Trapeze, Silks, Corde Lisse, Juggling, Hula Hooping, Lyra, Contortion, Conditioning, Technique, Flexibility, Strength & Stability classes happening now!
“Love Afterglow! The owner, Jolene, is passionate about Aerial Arts and it really comes through in her teaching. I have been to other aerial studios all over the country and I can really tell that for Jolene, although it is her business, her focus is primarily on her students and their growth and safety; Afterglow definitely stands out from other local studios in that regard. Her team of teachers are knowledgeable, experienced, personable, and share a mutual love for their art. Doesn't matter if you are an absolute beginner or seasoned professional, there is a place for you at Afterglow!”
~ Liz S., Yelp ~
Afterglow Aerial Arts Classes
Want to give aerial arts a try? Are you just passing through town? Come to one of our Drop-In Classes! Just let us know which class you want to attend by emailing Afterglowpdx@gmail.com or calling 509-991-8877 and we'll be happy to welcome you to our community!
Drop-In Classes are available for:
Open Gym (M 8:30-10pm/T 1:30-3:30/W 8:30-10pm)
Absolute Beginner Silks (Th 7:15-8:15pm)
All Levels Silks (Th 1:30-3pm)
Aerial Sampler (Tu 7:15-8:15pm)
Beginner's Lyra (Th 8:15-9:45pm)
Beginners Silks & Silks 101 (M or W 7:30-9pm)
Stretching - pre-contortion (W 7-8:30pm)
Handstands (S 1:45-3pm)
$20 Open Gym Rate
$133 Open Gym 10-Pack (must use w/in 3 months)
$30 Drop in Class
$161 7-week Series
Open gym is for students or others with experience who want to train and practice techniques and moves with which they are already familiar. No instruction will be given. Silks, Lyra, Trapeze, Lyra-Trap, Sling, and Corde Lisse (rope) available. Email Afterglowpdx@gmail.com for clearance.
If you're looking to develop strength and flexibility skills, honing in on body awareness and coordination, look no further! Aerial Sampler is 60 minutes packed with conditioning and FUN, focused on building core and upper body strength. We will be incorporating active stretches to gain flexibility in the hips, legs, back and shoulders by using a variety of aerial apparatus & floor work. Apparatus include Silks, Trapeze, Rope, Aerial Hoop or Lyra and the new Trapeze Lyra!! Get ready for the air and beyond! Beginner's welcome. All levels encouraged.
Silks
This class is designed for anyone and everyone who has never even laid hands on an aerial silk. (or maybe played on one once or twice) This is a fun, safe and creative class to introduce you into the amazing world of aerial silks. You will work on different climbs, inverts and learn the names of foundational moves on the silks. This class will also focus on some floor work useful for strengthening and stabilizing the body for play in the air.
Silks 101 Series is designed for students who have completed the Absolute Beginners Silks Series and feel comfortable with inverts, Russian, Regular & Bicycle climbs, double and single foot locks and hip keys. Please make sure you have mastered these moves before signing up for the Silks 101 classes and remember, it's okay to take the Absolute Beginners class multiple times. A strong foundation is a healthy foundation. Each 90-minute class is designed to build strength, poise, flexibility, stability, and learn the vocabulary required for safe climbs, inverts, wraps and tricks. Our vertical focus: Silks, Hammock and sometimes Rope.
Beginners silks series class is designed for new students, but, open to everyone! Each 90 minute, fitness style, class is designed to build strength, poise, flexibility, stability, and the vocabulary required for safe climbs, inverts, wraps and tricks. Our vertical focus: Silks, Hammock and sometimes Rope.
Each class will consist of flexibility, strength, and stability training preparing to fly high! Basic knowledge of the aerial equipment and such as the Silks, Trapeze, Corde Lisse (free rope), Hammock and Lyra (aerial hoop). Some classes will have a specialty talent to learn such as juggling, poi spinning or hula hooping depending on the students. Come have fun while perfecting a brand new trick!
Lyra
Aerial hoop (aka lyra) is a circular apparatus suspended from a single point. This class will focus on clean technique, strength building, and increasing flexibility. You will do conditioning to prepare you for the fundamentals of aerial hoop. You will learn the various techniques to enter and exit from the hoop as well as foundation poses. This class is for someone who has never been on a Lyra before.
Lyra Choreography
This class will also focus on clean technique, strength building, and increasing flexibility, but will take it to the next level! You will do conditioning to prepare you for the fundamentals of aerial hoop. You will learn the various techniques to enter and exit from the hoop as well as foundation poses. This class is designed for those who have been on a Lyra before.