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Aerial Circus & Fitness Classes in North Shields!

Ever wondered what it’s like to drop the dull workout routine and learn to fly? Aerial Beats brings fun, accessible aerial circus classes in Aerial Hoop, Silks, Sling, Trapeze and Rope to North Shields (easily reached from Newcastle, Tynemouth, Whitley Bay, Gosforth, Ponteland, Low Fell and South Shields).

  • No experience needed: You don't need dance, gymnastics, or circus experience to get started.

  • Build strength as you go: Can't do a pull-up or a split? No problem, building all of that is part of the journey!

  • All ages welcome: From your very first class, our supportive instructors will help you gain confidence, learn exciting tricks and get fit in mid-air.

  • Location: Unit 26 Mandale Business Park, Wallsend Road, North Shields NE29 7FN

Coming soon at Aerial Beats!

  • A woman interacts with aerial silks during a performance at a fundraiser event called 'Aerial Heats' on November 14th at Aerial Beats, starting at 6:30 PM.

    Aerial Heats!

    We are bringing you a very special Aerial Fundraiser show, with performances from our talented aerial community, all in support of raising funds for a reliable heating system for our studio!

    Expect amazing performances, talented students and performers, fabulous raffle prizes and a yummy bake sale, all for a great cause!

    Let’s raise the roof…and the temperature!

    Adult Tickets: £8 16 and under tickets £6

    Under 5’s free

  • A girl performing aerial silk exercises during a half-term workshop in a gym with purple mats and gymnastics rings hanging from the ceiling.

    October Half Term Workshops

    Monday 26th October 10am - 1pm

    Come and join the Aerial Beats Youth Coaches for 3 hours of all things aerial! The workshops will consist of learning moves on Aerial Sling, Silks, Rope and Hoop, with free time to explore the air and fun aerial games!

    No experience is necessary!

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    ABY Spiral Workshop

    Wednesday 28th October 10am-11.30am

    A chance for our youth students to learn a new aerial discipline! Join Sarah from Aria Movement for a Spiral workshop. Sarah will introduce you to spiral, coach you through some sequences and allow you time to experiment and create!

    Make it a Full Day of Aerial! Pair this class with our Wednesday afternoon lollipop and trapeze workshop to upgrade your training. When you book both sessions, you’ll unlock:

    • Bonus Free Aerial Time: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

    • Supervised Lunch Break: 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM

  • A young girl performing an aerial split on a lyra ring hang in a gym, smiling at the camera with a sign over her that reads 'ABY Lollipop & Trapeze Workshop.'

    ABY Lollipop & Trapeze Workshop

    Wednesday 28th October 1pm - 3pm

    Join Nicola for a fun session exploring lollipop hoop and trapeze. Try out what a hoop attached to the floor instead of the ceiling feels like, with fun duo moves and lots of spinning, as well as a chance to learn dance trapeze combinations!

    Make it a Full Day of Aerial! Pair this class with our Wednesday morning Spiral workshop to upgrade your training. When you book both sessions, you’ll unlock:

    • Bonus Free Aerial Time: 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

    • Supervised Lunch Break: 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM

  • Online Flexy Classes

    Flexibility Classes

    Time to get those flexy aerial moves & beautiful lines we all dream of! Kathryn Marshall Movement provides expert mobility and flexibility coaching tailored to the needs of developing aerialists. Focusing on safe technique, long‑term progress, movement creativity and building strong, flexible bodies that support aerial training. Aerial Beats students benefit from an exclusive discount on her Flexy membership, which gives you access to her live classes, flexy recordings & flexy resources.

    Discount code: ABFLEX

Bring your aerial dreams to life! With expert professional coaching, our adult evening classes and youth weekend/evening sessions are designed to inspire, challenge, and empower you. New classes just added, trial sessions are now open!

No experience? No problem! Aerial circus is genuinely for everyone, regardless of your fitness level or background. We all start as total beginners and our supportive studio helps you leave your doubts at the door and discover what your body can do.

Train like a pro in our amazing new studio! We specialise in Aerial Silks, Aerial Hoop, Aerial Sling, Trapeze and Rope. Plus, with over 7 meters of vertical rig height, you’ll have all the space you need to climb, drop and flow safely.

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