New Classes

Practical contortion:

Practical Contortion is a class that focuses on applicable flexibility. By learning about joint anatomy, recovery, and specialized stretching methods you will be able to apply your flexibility into skills.

This class will have a 3 week cycle. A maximum class size of 8allows for opportunities to make personalized recovery, conditioning, or stretching plans as we go through the course.

Anatomy Focused

• Will rotate through different muscle groups.
• Learn the why behind stretching positions and muscle engagement.
• Learn joint structure and how to safely stretch the surrounding muscles without irritation.
• Discussions about hyper mobility.

Skill Focused

• Thorough full body warmup and stretch.
• Clear discussion on coordinating all muscle groups and their interconnections.
• Work towards applying flexibility on the ground with skills such as elbow stands, handstands, chest stands, bridges, walkovers, split rolls, etc…

Recovery

• Full body roll out and recovery.
• Learn how to identify irritated areas and what to do about them.
• Clarify the distinction between warming up a muscle versus conditioning and strengthening it, including when to perform each and how to adjust if the area is irritated or injured.
• Time for questions.

Advanced Aerial Arts Development
Open to intermediate or advanced students with audition. Max 5 students, 2 instructors.

This program supports young performing artists in achieving performance goals through skill development, performance theory, musicality, conditioning, and professional development. It alternates between three cycles based on the time of year and student needs:

  • Growth Cycle: Expand skillsets, explore ideas, develop short routines, and learn professional etiquette.

  • Creation Cycle: Focus on 1-2 routines for competitions or stage shows, emphasizing choreography, musicality, and design.

  • Prep Cycle: Prepare for events, refine routines, and master performance techniques and success strategies.

The program connects with local circus artists and builds upon the concepts learnt in Intro to Aerial Development (Formerly Choreography).