
CLASSES FOR ADULTS ...
ACROBATICS
Chinese
Acrobatics
Prerequisites:
Beginning Chinese Acrobatics - none
Intermediate / Advanced Chinese Acrobatics - Completion of at least
3 semesters of Beginning Chinese Acrobatics classes and/or instructors
permission
Learn the foundations of the ancient Chinese Acrobatic tradition.
These techniques are the building blocks for all circus arts. Focus
is on integration, flexibility, alignment, strength and control,
with intensive work on handstands and tumbling.
Chinese Contortion
Prerequisite: Completion of at least three semesters of Beginning
Chinese Acrobatics, and/or the permission of the instructor
Beginning contortion emphasizes flexibility, alignment, muscle control
and stretching with intensive work on handstands. Students progress
at their own pace.
Mongolian Contortion
Mongolian legend says that this form of contortion
began when people tried to learn the movements of animals, such
as the swan and snake. Mongolian contortionist Serchmaa Byamba will
teach students basic circus stretching as a foundation for contortion
and any other circus apparatus or skill. Students will work on stretching
and flexibility from a basic to professional level, emphasizing
bridge, splits and shoulder stretching. Students will also work
on balance and body control.
Int/adv doubles & handbalancing
Prerequisite: Completion of at least three semesters of Beginning
Chinese Acrobatics, and/or the permission of the instructor
Intermediate/advanced class in partner acrobatics, with an emphasis
on refining balance, handbalancing, partner work and safety. The
basic skills covered are hand to hand, foot to hand and two person
pyramids.
Acrobatic
Conditioning
Prerequisite:
none
Get
in shape for acrobatics. In this class we will work on:
-
Core strength and how to connect it to the limbs for acrobatics
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Flexibility and alignment
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Strengthening head/handstands, backbends, jumping
- Developing power and confidence to prepare for tumbling (we will not learn tumbling tricks)
- Injury prevention (stabilzing joints, optimizing range of motion)

AERIAL
SKILLS
Aerial Conditioning
Prerequisites: none
Advanced Aerial Conditioning: instructor’s permission
This class is designed to build physical strength and flexibility
essential for achievement on any aerial apparatus. Classes include
warm-up, stretching and strength training both on the floor and on
apparatuses. There are also homework assignments to improve
efficiency.
Intro to aerial skills
Prerequisites: Aerial Conditioning highly recommended but not required
for people already fit.
Designed like a sampling class, this class introduce students to a
variety of aerial apparatuses such as static trapeze, vertical rope,
aerial hoop and aerial silk (tissu). While learning the basics of
each apparatus, students will continue to build strength, and
flexibility.
Static trapeze
Prerequisites:
Static Trapeze Level I: 1 semester of Intro to Aerial Skills
Static Trapeze Level II, III and Static Trapeze Choreography:
Instructor’s permission
Static Trapeze Level I focuses on basic techniques and skills, while
continuing building strength and flexibility.
Static Trapeze Level II focuses on more advanced skills.
Static Trapeze Level III continues to focus on advanced skills while
introducing building routines.
Single Point Trapeze
Prerequisite: Some prior aerial experience
Students will learn how to use their static trapeze skills on a
spinning trapeze. This class is adapted to beginning and intermediate
level.
Static Trapeze Choreography
Static Trapeze Choreography is design to build a personal act with
music, moves, expression and artistry. It can be worked out either in
group class, when it is offered, or in private or semi-private
classes.
Swinging trapeze
Prerequisites: Static Trapeze Level II
Classes include swinging trapeze technique, proper stretching and
conditioning necessary for learning swinging trapeze.
Aerial silk
Beginning level
Prerequisites:
- Climb easily to top of the rope (25 feet)
- 1 straddle up with straight legs from standing on the mat
- Holding body weight: bent arms for 10 seconds, straight arms for 30 seconds
Students will learn different ways to climb the silk and will train
the basic moves.
Intermediate level
Prerequisites:
- Successful finish of Beginning Aerial Tissu or equivaent (permission
from instructor)
- 2 straddle ups in a row
- 5 tricks including at least one drop
Student will continue to explore the possibilities of the Aerial Silk
through more advanced moves.
Intermediate
Aerial Silk Sequencing
Prerequisites:
- Sucessful finish of Intermediate Aerial Silk Skills or equivalent
(permission from instructor)
- Confidentaly execute 3 tricks in a row without resting
- Be prepared to practice between classes (homework)
- Openness to creativity<
We will not learn new "tricks" in this class. Be prepared to do research;
Find the tricks you want to perfect and work on them a lot, Find music
that moves you and bring it to class, Work outside class time on your
tricks and transitions.
In class we will work on transitions, flow, improvisation and
musicality. Here is your chance to make the tricks look good on YOUR
body and get creative!
Aerial Straps
Prerequisite: Intermediate/advanced level aerial student
This class is for students interested in learning basic skills on aerial straps.
Rope
Beginning level
Prerequisites: 1 semester of Intro to Aerial Skills
This class is for students interested in learning basic skills on the
rope. Students will work on building strength, control and flexibility
through learning basic moves on the rope.
Advance-Intermediate level
Prerequisites: Instructor’s permission.
Student will continue to explore the possibilities on rope through
more advanced moves.
Aerial Hoop
Beginning level Prerequisite: 1 semester of Intro to Aerial Skills
This class is for students interested in learning basic skills on the hoop.
Intermediate/advance level Prerequisite: : Instructor’s permission._
Double Trapeze
Prerequisite: 1 semester of static trapeze level 2
Intermediate/advanced and Double Trapeze Choreography: Instructor’s
permission. Beginning level: This class introduces the technique of
working on static trapeze with a partner. Students will learn the
different ways to hold a partner and be held by a partner. Students
are welcome to register with or without a pre-established partner.
Intermediate/advanced level: Students will learn more advanced skills
on double trapeze.
Double Trapeze Choreography
Double Trapeze Choreography: is design to build an act in duet with
music, moves, expression and artistry
Double Trapeze parent/child
Prerequisites: none for the child and
static trapeze level 2 for the parent This class introduces the
technique of working on static trapeze with a partner. Parents will
learn the different ways to hold their child as a trapeze catcher and
children will learn to be held and move as a flyer. Students should
register with a pre-established partner.
Flying
Trapeze
Prerequisites: Beginning drop-in class - none. Visiting students
of all levels also welcome. Please call 415.759.8123 for reservations.
Beginning session class none.
Intermediate/Advanced: Instructor's permission
Intensive: Instructors permission
Beginner classes will introduce students to all aspects of flying:
familiarization with the rigging, terminology of the trapeze, and
performance of basic tricks to a catcher. Intermediate/Advanced
classes place an emphasis on the development of skills needed to
perform in a flying trapeze act, including advanced tricks and flying
without safety lines. The Intensive class is an accelerated course
for motivated students who are physically prepared for rigorous
intensive training.

