LIST: Aerial Silk Classes in Metro Manila

(SPOT.ph) You've likely seen it on your social media feeds: a bunch of people climbing up, swinging around, possibly even suddenly dropping, all wrapped up in lengthy fabrics strung from the ceiling. This is aerial silks. Been wanting to try and see if you could be as graceful as the people you see online, or just want to give a new type of workout a go? We lay down what you need to know below.

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What do you do in aerial silk classes?

Aerial silks was originally a type of performance where in acrobats go gracefully swinging in the air. Nowadays, most anyone can give the aerial silks a go, with the guidance of professionals, of course, as it has also become a type of workout.

The usual aerial silk classes will have you doing three main types of tricks: climbs, wraps, and drops. There will typically be two strips of specialist fabric made of spandex or nylon hanging from the ceiling for the classes. Depending on what you enroll in, there's the usual aerial silk with two strips, a hammock class wherein the fabric is a loop (hence you being able to use it like a hammock) or even two strips of fabrics with hoops on them for you to hang on to.

Working out with aerial silks is a good way to build not just upper body strength but your core and, really, your whole body as well. Pretty much all your muscles will have to be engaged to make sure you do things right and are safe. Plus, the flexibility training is a great bonus.

The Metro Manila studios we spotted typically offered more than just one kind of aerial silk classes at differing levels. They also had pole dancing, dance classes, and the like. If you're looking to shake things up, we recommend these spots for you.

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The best studios for aerial silk classes in Metro Manila

Elite Aerial Arts

3/F, 143 Maginhawa Street, Diliman, Quezon City
https://www.eliteaerialarts.com/class-schedule
Rates start at P800. Book classes online.

Elite is a studio that specializes in, you guessed it, aerial arts. So they've got introductory classes to hammock, hoop, and silk types. Apart from those, they've also got classes in belly dancing, pole dancing, and more. We've also got our eyes on their power stretching class, an open level session where you learn how to properly enagege and elongate your body. The studio has shower areas and ample parking space in front of their building.

PoleCats Manila

22/F, Strata 100, F. Ortigas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig
https://www.polecatsmanila.com/
Rates start at P800. Book classes online.

This Ortigas studio has a whole slew of classes you can try out, from introduction to aerial hammock, to different types of pole, and even aerial yoga. As of writing, there's a pop-up we saw on their site for lap dancing! You can also book a private session if you'd rather not join a class. If you're looking to join more than one class, they also have class card rates at P4,500 for eight studio classes or at P10,000 for 18 classes, both valid for 90 days.

PoleCats has been around since 2009 and has a pretty huge collection of artists and instructors behind it. You can even book them for performances of pole, aerial hoop, and aerial silks. Now wouldn't that be one heck of a way to spice up an occasion?

Stardanz Fitness Studio

Landsdale Tower, 86 Mother Ignacia Street, Paligsahan, Quezon City
https://www.facebook.com/StardanzFitnessStudio/
Rates start at P600.

This Quezon City studio specializes in both pole and aerial classes, with a wide variety of types available for each, but they've also got more straightforward workout classes like Dance Fitness and HIIT Cardio Workout. They've even got a High Heels Night if you really feel like working it.

Fame Artists' Studio

123 Tordisillas Street, Three Salcedo Place, Salcedo Village, Makati
https://www.facebook.com/fameartists
Rates start at P700. 

If you've got a little one with you, this Makati studio also has a slew of classes for kids, from creative ballet to hiphop and even pole for kids. You can join classes for hammock or aerial silk that is open to all levels, or you can try their hoop classes for another type of elevated (literally) workout.

Pole Dolls Dance Studio

2/F, 126 Pioneer Street, Mandaluyong City
https://www.poledollsph.com/
Rates start at P800. Book classes online.

Apart from pole and aerial classes, this dance studio is where you can join classes like Dance Trapeze, Floorplay, Heels Choreography, and a lot more. So if you want to make the most of it, we suggest you check out their membership rates for P4,000 to P8,000 a month. These get you way more in-studio classes, free guest passes, and more. You can also get a First Timer deal for P2,800 that'll get you entry into five of any beginner or open level pole and aerial classes, valid for one month.

Beast House Pole and Aerial Dance Studio

2/F Pioneer Centre, United corner Pioneer Street, Kapitolyo, Pasig
https://www.beasthouseph.com/
Rates start at P800. Book classes online.

This studio in Kapitolyo is serious when it comes to performances. They're tied to Showgirls Entertainment, a cabaret show, so you know they know what they're doing They've got their 10th year anniversary and summer workshops currently going on, with a big staging slated for the culmination. If you're just here to try things out though, you can check out their monthly classes.