Sokol Greater Clevlnd Gymnstc & Edctnl Orgnztn

I have now taken 2 aerial silks classes here (will take a 3^rd before I leave town) and I have to say this place is great! The instructors are friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and encouraging, the facility is clean and well maintained, and the price is unbeatable!
So now for the part that is strictly my opinion: it’s pretty intimidating to be a total weakling (I do like 5 ‘girly’ pushups at a time MAX) and be surrounded by very skilled aerialists flipping through the air with ease, but if you just focus on yourself and what you want to get out of the class (my goal was to actually get off the ground/​climb– *achieved!!!*) then you will be just fine.
You don’t have to be a gymnast or a body builder, the instructors will find moves that you can do at your own level and they will remind you that everyone has to start somewhere!
Tips: 1. Classes always fill up but they seem to post them a week ahead so if you keep an eye on the website you should be able to get a slot. 2. The first portion of class is a really great workout/​warmup and its probably worth $ 20 on its own IMO 3. Bring water, you’ll probably (definitely) need it.

Sokol is a family tradition. For generations they have worked with kids not just on physical skills but also on mental focus and concentration. Now pair that with some history and Czech culture and you’ve got a wonderful, active, and involved community to belong to. I cannot possibly put into words how much Sokol has meant to my family for a few generations now.

This review is for the aerial silk classes! I heard about aerial silk from friends in Los Angeles who have tried it out and loved it, so I decided to check it out. I found Sokol Greater Cleveland through Google. Before coming to a class, make sure you sign up online for a specific time slot! Space is limited, so do it early! Walk-​ins cost $ 20 for a 1.5 hour session. If you really enjoyed the experience, the instructors will give you the option to add $ 60 towards a 5-​class punch card! The website says to come about 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork and what not, but because there is usually another class before the aerial silk, you really just need to show up on time! At the beginning of the class, we stretched and warmed up for about 20 minutes. Then, the beginners will follow one instructor, who will teach you how to climb the rope and how to do some basic poses. Overall, it was a really fun experience! I never thought that I would be able to hang upside down from a rope on the first try! I’m definitely coming back from more classes :)