Youth Aerial and Circus
Level 1 Junior Aerial Arts
Junior Foundations and Level 1 Aerial Arts
In this class, kids as young as six can now learn aerials! This is a class for aerialists who are passionate about learning. This six week class series teaches aspiring aerialists fundamental skills on a variety of aerial apparatus including fabrics/silks, lyra/hoop, and trapeze. Students will learn various picturesque poses, and breathtaking sequences, while improving balance, strength, memorization skills and flexibility. Long pants are recommended for all aerial classes. Jewelry must be removed before using aerial silks.
Location: Fraser Valley Rec – Gymnastics Studio
Instructor: Giuliana (Jules) Sheldon
Activity #525723 MIN/MAX: 2/4
Age: 6-8
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:45pm – 5:00PM
The current Winter Series runs 1/8/25 through 2/12/25. The upcoming Spring Series runs March 5th – April 23rd. No Class 3/26 or 4/2.
Level 1 Aerial Arts
Foundations and Level 1 Aerial Arts
A class for aerialists who are passionate about learning. This six week class series teaches aspiring aerialists fundamental skills on a variety of aerial apparatus including fabrics/silks, lyra/hoop, and trapeze. Students will learn various picturesque poses, and breathtaking sequences, while improving balance, strength, memorization skills and flexibility. Long pants are recommended for all aerial classes. Jewelry must be removed before using aerial silks.
Location: Fraser Valley Rec – Gymnastics Studio
Instructor: Giuliana (Jules) Sheldon
Activity #525705 MIN/MAX: 2/4
Age: 8-18
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00PM
The current Winter Series runs 1/8/25 through 2/12/25. The upcoming Spring Series runs March 5th – April 23rd. No Class 3/26 or 4/2.
Activity #525705 MIN/MAX: 2/4
Age: 8-18
Day: Thursdays
Time: 3:45pm – 5:00PM
The current Winter Series runs 1/9/25 through 2/13/25. The upcoming Spring Series runs March 6th – April 24th. No Class 3/27.
Level 2 and 3 Aerial Arts
Level 2 and 3 Aerial Arts
All level 2 and 3 students must have preapproval prior to registration or they will be removed from the roster. This class is for students who have mastered level one skills. In this 6 week series we will learn more advanced skills that require inversions and climbing. Practice begins with a thorough warm up, followed by conditioning. New skills will be taught, and old skills reviewed and perfected on aerial fabrics, sling, hoop, and trapeze.
Location: Fraser Valley Rec – Gymnastics Studio
Instructor: Giuliana (Jules) Sheldon
Activity #:525708 MIN/MAX: 2/4
Age: 8-18
Day: Thursdays
Time: 5:00-6:00PM
The current Winter Series runs 1/9/25 through 2/13/25. The upcoming Spring Series runs March 6th – April 24th. No Class 3/27.
Friday Aerial Class (Ages 9-18)
Friday Aerial Class
This class is for first timers and experienced aerialists alike! Register on a week by week basis to learn skills on the aerial silks, hoop, trapeze, sling, and more! Participants will also have the opportunity to play on the trampoline. Ages 9+. Long pants are recommended for all aerial classes. Jewelry must be removed before using aerial silks.
Location: Fraser Valley Rec – Gymnastics Studio
Instructor: Giuliana (Jules) Sheldon
Activity #: 525706 MIN/MAX: 2/8
Age: 9-18 Ability Level: ALL
Day: F
Time: 4:00-5:00P
Fee: $10 per class members / $15 per class nonmembers
Adult and Teen Aerial and Circus
NEW! Aerial Yoga
Aerial Yoga – Begins February 8th, 2025
A beginner friendly class that uses aerial hammock to discover flow, flexibility, and strength. Please wear long pants without zippers, and take off jewelry before the start of class. Class flows will include mat work as well as aerial practice. Max class size is 5, preregistration recommended.
Location: Group Exercise #2
Instructor: Giuliana (Jules) Sheldon
Activity #: TBD MIN/MAX: 2/5
Age: 15-115 Ability Level: ALL
Day: Sat
Time: 10:30A-11:30A
Fee: $10 members / $15 nonmembers
Aerial Fabrics Class
Adult and Teen Aerial Fabrics
This aerial fabrics class is for individuals (15+) who want to learn basic skills on the aerial fabrics (AKA silks, or tissu.) Aerial fabrics are a fun, flowy, and athletic way to build strength, flexibility, and coordination. We will utilize both traditional ‘two strand’ fabrics, as well as aerial slings or hammocks that create a loop. 
This class is geared toward beginners and first timers, but more advanced skills will be taught to returning students. This class is inclusive of all genders and fitness levels! Class will be held in our Gymnastics Area. Long pants are recommended for all aerial classes. Jewelry must be removed before using aerial silks.
Location: Gymnastics Studio
Instructor: Giuliana (Jules) Sheldon
Activity #: 545700 MIN/MAX: 2/8
Age: 15-115 Ability Level: ALL
Day: F
Time: 6:30P-7:30P
Fee: $10 members / $15 nonmembers
Trapeze and Aerial Hoop Class
Aerial Hoop and Sling Class
Class will consist of a thorough warm up, followed by conditioning on and off the aerial hoop and aerial sling. We will work on connecting moves into fun sequences and flows. New skills will be taught for each class, and old skills revisited. Participants must be 12 or older. Class will be held in the Group Exercise #2 Studio. Long pants are recommended for all aerial classes.
Location: Group Exercise #2
Instructor: Giuliana (Jules) Sheldon
Activity #: 545701 MIN/MAX: 2/8
Age: 12-112 Ability Level: ALL
Day: Th
Time: 11:00A-12:00P
Fee: $10 members / $15 nonmembers
Private and Semiprivate Lessons
Aerial Lessons
Private and Semi-private Aerial Lessons For All Ages
Learn new skills on your apparatus of choice, be it aerial silks, trapeze, or lyra (aerial hoop) with undivided instructor attention. There is no limit to the skills you can learn in one hour! Join “Born to Fly” certified instructor Giuliana ‘Jules’ Sheldon in individualized lessons. Gain strength, flexibility, and muscle memory by learning new poses, skills, climbs, and tricks on our state of the art equipment.
Jules teaches all levels of aerial arts from first timers to advanced students. She specializes in aerial silks, and has her Born to Fly Level 1 Fabrics Certification. For more information on privates or semi-privates, send her an email at Jules@fraservalleyrec.org.
2024 Cost: Prices before member discount
Semi-Privates Privates
Single Lesson $35 each $60
5 Lessons $125 each $235
10 Lessons $235 each $410
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