Xelias Aerial Art School

Ask a LOT of questions before signing up. They don’t deliberately mislead but they aren’t completely clear on what you are getting yourself into. It would be helpful if they offered a trial class so you could see how you like it. (do NOT start with the 90 minute classes, for instance, is something that would have been helpful to know.)
For reference, I have been dancing since I was a child, and professionally since I was 19. I have also taken gymnastics as a child and do quite a bit of tumbling, so I thought I would do well in the classes. I was so, so very wrong.
Be aware that a «beginner» class isn’t truly beginners– because of the class structure you will have first timers in the same class as people who have been taking classes for a year or more. And these are not skills you can practice at home.
If you can’t do at least one pull-​up, I wouldn’t recommend this class until you are able to do so. I would also recommend working on inversion sit ups before taking class here. They will tell you that you can start at any fitness level, but you will not be able to do much until you have that strength built up, and there are cheaper ways to build that strength than falling off of the trapeze. Also, be prepared for the most horrendous bruises you have ever had in your life.
Will I go back? Possibly. But after I work on my pull ups for a few months.

My daughter (now 13) has been attending for the last 7 – 9 years. She’s loved it all along and only has taken one session off due to time traveling. I love the more individualized classes & breakdown within the class to get supervision. I highly recommend this for any child of any skill level!

I signed up for Xelia’s level 1 class not knowing what to expect. A friend and I joked we could have a lot of fun, or it could be like 10-​weeks of gym class from hell. Gym class for me was trying to stealth to the back of the line until class ran out. I was not, and still am not, terribly coordinated. But, Aerial arts seemed like a great way to build core, and a pretty unique hobby to boot. First day of class, we trained on three apparatuses: web (basically rope from gym class); tissue (sort of like climbing on mom’s curtains); and trapeze (at about 4.5′ rather than atop a giant circus tent). There’s no slow move into Aerial arts: we will get strong and do circus. (Xelia’s motto: Get strong, Have fun, Do Circus)
Yesterday was session 4 of the 10-​week session. I’m sore today and likely will be for the next few days. I left class yesterday accomplishing moves I couldn’t do at my last class. I finished moves I struggled with at the beginning of last night’s class. That is worth all the sore muscles today.
Classes at Xelia’s are meant to be taken on repeat. Session I is a mix of new students and returning. We rotate in small groups among 3 coaches who spot us and offer encouragement. It’s physically demanding, and if you’re like me, not too keen on heights, pushes comfort zones. I am excited re-​evaluate my limitations as I progress.

Began taking the beginner’s aerial session about a month ago. Am impressed. The teacher’s are great and the space is fun to work in.
The classmates are friendly and interesting. While being supportive, everyone is coming from a variety of places in life and ages.
I like it enough that I signed up for the upcoming Spring session. It’s a crazy good workout. My arms are sore– but getting more accustomed to it all.