Aerial & Silks Classes
Take flight in our award-winning classes. You won’t believe what you’re capable of!
Learn to fly.
For over 25 years, we’ve helped people discover they are capable of more than they ever imagined. Our silks and aerial arts classes are the perfect way to build strength and confidence in the air. All experience levels welcome!
New student? Your first class is on us! Just choose the free trial option at checkout. No purchase necessary.
I don’t think my daughter would be the fearless, confident, athletic girl she is today without her years of training and experience at The Actors Gymnasium. Could there be a better self-esteem booster than learning how to fly?
– Peggy N.
Meet Your Instructors
Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi (she/her) is a second generation circus performer who grew up touring with various circuses, including Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey. In 2019, she and her family, The Hernandez Troupe, were inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame for their monumental contributions to the world of circus. Sylvia is also an ensemble member of the Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company, where she has worked on over 20 productions.
Danielle Gennaoui (she/her) loved to direct plays in her parents’ basement, climb every tree in sight, and spin around in circles until she fell over. Fortunately, not much has changed (though the falling over is fewer and further between).
Danielle began training at The Actors Gymnasium in 2008 and immediately fell in love with Circus. Danielle specializes in theatre, aerial arts, and partner acrobatics.
🤸♀️ Classes
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Aerial Arts
Our signature “Learn to Fly” class. Build strength and flexibility while learning sequences on trapeze, lyra, Spanish web, and aerial silks. Discover your daring side as you execute a variety of climbs, inversions, and drops.
Our Aerial Arts classes are perfect for performers looking to add new skills to their arsenal as well as for non-performers seeking a unique physical challenge.
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Silks
Whether you're brand new to aerial silks or you're working on perfecting your technique this is the class for you! We’ll focus on classic skill building, climbing, foot locks, inversions, endurance, conditioning, and (the icing on the cake) even some choreography!