Advanced Aerial Silks Classes in Kansas City
Looking for advanced aerial silks classes in Kansas City? Whether you’re building your first clean inversion or ready for complex drops and choreography, our multi-level silks program is designed to help you grow, challenge yourself, and thrive in the air.
View Schedule & Book NowWhat You’ll Learn in Advanced Silks
Whether you’re refining your wraps or mastering drops, our Advanced Silks program helps you grow through three progressive levels—each designed to challenge and inspire.
Silks 1 – Foundations in the Air
Develop comfort moving off the ground and into the air. Learn clean wrapping techniques and master foundational skills at full height.
Silks 2 – Drops, Belays, and Beyond
Build on your foundation with dynamic drops, belay entries, and skill combinations. Focus on safety, control, and flow at full height.
Silks 3 – Performance-Ready Technique
Strengthen endurance and refine advanced inverted sequences. Train for artistry, complexity, and, for many, the opportunity to perform.
Your Silks Path, Step-by-Step
🟪 I’m New to Aerial
Start with Beginner Aerial- No experience needed
- Learn on silks + trapeze
- Build strength, body awareness & aerial coordination
- This is the best way to build toward Flying Pole
🟪 I Have Some Experience
Request a Silks Evaluation- Test out of Beginner Aerial
- Build on your foundation
- Instructor approval required
🟪 I’m Approved or Returning
Register for Silks 1-3- Enroll in the next session
- Progress at your own pace
- Secure your spot early—these classes fill quickly!
Class Schedule & Registration
Advanced Silks classes are offered in 6-week sessions and grouped by skill level to ensure safe progression and peer support.
Each class meets weekly for 90 minutes. All silks classes are small group, instructor-led, and structured to help you grow.
- Small group size (max 8 students)
- 6-week session, 90 minutes per class
- Evaluation or instructor approval needed
What to Expect
- Warm-up and conditioning to prepare your body for aerial work
- Safe progressions for climbs, wraps, drops, and inversions
- A supportive, challenge-ready environment where you can grow at your own pace
Fall Session 1: 8/10-9/20
Fall Session 2: 9/21-11/1
Silks classes are $178 for a 6-week session
Multi-class discount for signing up for more than one class per session.
More Ways to Train and Grow
Discover new opportunities to strengthen your skills, connect with our community, and keep progressing.
Private Lessons
One-on-one coaching with an expert instructor.
Perfect for refining Flying Pole skills, cross-training, or preparing for evaluations.
Book a Private Lesson
Open Gym
Use studio time to practice approved skills independently.
Available to Level 1+ students or by instructor approval.
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Memberships
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Unlimited access to select classes, priority enrollment, and exclusive member perks.
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Add the Class You’ve Been Eyeing
Ready to train more this session?
Use our multi-class discounts to add that extra skills class—try a new apparatus or spend more time on your favorite.
Second class: 15% off — applied automatically at checkout.
Third class: 40% off — $99 — available through our desk staff or by emailing contact@kansascityaerialarts.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes—students must complete Beginning Aerial or be evaluated for placement.
Wear fitted, full-length leggings and a form-fitting top with sleeves. Avoid loose clothing or zippers, which can catch on the pole or fabric.
Absolutely! Many of our Silks students also train on other apparatus like Flying Pole, Trapeze, Lyra, Sling, or Rope. We offer a multi-class discount for enrolling in more than one class per session.
📍 Kansas City Aerial Arts
Town Center Plaza
5001 W 117th St
Leawood, KS 66211
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You’ll find us in Town Center Plaza, just off the alley between Sundance, North Face and Whole Harvest.
