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Pricing:
Intro to Aerial Taster Class: $20
Single workshop: $60
3-Workshop Pack: $150
Winter Workshops Dec 27-31
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Friday Dec 27
6-7:30pm:
Dynamic circles with Ed Roth
If you want consistency and speed in your circles this is for you!! Depending on your skill level we will work on either (knee Circles, hip circles, or elbow circles)
Pre-requisites- consistent pullover from standing on the ground, able to "pop on" and "pop off" without a spot. Level 2 and up.
7:45-9:15pm:
Dynamic Dismounts with Ed Roth
If you love flips and thrills this will be great for you! Depending on your skill level we will work on Penny Drops, Staddle Backflip, or Falling Leaf (or a combination!).
Pre-requisites- Solid knee beats, Solid Hollow beats. (level 2+) max 6
Sat Dec 28
10-11am:
Intro to Aerial Workshop with Molly
Ages 15+
This Taster class is for those who are new to aerial and want to give it a try! Students will learn how to safely engage and hold their shoulders and core in preparation for inversions, learn how to mount a trapeze, climb a silk, as well as learn some fun foundational skills and tricks. NO experience necessary so just come ready to have fun and work hard!
11:30-1pm:
Single-Leg Wheel-down Exploration with Cody Hayman
Explore and master the single leg wheeldown, break down its components and variations, and chart unique balances, shapes, and combinations it makes possible.
Pre-reqs: Ability to wrap catcher’s and hip key in the air repeatedly. (Level 1.5+)
Splits for days flex with Eliza Blaise
Let’s get those flat splits everyone dreams of! In this all-level workshop, we will focus on all things hip related. We’ll address common issues, such as decreasing the passive/active gap in our splits, work on hip flexor pinching in middle splits, and drill exercises that will help get rid of those pesky micro-bends. Whether you are an aerialist wanting better lines in the air, a ground artist that wants to make split shapes more accessible, or just want to move your body and increase range of motion, this workshop is for you!
Pre-reqs: None
1:15-2:45pm:
Aerial as Butoh Practice with Cody Hayman
“At a given moment I think a plant is about to be born in some corner of me… I can only watch and wait… All I have is the feeling or hope that it will grow leaves of poetry or of something that could become poetry when seen by certain eyes… it will be on guard against the mind contemplating it when that mind suggests too many grand meanings or intentions. If the plant is true to itself, it will give out a natural poetry it is unaware of.”
–Felisberto Hernandez
Butoh is an art focused on the body speaking for itself. Using elements from butoh, we will focus on finding empty space and stillness within our bodies and our movement, letting go of conscious choices to allow outside forces to act upon us, and explore elements of absurd, grotesque, and impulsive movement. This workshop will start on the ground before incorporating your apparatus.
Pre-reqs: Curiosity, an aerial practice, and a willingness to occupy vulnerable spaces.
(Levels 1.5+ or ability to create low to the ground)
1:15-2:45pm:
Squirrels and Snakes (slithering around the hoop) with Eliza Blaise
Come find new pathways to slither around the hoop. This workshop is all about interesting transitions: squirrel into and out of single hip hangs, discuss lyra theory to fine tune your technique, breakdown the ever-illusive beauty roll, so it is smooth as butter. This workshop is great for those wanting to challenge their movement patterns on lyra. We will leave time to improv and play!
Pre-reqs: Strong lyra knowledge and ability to invert. Level 2 and up.
Things to bring: Sleeves
Sun Dec 29
10-11am:
Intro to Aerial Workshop with Molly
Ages 15+
This Taster class is for those who are new to aerial and want to give it a try! Students will learn how to safely engage and hold their shoulders and core in preparation for inversions, learn how to mount a trapeze, climb a silk, as well as learn some fun foundational skills and tricks. NO experience necessary so just come ready to have fun and work hard!
11-12:30pm:
Spins and Splits on Lyra with Eliza Blaise
What does every audience want when they see a lyra on stage but fast spins and splits! Come learn dazzlingly split-y shapes and work on your flares in this workshop. We will learn different twisty transitions to new spilt shapes. While this workshop will contain spin practice and theory, you do not need to be a spinner to take this class. All levels of spin tolerance welcome! A flat spilt is not necessary for class.
Pre-reqs: Comfortable in a pike stretch, strong lyra knowledge and ability to invert. (level 2 and up on lyra)
Things to bring: Sleeves and Ginger
11-12:30pm:
How to Float with Cody Hayman
Utilize your beat pathways to link your drops, climbs, and wraps smoothly and with power. We'll look at more advanced beat techniques like twists, cartwheels, and flares, and throw some of our biggest moves into fluid sequences.
