What should I wear and bring to class?

  1. Please wear comfortable, athletic clothing that covers armpits, waist and backs of the knees with no zippers. Men may want to wear briefs, not boxers.

  2. Bring a water bottle

  3. Bare feet – please make sure they are clean and fresh.

  4. Long hair tied back.

  5. No jewelry, rivets, zippers, or anything else that could damage the apparatuses.

  6. No hand lotion (it will interfere with your grip), and please no heavy fragrances, natural or otherwise.

  7. Most students will be most comfortable practicing on an mostly empty stomach, a 1 hour window between your last meal and class is recommended. We do NOT recommend you train hungry, please eat a light energy rich snack if needed.

  8. A yoga mat is highly recommended for warm-ups, and necessary in some classes such as contortion.

How do I register for class?

  1. Use the MY ACCOUNT button on our website to create a login and password.

  2. Purchase a class series package- We offer discounts for students who want to attend multiple classes within the same session. 

  3. Choose the class you would like and hit the register button. This will apply the class passes you bought to your desired class. We recommend registering early to make sure you get a spot as many of our classes sell out.

How much are classes?

I can’t do a pullup, can I take an aerial class?

Come as you are! All levels, ages, and body types are welcome. Students move through our program at their own pace.  We celebrates accomplishments while respecting our bodies' limits. Please consult with your doctor if you are unsure. 

Our classes use progressive curriculum, meaning we build upon the skills we learn and over time progress to new goals. Movements can be adjusted to modify making a move easier or more difficult depending on your needs.

What age ranges For classes?

Youth Classes 7-11 years old, Teen classes are 12-15 years old, Adult classes are 15+. If you have a child younger than 7 years old, check out our private lesson offerings. Students 15+ can choose to take the teen or adult classes.

Which level class should I sign up for?

Classes are offered in levels depending on skill and experience - Level Zero, Level 1 and Level 2. It is normal for adult, teens, and youth students to repeat a level for several sessions before progressing to the next level. All first time students are welcome to Level Zero and Level 1 classes.

We recommend youth participants take the Level Zero class first which teaches all the foundation movements before taking level 1 which works on sequencing movements together.

How do the prerequisites work? 

All Level Zero, Level 1 classes require no prerequisites to attend. Level 2 and up classes have pre-reqs listed and require instructor clearance. If you are visiting from out of town please read the pre-reqs for the class you would like to attend and email birdseyeviewcircus@gmail.com with a description and video sample that shows your experience level. If you do not have the pre-reqs yet for a class, there will be no “signup” button next to the class.

How do I know if there is room in a class?

Our classes often sell out, especially the closer to the start date you enroll. If you have a specific class in mind you want to enroll in, login to your circus dB account (you’ll need to have a login and password to view the schedule), and click on the “series classes” tab (step 3). This will show you the full schedule of what we are offering for that series. Any class that has a “SIGN UP” button next to the class still has room in it. If you and a friend are trying to enroll together, feel free to email or ask an instructor to make sure there are enough spots for both of you.

How long are classes, what is the commitment and studio schedule?

Youth and Teen classes are 60 minutes and Adult classes are one hour and 75 minutes. Classes meet once a week on their scheduled day/time. Packages run for 4-week sessions for all packages. There is a one week break in between each 4-week series.

What if I need to miss a class during the series?

If you need to miss a class please login to your Circus dB account, go to your schedule, and select the green ‘cancel’ button next to the date you will miss. This automatically lets your instructor know not to wait for you in the lobby on that day. When you register for class you reserve space, your instructor’s time and an apparatus for that series, so we do not offer makeups or transfers of class credits.