What if I have never done this before?
Anyone can participate in our classes, regardless of previous experience or abilities. Don’t worry that you might not be strong enough. Our instructors will teach you the skills you need to learn, so just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn!
Is it safe?
Our trapezes are adjustable and we always have mats underneath our equipment. We also teach the importance of spotting and partnering—so there’s nothing to fear!
What will I learn in my first class?
The class will begin with a warm up/introduction on the mats. Then you will be introduced to the trapeze bar and you will slowly learn tricks in a safe progression. After you’ve completed one session of trapeze, you are eligible to attend our Saturday Open Studio times to work on your skills. One of our instructors will be there to answer any questions you might have. See our Class Descriptions below for more info.
What should I wear?
Work out type clothes- tights, leggings, sweat pants if they are not too baggy… jeans are usually too tight. In all classes except pole, we discourage shorts because the backs of your knees will be more comfortable on the bar if your skin is not bare. You should wear clothes in which you can move freely, yet they should not be so loose they get in your way. If you have long hair tie it back.
For pole classes, tight shorts are recommended as skin contact with the pole is necessary. Our pole classes are conducted in bare feet – no heels necessary. Make sure to not put on lotion the day of class.
Can I start at any time or do I have to wait for the beginning of a session?
It is best to start classes at the beginning of the session, but check with the teacher and/or director for special exceptions. Private lessons are always available if you want to get started before the beginning of the next session of classes.
Students interested in taking fabrics / silks classes must have a full session of trapeze before enrolling in a fabrics class. Students must be at least 14 before enrolling in a teen silk class and have completed a full session of trapeze. Students between the ages of 11-14 may begin taking fabrics in private lessons. Contact our director to schedule these lessons.
What does it cost?
Canopy offers classes in 8-10 week sessions. A 10-week session is $240 ($24/class). Bungee classes, due to the equipment demands, are priced at $290 for a 10-week session. Some classes are 45 minutes and are priced accordingly. We ask that you commit to all classes within a session as the skills taught in each class build upon the ones before.
To register, you must create an account in our Mindbody system and pay the tuition before your first class.
Need to set up a payment plan? No problem! Just email accounting@canopystudio.org – we can set up automatic payments on your credit card weekly, monthly, or on specific dates at no extra charge.
If you are interested in private lessons, please click on the Private Lesson tab above.
First time student?
Students new to aerial will begin in an intro level class. If you are new to the studio but not aerial, contact the studio for an assessment to decided on the best class fit. After we have helped you decide on the best class for you or your child, please create an account through our online registration system in Mindbody HERE.