Unique Classes in Washington, DC

This highlights tour of the museum's collection may include highlights of the temporary exhibitions.

Foundational movements on Aerial Hoop/Lyra. Please wear leggings and long sleeve shirts; shorts are NOT recommended for this class.

Open Gym For students with over one year of aerial arts experience or by instructor permission. Aerial fabric, aerial rope, and trapeze will be provided. Students may bring their own apparatus, but it must be inspected by the instructor prior to use.

National Gallery of Art True Crime Tour: Murder, Hauntings, and Other Wrongdoings Join us on a brand spankin’ new adventure at the National Gallery of Art - yes we know it’s trendy, yes we know it’s spooky, yes we know you’ve listened to every podcast about it already -- it’s time to talk true crime at the NGA. An art museum might be the...

Join a docent-led tour designed for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Discover highlights of the collection through rich verbal description and sensory experience.

Explore two incredible art collections under one roof!  Join docents from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery for a joint highlights tour.  Experience the best of both museums and discover the unique history of their shared building.

Train on multiple apparatuses (Aerial Hammock, Hoop, and Silks) in this all levels aerial conditioning class. This class will focus on endurance and strength-building that targets core, arm, and leg strength, while developing cardiovascular and muscular endurance to get you in tip-top shape to master ANY aerial apparatus.

Aerial Yoga is an all levels class that focuses on athletic conditioning, deep stretch, and aerial hammocks tricks. We will translate aerial yoga poses, Pilates techniques, and aerial arts trixs onto the aerial hammock. Through our specially designed aerial fitness program you can achieve 360° motion, improved body awareness, greater joint mobility,...

The Grand Salon’s installation, Parallax Gap, recreates the ceilings of nine iconic American buildings, bridging the space between architecture and craft. Join Abraham Thomas, the Fleur and Charles Bresler Curator-in-Charge, in conversation with independent curator Helen Bechtel as they discuss the development of the installation.

Aerial rope, also known as corde lisse, is one of the purest of the aerial arts, challenging in its very simplicity. This class is for the strong beginning aerial student or the more experienced aerialist looking to challenge themselves on a new dynamic apparatus. Students will learn basic skills, climbs, inversions, and beat techniques. Prerequisites:...

Aerials and silks take the term “suspension of disbelief” to another level. You'll get fit and have fun doing things no one else outside the Cirque du Soleil can do! Come see for yourself what this amazing way to train is all about! A challenging gymnastic workout focused on the upper body and core. Learn new and diverse techniques for...

In this hour class, we explore a variety of climbs, sequences, and skills while emphasizing proper technique and bio-mechanics. Introduce yourself to the artistic side of the aerials by experimenting with basic improvisation structure. Note: No black soled or rubber sole shoes. Shoes allowed on the dance floor are jazz shoes, practice sneakers, social...