Learn to fly. Properly.
Aerial silks, aerial hoop and fitness for kids, teens and adults — taught in small groups by coaches who build strength safely.
Try a class for $20
A single trial session, no commitment. Climbing, foot locks and your first shapes close to the mat. Afterwards we talk about which class suits you.
- Welcome walkthrough and all equipment
- Small group, always supervised
- A class recommendation before you leave
The schedule
Our current summer timetable. Pick a day, pick a class, and book your place in a few taps.
The silks pathway
You move up when Gaelle signs off the skills for your level, so you always train beside people working on the same things.
Gaelle Matar
Founder of the academy. Teaches every silks and aerial hoop class, for kids, teens and adults.
Intro
A single taster session. Climbing, foot locks and your first seated pose, all close to the mat.
Foundations
Repeatable climbs, hip keys, basic wraps and the grip strength to hold yourself up comfortably.
Level 1
Inverting in the air, knee hangs, your first linked sequences and the strength to hold them.
Level 2
Beginner drops, star and belay wraps, longer routines and conditioning on the fabric.
Advanced
Multi-rotation drops, dynamic movement and preparation for showcases and performance work.
Aerial hoop.
Shapes, spins and transitions on the lyra — a suspended steel ring. Kinder on the hands than silks, and a different kind of strong. Kids on Thursdays, adults on Mondays.
Aerial Hoop — Kids
Shapes, spins and balance on the lyra. A playful introduction to hoop.
Aerial Hoop — Adults
Shapes, transitions and spins on the lyra. A different strength profile to silks.
Strength, flexibility, recovery.
The conditioning that makes aerial skills stick, with Mathieu Mitri. Kids and teens classes each week, plus private sessions.
Mathieu Mitri
Runs the fitness track for kids and teens — the pull, core, grip and flexibility work that makes aerial skills stick. Private fitness sessions available.
Fitness — Kids
Strength, coordination and flexibility built through games and circuits.
Fitness — Teens
Pull, core and grip conditioning plus active flexibility — the work that makes aerial skills stick.
Four questions.
We'll name the silks level that fits you today and the fitness class that gets you to the next one faster.
Have you done aerial before?
Can you hang from a bar?
What can you already do on silks?
What brings you here?
Train as often as you like.
Monthly subscriptions by how often you train. Prices in USD, paid at the studio by cash or bank transfer.
Aerial silks & hoop
Twice a week
- Any silks or hoop class on the timetable
- Mix silks and hoop freely
Three a week
- Any silks or hoop class on the timetable
- The fastest way to progress a level
Fitness
| How often | Kids | Teens & adults |
|---|---|---|
| 1 session a week | $50 / mo | $60 / mo |
| 2 sessions a week | $70 / mo | $90 / mo |
Prices in USD, paid at the studio by cash or bank transfer. Private sessions $50. Message us about group bookings, birthdays and corporate sessions.
Your first class.
A little preparation makes the first session far more comfortable. This is what we tell everyone who walks in.
What to wear
- Leggings that cover the backs of your knees
- A fitted top covering armpits and midriff
- Bare feet or thin grip socks
- No jewellery, watches, zips or rivets
- Hair tied back
On the day
- Arrive 10 minutes early to sign in and warm up
- Eat lightly one to two hours before
- Skip hand lotion — it makes fabric slippery
- Bring water and a small towel
- Sore forearms and fabric marks are normal
Tell us if you
- Are pregnant or recently gave birth
- Have a shoulder, wrist, back or neck injury
- Have high blood pressure, vertigo or a heart condition
- Have had surgery in the last six months
- Have any question at all — we adapt the class
Things we're asked a lot.
Do I need to be strong or flexible already?
No. Our beginner classes are designed for people who cannot do a single pull-up. The strength comes from the movements themselves, and the fitness track fills the gaps. Most students surprise themselves in the first hour.
How high do we actually go?
Beginners work within a metre of the mat. Height increases only once your coach has signed off the wraps that keep you secure. Crash mats sit under every point.
What are the age groups?
Kids classes are for ages 6 to 12, Teens for 13 to 17, and Adults for 16 and over. If your child sits near a boundary, message us and we will put them in the group that fits.
What is the difference between silks and hoop?
Silks is two lengths of fabric — climbing, wrapping and dropping. Aerial hoop (lyra) is a suspended steel ring — shapes, spins and transitions. Hoop is often kinder on the hands; silks builds more grip. Most students end up doing both.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel from your bookings up to 12 hours before the class and the credit returns to your account automatically. After that the credit is used.
Can I book privates?
Yes. Private fitness sessions are available with Mathieu Mitri, and one-to-one aerial coaching with Gaelle. Message us with what you are working toward.
Come and see it.
High ceilings, professional rigging, changing rooms and showers. Come a few minutes early and have a look around.
- Address
- Add your street address, Beirut
- hello@gaellematar.com
- Phone
- +961 00 000 000
- Hours
- Mondays 4pm – 8:30pmTuesdays 11am – 12pmThursdays 5pm – 8pmSaturdays 10am – 1pm
Workshops and showcases
Workshops, intensives and showcase dates. One email a month.