Adult Contortion Classes Denver & Centennial
Adult Contortion classes at Aerial cirque over denver Denver & Centennial locations
Progressive, small group classes for those brand new to contortion or with advanced contortion training.
Adult Contortion & Flexibility Training
Build flexibility, strength, and control with progressive contortion training for adults.
Whether you’re working toward your first split, improving your back flexibility, or ready to explore more advanced contortion skills, our adult contortion classes help you progress safely in a structured, supportive environment.
Aerial Cirque Over Denver offers adult contortion and flexibility classes in Denver and Centennial for students ranging from complete beginners to experienced athletes. Contortion lessons are great cross-training for aerial dancers, pole dancers, synchronized swimmers, figure skaters, gymnasts, and yogis.
Adult Contortion & Flexibility TrainingYou do not need to already be flexible!
Our adult contortion classes combine strength, conditioning, flexibility training, and progressive contortion skills to help students develop mobility and control. Rather than simply pushing deeper into stretches, you’ll learn how to actively support your flexibility and build the strength needed for more advanced positions.
Class sessions focus on contortion skills including:
- Side and center splits
- Backbends and backbend shapes
- Leg scales and balances
- Active flexibility
- Shoulder flexibility
- Forearm stands and balances
- Oversplits and deeper flexibility skills
- More advanced contortion shapes, such as chin stands, and transitions
Your coach provides progressions based on your current flexibility and experience, making our classes appropriate for both beginner and experienced adult contortion students.
Our contortion classes are limited to only 6 students, so each class is structured more like a small group private lesson.
Beginner Contortion Classes for Adults
Never taken a contortion class before? You’re welcome here.
You don’t need a gymnastics, dance, circus, or flexibility background to begin. Our beginner-friendly contortion training starts with foundational strength, body awareness, and flexibility techniques before progressing into more challenging skills.
Students work at their own level, with exercises and progressions designed to meet them where they are. If you’ve always wanted to become more flexible but weren’t sure where to start, adult contortion class is a great place to begin.
Meet Your Contortion Coach
Kimberly is a Denver-born circus artist with a passion for movement, flexibility, and performance. After many years of aerial training, she began formal contortion training in 2021 and went on to study with renowned Mongolian contortionists in Las Vegas.
Kimberly is also a NASM-certified personal trainer and nutrition coach and continues her education in wellness, recovery, and sports medicine.
Her coaching combines progressive contortion training with an understanding of strength, conditioning, flexibility, and body mechanics to help students build their skills with confidence.
Ready to start your contortion training?
Adult Contortion Class Schedule
Explore current adult contortion classes in Denver and Centennial, including beginner-friendly options and classes for continuing students.
Week of FEB 16th – APR 26th
10 weeks
Week of APR 27th – JUL 5th
10 weeks
Week of JUL 6th – SEP 13th
10 weeks
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FAQs
What to expect in contortion training
Contortion training isn’t simply about holding deep stretches or learning impressive tricks. Developing flexibility requires strength, control, technique, and consistent practice.
Classes incorporate conditioning and active flexibility work before moving into focused flexibility and contortion skills.
Depending on the day’s focus, students may work on splits and leg flexibility, backbending, balances, or more advanced contortion shapes.
Our goal is to help you build usable, controlled flexibility that can support your contortion practice as well as other movement disciplines.
Do I need to be flexible before taking a contortion class?
No! You do not need to already have your splits, a backbend, or any particular level of flexibility. Our coaches provide progressions based on each student’s current ability.
Are your contortion classes beginner-friendly?
Yes. Beginners are welcome. Classes incorporate foundational conditioning and flexibility training as well as progressions for students who are ready for more advanced contortion skills.
Is contortion class only for aerialists or dancers?
Not at all. Our adult contortion classes are ground-based, but the strength and flexibility developed in class transfer beautifully to other movement practices. Contortion and flexibility training can be especially useful for:
- Aerialists
- Dancers
- Gymnasts
- Synchronized swimmers
- Figure skaters
- Pole dancers
- Yogis
- Anyone who simply wants to become stronger and more flexible.
You do not need to participate in another sport or movement discipline to join.
Where are adult contortion classes offered?
Aerial Cirque Over Denver offers adult contortion training at our Denver and Centennial, Colorado studios. Check the current schedule for available classes at each location.