CIRCUS
SKILLS & APPARATUS
Chinese
Pole
Prerequisite: Completion of at least three semesters of Beginning
Chinese Acrobatics, and/or the permission of the instructor
This class focuses on beginning to advanced Chinese pole skills.
The beginning class emphasizes strength and endurance training,
while the advanced class stresses high level inverted tricks, as
well as development of the students individual style.
German Wheel - private instruction only
This
class is for beginning and intermediate students. Learn how to get
on and move within the wheel, roll and make figures.
Juggling
Can
you juggle three balls? Have you wished you could? Can you juggle
five clubs and want to do tricks? Are you still impressed by fire?
Wanna know the secret to four? If you answered yes to any of these
questions then this is the class for you. This class will teach
you how to create juggling tricks, break them into progressions,
and learn them in the easiest way possible. Juggling is a great
way to build self confidence, develop hand-eye coordination, and
impress your friends. Our instructors are both champion jugglers.
They will work with you personally at your skill level. Two instructors
means more individual focus. Emphasis will be on toss juggling with
a variety of props.(no poi) Partner and team juggling will be explored
as well. Directly following class is open juggling night, where
students can continue self directed study and get a chance to juggle
with some of the nations best.
Teeterboard
Prerequisite: Completion of at least three semesters of Beginning
Chinese Acrobatics, and/or the permission of the instructor
This class will teach basic skills with emphasis on double pitching,
single pitching, partner work, as well as safety and body awareness.
Trampoline
Prerequisites: None class is open to all levels
This class teaches beginning to advanced trampoline skills with
an emphasis on safety, body awareness in space and conditioning.
Students will progress at their own pace and those who master the
basic skills will learn inverted moves.
Open Juggling Night
Every Sunday from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. All are welcome to come and juggle,
regardless of age or experience! Cost is $4 per night

STRETCHING
& CONDITIONING
Acrobatic Stretch, Strength, and Balance
This class will flow through a series of acrobatic
stretches and
balances and finish with conditioning. We will focus on flexibility
in shoulders, hips, back and legs. We will also work on headstands,
handstands, forearm balances and standing balances using a strong
core connection. Each class will focus on skills, stretches, and
strength for a specific area of the body. Cardio Conditioning
This class is a high energy cardio and conditioning workout
set to music that will aid in your acrobatic and aerial training.
Aerobic exercise also helps with muscle recovery for efficient training.
Supportive shoes and a change of clothes are highly recommended.
Extreme
stretching I & II
This class is designed for those who want to develop flexibility
as quickly as possible. With this challenging class you will not
only increase range of motion, but will also strengthen the structures
that will give control and stability in maximum ranges. This class
is an excellent stand-alone class, and an essential addition for
those who want to excel in their acrobatic training. Emphasis will
be on injury free stretching that delivers the most effective results.
Extreme Stretching I is designed for people who are new to the class.
It is also open to returning students.
Extreme Stretching II is designed for students who have taken at
least one semester of Extreme Stretching I.

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