Brighton Aerial Arts
FAQ's
Am I suitable for group classes?
Drop in classes are available for adults ages 16+, all genders and complete beginners welcome (although it helps if you have a good general level of fitness). Anyone can get involved in aerial training- no matter your size, shape or fitness level, as long as you're willing to put the work in and are up for a challenge!
Who is not suitable for aerial classes?
Teens under 16 are not suitable for group classes- anyone aged 16-18 must have their liability waiver signed off by a parent of guardian in order to participate. Anyone who has experienced a head injury or head trauma within the last year should not participate. Anyone who is pregnant is not suitable for our sessions, its recommended to speak to your GP 12 weeks post-partum before considering coming to class. Regular booking T&C apply and will not be refunded (if outside of our pre cancellation time frame)
Who can book a 1-2-1?
Anyone over the age of 10 is suitable! For private classes, I can cater for children over 10 and adults of all ages, no prior experience is necessary. Private sessions are the perfect way to tailor the class to an individuals needs. So if you'd like a faster or slower pace than our group sessions and a more direct, hands on approach, then having a private class is a great option. These are held at our studio (Studio4 all dance, 81 Denmark villas, Hove, BN33TH), or for an extra fee- a rig can be brought to your home or location of your choice (weather and location dependant). Please email us at brightonaerialarts@gmail.com for more info.
How do I book?
All group classes need to be pre booked and pre paid via the website or app in advance. There is a limited number of students per class in order to make sure everyone gets enough time up in the air! Private 1-2-1 classes need to be booked separately via email/website contact form, although you can 'request a time' via the classes page- but this is NOT a confirmed booking. Once a time has been agreed and payment has been received (via bacs) you will get a booking confirmation for your private class.
What level am I?
If you have trained aerial before and are unsure which class is suitable feel free to contact us via email. Our levels go up from Beginner, Improver Intermediate & Advanced. Improver/Intermediate& Advances classes require instructor approval, we will ask for videos of your training in order to put you in the right class.
Beginners: No experience necessary
Improver:
Must have completed our beginners course or equivalent.
Intermediate:
Must be able to perform our Improver syllabus and have attended at least 6 Improver. Must be able to pike & straddle unassisted.
Advanced level:
Should be able to perform 1 pull up/ 3 leg raises, pike/straddle from deadhang aswell as unassisted beats, single arm/elbow/armpit hangs, dynamic sequences, advanced rolls & drops
What should I bring and wear?
You will need a water bottle and suitable clothing for class. For aerial, loose jewellery is not allowed, such as necklaces, large earrings etc small ear studs are ok at the risk of the wearer. No jewellery is allowed to be worn whilst using the hammocks, as it can tear the fabric. It is advisable to wear fitted clothing that covers armpits and also that will not catch on the equipment. If you have sensitive skin wearing a long sleeved top and long leggings can help to minimise the equipment rubbing on the elbows, back and backs of knee's which can become sore (especially in hot weather). Some students may want to double up on their leggings. Training/grip gloves are NOT advised unless you have an open wound on your hand. For acro and floor based training looser garments can be worn. We train in socks or (clean!) feet. No shoes are allowed inside the studio. Large bags and coats must be left outside as we do not have storage and lose items on the floor can become a trip hazard.
What happens if I am late to class?
You must be on time for class as doors are locked at the beginning of your class start time. We advise arriving 5 minutes prior to class to give yourself time to go to the loo or remove shoes etc. If you arrive late, you will not be permitted to train and you will not be refunded. The reason for this is that late students:
a) disrupt the flow of class
b) your class is pre planned and we cannot overun
c) repeating material for a singular student is unfair to those who arrived on time
d) all students need to complete the instructor led warm up for their own safety but also to adhere to our insurance policy.
Thank you for your understanding.
What equipment am I using?
Classes are taught from 4 swivel points in our 3.2m high ceiling.
We also include 1 x X Pole A frame (3m height) with a hoop on a swivel
Free Training Guidelines
Students who attend open practice or professional must be 16years old+ ,a minimum of Improver Level, and be able to train safely & independently. All students must warm up & cool down appropriately and respect all other students space during this session. Dynamic drops are not permitted on the equipment due to the type of ceiling mount installed, and anyone performing anything unsafe will be asked to leave. Although this is an independent training session, If you need a spotter please ask your instructor in charge or another student. You must work within your capabilities and avoid reckless or unsafe movements to avoid injury to yourself or others. New students must have filled out our liability waiver & medical questionnaire before attending.
BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS
TRANSFER/CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
If you would like to transfer a class or cancel for a refund, it must be done within these time frames:
Drop in classes/ private tuition/open practice: 24 hours (before start of class time)
Specialist or one off workshops: 72 hours (before start of class time)
Courses: 5 days (before start of first class time)
Package plans: May be cancelled up to 24 hours after purchase, after 24 hours this is non refundable
Early Bird Entry: May be cancelled up to 24 hours after purchase, after 24 hours this is non refundable
Package extensions: we offer a 2 week extension for all packages with a £5 admin fee.
No refunds or transfers will be permitted outside of the free cancellation policy timeframe.
'NO SHOWS' & LATE ARRIVAL POLICY
If you are late or do not show up to your pre booked class or course for whatever reason, you will not be refunded.
COVID POLICY
If you show symptoms of covid, please test and do not come to class. If you test positive for covid within the free cancellation time period please get in touch immediately and you can be refunded or transferred to another class. If you test positive for covid outside of the free cancellation period, you will not be permitted to train and you will not be refunded or transferred.
BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS
All bookings & packages cannot be swapped or sold on to another party-If you would like to purchase a class or course as a gift ,please message me PRIOR to booking to arrange the details. All bookings are solely made for the purchaser (unless bought as a gift or voucher) and dates specified for the specific class(es) you have booked. All vouchers are non refundable and non transferable, they are only valid for the recipient and must be used within 6 months of purchase, if you have a very specific time and date you would like a 1-2-1 please arrange prior to purchase to check availability. We do not offer package refunds for classes ununsed within their validity timeframe- a 2 week extension can be arranged subject to a £5 admin fee- please make sure to get in touch BEFORE your package expires to arrange an extension.
CLASS CANCELLATIONS/RESCHEDULING
A minimum of 3 students is needed for a class to take place, if numbers look low on the day, your instructor will contact you by email/text by at least 3 hours prior to your class start time to inform you of any changes. You will be given the option to transfer to another class or given a refund/credit to you at your convinience. Please make sure your contact details are up to date so we can get in touch.
BAD WEATHER/FORCE MAJEURE CLASS CANCELLATIONS
In the event of force majeure or unsafe travel conditions where all public transport stops, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule services. As these are out of our control, if it deemed unsafe for the instructor and participants to travel, the class loss will be split between the student & Brighton Aerial Arts. Students will be offered a 50% class credit to use on a future session/ or towards a future package purchase. Students are encouraged to check weather/travel updates ahead of time if possible and can cancel/transfer for free if they get in touch outside of the 24 hour free cancellation policy.
REFUNDS
Please email us if you would like a refund. Refunds for classes cancelled within the T&C may take up to 5-7 working days to be cleared back into your account.
If you have any queries/doubts regarding our T&C please email me in advance at brightonaerialarts@gmail.com and I will be more than happy to discuss it with you.