SLING
Sling All - Levels : an all-level sling course designed with a focus on conditioning, technique and sequencing of aerial movement. Appropriate for complete beginners as well as seasoned aerialists.
THINGS TO KNOW : CLASS POLICIES
1. Advance Registration // Students MUST register before class to reserve their apparatus. Showing up to class without prior registration does not guarantee you a spot, and you may be asked to leave if class is already full. Online registration closes 5 minutes before class start time, to allow for the teacher to have the classroom set up and ready to start class right on time. Register using the button above.
*Please note : Skyward reserves the right to not admit late attendees to class due to the safety risks involved with skipping an aerial warm-up. Students who no-show for class or cancel their registration less than 24 hours before class will be charged for the full price of the class for holding an apparatus, due to small class sizes. If you are no longer able to attend class, please contact Skyward as soon as possible to allow the spot to be reopened for registration.
2. Dress Code // Please note and follow the dress code for classes - it is intended to protect your skin as much as possible from the apparatus.
Students should wear T-shirts that cover the armpits, and capris or pants that cover the backs of the knees. Sleeves protect the hammock from deodorant, as well, which can speed the fabric's decay. Clothing should be form-fitting, as loose or baggy material can get caught in the hammock, or fall over students' faces when they invert. Clothing that is especially slippery feeling will not grip the hammock and silks as snugly, which beginners may want at first. Do not wear clothing with zippers and/or attachments that may get caught in and/or snag the fabric.
3. Lotion & Scents // Do not wear lotion that sweats off, or heavy scents. Please be courteous and avoid smoking prior to class, or any other activities that leave a lingering smell and could make your hammock uninhabitable for the student immediately after you.
4. Jewelry // No jewelry, as it may snag the slings (especially rings or watches with sharp edges, and earrings). No gum chewing.
5. Mats // Mats are provided & must always be used. Water is provided, but bring a bottle.
6. Injuries & Medical Issues // Please alert the coach before class if you suffer from easy bruising, low blood pressure, chronic light headedness, or nausea (i.e. the one who always gets car sick). If you feel you are getting dizzy during class, take a break or a sip or water and wait for it to pass.
Please alert your coach of ANY injuries before class begins. A full list of medical conditions relevant to aerials are listed on the student waiver, but especially in regards to balance issues (vertigo, inner ear issues), shoulder considerations (rotator cuff damage, hyper flexible joints), any hardware or fusions in spine, past C-sections (scar tissue) and/or abdominal tears (Diastasis Recti). Refrain from any aerial class (and any inversion) for at least 24 hours after a Botox injection. Skyward reserves the right to prohibit a student from taking class in the case of an injury where aerials could be contraindicated until the studio owner obtains additional insight into specifics of the injury.
7. Pregnancy // Pregnant students are not allowed to start aerial classes. Aerialists who become pregnant must have the approval of the studio owner to take class.
8. Sickness // Do NOT come to the studio if you are sick. The studio reserves the right to send sick students home out of respect for others' health. Please wash your hands before and after any aerial class, to prevent the spread of germs from student to apparatus as much as possible.
9. Tardiness // Please be on time to class. Each class begins with a warm-up to protect students from injury. Late students may not be admitted to class, on the teacher's discretion, due to safety risks of skipping warm-ups.
10. Safety // Safety is paramount. All safety guidelines (given by the coach) must be followed. Acting outside these guidelines, or putting others at risk warrants removal from class. Mats must always stay under each apparatus. No peer teaching. Do not try moves you have not been taught by a coach.
11. Time at end of Class // The social time at the end of class is intended for taking pictures (Phones are a distraction during class, and not allowed.) During this time, students may only practice moves they learned in class that day. Peer sharing/teaching during this time (or any other time) is not allowed. While every effort is made to reserve 5 - 10 minutes at the end of class for pictures, it is not guaranteed.
12. Exiting Poses // In class, please be mindful about exiting a move with impact or sound. Learning how much clearance is available in relation to the floor is an important principle of aerials, and rough landings imply a lack or awareness of clearance and/or a student trying a modification beyond their current skill set. Also, exiting moves quietly and slowly build the strength needed one day to enter the move without momentum.
13. Demos & Spotting // When observing a new move being demonstrated, students are asked to watch without trying along. Please stay on the ground during the demo, so that the coach can spot you appropriately if needed. Coaches provide acrobatic spotting. Students who refuse spotting may not be allowed to try the move.
14. Minors //Those 17 and younger must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian on file BEFORE they can take class. No exceptions.
15. Photo and/or Video Recording// Taking photos and/or videos of other students or coaches is prohibited without express permission. Videos of instructors are not to be shared or posted in any shape or form.
16. Previous Aerial Experience // Please let the teacher know if you have taken an aerial class before. If so, describe the type/apparatus and level of class.
17. Judgement Free // The studio is a judgment free zone. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, or ask for a spot. Negative or competitive talk directed to yourself or others is not acceptable. This is a positive environment where students are encouraged to cheer each other on!
