Flight Club Fitness shows off aerial skills at WonderLab

Friday's WonderLab visitors had the chance to get vertical with members of Flight Club Fitness, a local hub for group aerial fitness classes and private training.

The performers spun and twirled in the air with silk fabric, simultaneously getting a workout and entertaining guests.

Participants enjoyed performances from Flight Club experts and learned some guided basics of the aerial artform.

Juliana Burrell, a professional aerialist since 1992 and master instructor at Flight Club, said the event was a success for the children trying aerial activity for the first time.

“They had that kind of look of amazement and excitement in their eyes,” Burrell said. “Because it’s a kind of different thing to do but still very attainable, so I think they were proud to be able to try it.”

Even though there were many at Wonderlab, small children are not the only focus at Flight Club. Burrell said the fitness and aerial arts center caters to every age and ability level, and many of her students have no experience starting out.

“You can just try any class on any day because every time a person is on the silk, they’re individually coached for their level,” Burrell said.

Burrell said working out with aerial silks is rewarding in terms of fitness and creating art with the body. She said she believes anyone can participate and have an enjoyable experience.

“You don’t have to be a gymnast, you don’t have to be super fit, but you will get super fit if you do it enough,” Burrell said. “It’s just the kind of thing that you get hooked on.”

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