Young Flyers: Aerial Arts
Welcome to Young Flyers – Where Fun Takes Flight!
Our Young Flyers courses are all about tapping into the playful spirit of childhood—think spinning, swinging, and hanging upside down with a big smile! Perfect for beginners, these classes gently introduce children to the world of aerial movement through fun, structured sessions that build skills week by week.
Each class kicks off with a high-energy warm-up set to music, followed by playful conditioning exercises that help kids develop strength, coordination, and body awareness. They’ll learn exciting new tricks and hangs every week, with time set aside for free play so they can practice, explore, and get creative with what they’ve learned.
The best part? They’re often having so much fun flying through the air, they don’t even notice how much strength, flexibility, and confidence they’re building along the way!
Email: hello@mayadanceandfitness.com for information on how to book on to next terms course, or use the contact page at the bottom
FAQs
What Aerial Arts are taught?
On Monday we teach Aerial Sling which is a piece of fabric suspended from the ceiling. It is very soft and supportive and we learn a variety of wraps and hangs. On Tuesday we alternate weeks between Aerial Hoop and Aerial Sling. Aerial Hoop is metal circle that hangs from the ceiling. You can hang on the bottom bar or climb into the hoop and do tricks in the hoop itself.
What days do these courses run?
We run our Beginner Aerial Sling Course on Monday from 16:35 - 17:20 and our Beginner Mixed Aerial Arts course on Tuesday from 15:50 - 16:35 and 16:40 - 17:25.
How much does it cost?
The sessions cost £10 each and are run as courses alongside the school term, so the course price differs depending on how long the term dates are.
How old does my child have to be to join?
We accept children between the ages of five and twelve. After twelve they can move up to our Teens classes. More information about the teens classes can be found here: TEEN CLASSES
What clothing should be worn?
We recommend long sleeved tops and leggings to protect the arms and legs. Your child should be comfortable and able to move around freely.
Can I stay and watch?
You are more than welcome to stay and watch. We have limited seating at the front of the studio.
What else should I bring?
We recommend bringing a water bottle just incase your child gets thirsty
Does my child need previous experience in dance and gymnastics?
Absolutely not! These courses are tailored for total newbies and your child will build strength, co-ordination and flexibility as the weeks go on.
Can I park at the studio?
We don’t have space to park outside the studio, however there is lots of on street parking nearby.
How do I find the studio?
Details of how to find us can be found here: FIND US!
What happens after my child has attended the beginner course?
We recommend children do a few beginner courses to develop the co-ordination and strength needed for advanced. Each beginner course will be different - so even if your child stays at beginner for a year they will still be learning new tricks and hangs and developing their skills. When the instructors feel that your child is ready to move up to advanced, we will e-mail you before the next course start date.
Testimonials
“My daughter loves these classes - they’re really challenging but very satisfying as they learn how to create beautiful shapes and the kids are always so proud of themselves! They’re nice small groups and Anna gives them all personal attention which really helps. ”
“My daughter has loved learning a new skill and I have loved seeing her getting stronger and growing in confidence. I try and stay and watch where I can and it looks like so much fun - I keep meaning to give it a go myself!”
“My daughter has really enjoyed these classes and learning a new art. I have been really impressed with how she’s taken to it and how quickly Anna has them all doing things they’ve never done before. ”