Out on a Limb Circus Arts Studios offers aerial and circus arts classes in West Ashley
Classes are available for all levels in West Ashley, Charleston. Whether you're brand new to aerial or refining advanced skills, our supportive instructors meet you where you are. Browse our classes below, then check the live schedule and register.
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New to aerial arts? This is the perfect place to start. Designed for true beginners, these foundational classes introduce basic techniques across silks, lyra, sling, and more, with a focus on safety, strength-building, and body awareness. Taught as a rotating 4-week series. Attending all four is strongly recommended to get the most from the curriculum. Students without previous aerial experience must complete 4 Intro to Aerial classes before advancing to Level 1 on any apparatus.
Open training time for active Out on a Limb students to practice on their own. Always use a crash mat, and refrain from peer teaching or practicing skills outside the OOALS curriculum. Aerialists who aren't active students: email outonalimbcircus@gmail.com to book.
What to wear
What to Wear & Bring (all classes): Comfortable, form-fitting clothes that cover the backs of your knees and armpits. Avoid lotions, jewelry, and anything with zippers. Bring a water bottle, arrive 10 minutes early, and get ready to move safely and confidently on the apparatus.
Schedule and signup
Youth Programs
Youth Circus Series
Our youth series runs 12 weeks each Spring and Fall for ages 8-12 (junior) and 13-15 (teen). Professional instruction in aerial disciplines, acrobatics, creative movement, and performance technique, building toward a Student Showcase at the end of the program.
Email outonalimbcircus@gmail.com for info
Youth Circus Summer Camp
Our Youth Summer Circus Camp runs for 2 weeks July 27-31 and August 3-7, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM each day. We invite students aged 8-12 (junior) and 13-15 (teen) to explore the wonder of circus and aerial arts in a safe and supportive community.
Each day students will receive guided, professional instruction in aerial disciplines (e.g., lyra, silks) as well as acrobatics, creative movement, performance technique, games and circus-themed arts and crafts! Designed for all levels and backgrounds, our performance-based curriculum builds strength, ability, and confidence as students prepare for a student showcase each Friday!
Sign up for one week or both! Please provide a snack and water bottle for your child each day. A summer camp t-shirt is included in your registration.
Interested in both weeks? A 20% discount will be applied to your Week 2 registration. Please send us an email at outonalimbcircus@gmail.com to register for both weeks so discount can be applied.
Parties!
Celebrate at the Studio!
Make your next event unforgettable.
Book a private party and give your group two hours of the studio all to themselves.
$100 studio rental + $40 per participant (6 minimum, 12 max)
Your two hours include 90 minutes of hands-on instruction with two teachers across two apparatuses, sling and aerial hoop, plus 30 minutes for photos, gifts, and snacks. It's flying, laughing, and memory-making all in one place.
Email outonalimbcircus@gmail.com to schedule. See full party policies on our FAQ page.
