Looking for a new way to move your body and boost your confidence?
We’ve got a solution - Aerial Arts! Try something new with us and give yourself the gift of self-care. Not only does Aerial help with your physical muscles 💪🏻 but it works those mental muscles 🧠 too!
As you transition through different stages of life, it gets more and more difficult to find time for yourself - time for you to be active and especially time for you to be creative.
So we’ve created a supportive community of people who want fun, non-traditional workouts that let you sparkle. That’s why we give you access to aerial on your terms - with a wide variety of memberships, class options, and class times. Feel comfortable working out and stretching those creative muscles.
This studio is incredible! I’ve been in aerial arts before, but this one takes the cake. Railroad makes me feel included and capable even though I’m older, fatter, and more out of shape than I used to be. The ceilings are high enough to be able to really climb, the instructors know what they’re about and can modify anything for anyone, and every one of my classes just fly by! I whole heartedly recommend this studio for anyone of any age, size, or ability.
– WHITNEY
do you struggle to find time for yourself to move your body and have fun?
Let’s be real, it’s hard enough to keep up with everything you need to do, throwing some self care in the mix is almost impossible. But if you want to live your best life, you really have to prioritize yourself - your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Aerial is the perfect way to do that! Not only do you get a workout in (that doesn’t actually feel like a workout, but you can also flex those creative muscles, make friends, and so many other things!
As the great Elle Woods once said -
“Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don't shoot their husbands, they just don't.
What if I told you that it’s totally possible to -
move your body, gain confidence, and have fun???
Imagine working out in a way that doesn’t feel like working out with great people in a supportive atmosphere
Here at Railroad our goal isn’t to lose weight or to look a certain way, our goal is to help you get stronger, to feel more confident in yourself, and feel more like yourself in your body!
I won’t sugar coat it, aerial isn’t always easy, BUT it’s always worth it. In a regular class you’ll do things most people wouldn’t even dream of - you’ll get to fly!
Plus we’re always actively working to make our space better and more intentionally inclusive. We welcome all abilities, levels, limitations, bodies, races, sexualities, genders, and religions.
take time to work on your physical and mental self
While Aerial is a pretty physical activity, it’s not just physical. Through our classes you’ll be able to improve your mental health too! Whether it’s giving your brain a break while someone else tells you what to do or taking the time to be creative and work on your own sequences and transitions, your brain will love it! Plus all those happy hormones you get from a good workout are an added bonus 😉
How different would it be if you could be creative, have fun, and work out all at the same time?
What does that look like now?
Workout - A quick walk or run on the treadmill that is super repetitive and it works, but it’s kind of boring.
Be Creative - Who has the time to devote JUST to creative projects any more? There just aren’t enough hours in the day.
Have Fun - Sitting on the couch when you have nothing to do and relaxing your eyes.
Great news! You can do all those things in just one class!
Workout - If you’ve been in the Aerial space you’ve probably heard Aerial called a “silent cardio” (and if you haven’t heard that before now you have!). And it’s totally true! It’s a strength training program and a cardio program wrapped in a nice package.
Be Creative - Work on sequences and transitions and make skills your own! Add some flare or some sparkle to everything you do in class.
Have Fun - There’s something special about working with a group of people to troubleshoot a skill or figure out a sequence. Even if you don’t nail the skill or get the sequence exactly right, you still have such an amazing time with the other people in your class. And the more classes you attend, the stronger these relationships become, and the more fun you have!
I used to not workout because I worried about what people thought of me
do you do this too?
At railroad you don’t have to worry about that anymore, and here’s why -
Take the opportunity to be creative and explore movement in an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment.
We welcome all abilities, levels, limitations, bodies, races, sexualities, genders, and religions.
We are constantly working with our instructors to make sure they can modify any skill or sequence to work for YOUR BODY
So much savings, so little time! Purchase this membership now, enjoy the rest of your holiday season, and then get into the studio in January!
Instructors were very knowledgable, patient, and encouraging. The classes were high energy and fun. I felt safe, welcomed, and I learned a lot on my first day!
