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Beginner Lyra - An introduction to lyra. Participants will learn foundational poses & sequences, as well as fundamental conditioning.
Stephanie has performed with ‘Britney Spears World Circus Tour’, ‘ImaginAerial’, ‘NYC Choreographer’s Canvas’, ‘Big Apple Circus-Circus2Go Program’, ‘The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus’ & many other NYC based circus companies. Stephanie has taught aerial/circus at Bridge For Dance, Streb at Slam, Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, The Muse Brooklyn, Cirque DuJour, Circus Kids & many other circus arts programs.
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The essence of dynamic rope stems in large part from beating. In this workshop, we will look at the basics of all the different kinds of beats on rope. The workshop will also touch on ways to connect beats to static positions.
Prerequisites: -Can climb a rope/silks to the top and come down safely -Can complete 1 invert with straight legs/can do multiple inverts with *almost* straight legs
Nina has taught circus arts at Circus Smirkus, the New England Center for Circus Arts, Circus Culture, Aerial Arts NYC, Ramah Day Camp, and the Pied Piper Children's Theatre. She discovered her love for circus at Smirkus Camp, which ultimately led her to the Professional Training Program at NECCA, where she majors in Rope and minors in Chinese Pole.
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Balance & Agility - from rolling globe and rola bola to stilts and juggling, circus skills improve both mental and physical health. Whether you're a child or adult, there's a circus class for you! Open to all ages.
Meike Fromm has been involved in the circus arts for over twenty years. More info at www.cirquedesenfants.com.
This workshop will show the basic steps to get started with a whole bunch of different props--scarves, balls, balancing, plates, diabolo, and devil stick. If you've never tried prop manipulation or you don't know what you would like, this is for you.
Viveca Gardiner is founder of Playful Productions. She directs the Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth, and she writes CircusNYC and JuggleNYC. She has taught hundreds of people to juggle.
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The Cyr Wheel is one of the newest circus apparatuses in the world. It's mesmerizing to watch and even more fun to do! This workshop will mainly be an introduction, but it is open-level so if you have some experience it can help take your spinning further.
No skills required, but minimum height of 4'11" (due to apparatus size).
Randy Kato is a USA Wheel Gymnastics Federation Level 1 Certified coach and a Team USA World Championship competitor. He teaches weekly classes at Circus Warehouse.
Learn to work safely with others to make cool acrobatic shapes and pyramids. From basics to beyond! Build trust, communication, and confidence while climbing on each other.
Tara Jacob is an instructor at SHOW Circus Studio in Easthampton, MA where she teaches acrobatics, aerials, juggling, and balancing skills to people of all ages. She is also the Operations Manager at the American Youth Circus Organization. She loves being upside-down!
For students who know basic trapeze poses and are ready to add dynamic moves (velocity) into their repertoire.
Prerequisites: Able to hold "egg" in the ropes (not inverted) for 5 sec. Working on a solid front balance.
Heidi has been performing circus since 2000- first on the ground and then in the air. She and her partner, Joel Melendez, opened Thrive Movement Studio in NWCT in 2013 to have a place to train and share their love of circus and movement with their community. Heidi is a NECCA trained student who focuses on fabric and trapeze and dabbles in sling
Participants will learn a choreographed sequence with focus on transitions, technique, clean lines & performance.
Prerequisites: must be able to invert from the floor & knee hang (with both knees hooked)
Stephanie has performed with ‘Britney Spears World Circus Tour’, ‘ImaginAerial’, ‘NYC Choreographer’s Canvas’, ‘Big Apple Circus-Circus2Go Program’, ‘The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus’ & many other NYC based circus companies. Stephanie has taught aerial/circus at Bridge For Dance, Streb at Slam, Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, The Muse Brooklyn, Cirque DuJour, Circus Kids & many other circus arts programs.
Learn how to use objective bony markers to effectively evaluate the mechanics of the shoulder girdle. Build a repertoire of back-to-basics exercises that balance and optimize shoulder girdle function including how rib placement and breath mechanics connects the shoulders to the core. Harmful shoulder myths debunked. Open to all abilities, participants need to be comfortable standing for prolonged periods, and also comfortable in quadruped. This class is suitable for parents and coaches.
Christine is a staff member of The Nutritious Movement Center in Sequim, Washington, where she teaches movement professionals and enthusiasts a biomechanical approach to knowing their body. She is the owner of The Gaitway, Center for Body Education in Torrington, CT where she helps individuals from a wide range of backgrounds optimize their movement practice to restore their bodies.
Begin by learning to fall safely from ground level and then strap up and get moving! Perfect for students who have never been on stilts, or those are a bit wobbly and want to gain more confidence in their walking and movement skills.
