Workshop Offerings
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Aerial Sling/Hammock Workshops
Photo by Matthew Ragan
Sling for Aerialists
As the popularity of circus arts and aerial yoga grow, more and more students are becoming interested in aerial sling/hammock, a single loop of fabric often thought of as a "beginner apparatus." While this fabric loop can be a fantastic way for new aerialists to get off the ground, there's no reason to stop there! This workshop is geared towards students who have experience with aerials but have not spent much time exploring the dynamics of single-point sling, or those who want to further their sling technique. We will move at a faster pace, learning poses, rolls, and drops.
Pre-requisites: experience with any aerial apparatus (fabric/silks, trapeze, lyra, rope, straps, etc), general strength/comfort inverting from the ground and working in the air.
Level: advanced beginner/intermediate
Aerial Sling: In the Loop
Take your practice further in this workshop that will focus on higher level skills and building sequences. We will work on dynamic drops and rolls, transitions between poses, and learn tools for developing your own choreography. This workshop is for experienced aerialists--a background in sling is recommended but not required.
Pre-requisites: Some sling experience strongly suggested. Participants must have experience on some aerial apparatus (trapeze, fabric, rope, etc) and should be comfortable inverting in the air.
Level: intermediate
Aerial Sling: Twist and Shout!
Take your sling practice to the next level in this workshop that will focus on twisty transitions and squirrelly sequences. We will focus on smoothing out choreography and working on flow. We will also explore dynamic movement with beats and drops. This is a workshop for experienced aerialists--some sling experience is strongly suggested.
Pre-requisites: Some sling experience, or a strong background on another apparatus (fabric, trapeze, rope, lyra), and the ability to invert consistently with good form in the air.
Level: intermediate/advanced
As the popularity of circus arts and aerial yoga grow, more and more students are becoming interested in aerial sling/hammock, a single loop of fabric often thought of as a "beginner apparatus." While this fabric loop can be a fantastic way for new aerialists to get off the ground, there's no reason to stop there! This workshop is geared towards students who have experience with aerials but have not spent much time exploring the dynamics of single-point sling, or those who want to further their sling technique. We will move at a faster pace, learning poses, rolls, and drops.
Pre-requisites: experience with any aerial apparatus (fabric/silks, trapeze, lyra, rope, straps, etc), general strength/comfort inverting from the ground and working in the air.
Level: advanced beginner/intermediate
Aerial Sling: In the Loop
Take your practice further in this workshop that will focus on higher level skills and building sequences. We will work on dynamic drops and rolls, transitions between poses, and learn tools for developing your own choreography. This workshop is for experienced aerialists--a background in sling is recommended but not required.
Pre-requisites: Some sling experience strongly suggested. Participants must have experience on some aerial apparatus (trapeze, fabric, rope, etc) and should be comfortable inverting in the air.
Level: intermediate
Aerial Sling: Twist and Shout!
Take your sling practice to the next level in this workshop that will focus on twisty transitions and squirrelly sequences. We will focus on smoothing out choreography and working on flow. We will also explore dynamic movement with beats and drops. This is a workshop for experienced aerialists--some sling experience is strongly suggested.
Pre-requisites: Some sling experience, or a strong background on another apparatus (fabric, trapeze, rope, lyra), and the ability to invert consistently with good form in the air.
Level: intermediate/advanced
Fabric/Silks Workshops
Splits Galore
There are so many more ways to show off your awesome split than the classic double foot locks! This workshop will have you splitting upside down, sideways, and backwards, and we will explore ways to add split variations into other poses. We will also learn ways to strengthen and stretch your splits on the ground and in the air. You do not need flat splits to attend this workshop, but you should be comfortable working in your splits and straddle, wherever they are for you.
Pre-requisites: Students should be comfortable tying double foot locks, inverting in the air, and getting into a hip key.
Level: advanced beginner/intermediate
Creative Climbs and Dramatic Descents
Instantly amp up your fabric performance by incorporating new climbs and descents into your aerial vocabulary! Not only is climbing a great way to condition your body, it will also work your brain (hello, opposite side!) and get your creative gears turning as we find opportunities within each climb to make the movements your own.
Pre-requisites: Ability to consistently invert in the air and do windmill hip keys.
Level: intermediate
Just Dive In!
There are many families of drops on a vertical apparatus, including sideways rotation (think star drops), slack drops, and my personal favorite: Dives! In this workshop geared towards more advanced fabric students, we will explore all manner of forward and backward rotating drops, learn techniques to control momentum, and get creative with choreography in and out of the wraps.
