing aerial silks skills while developing your ability to connect movements and create sequences.

You can expect to explore:

• Aerial silks technique – refine existing skills and develop greater control
• Strength and conditioning – build the physical strength needed for aerial progression
• Flow and transitions – experiment with ways to move smoothly between skills
• Sequences and choreography – combine movements into longer aerial combinations
• Creative exploration – discover different ways to use the fabric and express yourself through movement
• Themed exploration – explore a different creative focus each term

The class balances technical training with creative experimentation, giving you space to challenge yourself physically while developing your own movement style.

Technique, flow and artistry

Intermediate aerial silks is about more than collecting new tricks. As your skills develop, you’ll explore how transitions, shapes, pathways and musicality can come together to create more intentional and expressive movement.

You’ll have opportunities to experiment with creative transitions, refine your technique and build sequences that feel connected and purposeful.

The class encourages you to develop your own relationship with the fabric and discover how your individual movement qualities can contribute to your aerial practice.

Co-taught by Vale and Kate

This intermediate aerial silks class is co-taught by Vale and Kate, who value and inspire each other’s practices while sharing a passion for thoughtful, expressive movement.

Their combined approach creates space for both technical development and creative exploration, encouraging students to approach aerial silks as both a physical discipline and an art form.

Who is this intermediate aerial silks class for?

This class is for participants aged 16+ who already have experience with aerial silks and are ready to deepen their practice.

It is an intermediate-level class rather than a beginner introduction, so students should already be comfortable working on aerial silks and have a foundation of basic skills.

If you’re unsure whether your current experience is suitable, please email circus@move.org.nz with details of your aerial experience and our team can help with class suitability.

Intermediate aerial silks in Ōtautahi Christchurch

MOVE offers aerial circus, dance and movement classes at Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre in Christchurch, providing opportunities for young people and adults to develop their circus skills, physical confidence and creative movement practice.

If you’re searching for intermediate aerial silks classes in Christchurch, aerial silks for adults, aerial silks 16+, intermediate aerial classes, aerial circus Christchurch or aerial silk training in Christchurch, this class offers a supportive space to refine your technique, build strength and develop your own aerial artistry.

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.

Class suitability: Email circus@move.org.nz with any questions about whether this class is right for you.