| Friday, May 1st | ||
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 4:00 PM in 108 | Aerial Kids Silks & Sling (All Levels Welcome, Ages 5-11) - CANCELLED | Waitlist |
| Aerial Kids Silks & Sling (All Levels Welcome, Ages 5-11) with Tree Sa Cancellation reason: No students Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Duration: 60 minutes | ||
| 5:15 PM in 108 | Intro to Silks and Rope (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) - CANCELLED | Waitlist |
| Intro to Silks and Rope (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) with Tree Sa Cancellation reason: No students Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Intro to Silks (aka Aerial Fabric and “those curtain thingsâ€) class is perfect for the absolute beginner student, those with a little experience, or anyone wanting to solidify their foundational technique. Class starts with a full-body warm-up on the floor, followed by foundational conditioning to build strength and confidence. Students will learn essential climbs, wraps, and poses close to the ground, focusing on safety and proper form. Intro to Silks covers Intro, Level 1, and Level 2 skills, and offers a supportive and accessible environment to learn the basics or refine your skills on Silks. No experience necessary, and please wear comfortable form fitting leggings and a shirt that covers the waist with no zippers, buttons, or metal parts. Duration: 60 minutes | ||
| 6:30 PM in 108 | Fish Flop & Balance Pop Up Class | Sign Up |
| Fish Flop & Balance Pop Up Class with Tori Bailey Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: One of the most iconic moves within floorwork but scary to tackle on your own! This special workshop will breakdown shoulder rolls, shoulder stands, chest standy transitions and (of course) the FISH-FLOP with hands on support, a thorough warmup and preparatory skills and drills. Bring layers such as socks, sweatpants and a thicker shirt that covers the shoulders. Knee pads are a must (we have some at the studio available for use). Heels optional. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 10 | ||
| 7:45 PM in 108 | FREE Open Studio - Aerial | Sign Up |
| FREE Open Studio - Aerial with Skylar Bee Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Email empyreanartsinfo@gmail.com to sign up! Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 3 | ||
| 7:45 PM in 108 | FREE Open Studio - Pole | Sign Up |
| FREE Open Studio - Pole with Skylar Bee Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Email empyreanartsinfo@gmail.com to sign up! Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 2 | ||
| 7:45 PM in 107D | FREE Open Studio - Aerial Yoga | Sign Up |
| FREE Open Studio - Aerial Yoga with Skylar Bee Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Email empyreanartsinfo@gmail.com to sign up! Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 7:45 PM in 107D | FREE Sauna Session | Sign Up |
| FREE Sauna Session with Skylar Bee Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Email empyreanartsinfo@gmail.com to sign up! Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 7:45 PM in 107U | FREE Open Studio - Pole (upstairs) | Sign Up |
| FREE Open Studio - Pole (upstairs) with Skylar Bee Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Email empyreanartsinfo@gmail.com to sign up! Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 3 of 3 | ||
| Saturday, May 2nd | ||
| 10:30 AM in 108 | Trapeze Foundations (Intro + Levels 1-3) | Sign Up |
| Trapeze Foundations (Intro + Levels 1-3) with Jessica Smith Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: This 60 minute Intro to Advanced Beginner Trapeze class is perfect for the brand new Trapeze student, those with some previous Trapeze experience, or those desiring to review Trapeze foundational skills and tricks. Students will learn, practice, and refine the skills for building a solid and safe foundation on Trapeze. This class begins with a thorough total body warm up led by the instructor and continues onto the apparatus for beginning level conditioning exercises. Intro to Trapeze includes our Intro to Trapeze, Trapeze level 1, Trapeze level 2, and Trapeze level 3 curriculums. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 5 of 6 | ||
| 11:00 AM in 107U | Intro to Pole (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) - FULL | Waitlist |
| Intro to Pole (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) with Lauren Willingham Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Intro to Pole class is perfect for total beginners and for folks with some pole experience who are looking to refine foundational spins, skills, tricks, and floorwork. This 60m class is designed to build up strength and confidence from the ground up, and it blends our Intro, Pole 1, and Pole 2 curriculums to provide a solid foundation with Pole. No upper body strength or dance experience required, we will build that together. To have the best grip experience we recommend the following - shorts are essential, skin-to-pole contact is what provides the "grip" one needs for spins and sits, high-waisted pole shorts are popular for staying secure while moving, and a supportive sports bra or a fitted tank top. Layering up is perfect - bring joggers or leggings and a sweatshirt for the warm-up to keep your muscles toasty before we get on the poles. Many students go barefoot or wear socks, and heels are most welcome. Please do not apply lotions or oils before class, you will be slippery. Duration: 60 minutes | ||
| 11:45 AM in 108 | Silks (Level 3+) | Sign Up |
| Silks (Level 3+) with Kim Melohn Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Elevate your practice in Silks 3+ class, designed for intermediate and advanced aerial fabric students focusing on building in the air stamina, improving technique, and building solid inversions. Students will learn and work on sequencing, climbs, rotational drops, and creative skill linking with new entrances to enhance aerial repertoire. This class is accessible to students in level 3+ and/or instructor approval. Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 8 | ||
| 12:00 PM in 107D | Intro to Flexibility (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) | Sign Up |
| Intro to Flexibility (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) with Rigel Pawlak Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Unlock your body's movement potential in this accessible 60m Intro to Flexibility class where we ditch stiffness for smooth moves. We will use dynamic stretches and playful flows to boost your range of motion, relieve tension, and make everyday movement feel amazing! This class is perfect for all levels and all bodies, even if your flexibility is currently mostly rigid. Get ready to discover newfound freedom, improve performance in other activities, and leave feeling longer, looser, and more joyful in your own skin. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 4 of 6 | ||
| 1:00 PM in 108 | Sling (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Sling (All Levels Welcome) with Tree Sa Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Whether you are an absolute beginner, sling curious, or an intermediate or advanced slinger, Aerial Sling (aka Aerial Hammock) class is your ticket to fly! This class is accessible to all bodies and abilities, if you have a body, you have an aerial body. The hammock offers incredible support, making it the perfect gateway into the world of aerial arts. After the instructor led warm up, we will move to the Sling for strengthening exercises and skills and tricks that will have you feeling happily squeezed and accomplished. Form fitting leggings and a tshirt that can be tucked into the pants with no zippers, buttons, or metal parts is perfect attire for this class. Duration: 70 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 8 | ||
| 2:20 PM in 108 | Aerial Kids Silks & Sling (All Levels Welcome, Ages 5-11) | Sign Up |
| Aerial Kids Silks & Sling (All Levels Welcome, Ages 5-11) with Tree Sa Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 8 | ||
| 6:15 PM in 107D | Infrared Sauna | Sign Up |
