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Learn the art of silks acrobatics just like what's performed in Cirque du Soleil. This unique activity helps develop core strength, endurance and flexibility. The silks training classes are broken into four different skill levels. Level 1 is an introductory course which includes basic climbs, tricks and sequences. Level 2 builds on the intro class and teaches inversions in the air and more advanced wraps. Level 3 will focus on endurance as well as more intricate wraps and skills. The Level 4 is our intermediate/advanced class and is designed for students who have completed levels 1, 2 and 3. Silks Open Gym is extra supervised practice time for students registered in the Silks Acrobatics Class sequence.
SUMMER 2018
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Aerial Silks - Level 1
An introductory course which includes basic climbs, tricks and sequences. Develop core strength, endurance and flexibility through 'aerial' silk acrobatics. Introduction to basic wraps, climbs and drops. Just like Cirque du Soleil. No experience necessary.
Aerial Silks - Level 1.5
An introductory course which includes basic climbs, tricks and sequences. Students will further develop strength, flexibility, and silks knowledge while learning new climbs, wraps, and drops. Need to be proficient in Level 1 skills. Students should exhibit level proficiency before moving on to the next level.
Aerial Silks - Level 2
Builds on the intro class and teaches inversions in the air and more advanced wraps. Students will further develop strength, flexibility, and silks knowledge while learning new climbs, wraps, and drops. Need to be proficient in Level 1 and 1.5 skills. Students should exhibit level proficiency before moving on to the next level.
Aerial Silks - Level 3
Level 3 will focus on endurance as well as more intricate wraps and skills. Students will further develop strength, flexibility, and silks knowledge while learning new climbs, wraps, and drops. Need to be proficient in Level 2 skills.
Aerial Silks - Level 4
Level 4 is our intermediate/advanced class and is designed for students who have completed levels 1, 2 and 3. Silks Open Gym is extra supervised practice time for students registered in the Silks Acrobatics Class sequence.Students will learn more advanced climbs, wraps, and drops with a strong emphasis on fluidity, technique and control. Must be proficient in all previous levels.
Aerial Silks - Silks Open Gym
Open to students who are currently enrolled in a UCSD Silks class, or was enrolled in a course the quarter prior. Open gym is not appropriate for students who have never taken aerial silks before.
