Do Aerial Silks Hurt?

The pain can be pretty intense when you begin aerial, but beyond a bruise, redness or soreness you are not doing any actual damage to your body. These things are normal: Aching hands: After aerial your hands will probably ache a bit.

Are aerial silks hard?

Learning aerials is incredibly hard. A skilled aerialist will make everything they do look easy–that's their job. However that can make it confusing for you the student, because everything feels hard. That's just how it is.

What age should you start aerial silks?

All beginner aerial students ages 8-12 should register for Youth Aerial Sling. Students will be placed from there when they are ready to advance.