| Infrared Sauna with Willow Schenk Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: An infrared sauna session is a gentle, deep-penetrating heat experience where soothing infrared light warms your body, promoting relaxation, reducing inflammation and enhancing muscle recovery at lower temperatures than traditional saunas. Folks will have up to 60 minutes in the sauna per session and can wear light clothing or be nude. Feel free to bring your own towels from home or use our purple studio towels, either way, please be sure to sit on a towel during your sauna time. Bring a good book, listen to music or a podcast (the sauna has bluetooth), or enjoy some quiet time and unwind as the heat melts away tension, boosts circulation, and leaves you feeling calm, refreshed, and rejuvenated. Please drink water before, during, and after your session. Folks have access to step outside of the sauna behind privacy curtains for a break from the heat, and please exit the sauna if you start to feel dizzy or unwell. A staff member can set up an Aerial Yoga hammock for you to rest in and enjoy, and we also have yoga mats and props for your use as well if a sauna break is desired. Please clean the sauna after your use with the studio cleaner spray bottle and cleaning cloth located near the sauna where the equipment shelving is at. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 6:15 PM in 108 | Open Studio Pole | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Pole with Willow Schenk Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice, play on the equipment, and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique, and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time, but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 2 | ||
| 6:15 PM in 108 | Open Studio Aerial | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Aerial with Willow Schenk Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice, play on the equipment, and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique, and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time, but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 3 of 3 | ||
| 6:15 PM in 107D | Open Studio - Aerial Yoga | Sign Up |
| Open Studio - Aerial Yoga with Willow Schenk Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Rig an apparatus low and roll around! Or stretch / conditioning / game plan. Lots of props to use for warming up and flex training. Open studio - no skill sharing or instruction, just personal time in the space. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 7:15 PM in 108 | Open Studio Aerial | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Aerial with Skylar Bee Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 3 of 3 | ||
| 7:15 PM in 107D | Open Studio Aerial Yoga | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Aerial Yoga with Skylar Bee Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Rig an apparatus low and roll around! Or stretch / conditioning / game plan. Lots of props to use for warming up and flex training. Open studio - no skill sharing or instruction, just personal time in the space. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 2 | ||
| 7:15 PM in 108 | Open Studio Pole | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Pole with Skylar Bee Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 2 | ||
| 7:15 PM in 107D | Infrared Sauna | Sign Up |
| Infrared Sauna with Skylar Bee Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: An infrared sauna session is a gentle, deep-penetrating heat experience where soothing infrared light warms your body, promoting relaxation, reducing inflammation and enhancing muscle recovery at lower temperatures than traditional saunas. Folks will have up to 60 minutes in the sauna per session and can wear light clothing or be nude. Feel free to bring your own towels from home or use our purple studio towels, either way, please be sure to sit on a towel during your sauna time. Bring a good book, listen to music or a podcast (the sauna has bluetooth), or enjoy some quiet time and unwind as the heat melts away tension, boosts circulation, and leaves you feeling calm, refreshed, and rejuvenated. Please drink water before, during, and after your session. Folks have access to step outside of the sauna behind privacy curtains for a break from the heat, and please exit the sauna if you start to feel dizzy or unwell. A staff member can set up an Aerial Yoga hammock for you to rest in and enjoy, and we also have yoga mats and props for your use as well if a sauna break is desired. Please clean the sauna after your use with the studio cleaner spray bottle and cleaning cloth located near the sauna where the equipment shelving is at. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| Sunday, May 3rd | ||
| 12:00 PM in 108 | Intro to Sling (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) | Sign Up |
| Intro to Sling (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) with Jessi Simons Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Whether you are an absolute beginner, sling curious, or want to review and refine foundational skills and technique, Aerial Sling (aka Aerial Hammock) class is your ticket to fly! This class is accessible to all bodies and abilities, if you have a body, you have an aerial body. The hammock offers incredible support, making it the perfect gateway into the world of aerial arts. After the instructor led warm up, we will move to the Sling for strengthening exercises and fundamental skills and tricks that will have you feeling happily squeezed and accomplished. Form fitting leggings and a tshirt that can be tucked into the pants with no zippers, buttons, or metal parts is perfect attire for this class. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 6 | ||
| 12:00 PM in 107U | Open Studio Pole | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Pole with Hope Killian Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice, play on the equipment, and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique, and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time, but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 4 of 4 | ||
| 1:00 PM in 107U | Open Studio Pole | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Pole with Hope Killian Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: A time to come dance and work on skills you already know. Avoid learning new tricks and skill sharing at open studio - no instruction. Just practice time with friends! Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 4 of 4 | ||
| 1:30 PM in 108 | Advanced Lyra Sequencing (4+) | Sign Up |
| Advanced Lyra Sequencing (4+) with Tree Sa Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: In Advanced Lyra Sequencing 4+ class students will learn new entries, transitions, how to find flow, and exiting with grace. We will focus on choreographed Lyra aerial dance with the intention to embody easeful, energetic expression. Students will have the opportunity to refine the choreography by adding their own unique sparkles, shapes, and style. Students must be in Lyra or Trapeze Level 4 or higher to attend this class or have instructor approval. Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 5 of 6 | ||
| 3:00 PM in 108 | Open Studio Aerial - FULL | Waitlist |
| Open Studio Aerial with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice play on the equipment and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Only 3 spots available in this open studio so please be sure to sign up in advance prior to attending due to COVID precautions. Duration: 60 minutes | ||
| 3:00 PM in 108 | Open Studio Pole | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Pole with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice, play on the equipment, and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique, and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time, but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 2 | ||
| 3:00 PM in 107D | Open Studio Aerial Yoga | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Aerial Yoga with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Rig an apparatus low and roll around! Or stretch / conditioning / game plan. Lots of props to use for warming up and flex training. Open studio - no skill sharing or instruction, just personal time in the space. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 2 | ||
| 4:30 PM in 107D | Infrared Sauna | Sign Up |
| Infrared Sauna with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: An infrared sauna session is a gentle, deep-penetrating heat experience where soothing infrared light warms your body, promoting relaxation, reducing inflammation and enhancing muscle recovery at lower temperatures than traditional saunas. Folks will have up to 60 minutes in the sauna per session and can wear light clothing or be nude. Feel free to bring your own towels from home or use our purple studio towels, either way, please be sure to sit on a towel during your sauna time. Bring a good book, listen to music or a podcast (the sauna has bluetooth), or enjoy some quiet time and unwind as the heat melts away tension, boosts circulation, and leaves you feeling calm, refreshed, and rejuvenated. Please drink water before, during, and after your session. Folks have access to step outside of the sauna behind privacy curtains for a break from the heat, and please exit the sauna if you start to feel dizzy or unwell. A staff member can set up an Aerial Yoga hammock for you to rest in and enjoy, and we also have yoga mats and props for your use as well if a sauna break is desired. Please clean the sauna after your use with the studio cleaner spray bottle and cleaning cloth located near the sauna where the equipment shelving is at. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 4:30 PM in 108 | Advanced Silks (Levels 4+) | Sign Up |
