SANTA MONICA WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Suspended Ease: Aerial Hammock Lessons with Santa Monica Trapeze School
A focused, one-hour workshop in Santa Monica that teaches climbs, locks, hangs, inversions and wraps on aerial hammock fabric and explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Suspended Ease: Aerial Hammock Lessons with Santa Monica Trapeze School.
In a studio setting in Santa Monica, the Aerial Hammock workshop teaches students to move through a loop of aerial fabric—using the same material as aerial silks—to climb, lock, hang, invert and wrap with an emphasis on safety and proper technique. Instruction is individualized, open to all fitness levels and paced so each student builds strength and confidence while learning both single moves and sequences.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Climbs, Locks and Hangs
The core curriculum covers basic climbs, secure locks and controlled hangs on a large loop of fabric, with teachers tailoring progressions to each student’s strength and comfort.
Inversions and Wraps
Students are introduced to inversions and wraps—techniques that require attention to safety and form—and classes emphasize proper technique to execute these moves cleanly and safely.
From Intro Sessions to Intensive Workshops
While the standard workshop is one hour, multi-week Intensive Aerial Workshops are available for those who want to build endurance and work on sequencing and choreography for longer-term progression.
What the day feels like
What the Hour Feels Like
A single class is a compact, hands-on hour: instructors prioritize safety and individualized instruction as students learn to manipulate the fabric to move into a variety of poses. Expect to be guided through movements appropriate to your skill and strength, with each class building on previous skills if you continue training.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who should consider a different option.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard classes run one hour.
Wear fitted clothing that allows a full range of motion; fuller coverage (long pants and long sleeves) is recommended and avoid clothing or jewelry with sharp edges like rivets, zippers, and rings to protect the fabric.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need prior aerial experience to take the class?
No prior experience is required; classes are open to students of all fitness levels and instruction is tailored to individual comfort and skill.
How long is a standard Aerial Hammock class?
The standard workshop duration is one hour.
What will I learn in a session?
Students learn basic climbs, locks, hangs, inversions and wraps, with an emphasis on safety and proper technique.
What should I wear to class?
Fitted clothing that allows full range of motion is recommended; fuller coverage such as long pants and long sleeves helps protect skin and the fabric, and avoid jewelry or clothing with sharp edges.
Can I continue beyond a single class?
Yes. Multi-week Intensive Aerial Workshops are offered for students who want to build endurance and work on sequencing and choreography.
How is safety handled in classes?
Instructors emphasize safety and proper technique, and they tailor progressions to each student’s strength and experience to ensure secure practice.