Cynthia Rauschert is the founder of Circus Moves, a mobile circus arts education and empowerment program. She has presented at several AYCO youth festivals, as well as at the 2017 ACE conference. The Circus Moves Youth Troupe a stilt acro routine a the 2015 AYCO fest in Portland, ME.
In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of balancing on a tightwire including standing, walking and a few introductory tricks. Sonja teaches youth and adults at Circus Warehouse and performs in and around New York City. Her specialties are tightwire and partner aerial.
Balance & Agility - from rolling globe and rola bola to stilts and juggling, circus skills improve both mental and physical health. Whether you're a child or adult, there's a circus class for you! Open to all ages.
Meike has been involved in the circus arts for over twenty years. More info at www.cirquedesenfants.com."
Capoeira is a martial art that combines elements of,acrobatics, music, dance and rituals in a very elegant and magnetic way. Performed by two people, it is often called “Capoeira game” that is played, not a fight The uniqueness of Capoeira will give your body physical strength, power and flexibility and your mind self-confidence, concentration, courage and creativity.
Joel Melendez is an accomplished Capoeirista with an energy for the art that is highly contagious, Joel Melendez enjoys teaching, training and sharing his knowledge of Capoeira with students of all ages
Richard Kennison is a coach at Circadium which is the nations first degree granting circus program in America. He is the recipient of the IJA's Excellence in Education Award and the Bobby May Coaching Award.
Saturday November 18, 2017 11:00am - 12:15pm PST
Backstage
This workshop will teach beginners how to juggle three clubs. We will cover proper technique, how to start with two in one hand, exercises for progressing, and beginner tricks.
Prequisites: Can juggle three balls for ten catches without moving your feet
Viveca Gardiner is founder of Playful Productions. She directs the Bindlestiff Cavalcade of Youth, and she writes CircusNYC and JuggleNYC. She has taught hundreds of people to juggle.
Will cover basic patterns and timing with both hands. If you can come with a partner you are already comfortable passing with that would be preferred (but is not necessary).
Allan Jacobs has been juggling and performing for many years and taught at many circus schools.
Why spend $200 at the circus store? We will discover unique ways to handle everyday objects and household items. Your next act may rise from the garbage—or from a stack of newspapers, a few plates, a bottle, or a wooden spoon! Attempt all the amazing feats at your own risk!
Hula Hooping with Rose is a multi level work shop for all ages. This is a fun and technique based workshop. We will cover classical Russian hula hooping technique for waist hooping, knee hooping, hooping on the feet and hands as well as transitions between each body part. We will also work on ways to start the hoop from the floor and beginner drills for working with two hoops. You will leave this workshop with helpful hooping technique, a new hula hoop sequence, and many drills for future improvement.
Prerequisites: Able to hula hoop around your waist for 10 seconds.
Cassady Rose Bonjo is a multi disciplinary circus artist and nation wide performer. Visit me on Cassadyrosebonjo.com for more info!
Learn to work safely with others to make cool acrobatic shapes and pyramids. From basics to beyond! Build trust, communication, and confidence while climbing on each other. Instructor Bio: Tara Jacob is an instructor at SHOW Circus Studio in Easthampton, MA where she teaches acrobatics, aerials, juggling, and balancing skills to people of all ages. She is also the Operations Manager at the American Youth Circus Organization. She loves being upside-down!
Will work on basics for learning handstand positions and balancing. Instructor Bio: Michael Gorn hasover 60 years expereince as a gymnast (Temple University), judge and coach.
This is a very beginner level silks workshop for those who have never tried anything on a vertical apparatus. We will go over basic climbs, inversions in a hammock and foot locks. If you have any experience this is not the class for you.
Michelle is one of the founders of Circus Warehouse, and regularly teaches aerial fabric, duo trapeze and aerial conditioning classes. When not teaching or otherwise involved at CW, she also performs with La Cage Trio and Loki Circus Theater.
The essence of dynamic rope stems in large part from beating. In this workshop, we will look at the basics of all the different kinds of beats on rope. The workshop will also touch on ways to connect beats to static positions.
Prerequisites: -Can climb a rope/silks to the top and come down safely -Can complete 1 invert with straight legs/can do multiple inverts with *almost* straight legs
Nina has taught circus arts at Circus Smirkus, the New England Center for Circus Arts, Circus Culture, Aerial Arts NYC, Ramah Day Camp, and the Pied Piper Children's Theatre. She discovered her love for circus at Smirkus Camp, which ultimately led her to the Professional Training Program at NECCA, where she majors in Rope and minors in Chinese Pole.