| Advanced Silks (Levels 4+) with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 7 of 8 | ||
| 6:00 PM in 108 | Bungee (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Bungee (All Levels Welcome) with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Bungee is the best way to explore how much fun bouncing around can be in a safe, low impact way. The bungee system allows for exercise that is accessible to all, and is a great addition or alternative to other forms of cardiovascular and strength based activities. It can also be a useful tool for injury recovery. In this class, students will be introduced to foundational bungee movements and terminology, learn proper harness fitting and how to weight check for proper bungee resistance, and building trust with the bungee system. Students need to wear stretchy, comfortable leggings or knee length biker type shorts and a shirt that can be tucked in or that covers the waist area completely. We highly recommend that students come prepared to explore this class with bare feet, grippy socks, and/or exercise sneakers to find what works best for each person as we want to avoid smooshed toes. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 4 of 4 | ||
| Monday, May 4th | ||
| 10:15 AM in 108 | Open Studio Aerial | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Aerial with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice play on the equipment and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Only 3 spots available in this open studio so please be sure to sign up in advance prior to attending due to COVID precautions. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 3 | ||
| 10:15 AM in 108 | Open Studio Pole | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Pole with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice, play on the equipment, and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique, and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time, but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 2 | ||
| 10:15 AM in 107D | Infrared Sauna | Sign Up |
| Infrared Sauna with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: An infrared sauna session is a gentle, deep-penetrating heat experience where soothing infrared light warms your body, promoting relaxation, reducing inflammation and enhancing muscle recovery at lower temperatures than traditional saunas. Folks will have up to 60 minutes in the sauna per session and can wear light clothing or be nude. Feel free to bring your own towels from home or use our purple studio towels, either way, please be sure to sit on a towel during your sauna time. Bring a good book, listen to music or a podcast (the sauna has bluetooth), or enjoy some quiet time and unwind as the heat melts away tension, boosts circulation, and leaves you feeling calm, refreshed, and rejuvenated. Please drink water before, during, and after your session. Folks have access to step outside of the sauna behind privacy curtains for a break from the heat, and please exit the sauna if you start to feel dizzy or unwell. A staff member can set up an Aerial Yoga hammock for you to rest in and enjoy, and we also have yoga mats and props for your use as well if a sauna break is desired. Please clean the sauna after your use with the studio cleaner spray bottle and cleaning cloth located near the sauna where the equipment shelving is at. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 10:15 AM in 107D | Open Studio - Aerial Yoga | Sign Up |
| Open Studio - Aerial Yoga with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Rig an apparatus low and roll around! Or stretch / conditioning / game plan. Lots of props to use for warming up and flex training. Open studio - no skill sharing or instruction, just personal time in the space. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 2 | ||
| 12:00 PM in 107U | Intro to Pole (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) | Sign Up |
| Intro to Pole (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) with Lydia Tewksbury Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Intro to Pole class is perfect for total beginners and for folks with some pole experience who are looking to refine foundational spins, skills, tricks, and floorwork. This 60m class is designed to build up strength and confidence from the ground up, and it blends our Intro, Pole 1, and Pole 2 curriculums to provide a solid foundation with Pole. No upper body strength or dance experience required, we will build that together. To have the best grip experience we recommend the following - shorts are essential, skin-to-pole contact is what provides the "grip" one needs for spins and sits, high-waisted pole shorts are popular for staying secure while moving, and a supportive sports bra or a fitted tank top. Layering up is perfect - bring joggers or leggings and a sweatshirt for the warm-up to keep your muscles toasty before we get on the poles. Many students go barefoot or wear socks, and heels are most welcome. Please do not apply lotions or oils before class, you will be slippery. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 5 of 5 | ||
| 3:00 PM in 108 | Intro to Performance 4 Week Series (All Levels, All Apparatuses) | Sign Up |
| Intro to Performance 4 Week Series (All Levels, All Apparatuses) with Amanda Powell Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Have you thought about performing but aren't sure where to start? Or do you already have a few performances under your belt and are looking to up your game? If so, this workshop series is for you! For many, the thought of performing can feel out of reach or intimidating. Together, we will demystify aspects of performing and help you realize your true potential. In this workshop, we will look at everyday movements and studio training to see how we can incorporate aspects of performing in mundane tasks, by building confidence and stage presence. Through a variety of exercises, we will break down barriers and find the performer that resides in each of us. Whether you plan to present in front of an audience or simply wish to perform for yourself, this class is for you. Open to any level and any apparatus, we will focus on the "in-between nougat" rather than building a full act, though we will discuss act creation and where to find inspiration. If you are already working on an act, this workshop is a great way to level up your performance! Class will begin with warm-up and conditioning, followed by exercises with fellow classmates to develop audience engagement. We will also explore approaching and exiting your apparatus of choice and how to carry yourself on stage. All levels welcome, all apparatuses Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 8 of 8 | ||
| 4:45 PM in 107D | Flexibility-Contortion (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Flexibility-Contortion (All Levels Welcome) with Kim Melohn Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Unlock your body's movement potential in Flexibility-Contortion class where we ditch stiffness for smooth moves. We will use dynamic stretches and playful flows to boost your range of motion, relieve tension, and make everyday movement feel amazing! Students will learn safe and effective exercises to increase range of motion without compromising strength or function. This class is open to all levels of students desiring to increase their mobility and flexibility from the absolute beginner to the performing contortionist. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 6 | ||
| 4:45 PM in 108 | LyraOgraphy (Level 2+) | Sign Up |
| LyraOgraphy (Level 2+) with Lydia Tewksbury Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: LyraOgraphy is a choreography-based aerial dance experience designed to help students find the flow between the moves. Instead of focusing on static poses, class will prioritize smooth transitions, musicality, and fluid movement. Learn the foundational choreography, then make it your own by adding in your personal flair, expand on the sequence, and truly own the dance. This class is crafted for students in Lyra Level 2 or higher or folks with some previous Lyra experience. No previous dance experience required to attend. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 8 of 8 | ||
| 6:00 PM in 108 | Intro to Silks (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) | Sign Up |
