Aerial Dance

What Is Aerial Dance?

Aerial dance is a performance discipline that uses suspended apparatus — including aerial silks (tissu), aerial hoop (lyra), aerial rope and aerial hammock — as both stage and choreographic tool. Performers combine dance movement, acrobatic technique and theatrical expression while suspended in the air.

The style requires significant upper body and core strength, flexibility and spatial awareness, developed through structured training. It draws from circus arts, contemporary dance and acrobatics.

Aerial Dance in London

London has a vibrant aerial arts scene with specialist studios offering classes in aerial silks, hoop and other disciplines. The city's circus arts tradition, supported by institutions such as the National Centre for Circus Arts, provides a strong foundation for aerial training.

Aerial performance is a regular feature of London's contemporary circus and physical theatre scene.

Aerial Dance Classes in London

Aerial dance classes in London are available at specialist aerial and circus arts studios. Beginners are introduced to the apparatus, safety principles and basic climbing and hanging positions before developing choreographic and acrobatic content.

All levels are catered for, from complete beginners to those training for professional performance.

Studios That Teach Aerial Dance

The following dance studios and academies in London offer Aerial Dance classes.