POLICIES & FAQS

Where are you located? 

7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 (inside Dance Exchange). Parking is available in the back. 

 

What should I wear to class?

To maximize your comfort it is recommended to wear thicker/compressed leggings (that covers the entire leg) and a close-fitted top. You may want to have underarms also covered for more comfort. Please do not wear any jewelry or clothes with zippers as it can snag and damage the aerial fabric. 

 

What do I need to bring with me? 

A water bottle with a sealed lid and positive energy! All aerial equipment will be provided by Dynamic Hammock. 

 

I am new to Aerial Hammock, where should I begin? 

Dynamic Hammock offers Intro to DH workshops to get you safely started! In this workshop students will learn different ways to enter and exit the aerial hammock plus fundamental shapes and tricks!

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Is this Aerial Yoga?

No, this is Aerial Arts. Aerial Yoga uses the silk hammock as a yoga prop to for stretches and alignment. Aerial Arts uses the silk hammock as an apparatus to perform on (i.e. aerial tricks and aerial dance). 

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What are the age limits? 

Adult classes are for students 15 years or older. Teacher approval is required for students under the age of 15.

 

We also have Kids classes and workshops for ages 5-10 years old. Please reach out if you are interested in Tweens offerings.

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Covid policies? 

Dynamic Hammock stays up-to-date on Montgomery County, MD Covid Policies and follows them accordingly.  It is asked that you please wear masks while in the Studio Lobby.  

 

Do you offer refunds? 

Refunds are not offered for unused classes, workshops or series. 

 

What are the risks of aerial arts?

Aerial arts is a potentially dangerous activity involving acrobatic work at various heights. The most common injuries are overuse injuries of shoulders and back, pulled muscles, bruises,  fabric-burns, and dizziness/nausea (from upside-down or spinning). Possible risks include but are not limited to sprains, broken bones, paralysis or death. Students agree to participate at their own risk.

 

Students should only take classes from professional aerial trainers. Aerial arts involve complex wraps and positions that if executed incorrectly or slightly off could have major consequences including falling out of the air. It also involves subjecting the body to large impact forces that may cause sprains, strains, overuse injuries and internal organ injuries and/or bleeding if done incorrectly. Do not try to learn from Youtube or people who are not qualified professionals. Unsafe aerial instruction can result in paralysis or death.

 

What can I do to ensure my safety?

Your safety is ultimately in your hands.  All students must adhere to the Dynamic Hammock student safety policy, or they will be asked to leave the class.

 

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Dynamic Hammock Student Safety Policy

1. We insist on a mastery of basic skills before progressing to skills requiring more strength, endurance, stability, and understanding.  Students must strictly adhere to the level progression and may not learn or practice skills above their level.

2. Students must be able to execute a pose or sequence with strength, control, and proper body positioning before progressing to a more difficult skill.

3. Students must strictly adhere to the working heights specified in the program. The program starts low to the ground while students’ bodies and minds adapt to the new movements. Students will only be allowed to work at greater heights when they can safely execute the skill (with control) many times low to the ground first.

4. Students are not allowed under any circumstances to teach other students or anyone else, any movement, pose, sequence, or skill. This is also known as skill-trading or skill-sharing, and is strictly prohibited.

5. Students must get instructor approval before practicing skills that were not taught to them by Dynamic Hammock.

6. Students are not allowed to practice anything that they learned off YouTube. If a student wants to learn a skill that they saw on YouTube, they can email the link to their instructor and ask their instructor to teach it during class. The instructor will evaluate whether the skill is appropriate for the student’s level, and will teach it accordingly.

7. Students must respect the teacher and other students at all times

8. Students may not be under the influence of alcohol, any illegal drugs, or any prescription or over-the-counter drugs that affect their focus and concentration.

9. Unsupervised practice is strictly forbidden.

10. Students must respect their bodies. They are responsible for listening to their bodies, and not pushing them past safe working limits. Late nights, drinking, illness, stress, injury, and monthly cycles can all affect an aerialist’s strength and stamina. Be aware that your ability to safely execute sequences may vary daily.

11. Warm-up properly to avoid pulling or straining muscles.

12. NO JEWELRY, NO ZIPPERED LEGGINGS OR TOPS (both can snag the fabric and damage it).