The Sunday morning Spring 2013 session is an 8 - week session that runs April 7 - May 26th. The cost for the session is $230. We do not accept drop ins for this class. Priority registration is given to current students enrolled in our program.
Taught by Moody Street Circus Directors Sacha and Melinda Pavlata. This session series will (for newcomers) introduce and (for those with some experience) build on a repertoire of skills and tricks on aerial fabric/silks, aerial hammock, aerial net, static… Show more trapeze, aerial hoop/lyra, cloud swing and Spanish Web. When your arms are tired, practice walking the low wire and rolling globe or balancing on the rola bola. We will start class with a group warm-up and end with conditioning. Focus will also be on proper form and drilling clean transitions.
Class size for this Sunday session is limited to 10 people. Priority registration is given to current students. You must pre-register for the session series in order to participate. Email melinda@cirquepassion.com with questions. Waitlisted students will be contacted as space becomes available. All students must sign a waiver prior to participation in any activity at Moody Street Circus. **This Class Requires A Minimum Of 4 Preregistered Students For It To Run. If You Preregister And The Class Does Not Run, You Will Be Notified And Refunded In FULL.
These classes are geared to beginners and beyond beginners. If you are more advanced and want to work on particular skills, let us know via email prior to the session.
Examples of Goals for beginners on Aerial Fabric / Silks Climbing to the top of the silks in basic climb and Russian climb Descending hand over hand (and not sliding down fire-pole-style) Single foot lock using one free hand only Double foot locks that are even in length Straight arm and bent arm holds for 10 seconds Round the back hold Getting to an upside down position from the mat (egg, pencil, pike, straddle) “Buddha” pose ...and more.... Examples of Goals for intermediate students on silks Invert in the air (and hold for 5 seconds) Hip key in the air Single and double foot locks in the air Double ankle hang Crochet “Diaper” wrap Cross-back straddle ---and more.... Examples of Goals for beginners on Static Trapeze Hang on the bar with shoulders away from ears (bring knees to chest) Hook knees on the bar and knee hang Sitting on the bar Flag Mermaid sequence Standing up on the bar (on balls of feet, so hips and ankles are aligned over the bar) Splits below the bar Stag Birds nest Angel ...and more Examples of Goals for intermediate students on static trapeze ‘Round the world Crow’s nest Single knee hang Ankle hang Invert in the air and hold inverted hang for 5 seconds Pull over to front balance on trapeze without tagging ropes Tuck up to pike under trapeze from hanging without tagging feet on bar. Minimum of 2 pull-ups Minimum of 15 push-ups with good form on the floor. Hold ankle hangs on rope or trapeze for minimum of 10 seconds
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