Pre-requisites: Clean star drop, salto (opposite side dive), and windmill hip key, and consistent inversions in the air.
Level: high intermediate/advanced
There are so many more ways to show off your awesome split than the classic double foot locks! This workshop will have you splitting upside down, sideways, and backwards, and we will explore ways to add split variations into other poses. We will also learn ways to strengthen and stretch your splits on the ground and in the air. You do not need flat splits to attend this workshop, but you should be comfortable working in your splits and straddle, wherever they are for you.
Pre-requisites: Students should be comfortable tying double foot locks, inverting in the air, and getting into a hip key.
Level: advanced beginner/intermediate
Creative Climbs and Dramatic Descents
Instantly amp up your fabric performance by incorporating new climbs and descents into your aerial vocabulary! Not only is climbing a great way to condition your body, it will also work your brain (hello, opposite side!) and get your creative gears turning as we find opportunities within each climb to make the movements your own.
Pre-requisites: Ability to consistently invert in the air and do windmill hip keys.
Level: intermediate
Just Dive In!
There are many families of drops on a vertical apparatus, including sideways rotation (think star drops), slack drops, and my personal favorite: Dives! In this workshop geared towards more advanced fabric students, we will explore all manner of forward and backward rotating drops, learn techniques to control momentum, and get creative with choreography in and out of the wraps.
Pre-requisites: Clean star drop, salto (opposite side dive), and windmill hip key, and consistent inversions in the air.
Level: high intermediate/advanced
Trapeze Workshops
Photo by Jeff Lewis
Trapeze: Beyond the Basics
For aerialists with previous trapeze experience. This workshop will introduce a variety of static and dynamic skills, as well as focusing on transitions and fluid movement in the air. Emphasis will be on proper technique and form, and we will learn key conditioning and stretching exercises to help you take your training to the next level.
Pre-requisites: Comfort with skills below the bar, from sitting, and from standing; solid knee beats and front balance
Level: advanced beginner/intermediate
Stop, Drop, and Roll
Twist and turn your way around the bar and through the ropes in this upper level trapeze workshop with a focus on spins, slides, and rolls. We'll work on dynamic skills like hip circles and mill circles, as well as transitional moves that flow seamlessly from one pose to another.
Pre-requisites: Good familiarity with trapeze basics; solid knee beats, front balance, and ankle hang; comfortable inverting in the ropes.
Level: intermediate/advanced
For aerialists with previous trapeze experience. This workshop will introduce a variety of static and dynamic skills, as well as focusing on transitions and fluid movement in the air. Emphasis will be on proper technique and form, and we will learn key conditioning and stretching exercises to help you take your training to the next level.
Pre-requisites: Comfort with skills below the bar, from sitting, and from standing; solid knee beats and front balance
Level: advanced beginner/intermediate
Stop, Drop, and Roll
Twist and turn your way around the bar and through the ropes in this upper level trapeze workshop with a focus on spins, slides, and rolls. We'll work on dynamic skills like hip circles and mill circles, as well as transitional moves that flow seamlessly from one pose to another.
Pre-requisites: Good familiarity with trapeze basics; solid knee beats, front balance, and ankle hang; comfortable inverting in the ropes.
Level: intermediate/advanced
Partner Acrobatics Workshops
Photo by Matthew Ragan
Put My Foot Where?! Partner Acrobatics and Human Pyramids
In this introductory workshop, we will learn the foundations of partner acrobatics, which draws from AcroYoga, Sports Acro, dance partnering, and more. Using counterbalance and weight sharing, we will work in pairs, trios and larger groups to create shapes and build pyramids using only our bodies. Learn to balance others on your feet, hands, shoulders while lying down, sitting, and standing. The only requirement is a sense of humor! Come with or without a partner.
Pre-requisites: Hold a plank with good form for 30 seconds
Level: intro
In this introductory workshop, we will learn the foundations of partner acrobatics, which draws from AcroYoga, Sports Acro, dance partnering, and more. Using counterbalance and weight sharing, we will work in pairs, trios and larger groups to create shapes and build pyramids using only our bodies. Learn to balance others on your feet, hands, shoulders while lying down, sitting, and standing. The only requirement is a sense of humor! Come with or without a partner.
Pre-requisites: Hold a plank with good form for 30 seconds
Level: intro