– JEANETTE
Such a great experience. Cute studio and great videos. The coach teaching the class gave me the confidence to try new things!
– JASMINE
Here’s what you’ll get:
Flexible start date
We get it, the holidays can be stressful and you don’t necessarily want to start something new in the middle of all the chaos. So you can start your membership any time in December 2024 or January 2025 and the membership will be active for 365 days from when you start.
A membership that works for you
credits roll over if you don’t use them all in a month
use half credits for Open Studio
1 month of credit roll over
perks
8 credits every month
52% off the regular price
4 guest passes to use throughout the year
can transfer up to 5 credits/year to someone else
pay and forget it
Pay now and then don’t think about it ever again! Feel secure in your membership knowing you have all the upside down time to look forward to in 2024.
silver annual membership
some benefits of aerial arts -
Increased Strength - upper body and core especially
Increased Flexibility and Mobility
Ability to be creative and have fun
Stress Relief and Improved Mental Health
A sense of community in a supportive environment
Spinal decompression and low impact exercises
And so much more!
Railroad Aerial Arts is a beautiful, spacious studio in a great location. Instructors are friendly and knowledgable, and Ashley was very responsive when I had questions about classes and ran into issues signing up for the first time. The studio welcomes everyone, beginners to experienced aerialists, and also offers classes for children.
– KATIE
Seriously, there’s no better time to commit to yourself!
Hey there! I’m Ashley
I’m the owner and founder of Railroad Aerial Arts. I first saw someone doing aerial sling on IG back in 2016/2017. I was enthralled right away and couldn’t wait to try it myself. I’ve been hooked every since that first class!
Ngl - that first class was hard. Not only was I coming off of a time of not working out regularly, but also a time where my mental health wasn’t great. But I kept seeing those videos on IG and knew I had to go back. And here we are!
Now you can find me teaching and cheering on all of our Railroad Clients. I aim to be drunk girl in the bathroom level supportive - if you’re recording a video you can probably hear me in the background cheering you on and telling you how amazing you are. 😍 But don’t worry, you can slap some other music over the video before posting to IG and inspiring someone else to give Aerial a try! 😉
Who is Aerial for?
Railroad Aerial Arts is for everyone and every body! We serve the Hampton Roads area and are proud to invite all to partake, regardless of ability, flexibility, weight, or strength.
Still have questions? We’ve got answers!
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It’s up to you! The membership can start anytime in December or January.
We totally understand - you may be traveling for the holidays in December, or you don’t want to worry about getting all your classes in, or you just want to start once things settle down. Whatever the case, we support you and can’t wait for you to join us!
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Have no fear! We want our memberships to work FOR YOU, NOT against you. We understand sometimes life can take some unexpected turns. So if you don’t use all your credits, they’ll roll over to the next month!
You can also use your credits for things like Open Studio for extra practice or Aerial Quickies for some stretching or strength training. Those are each half a credit so you have tonsss of options!
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You have a bunch of options!
You could change to a month-to-month membership
You can buy a class-pack
Or, since it will end around this time next year, wait for 2024’s Black Friday sale and see what suits your fancy and fits your life the best
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First off, yay! That’s so great to hear! We love knowing you love aerial and our studio so much you want to spend more time with us!
If you want to take more classes than you have in your membership, you have a few different options -
You could buy a class pack and use those credits after you’ve used your monthly
You could buy Open Studio sessions to get more practice time in
We could discuss upgrading your membership to Gold level so you get 4 more credits each month!
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You’ll be able to use the guest passes through your Momence account!
silver annual membership
Get Moving…Be Creative…Have Fun
This was such a great class! Ashley is awesome at tailoring the class to the students and the ratio of conditioning to aparatus time is just right. The class was accessible for all skill levels and fun. If you’ve been wanting to try out silks, hammock / sling, lyra / hoop, or trapeze, I’d recommend this studio to get you started!
– SKYE
Great experience! My instructor was sweet, informative, and very patient! I felt really nervous to attend but she quickly put me at ease. Class was challenging but so fun! It was easy to book the class and the facility was very clean…Overall a truly great experience and I look forward to more classes!
– MEGAN