Pre-reqs: Comfort with a variety of beats on rope or fabric. Level 2 and up.
Sun Dec 29 continued
12:45-2:15pm:
Rope Esoterica with Cody Hayman
Break away from well-trodden tricks and overrun rope pathways to explore unique moves and obscure transitions. We'll look at standard wraps, drops, and poses, and tinker with them until they feel brand new; likewise, new techniques will be examined to uncover the familiar concepts supporting them.
Pre-reqs: in-air inversions and hip keys, knowledge wraps such as catcher's, s-wrap, etc. (Level 2+)
12:45-2:15pm:
Dynamics and Drops on Lyra with Eliza Blaise
Looking for the thrill factor or that jaw dropping act moment? Then this is the workshop for you! In this workshop we will break down skills such as hip circles, elbow circles, and armpit shenanigans. We will also work on drops and beat variations! Come with your dream skills and let’s break them down. This will be great for Trapeze artists too!
Pre-reqs: Students should be able to do three clean straight arm straddle inverts or 5 bent arm inversions in a row. Level 2.5 and up.
Things to bring: Sleeves
Mon Dec 30
4:30-6pm:
Intermediate Cyr with Alexandra Fiet
Take your cyr wheel skills to the next level! This workshop focuses on refining your technique, expanding your repertoire of tricks, and improving transitions for a smoother, more polished performance. Ideal for those with some cyr wheel experience looking to level up. This workshop will be catered to the students in the class, so if there is something specifically you would like to work on (whether a trick or a transition), please bring your ideas.
Pre-requisites: comfortable waltz, comfort with a few tricks (i.e. leg/hand off, cartwheel, etc)
6-7:30pm:
Starting your Cyr Journey with Alexandra Fiet
Ever been curious about those "big wheels?" This workshop is designed for absolute beginners who want to master the basics. We'll cover the wheel's 3 foundational patterns of motion and linking manipulations, as well as the basics of spinning & waltzing and body position inside the wheel.
Requirements: clean tennis shoes / sneakers, athletic / loose clothing.
7:45-9pm:
Marketing Yourself: Tips and Tricks from a Circus Agent with Alexandra Fiet
n addition to Alex’s performance experiences (Cruise ship show, resort touring show, outdoor touring show, gigs, etc), They work as an agent for a Circus Agency in the UK. With that experience, they are launching a brand new workshop where we cover a number of topics around getting work, including:
what agents are looking for (& how things work when we cast)
what kinds of promotional material you should have depending on the kind of work you're looking for
How to store/share/label that material
What additional skills you should offer to make you more attractive as a candidate
Each artist will end the workshop with a clear list of next steps for building their performance portfolio.
Tues Dec 31
12:30-2pm
Finding your Aerial Voice with Megan Stephens
For aerialists who get to the point in their practice where they are strong enough and knowledgeable enough to execute beautiful sequences but feel unsure about creating their own sequences. This workshop will guide you toward discovering and expressing your unique aerial style. Through a series of creative exercises and techniques, you’ll learn to tap into your artistic instincts, build confidence in movement creation, and develop a distinct "aerial voice." This workshop is about personal expression and finding the courage to create in the air.
Prerequisites: Level 1.5 and above, students should feel comfortable exploring in the air.
12:30-2pm
Advanced Spins with Niff Nicholls
This workshop will focus on some more advanced spin techniques on Dance Trapeze, Lyra can also be used and modifications or different style of spins can be taught. Lasso's (trapeze), Chaplans & pumps (Lyra) , 1 arms variations, Flairs, rope holds and more!
Prereqs: Can easily spin in arabesque and float and flair to straddle up. Can spin in 1 arm hold, has a good understanding of the flair pathway.
2:15-3:45pm
Spins, Flair, and Flow Theory with Megan Stephens
Apparatus: Multiple (Sling, Trapeze, Lyra and/or Silk)
Description: Dive into the dynamic world of aerial dance with our comprehensive workshop focusing on spin and flair techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate aerialist, this workshop is designed to enhance your understanding of spin technique while helping you understand how to seamlessly integrate spins into your choreography, and build the necessary strength and conditioning for impressive flares. Explore how spinning techniques translate across different aerial apparatus, and gain a deep understanding of spin theory as we move into using these techniques in a fun way.
Prerequisites: Level 1.5+, Students should feel comfortable spinning for the entirety of this workshop. You can work at your own pace and take breaks.
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