I had zero upper body strength when I started. Within twelve weeks I was doing drops I never thought possible. The instructors are so patient and genuinely celebrate every little win.
Sophie R.Silks Beginner
Elevate your body & perform next-level, circus-inspired moves
Build unbeatable strength & master gravity-defying aerial silks
Welcome to Aerial Silks
Build strength, grace & real aerial skills
Aerial silks — also known as aerial tissue — is a graceful performance art involving climbing and manipulating fabric suspended in the air — a full-body workout that builds strength, flexibility and control all at once. The Pole Room is your ultimate destination for alternative fitness, and our Silks program takes you from your very first climb to performing your own aerial routines.
What you will learn in our Silks Program
- Perform twists, turns and spirals in the air
- Move with fluidity and grace through sequences
- Lock and hold aerial poses with control
- Transition seamlessly between moves
- Build conditioning specific to aerial artists
- Explore elevated yoga positions on the silks
The program runs across three progressive levels — Silks Beginner, Silks Intermediate and Silks Advanced. You move up only when you and your instructor agree you have met the level's requirements.
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A workout unlike anything else
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Master the art of movement
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Progress you can actually see
Three levels, one journey
Our Aerial Silks Program
Every student starts at Silks Beginner and progresses at their own pace — no rushing, no skipping. Here is the full path from your very first climb to performance-ready aerialist.
Level 1 SILKSBEGINNER
Start here
Silks Beginner
Your entry point into aerial silks — no experience or fitness required. Learn to safely climb and descend the fabric, discover your first wraps and poses, and build the foundation of strength you need to progress.
Level 2 SILKSINTERMEDIATE
Progression
Silks Intermediate
Build your aerial vocabulary. Learn drops, more complex wraps and the transitions that link moves into fluid sequences — all while your strength and body awareness continue to grow.
Level 3 SILKSADVANCED
Elite skill set
Silks Advanced
The peak of the Silks program. Master complex drops, inverted sequences and self-choreographed combinations that showcase genuine aerial artistry. This is where technique becomes expression.
No guesswork, no extra cost
Free
Grading
Not sure where you fit in our program? Whether you are returning after a break or joining from another studio, a free grading session puts you at the right level from day one.
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Returning Students
Been away for a while?
If you have trained with us before but taken a break, a free grading session gets you back on the silks at exactly the right level — where your body is at now, not where you left off.
Transferring Studios
Trained silks elsewhere?
Joining from another studio? We will assess your current skills in a free grading session and place you at the level that matches your experience — no starting from scratch.
The faces behind the fabric
Meet your instructors
Courtney
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Elisabeth
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Emma W
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Gilly
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Miss Honey
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Nikki
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Simone
Aerial SilksBefore you book
Everything you need to know
The Silks program runs across three progressive levels — Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced — each taught as a 8-week course.
You move up only when you and your instructor agree you are ready, so the progression always fits you.
New students start at Silks Beginner — no experience, strength or fitness required. Wear fitted leggings and a long-sleeve top that covers the backs of your knees and underarms. Avoid jewellery.
One class per week is enough to progress through the 8-week rotation. We also offer open practice sessions so you can drill skills between classes.
Studios are fully equipped with professional-grade aerial silks and safety mats — you do not need to bring anything but yourself. Qualified instructors are provided every session.
Every instructor is a highly skilled, qualified aerialist. Classes are capped so you receive genuine individual attention, and we progress wraps, climbs and drops only when your body is technically ready.
Your path to the next level
How to progress through the levels
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Show Up
Attend classes consistently and learn the tricks and moves to gracefully work the ribbon. Every class builds on the last.
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Practice
Book your own practice sessions to train and perfect what you learn in class. Repetition is how aerial skills stick.
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Complete
Complete a full 8-week rotation of your level and meet all the technical goals and requirements set by your instructor.
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Grade
Attend a grading session to demonstrate mastery to your instructor and unlock the next level in the program.
Simple & flexible
Cost & Payment
Pay the way that suits you. Every course includes everything you need to progress.
Your program enrolment includes
- 8-week courseA full rotation of progression-based silks classes with your instructor and tribe.
- Showcase & Competition EligibilityGraduating the program opens the door to perform in our studio showcases and competitions.
- Free GradingGet assessed at no extra cost whenever you are ready to progress to the next level.
8-Week Term Payment Options
- MembershipOngoing access billed fortnightly — the most flexible way to train.
- Course PackagePay upfront for the full 8-week term and save.
- Introductory OfferNew to the studio? Start with our discounted first-timer deal.
It is a lifestyle
More than just classes
The Pole Room community celebrates every win, big and small. As you move through the levels you build not just aerial skills, but a genuine sense of what your body is capable of.
- Showcase performancesEarn your place in our studio showcases — a chance to perform and shine on the silks.
- Progress trackingClear level milestones so you always know exactly what comes next.
- Choreograph your own workAs you advance you will create and perform your own aerial routines.
Plan the year
Term Dates
Courses run in 8-week terms. Lock in your spot before the term fills up.
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Term 4
Mon 29 Jun – Sun 23 Aug
Term 5
Mon 24 Aug – Sun 18 Oct
Term 6
Mon 19 Oct – Sun 13 Dec
Term 7
Mon 14 Dec – Sun 10 Jan
Don't just take our word for it
Real stories from real students
Aerial silks is the most beautiful, challenging and rewarding thing I have ever done. The community here is everything... total beginners welcomed with open arms.
Priya M.Silks Intermediate
The 8-week structure is perfect. You have enough time to really embed the skills before grading. I came in with no circus background and I am now performing.
Amelia T.Silks Advanced
Multiple levels & times, across every studio
Life is busy — so we run our Silks levels at multiple times throughout the week across Mitcham, Narre Warren, Highett and Rowville. Whatever your level and whatever your schedule, there is a class that fits. Find your studio's timetable and lock in a time that works for you.
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Frequently asked questions
Not at all. The Silks Beginner course is designed to build that strength from the ground up. Many students arrive unable to do a single pull-up and are performing climbs and drops within weeks.
Fitted leggings and a long-sleeve fitted top that covers your underarms and the backs of your knees. Skin contact on the fabric can cause friction burns, so covering up — especially early on — is important. Avoid jewellery.
Silks uses two lengths of suspended fabric instead of a rigid apparatus — which is why you will also hear it called aerial tissue, aerial fabric, or by its French name tissu aérien (often shortened to "tissu"). They all describe the same discipline. Because the fabric moves with you, silks rewards fluidity and whole-body coordination above raw strength — though you will build plenty of both.
Each level is a 8-week rotation. Progress depends on your consistency and personal development — you move up only when you and your instructor agree you have met the level's technical requirements.
Aerial Silks is available at our Mitcham, Narre Warren and Highett studios. Visit each studio page for timetable details.
Four studios across Melbourne
Silks at these locations
Our Aerial Silks program runs exclusively at Mitcham, Narre Warren, Highett and Rowville. Visit the studio page to see what is on near you.
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