215 SE 9th Ave. #104 Portland, OR  |  (206) 708-9500

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So you are interested in learning aerial but you don’t know where to start. Night Flight offers both Beginning Aerial Series and Beginning Aerial Drop-in class options (ages 16 and up).

Our primary focus is Series classes since we believe that this is the very best learning environment for our students. However, we do offer a Beginning Aerial Drop-in class once a week on Saturdays from 2:30-4pm. If you are on the fence about aerial classes, we recommend trying our Saturday Drop-in before committing to a Series. This is a great way to get a taste of aerial and check out our studio.

The word aerial refers to all sorts of aerial acrobatic techniques including silks (tissu), trapeze, lyra (hoop), rope and straps. We offer techniques Series classes in all these disciplines; however, our Drop-in classes focus primarily on silks.

Learning aerial is challenging. It is not your run of the mill exercise. You should know going in to it that you will be lifting your own body weight, but we are more than happy to work at each student’s level. So, you don’t need to be some crazy ex-gymnast to fall in love with aerial and Night Flight in general. To us, the most important part about becoming and being fit is being inspired. Welcome to Night Flight.

Stuff You Should Know for Your First Day of Class

  • If you are paying for your Drop-in, Series, or Private Lesson at our studio please bring cash – exact change – or check. We do not accept credit cards at our studio.

  • We do accept credit cards through our Online Registration and you can use this system to pre-pay for your classes ahead of time.

  • Wear form-fitting clothes. We suggest a pair of tights/leggings and form fitting shorts or fitted yoga pants that aren’t too loose around the ankle and a form fitting tank, workout top, or leotard. Clothes that are too baggy can get caught on the equipment and may drive you crazy.

  • No zippers or jewelry on the equipment. We suggest leaving all your jewelry at home where it’s safe.

  • Bring water or a water bottle to class (we have a filtered water tap). You will be so much happier if you do.

  • Students are not allowed into class more than 15 minutes after class starts. The warm-up is part of the class and for safety reasons, we can’t allow students on the equipment without a proper warm up.

  • Arrive early so we can get the paper work out of the way.

    Student Safety Guidelines

  • Students may not under any circumstances participate in Night Flight classes or private lessons under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances. Any student discovered doing so will be suspended from taking classes indefinitely.

  • Students must inform the instructors of any injury or illness before participating in class.

  • Students are not allowed to touch the aerial equipment without an instructor present.

  • Students are not allowed on the aerial equipment without a proper safety mat underneath them.

  • Students are not allowed to perform any movements on the equipment that have not been demonstrated or approved of by the instructor.

  • Students are not allowed to teach other students movements on the equipment.

  • Students are expected to listen to their own bodies and to not perform any movements if they are feeling dizzy, light headed, too weak, or exhausted. Students should rest and/or have water whenever necessary.