If you've ever dreamed of floating through the air with confidence, Aerial Sling might be your perfect match. Also known as Aerial Hammock, Sling uses a soft loop of aerial fabric to support your body while you learn beautiful poses, flowing transitions, inversions, spins, and drops—all without needing to climb high into the air.
At Altitude, our beginner-friendly Aerial Sling classes are designed for students of all fitness levels. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve flexibility, or simply try something completely different, Sling offers an exciting full-body workout that's equal parts empowering and fun.
Because the hammock supports your body throughout many skills, students often discover they can accomplish movements much sooner than they expected—making Aerial Sling one of the most confidence-building ways to begin your aerial journey.
Why Students Fall in Love with Aerial Sling
Feel supported while learning exciting aerial skills
Build strength, flexibility, and body awareness
Learn beautiful poses, spins, inversions, and flowing transitions
Experience the joy of flying in a welcoming, encouraging environment
Surprise yourself at how much your body was able to accomplish!
Perfect For:
• Love graceful movement and creativity
• Want a supportive introduction to aerial arts
• Enjoy yoga, dance, or movement-based fitness
• Want a full-body workout that doesn't feel like exercise
• Like the idea of flying without having to climb high into the air
Whether you're brand new to fitness or looking for your next challenge, our instructors will guide you every step of the way.
What Do I Wear?
Come ready to move!
We recommend:
• Leggings or athletic pants that cover the backs of your knees
• A fitted T-shirt or tank top.
• Clothing that covers your waist and underarms (the fabric can create friction!) NO CROP TOPS!
• No jewelry, zippers, or clothing that could snag the fabric
Bare feet are perfect.
What Will I Learn?
Our progressive beginner curriculum focuses on safely building confidence through:
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• Beautiful poses
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• Supported inversions
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• Balance and body awareness
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• Graceful transitions
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• Spins
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• Introductory drops (when you're ready!)
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Every class builds on the last, helping you grow stronger and more confident with every visit.
Common Beginner Worries
Maybe you're wondering...
"Do I have to be strong?"
No! Strength comes with practice, and the hammock provides support while you build it.
"Is Sling easier than Silks?"
Not necessarily easier—just different. Sling offers more support in many skills, allowing students to experience inversions, poses, and flowing sequences sooner.
"Can complete beginners take this class?"
Absolutely! No previous aerial, gymnastics, dance, or fitness experience is required.
"What if I don't like being upside down?"
That's perfectly okay! You'll always progress at your own pace, and there are plenty of exciting skills to learn before inversions.
At Altitude, we believe learning aerial should feel exciting—not intimidating.
Our progressive curriculum allows beginners to safely build confidence one skill at a time, while our supportive instructors help celebrate every milestone along the way.
Altitude Insider Tip #8
"Beautiful aerial isn't about moving fast—it's about moving with control. Slow, intentional movement almost always looks more impressive than rushing from trick to trick."
Why Train with Altitude?
Award-winning, woman-owned studio.
Small class sizes with individualized instruction
Open since October 2013, we have taught over 10K people how to fly!
Safety-focused coaching
Progressive curriculum designed for beginners
Supportive, welcoming community in the heart of Frisco TX