| Intro to Silks (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) with Kim Melohn Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Intro to Silks (aka Aerial Fabric and “those curtain thingsâ€) class is perfect for the absolute beginner student, those with a little experience, or anyone wanting to solidify their foundational technique. Class starts with a full-body warm-up on the floor, followed by foundational conditioning to build strength and confidence. Students will learn essential climbs, wraps, and poses close to the ground, focusing on safety and proper form. Intro to Silks covers Intro, Level 1, and Level 2 skills, and offers a supportive and accessible environment to learn the basics or refine your skills on Silks. No experience necessary, and please wear comfortable form fitting leggings and a shirt that covers the waist with no zippers, buttons, or metal parts. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 3 of 6 | ||
| 6:00 PM in 107U | Pole (Level 2-Level 3) | Sign Up |
| Pole (Level 2-Level 3) with Kathy Baynard Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Pole 2/3 is a 60 minute beginning-intermediate level class focusing on the skills and tricks side of Pole. Students will start with a thorough full body instructor led floor based warm up. The warm up will then continue onto the Poles with different conditioning exercises to help you build strength and stamina. Afterwards, students will learn and practice more challenging spins, poses, tricks, and transitions than in previous classes. Students will be introduced to climbing, sitting, and inverting in this level.Students must complete the curriculum for each individual level and level up with their Pole instructor when ready before moving into the next level. Unsure of what level youre in or feeling ready to level up? Ask your instructor what the level up requirements are for your level. Our instructors can watch you during or after class for those level up skills. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 6 | ||
| 6:30 PM in 107D | Gentle & Restorative Aerial Yoga (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Gentle & Restorative Aerial Yoga (All Levels Welcome) with Caroline Woolard Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Gentle and Restorative Aerial Yoga uses low hanging aerial slings/hammocks for gentle stretching and for supporting the body in restorative postures to help folks relax and recover. We will begin with a short centering meditation, followed by gentle movement using the hammock, and ending with longer held restorative poses where the hammock will support the body. All levels and bodies are welcome. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 3 of 6 | ||
| 7:15 PM in 108 | Silks (Level 3+) | Sign Up |
| Silks (Level 3+) with Kim Melohn Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Elevate your practice in Silks 3+ class, designed for intermediate and advanced aerial fabric students focusing on building in the air stamina, improving technique, and building solid inversions. Students will learn and work on sequencing, climbs, rotational drops, and creative skill linking with new entrances to enhance aerial repertoire. This class is accessible to students in level 3+ and/or instructor approval. Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 8 | ||
| 7:15 PM in 107U | Intro to Spin Pole (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) | Sign Up |
| Intro to Spin Pole (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) with Kathy Baynard Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Intro to Spin Pole is perfect for total beginners and for folks with some pole experience who are looking to refine foundational spins, skills, tricks, and floorwork. This 60m class is designed to build up strength and confidence from the ground up, and it blends our Intro, Pole 1, and Pole 2 curriculums to provide a solid foundation with Pole. No upper body strength or dance experience required, we will build that together. To have the best grip experience we recommend the following - shorts are essential, skin-to-pole contact is what provides the "grip" one needs for spins and sits, high-waisted pole shorts are popular for staying secure while moving, and a supportive sports bra or a fitted tank top. Layering up is perfect - bring joggers or leggings and a sweatshirt for the warm-up to keep your muscles toasty before we get on the poles. Many students go barefoot or wear socks, and heels are most welcome. Please do not apply lotions or oils before class, you will be slippery. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 4 of 5 | ||
| Tuesday, May 5th | ||
| 10:00 AM in 108 | Open Studio Aerial | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Aerial with Michelle Reines Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice play on the equipment and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 3 | ||
| 10:00 AM in 108 | Open Studio Pole | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Pole with Michelle Reines Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice, play on the equipment, and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique, and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time, but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 2 | ||
| 10:00 AM in 107D | Infrared Sauna | Sign Up |
| Infrared Sauna with Michelle Reines Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: An infrared sauna session is a gentle, deep-penetrating heat experience where soothing infrared light warms your body, promoting relaxation, reducing inflammation and enhancing muscle recovery at lower temperatures than traditional saunas. Folks will have up to 60 minutes in the sauna per session and can wear light clothing or be nude. Feel free to bring your own towels from home or use our purple studio towels, either way, please be sure to sit on a towel during your sauna time. Bring a good book, listen to music or a podcast (the sauna has bluetooth), or enjoy some quiet time and unwind as the heat melts away tension, boosts circulation, and leaves you feeling calm, refreshed, and rejuvenated. Please drink water before, during, and after your session. Folks have access to step outside of the sauna behind privacy curtains for a break from the heat, and please exit the sauna if you start to feel dizzy or unwell. A staff member can set up an Aerial Yoga hammock for you to rest in and enjoy, and we also have yoga mats and props for your use as well if a sauna break is desired. Please clean the sauna after your use with the studio cleaner spray bottle and cleaning cloth located near the sauna where the equipment shelving is at. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 10:00 AM in 107D | Open Studio - Aerial Yoga | Sign Up |
| Open Studio - Aerial Yoga with Michelle Reines Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Rig an apparatus low and roll around! Or stretch / conditioning / game plan. Lots of props to use for warming up and flex training. Open studio - no skill sharing or instruction, just personal time in the space. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 11:00 AM in 108 | Open Studio Pole | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Pole with Michelle Reines Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 2 | ||
| 11:00 AM in 108 | Open Studio Aerial | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Aerial with Michelle Reines Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 3 | ||
| 11:00 AM in 107D | Flexibility-Contortion (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Flexibility-Contortion (All Levels Welcome) with Tree Sa Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Unlock your body's movement potential in Flexibility-Contortion class where we ditch stiffness for smooth moves. We will use dynamic stretches and playful flows to boost your range of motion, relieve tension, and make everyday movement feel amazing! Students will learn safe and effective exercises to increase range of motion without compromising strength or function. This class is open to all levels of students desiring to increase their mobility and flexibility from the absolute beginner to the performing contortionist. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 6 | ||
| 12:15 PM in 108 | Intro to Silks (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) | Sign Up |
