Why we grade our customers
Aerial fitness is a very empowering activity and serves purpose to many different individuals for many different reasons. All genres of aerial fitness, such as pole, hoops, silks, hypnotic heels and more are classed as Skill-related fitness’s which refers to abilities that help people learn skills. The six parts of skill-related fitness are agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed. Not only do we train the skill set of this art form (moves, shapes, drops, rolls etc) but we also increase our life skills and mindset/brain training skills.
Grading at Mission Studios
To celebrate our students achievements, in 2022 we introduced grading as part of our classes. There are many benefits to our new grading system:
- A set requirement of moves for students to work towards or focus on
- A celebration of the customers skills and how hard they have worked
- Enables the customer to know what level they are and what classes to join
- Encourages focus and drive from the student to reach their desired level
- Brings groups and classes together in celebration
- Company recognition of the customer’s hard work
Our gradings and certificates are completely free and incorporated into our syllabus for every student. There is no cost for achieving your certificate. We only grade for pole and hoop training.
Ask your instructor for all level 1 and 2 classes for a student check list and tick off each move you complete to track your progress. These can be found at all venues.
The different levels………
Level 1 beginner
Certificate colour: Blue
All new students for both pole and hoop start on the level 1 syllabus and work towards achieving this certificate. Students on level 1 or new customers should attend classes specifically levelled for level 1 or mixed ability sessions.
General requirements for grading at this level:
Pole – Spins on both hands, Basic sitting on the pole, basic low flow and headstand/handstand training
Hoop – Basic movement and shapes within the hoop and on the bottom of the hoop
Level 2 Improver
Certificate colour: Green
All students who have certificated for level 1 for both pole and hoop start on the level 2 syllabus and work towards achieving this certificate. Students on level 2 should attend classes specifically levelled for level 2 or mixed ability sessions.
General requirements for grading at this level:
Pole – Inverting, high level body gripping, basic up side down strength moves and basic shapes of each movement family (shoulder mounting, elbow grips etc)
Hoop – Top bar movement, Medium difficulty drops and rolls, combos of moves achieved, spinning hoop.
Level 3 Intermediate
Certificate colour: Pink
All students who have certificated for level 2 for either pole and hoop start on the level 3 syllabus and work towards achieving this certificate. Students on level 3 should attend classes specifically levelled for level 3 or mixed ability sessions.
General requirements for grading at this level:
Pole – Advanced shapes of each movement family (shoulder mounting, elbow grips etc), linking combinations & routines lasting up to 1.5 minutes
Hoop – Advanced shapes of each movement family (Balance movement, drops, rolls etc), linking combinations & routines lasting up to 1.5 minutes
Level 4 Advanced – Elite level
Certificate colour: Purple
All students who have certificated for level 3 for either pole and hoop start on the level 4 syllabus and work towards achieving this certificate. Students on level 4 should attend classes specifically levelled for level 4 or mixed ability sessions that accommodate for this level.
General requirements for grading at this level:
Pole – Advanced shapes of each movement family (shoulder mounting, elbow grips etc), linking combinations & routines lasting up to 3 minutes
Hoop – Advanced shapes of each movement family (Balance movement, drops, rolls etc), linking combinations & routines lasting up to 3 minutes
We are so proud of all of our customers for smashing their goals!
Much love…. The MS team xxx