Aerial Classes in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee

About Aerial

Aerial dance is a breathtaking performance art and athletic discipline that combines dance technique and artistic expression with acrobatic skills performed on suspended apparatus. Common equipment includes aerial silks (long fabric panels used for climbing, wrapping, and dramatic drops), aerial hoop or lyra (a steel ring suspended from the ceiling), aerial rope, trapeze, and aerial sling. Practitioners develop exceptional upper body and core strength, flexibility, spatial awareness, and artistic voice as they create shapes, sequences, and choreography in the air. Rooted in circus arts and physical theater, Aerial dance has grown into a vibrant global community with professional performance companies, dedicated training conservatories, and international competition. Beginners start with foundational conditioning and basic apparatus skills before progressing to inversions, wraps, and performance sequences. Classes are available for adults and children from approximately age seven, with qualified instructors ensuring safety through progressive skill development and proper spotting throughout the learning process. Find an Aerial dance studio near you.