| Intro to Silks (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) with Tree Sa Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Intro to Silks (aka Aerial Fabric and “those curtain thingsâ€) class is perfect for the absolute beginner student, those with a little experience, or anyone wanting to solidify their foundational technique. Class starts with a full-body warm-up on the floor, followed by foundational conditioning to build strength and confidence. Students will learn essential climbs, wraps, and poses close to the ground, focusing on safety and proper form. Intro to Silks covers Intro, Level 1, and Level 2 skills, and offers a supportive and accessible environment to learn the basics or refine your skills on Silks. No experience necessary, and please wear comfortable form fitting leggings and a shirt that covers the waist with no zippers, buttons, or metal parts. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 5 of 6 | ||
| 4:45 PM in 107D | Handstands for All (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Handstands for All (All Levels Welcome) with Kim Melohn Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: In this class students will learn the foundations of balancing upside down in a fun and supportive environment. In this beginner-friendly class, students will explore balancing on the head, elbows, and hands while practicing three fundamental shapes - straight body, tuck, and straddle. Using props, wall drills, and plenty of guidance, students will build comfort and confidence in going upside down while developing the strength and awareness needed for handstands. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 6 | ||
| 4:45 PM in 107U | P+C Flow (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| P+C Flow (All Levels Welcome) with Jax Spencer Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: This class is the partnership using both a pole and a chair to create new and interesting combinations, flow sequences and unique shapes! This class is all levels and will include movements on and off the chair, around the pole and a fun combination of using BOTH during a flow. We'll start by exploring movements between the two and build how they can flow together as a unified sequence! Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 8 of 8 | ||
| 4:45 PM in 108 | Intro to Trapeze & Lyra (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) | Sign Up |
| Intro to Trapeze & Lyra (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) with Jessica Smith Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: This 60 minute class is a good introduction to the magic of the Aerial Hoop and Trapeze. Intro to Trapeze and Lyra is perfect for absolute beginners, rusty aerialists, or anyone wanting to solidify their foundational skills and technique. Come dangle, smile, and spin with us and learn our Intro, Level 1, and Level 2 curriculum in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. No experience needed. Wear comfortable clothing that feels good to move around in and that you will feel comfortable going upside down in without any metal parts like zippers or buttons. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 6 | ||
| 6:00 PM in 108 | Trapeze (Levels 2+) | Sign Up |
| Trapeze (Levels 2+) with Jessica Smith Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Elevate your practice and refine your movement in Trapeze 2+. This class is geared towards students in Trapeze levels 2 and higher, or for folks with previous Trapeze experience. Students will focus on smoothing out rough edges by deepening one's understanding of the relationship between the body and the trapeze. Students will work on levels 2+ of the Trapeze curriculum, learn dynamic skills, advance their grasp of aerial theory through dedicated skills exploration and practical application. By learning how to analyze and build new skills, students will enhance their existing repertoire and develop a more polished, fluid movement quality. Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 7 of 8 | ||
| 6:00 PM in 107D | Flexibility-Contortion (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Flexibility-Contortion (All Levels Welcome) with Tori Bailey Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Unlock your body's movement potential in Flexibility-Contortion class where we ditch stiffness for smooth moves. We will use dynamic stretches and playful flows to boost your range of motion, relieve tension, and make everyday movement feel amazing! Students will learn safe and effective exercises to increase range of motion without compromising strength or function. This class is open to all levels of students desiring to increase their mobility and flexibility from the absolute beginner to the performing contortionist. Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 7 of 7 | ||
| 6:00 PM in 107U | Low Flow Baddies (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Low Flow Baddies (All Levels Welcome) with Jax Spencer Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Create poetry on the pole during this class! Bring your heels and one fierce attitude! Dancing WITH (not just around) the pole can turn into an art form! While you’re getting the benefits of cardio during your dancing, you’re letting your creative side do the talking. Jax will show you sassy moves with smooth transitions and slinktastic flow! Each class choreography is different! Heels, knee-high socks, leggings and knee pads welcome! Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 7 of 8 | ||
| 7:15 PM in 107U | BASE-IC Trix & Transitions (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| BASE-IC Trix & Transitions (All Levels Welcome) with Jax Spencer Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Join Jax for the lowest forms of trickery you can create on the pole! From knee hooks and low pirouettes to pole-assisted shoulder stands, rolls and more! Feeling stuck in your flows or tired of using repetivitve skills? Learn how to get UP and how to get DOWN and how to move all around. Utilize these fun fundamentals in your own flows or combinations! Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 8 | ||
| 7:30 PM in 108 | Floor Sorcery (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Floor Sorcery (All Levels Welcome) with Tori Bailey Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: In this beginner friendly choreography based class, we will breakdown and explore the sensual side of floor and chair movement. It is a great introduction to moving in heels and can be combined with pole and other aerial apparatuses! Think body waves, heel clacks and flexy floor shapes. Students are encouraged to wear whatever makes them feel empowered plus knee pads and socks/heels. We have available knee pads if you do not have any. All bodies welcome. Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 8 | ||
| Wednesday, May 6th | ||
| 10:00 AM in 107U | Open Studio Pole | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Pole with Taylor Crews Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice, play on the equipment, and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique, and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time, but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 4 of 4 | ||
| 2:00 PM in 108 | Open Studio Pole | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Pole with Lydia Tewksbury Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 2 | ||
| 2:00 PM in 108 | Open Studio Aerial | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Aerial with Lydia Tewksbury Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 3 of 3 | ||
| 2:00 PM in 107D | Open Studio - Aerial Yoga | Sign Up |
| Open Studio - Aerial Yoga with Lydia Tewksbury Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 2:00 PM in 107D | Infrared Sauna | Sign Up |
| Infrared Sauna with Lydia Tewksbury Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: An infrared sauna session is a gentle, deep-penetrating heat experience where soothing infrared light warms your body, promoting relaxation, reducing inflammation and enhancing muscle recovery at lower temperatures than traditional saunas. Folks will have up to 60 minutes in the sauna per session and can wear light clothing or be nude. Feel free to bring your own towels from home or use our purple studio towels, either way, please be sure to sit on a towel during your sauna time. Bring a good book, listen to music or a podcast (the sauna has bluetooth), or enjoy some quiet time and unwind as the heat melts away tension, boosts circulation, and leaves you feeling calm, refreshed, and rejuvenated. Please drink water before, during, and after your session. Folks have access to step outside of the sauna behind privacy curtains for a break from the heat, and please exit the sauna if you start to feel dizzy or unwell. A staff member can set up an Aerial Yoga hammock for you to rest in and enjoy, and we also have yoga mats and props for your use as well if a sauna break is desired. Please clean the sauna after your use with the studio cleaner spray bottle and cleaning cloth located near the sauna where the equipment shelving is at. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 3:00 PM in 108 | Open Studio Pole | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Pole with Lydia Tewksbury Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice, play on the equipment, and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique, and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time, but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 2 | ||
