Adult Session-Based Classes

This page offers information about our typical Adult class offerings, available to ages 13 and up. Once you’ve read through it, Head to the registration page to sign up!

ALL CLASSES:

All session-based classes require pre-registration to participate. Get on our mailing list to receive an alert when class registration begins for each session! Please read the descriptions and prerequisites carefully to learn more. This page offers an overview of what we offer, but the information in the registration software will offer more specific details for each individual class.

Handstands, flexibility, clown class, and juggle jam are offered nearly every session. Intro to Aerial, and the rest of the continuing beginner aerial series (CB1, CB2, CB3) are offered every session as well.

Classes typically run for 8 weeks at a time, with a break week in between each session. The schedule of classes is not always the same due to space availability, varying demands for levels, and instructor availability. Five 8-week sessions throughout the year offer our standard CB (continuing beginner) curriculum classes and in the summer, a special 4-week session in July offers various off-curriculum and unique classes.

January/February - 8 weeks

March/April - 8 weeks

May/June - 8 weeks

July - 4 weeks, off curriculum

August - typically just camps & no classes

September/October - 8 weeks

November/December - 8 weeks

Due to federal holidays and availability, sometimes sessions or specific classes are shortened and prorated. the registration software will provide specific dates and times for your enrolled class(es) when you sign up.

Please email sparrowclasses@gmail.com with any registration questions.

How to progress through our studio’s aerial curriculum

INTRO TO AERIAL:

Have you always wanted to learn the basics of aerial?  Our 8-week Intro to Aerial classes cover everything from climbs and conditioning to basic wraps and poses on both the silks and static trapeze. Due to limitations of space, we do not have single-apparatus classes at this time. Absolutely no experience is needed for this class, and while it is challenging, it is suitable for nearly all levels of strength and experience. All students must begin with our 8-week intro course before progressing to any other aerial class, including continuing beginner 1 and the hoop and sling courses. We do not offer drop-in intro classes at this time.

CONTINUING BEGINNER STUDENT CLASSES:

At Sparrow Studios, students have the option to progress through a standardized studio curriculum for silks and static trapeze. The first step would be to first enroll in Intro to Aerial. As long as students attend the majority of classes and they grasp the majority of the content with some confidence, the next step is to sign up for Continuing Beginner (CB) Level 1 for the subsequent session. There are two different CB1 curriculums, Split Silks and Flamenco Grip. A student must complete both before considering enrollment in a CB2-level class. At the CB2 level, there are three different curriculums, Split Silks, Flamenco Grip, and Hipkey. A student must complete all three before considering enrollment in a CB3-level class. At CB3 and above, the curriculum varies by instructor and most students hang out at the CB3 level for a significant amount of time before enrolling in an intermediate-level class. Intermediate level classes are not offered every session.

Many students choose to take classes multiple times before advancing levels, and we encourage this for those who would find it valuable or who don’t feel ready to advance.  If you can’t decide, your instructor should be able to provide some guidance on your progress and what is to come!

Some classes have specific prerequisites, so be sure to read the details of each class before signing up. Instructors can grant permission for experienced students to take classes if they haven’t progressed through the studio curriculum, as long as both parties agree it will be beneficial for the student. If and only if space and instructors allow, students may drop into classes at their level for a drop -in fee if they have previously taken classes at the studio and get permission in advance.

If you are a student with some aerial experience who has recently moved to Olympia or has never attended classes in our studio before but would like to, please contact us to arrange a brief assessment. This free assessment with one of our instructors will help us determine which of our classes might be a good fit for you. The assessment typically lasts less than 30 minutes after a brief warm-up and includes demonstrating some of the aerial skills you are familiar with.

Q: Im ready to register. When does the next round of classes start!?

A: check out the Registration Dates page to see when it’s time to register, see the Schedule page for details!

Additional Registration information

Once the first class of the session has passed, registration is closed. Please email instructors directly for late enrollment options. We typically do not allow for drop-ins but some exceptions apply depending on experience, space availability, and instructor permission.

If you have never taken a class with our studio and you want to take an aerial class above the Intro level, DO NOT REGISTER!

Please email us to complete a free assessment to see what class level would best suit you!