Learn how to use objective bony markers to effectively evaluate the mechanics of the shoulder girdle. Build a repertoire of back-to-basics exercises that balance and optimize shoulder girdle function including how rib placement and breath mechanics connects the shoulders to the core. Harmful shoulder myths debunked. Open to all abilities, participants need to be comfortable standing for prolonged periods, and also comfortable in quadruped. This class is suitable for parents and coaches. Christine is a staff member of The Nutritious Movement Center in Sequim, Washington, where she teaches movement professionals and enthusiasts a biomechanical approach to knowing their body. She is the owner of The Gaitway, Center for Body Education in Torrington, CT where she helps individuals from a wide range of backgrounds optimize their movement practice to restore their bodies.
Take your conditioning to the next level with this in-depth examination of the proper technique for aerial conditioning on bar (Trapeze or Hoop). Students will learn proper execution and spotting technique for a number of exercises, as well as stretches that correspond to the exercises. Exercises will include Leg lift, skin-the-cat, straddle inversion, one-knee hang, meat-hook, reverse meat-hook, and front balance lift. Prerequisite: Must be able to invert without assistance. Instructor Bio: A native Brooklynite, Susan Voyticky traveled far afield to study at both Ecole Jacques Lecoq and The Circus Space. She has worked for the past decade for a variety of companies both nationally and around the world. Often Susan can be found in NYC at Circus Warehouse teaching and inspiring a new generation of circus artists.
Actorbatics is a physical training process for achieving a precision and proficiency of balance, movement, physical expression, dexterity, improved communication skills and creative thinking. It is also a lot of fun, as it includes learning techniques of mime, masks, circus arts, creative movement and story telling. Each workshop is tailored to the needs of the group, choosing from a variety of exercises and skills.
Richard Kennison is a coach at Circadium which is the nations first degree granting circus program in America. He is the recipient of the IJA's Excellence in Education Award and the Bobby May Coaching Award.
Saturday November 18, 2017 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST
Backstage
This is where the circus meets the wild west. Learn the art of the lasso (trick rope spinning). In this workshop you will also be introduced to knot throwing.
1, 2 and 3 hat manipulations. Prerequisite: None. Instructor bio: Allan Jacobs has been juggling and performing for many years and taught at many circus schools.
Hula Hooping with Rose is a multi level work shop for all ages. This is a fun and technique based workshop. We will cover classical Russian hula hooping technique for waist hooping, knee hooping, hooping on the feet and hands as well as transitions between each body part. We will also work on ways to start the hoop from the floor and beginner drills for working with two hoops. You will leave this workshop with helpful hooping technique, a new hula hoop sequence, and many drills for future improvement. Prerequisite: Able to hula hoop around your waist for 10 seconds. Instructor Bio: Cassady Rose Bonjo is a multi disciplinary circus artist and nation wide performer. Visit me on Cassadyrosebonjo.com for more info!
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Will work on basics for learning handstand positions and balancing. Instructor Bio: Michael Gorn hasover 60 years expereince as a gymnast (Temple University), judge and coach.
Hang with the best! Improve your toe, heel and neck hang on the bar with proper technique and helpful spotting tips. Prerequisite: Must be able to invert. Student must be in the process of learning these hangs. Instructor Bio: A native Brooklynite, Susan Voyticky traveled far afield to study at both Ecole Jacques Lecoq and The Circus Space. She has worked for the past decade for a variety of companies both nationally and around the world. Often Susan can be found in NYC at Circus Warehouse teaching and inspiring a new generation of circus artists.
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Work on your negotiating skills while hanging upside down! In this class, students will learn the basics of working with a partner on the static trapeze, including sharing space, sharing weight, and communication. All students will base and fly. We will work on basing from sitting positions and catchers lock, hand to hand, and tricks for same and differently sized partners. Prerequisites: None.
Michelle Arvin and Sonja Harpstead have been trapeze partners for nine years. They both teach at Circus Warehouse and perform around the northeast.
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In this workshop we will explore floor poses, getting up and getting down, partner balancing, and advanced ambulation (moving in cool ways!). Must be able to walk on stilts freely and confidently without a spotter. Must wear high socks or long pants to protect skin from stilt straps. Prerequisite: Must be able to walk freely and confidently without a spotter. Instructor bio:Cynthia Rauschert is the founder of Circus Moves, a mobile circus arts education and empowerment program. She has presented at several AYCO youth festivals, as well as at the 2017 ACE conference. The Circus Moves Youth Troupe performed a stilt acro routine a the 2015 AYCO fest in Portland, ME.
Actorbatics is a physical training process for achieving a precision and proficiency of balance, movement, physical expression, dexterity, improved communication skills and creative thinking. It is also a lot of fun, as it includes learning techniques of mime, masks, circus arts, creative movement and story telling. Each workshop is tailored to the needs of the group, choosing from a variety of exercises and skills.
Will cover a great variety of basic patterns, including 3 ball patterns that will lead to numbers juggling. Prerequisite: Solid 3 ball juggling pattern. Instructor bio: Allan Jacobs has been juggling and performing for many years and taught at many circus schools.