| 3:00 PM in 107D | Infrared Sauna | Sign Up |
| Infrared Sauna with Lydia Tewksbury Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: An infrared sauna session is a gentle, deep-penetrating heat experience where soothing infrared light warms your body, promoting relaxation, reducing inflammation and enhancing muscle recovery at lower temperatures than traditional saunas. Folks will have up to 60 minutes in the sauna per session and can wear light clothing or be nude. Feel free to bring your own towels from home or use our purple studio towels, either way, please be sure to sit on a towel during your sauna time. Bring a good book, listen to music or a podcast (the sauna has bluetooth), or enjoy some quiet time and unwind as the heat melts away tension, boosts circulation, and leaves you feeling calm, refreshed, and rejuvenated. Please drink water before, during, and after your session. Folks have access to step outside of the sauna behind privacy curtains for a break from the heat, and please exit the sauna if you start to feel dizzy or unwell. A staff member can set up an Aerial Yoga hammock for you to rest in and enjoy, and we also have yoga mats and props for your use as well if a sauna break is desired. Please clean the sauna after your use with the studio cleaner spray bottle and cleaning cloth located near the sauna where the equipment shelving is at. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 3:00 PM in 107D | Open Studio - Aerial Yoga | Sign Up |
| Open Studio - Aerial Yoga with Lydia Tewksbury Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Rig an apparatus low and roll around! Or stretch / conditioning / game plan. Lots of props to use for warming up and flex training. Open studio - no skill sharing or instruction, just personal time in the space. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 3:00 PM in 108 | Open Studio Aerial | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Aerial with Lydia Tewksbury Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice play on the equipment and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 3 of 3 | ||
| 4:15 PM in 108 | Lyra (Levels 3+) | Sign Up |
| Lyra (Levels 3+) with Lydia Tewksbury Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: This 75 minute Intermediate-Advanced level Lyra class will build aerial vocabulary on Single Point Lyra (aka Aerial Hoop), Double Point Lyra, and Tabless Lyra. Students will work on inversions, rope work, drops and beats, and will learn how to piece skills together for effortless movement sequencing. Students must be Lyra level 3 or higher to attend this class, or have instructor approval before the start of class. Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 7 of 8 | ||
| 5:45 PM in 108 | Sling (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Sling (All Levels Welcome) with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Whether you are an absolute beginner, sling curious, or an intermediate or advanced slinger, Aerial Sling (aka Aerial Hammock) class is your ticket to fly! This class is accessible to all bodies and abilities, if you have a body, you have an aerial body. The hammock offers incredible support, making it the perfect gateway into the world of aerial arts. After the instructor led warm up, we will move to the Sling for strengthening exercises and skills and tricks that will have you feeling happily squeezed and accomplished. Form fitting leggings and a tshirt that can be tucked into the pants with no zippers, buttons, or metal parts is perfect attire for this class. Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 8 | ||
| 6:00 PM in 107D | Open Studio Aerial Yoga | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Aerial Yoga with Waverly Jones Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Rig an apparatus low and roll around! Or stretch / conditioning / game plan. Lots of props to use for warming up and flex training. Open studio - no skill sharing or instruction, just personal time in the space. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 2 | ||
| 6:00 PM in 107U | Pole (Level 4+) | Sign Up |
| Pole (Level 4+) with Waverly Jones Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Pole 4+ is a 75 minute intermediate through advanced mixed level pole class focusing on our curriculum as well as trending tricks, skills, conditioning, and combos. Students will start with a thorough full body instructor led floor based warm up. The warm up will then continue onto the Poles with different conditioning exercises to help students build strength and stamina. This class is a high flying composition of challenging new thigh and hip holds, impressive spins, and new strength building techniques. Students will learn new ways of climbing and inverting on the pole as well as truly acrobatic aerial static holds. This class will challenge you with exciting new feats of athleticism!Students need to complete the curriculum for each individual level and level up with their Pole instructor when ready before moving into the next level. Unsure of what level you are in or feeling ready to level up? Ask your instructor what the level up requirements are for your level. Our instructors can watch you during or after class for those level up skills. Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 6 | ||
| 7:15 PM in 108 | Trapeze (Level 3-Level 4) | Sign Up |
| Trapeze (Level 3-Level 4) with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: This 60 minute intermediate level Trapeze class is perfect for students in our Level 3 or 4 curriculum or for folks who meet the level ups for attending this class. Students will build aerial vocabulary on Single Point Dance Trapeze and Double Point Static Trapeze. Intermediate students will work on inversions, intricate wraps in the ropes, drops and beats, and will learn how to piece skills together for effortless movement sequencing. Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 8 | ||
| 7:30 PM in 107U | Pole Fluidity (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Pole Fluidity (All Levels Welcome) with Lydia Tewksbury Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Pole Fluidity focuses on graceful, connected movement, blending pole spins, holds, and floor work into seamless routines that emphasize body awareness, musicality, and smooth transitions over complex tricks. Students are most welcome to wear heels, socks, or knee pads and pack shorts but plan to sometimes flow in sweats. This 60 minute class is perfect for all levels to develop a natural, sensual flow and build confidence. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 6 | ||
| Thursday, May 7th | ||
| 11:00 AM in 108 | Open Studio Aerial | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Aerial with Morgi Rossi Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice play on the equipment and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 3 of 3 | ||
| 11:00 AM in 108 | Open Studio Pole | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Pole with Morgi Rossi Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice, play on the equipment, and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique, and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time, but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 2 | ||
| 11:00 AM in 107D | Infrared Sauna | Sign Up |
| Infrared Sauna with Morgi Rossi Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: TIME & SPACE - The session inside the sauna is up to 45 minutes and you have up to 1 hour to use the back half of our 107D studio room. Feel free to use the back half of the 107D studio room for stretching, relaxing, using an Aerial Flexibility Sling (please ask a staff member to rig this for you before your session starts), or using any of the other equipment available to you during your session. There is a privacy curtain in front of the sauna door, and there is a dressing room directly to the side of the sauna for your use. We have a folding room divider that can be utilized for additional privacy if desired. TOWELS - Please bring your own towels to sit and sweat on while using the sauna, and to use for drying off afterwards also. If you forget to bring your own towels and decide to sauna while at Empyrean Arts, we have some rectangle sized purple salon style towels available for folks to utilize that are perfect for sitting and sweating on while inside the sauna. Please place all used towels/cloths into the appropriate bin on the shelf in the 107D equipment area when finished using them. CLEAN UP - After your sauna session, please use one of our small cleaning cloths and the spray bottle labeled "sauna cleaner" to clean up the sauna, and any sweat that may have dripped, and then place the dirty cloth into the appropriate bin in the 107D equipment area. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 11:00 AM in 107D | Open Studio - Aerial Yoga | Sign Up |
| Open Studio - Aerial Yoga with Morgi Rossi Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Rig an apparatus low and roll around! Or stretch / conditioning / game plan. Lots of props to use for warming up and flex training. Open studio - no skill sharing or instruction, just personal time in the space. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 12:15 PM in 108 | Cirque Strength (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Cirque Strength (All Levels Welcome) with Morgi Rossi Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Do you want to be able to move furniture by yourself, or carry all of the your groceries in one trip, or feel like a superhero? Come join a group of like-minded individuals who are all here to get strong and have a good time doing it. Cirque Strength starts with an instructor guided warm up then moves into a strength building circus-inspired circuit workout, and ends with a foam rolling mobility centered cool down. Students will be doing exercises they never thought possible, and getting stronger in ways they never expected. This class is designed to be accessible to all levels with modifications offered to honor all bodies and fitness levels - no circus or athletic background required. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 8 of 8 | ||
| 4:30 PM in 107U | Pole 3+ | Sign Up |
| Pole 3+ with Waverly Jones Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Pole Levels 3+ is a 60 minute beginning-intermediate level class focusing on the sporty side of Pole. Students will start with a thorough full body instructor led floor based warm up. The warm up will then continue onto the Poles with different conditioning exercises to help you build strength and stamina. Afterwards, students will learn and practice more challenging spins, poses, tricks, and transitions than in previous classes. Students will be introduced to climbing, sitting, and inverting in this level.Students must complete the curriculum for each individual level and level up with their Pole instructor when ready before moving into the next level. Unsure of what level youre in or feeling ready to level up? Ask your instructor what the level up requirements are for your level. Our instructors can watch you during or after class for those level up skills. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 6 | ||
| 4:30 PM in 108 | Intro to Trapeze and Lyra (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Intro to Trapeze and Lyra (All Levels Welcome) with Lydia Tewksbury Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: This 60 minute Intro to Trapeze and Lyra class is perfect for the brand new Trapeze or Lyra student, those with some previous Trapeze or Lyra experience, or those desiring to review Trapeze or Lyra foundational skills and tricks. Students will learn, practice, and refine the skills for building a solid and safe foundation on Trapeze or Lyra. This class begins with a thorough total body warm up led by the instructor and continues onto the apparatus for beginning level conditioning exercises. Intro to Lyra includes our Intro to Trapeze and Lyra, Trapeze and Lyra level 1, and Trapeze and Lyra level 2 curriculums. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 6 | ||
| 4:30 PM in 107D | Flexibility-Contortion (All Levels) | Sign Up |
| Flexibility-Contortion (All Levels) with Julie Noblitt Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Unlock your body's movement potential in Flexibility-Contortion class where we ditch stiffness for smooth moves. We will use dynamic stretches and playful flows to boost your range of motion, relieve tension, and make everyday movement feel amazing! Students will learn safe and effective exercises to increase range of motion without compromising strength or function. This class is open to all levels of students desiring to increase their mobility and flexibility from the absolute beginner to the performing contortionist. Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 5 of 6 | ||
| 6:00 PM in 108 | Silks (Level 3+) | Sign Up |
| Silks (Level 3+) with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Elevate your practice in Silks 3+ class, designed for intermediate and advanced aerial fabric students focusing on building in the air stamina, improving technique, and building solid inversions. Students will learn and work on sequencing, climbs, rotational drops, and creative skill linking with new entrances to enhance aerial repertoire. This class is accessible to students in level 3+ and/or instructor approval. Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 8 | ||
| 6:00 PM in 107U | Burlesque Basics (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Burlesque Basics (All Levels Welcome) with Queen April Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Burlesque Basics class explores foundational sequences and techniques most commonly used in burlesque dancing and performance act building. Students will explore their sensual side and develop a stage presence in a safe and inclusive environment. All skill levels, bodies, and abilities are most welcome. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 7 of 8 | ||
| 7:15 PM in 107U | Intro to Pole Dance 18+ (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Intro to Pole Dance 18+ (All Levels Welcome) with Queen April Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Intro to Pole Dance (18+) class is perfect for total beginners and for folks with some pole experience who are looking to refine foundational spins, skills, tricks, and floorwork. This 60m class is designed to build up strength and confidence from the ground up, and it blends our Intro, Pole 1, and Pole 2 curriculums to provide a solid foundation with Pole. No upper body strength or dance experience required, we will build that together. To have the best grip experience we recommend the following - shorts are essential, skin-to-pole contact is what provides the "grip" one needs for spins and sits, high-waisted pole shorts are popular for staying secure while moving, and a supportive sports bra or a fitted tank top. Layering up is perfect - bring joggers or leggings and a sweatshirt for the warm-up to keep your muscles toasty before we get on the poles. Many students go barefoot or wear socks, and heels are most welcome. Please do not apply lotions or oils before class, you will be slippery. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 5 of 5 | ||
| 7:15 PM in 107D | Gentle & Restorative Aerial Yoga (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Gentle & Restorative Aerial Yoga (All Levels Welcome) with Tree Sa Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Gentle and Restorative Aerial Yoga uses low hanging aerial slings/hammocks for gentle stretching and for supporting the body in restorative postures to help folks relax and recover. We will begin with a short centering meditation, followed by gentle movement using the hammock, and ending with longer held restorative poses where the hammock will support the body. All levels and bodies are welcome. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 6 | ||
| 7:30 PM in 108 | Aerial Rope (All Levels Welcome) | Sign Up |
| Aerial Rope (All Levels Welcome) with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: This 75 minute aerial rope (corde lisse) is an all-levels class designed for both beginners and experienced aerialists. Youll build strength, coordination, and technique as you learn climbs, wraps, beats, drops, and creative sequences on the rope. Each class focuses on conditioning, foundational skills, and creative exploration. Modifications and progressions are offered throughout. Class will end with a brief cool down. This class is accessible to all bodies and abilities. Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 4 of 8 | ||
| Friday, May 8th | ||
| 11:00 AM in 108 | Open Studio Aerial | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Aerial with Kelli Roberts Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice, play on the equipment, and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique, and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time, but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 3 of 3 | ||
| 11:00 AM in 108 | Open Studio Pole | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Pole with Kelli Roberts Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice, play on the equipment, and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique, and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time, but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 2 | ||
| 11:00 AM in 107D | Open Studio Aerial Yoga | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Aerial Yoga with Kelli Roberts Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice, play on the equipment, and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique, and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time, but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 11:00 AM in 107D | Infrared Sauna | Sign Up |
| Infrared Sauna with Kelli Roberts Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: The session inside the sauna is up to 45 minutes and you have up to 1 hour to use the back half of our 107D studio room. Feel free to use the back half of the 107D studio room for stretching, relaxing, using an Aerial Flexibility Sling (please ask a staff member to rig this for you before your session starts), or using any of the other equipment available to you during your session. There is a privacy curtain in front of the sauna door, and there is a dressing room directly to the side of the sauna for your use. We have a folding room divider that can be utilized for additional privacy if desired. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 1 of 1 | ||
| 4:00 PM in 108 | Aerial Kids Silks & Sling (All Levels Welcome, Ages 5-11) | Sign Up |
| Aerial Kids Silks & Sling (All Levels Welcome, Ages 5-11) with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 8 of 8 | ||
| 5:15 PM in 108 | Intro to Silks and Rope (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) | Sign Up |
| Intro to Silks and Rope (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Intro to Silks (aka Aerial Fabric and “those curtain thingsâ€) class is perfect for the absolute beginner student, those with a little experience, or anyone wanting to solidify their foundational technique. Class starts with a full-body warm-up on the floor, followed by foundational conditioning to build strength and confidence. Students will learn essential climbs, wraps, and poses close to the ground, focusing on safety and proper form. Intro to Silks covers Intro, Level 1, and Level 2 skills, and offers a supportive and accessible environment to learn the basics or refine your skills on Silks. No experience necessary, and please wear comfortable form fitting leggings and a shirt that covers the waist with no zippers, buttons, or metal parts. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 6 | ||
| 6:00 PM in 107U | FREE CLASS! Intro to Pole (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) | Sign Up |
| FREE CLASS! Intro to Pole (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) with Ashley Annin Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: FREE! Email us at empyreanartsinfo@gmail.com to sign up. This class is perfect for folks who are brand new to pole and pole curious, and also folks with some prior pole experience. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 4 of 5 | ||
| 6:30 PM in 108 | Zoe's Choice (Level 2+ Any Aerial Apparatus) | Sign Up |
| Zoe's Choice (Level 2+ Any Aerial Apparatus) with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Zoe's Choice is whatever Zoe wants to teach you in this class today! One class might be focused on one apparatus and learning a sequence, and another class might be focused on all four aerial apparatuses and transferring skills and tricks onto each one. You might show up and Zoe wants to play aerial games with you for class time. The focus of this level 2+ aerial arts class is lots of fun and variety for the students, and Zoe. Students need to be in level 2 or higher in any one aerial apparatus and/or have some previous beginning level aerial arts experience, and an open, playful mindset. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 8 of 8 | ||
| 7:45 PM in 108 | Open Studio Aerial | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Aerial with Skylar Bee Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice, play on the equipment, and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique, and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time, but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 3 of 3 | ||
| 7:45 PM in 108 | Open Studio Pole | Sign Up |
| Open Studio Pole with Skylar Bee Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Open studio is a supervised time in which any student can utilize the studio to practice, play on the equipment, and meet fellow students and Empyrean staff. Open studio is an excellent resource for improving strength and technique, and perfecting tricks and skills that you have learned from an instructor. There is no instruction or skill sharing during open studio. Sign up and come hang out with your fellow students while practicing your art at your own speed. Feel free to film or take photographs during open studio time, but please be respectful of other people in the studio while doing so. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 2 of 2 | ||
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| 10:30 AM in 108 | Trapeze Foundations (Intro + Levels 1-3) | Sign Up |
| Trapeze Foundations (Intro + Levels 1-3) with Hilary Schroeder Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: This 60 minute Intro to Advanced Beginner Trapeze class is perfect for the brand new Trapeze student, those with some previous Trapeze experience, or those desiring to review Trapeze foundational skills and tricks. Students will learn, practice, and refine the skills for building a solid and safe foundation on Trapeze. This class begins with a thorough total body warm up led by the instructor and continues onto the apparatus for beginning level conditioning exercises. Intro to Trapeze includes our Intro to Trapeze, Trapeze level 1, Trapeze level 2, and Trapeze level 3 curriculums. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 6 | ||
| 11:00 AM in 107U | Intro to Pole (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) | Sign Up |
| Intro to Pole (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) with Lauren Willingham Location: Studio 107 Upstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Intro to Pole class is perfect for total beginners and for folks with some pole experience who are looking to refine foundational spins, skills, tricks, and floorwork. This 60m class is designed to build up strength and confidence from the ground up, and it blends our Intro, Pole 1, and Pole 2 curriculums to provide a solid foundation with Pole. No upper body strength or dance experience required, we will build that together. To have the best grip experience we recommend the following - shorts are essential, skin-to-pole contact is what provides the "grip" one needs for spins and sits, high-waisted pole shorts are popular for staying secure while moving, and a supportive sports bra or a fitted tank top. Layering up is perfect - bring joggers or leggings and a sweatshirt for the warm-up to keep your muscles toasty before we get on the poles. Many students go barefoot or wear socks, and heels are most welcome. Please do not apply lotions or oils before class, you will be slippery. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 5 of 5 | ||
| 11:45 AM in 108 | Silks (Level 3+) | Sign Up |
| Silks (Level 3+) with Zoe Sarvis Location: Studio 108 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Elevate your practice in Silks 3+ class, designed for intermediate and advanced aerial fabric students focusing on building in the air stamina, improving technique, and building solid inversions. Students will learn and work on sequencing, climbs, rotational drops, and creative skill linking with new entrances to enhance aerial repertoire. This class is accessible to students in level 3+ and/or instructor approval. Duration: 75 minutes Spots Open: 8 of 8 | ||
| 12:00 PM in 107D | Intro to Flexibility (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) | Sign Up |
| Intro to Flexibility (Intro-Level 1-Level 2) with Rigel Pawlak Location: Studio 107 Downstairs 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC Description: Unlock your body's movement potential in this accessible 60m Intro to Flexibility class where we ditch stiffness for smooth moves. We will use dynamic stretches and playful flows to boost your range of motion, relieve tension, and make everyday movement feel amazing! This class is perfect for all levels and all bodies, even if your flexibility is currently mostly rigid. Get ready to discover newfound freedom, improve performance in other activities, and leave feeling longer, looser, and more joyful in your own skin. Duration: 60 minutes Spots Open: 6 of 6 | ||