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CLASSES FOR CHILDREN...
Childrens Chinese Acrobatics program
Ages 7 and up or by instructors permission
Prerequisites: Beginning - none
Intermediate/Advanced - Instructor's permission
Drawing on the 3000 year tradition of acrobatic training in China,
this program is designed to give students the discipline, strength
and flexibility necessary to develop their acrobatic potential.
After acquiring a thorough foundation in the basics of tumbling
and handstands, students may graduate to more specialized skills,
such as hoop diving, contortion, Chinese pole and teeterboard. This
class requires considerable focus and commitment. Students are encouraged
to attend twice a week. Additional classes are offered at a discounted
rate. All students will be evaluated the first week of the session
to determine placement in the proper level.
Circus Arts
Ages 5 - 7 year olds and Ages 8 and up
This class offers children the opportunity to learn a wide range
of circus skills with an emphasis on acrobatics, juggling, handstands
and aerial awareness, as well as training on circus apparatus, such
as rolling globe, tight wire, unicycle, rola bola, and mini-trampoline.
Students will also be introduced to theatrical expression, clowning
and creative movement. This is a great introductory circus skills
experience for young people new to circus as well as for those who
have participated in our summer camp or have had prior acrobatic
or circus training.
Circus Arts
Ages 8 and up
This class if designed for students wishing to discover, enjoy and
practice a wide array of skills, such as trampoline, Chinese pole,
hoop diving, tumbling, juggling, clowning, trapeze, rope, magic
balancing, tight wire and more.
Childrens static trapeze
Ages 7 and up
Prerequisites:
Beginning (age 7 & up) none
Intermediate (age 10 and up) instructors permission
Advanced (age 10 and up) instructors permission
This class in beginning to advanced aerial skills on the Static
Trapeze emphasizes strength, control, grace and flexibility. Beginning
classes will focus on basic skills. Intermediate classes will continue
to develop strength, flexibility and a vocabulary of moves on the
static trapeze, focusing on correct form and technique. Advanced
classes will continue emphasizing correct form and technique but,
in addition, will focus on transitioning moves and using choreography.
Preschool Acrobatics
Ages 18 months 3 year olds
& 3 4 year olds
We are offering a series of specialized classes to suit your childs
developmental needs and improve his or her motor skills, coordination,
balance and flexibility in a playful atmosphere with experienced,
skilled instructors. Classes will focus on exploration, balance,
gross motor skills and social development. Class will include circle
time, free play, obstacle courses and creative movement.
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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.
AERIAL
SKILLS
Aerial
conditioning
Prerequisites: Aerial Conditioning none
Advanced Aerial Conditioning instructors permission
This class is for beginning students, or for students who want to
excel in static trapeze, flying trapeze, rope or Spanish web. Students
will build the strength, control and flexibility essential for achievement
on aerial apparatus. Classes will include warm-up, floor stretching,
strength training, time in the air on rope and static trapeze, and
homework assignments.
Aerial Conditioning / Aesthetics
In this class we will do exercises to strengthen the muscles used
in circus aerial work. We will focus on efficiency of movement
connecting muscle groups that work together and relaxing muscles
that do not need to be tense in the movement exercise,
therefore preventing injury and unnecessary pain. We will also work
on moving through the air with grace and clean lines using flexibility
and tools from dance technique. The teacher will also give individualized
homework exercises based on the needs of the students
on their apparatuses. Most importantly, we will have fun!
Intro to aerial skills & static trapeze
Prerequisites: Intro to Aerial Skills: none
Static Trapeze Level I: 1 semester of Intro to Aerial Skills
Static Trapeze Level II: Instructors or Aerial Directors
permission
Static Trapeze Level III: Instructors or Aerial Directors
permission
Intro to Aerial Skills is designed to build strength, flexibility
and introduce students to basic aerial apparatus, such as the static
trapeze and vertical rope.
Static Trapeze Level I focuses on basic trapeze skills, while continuing
with building strength and flexibility.
Static Trapeze Level II focuses on more advanced skills.
Static Trapeze Level III continues focus on advanced skills which
will lead to building a trapeze act (in private classes).
Int/adv static trapeze & choreography
Prerequisites: Static Trapeze Level II
For intermediate and advanced students who wish to work on choreography,
expression, music and act development.
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.
Swinging trapeze
Prerequisites: Static Trapeze Level II
Classes include proper stretching and conditioning necessary for
learning swinging trapeze.
Beginning
/ Intermediate aerial silk
Prerequisite:
Intermediate level aerial student
This is a beginning to intermediate level class on the aerial silk
for students with recent experience on static trapeze, rope or Spanish
web. Students will learn how to climb as well as execute basic moves.
Aerial Straps
Prerequisite: Intermediate/advanced
level aerial student
This is a beginning
to intermediate class in aerial straps.
Rope
Prerequisites: Beginning: Some prior aerial experience. Aerial Conditioning
is highly recommended.
This class is for students interested in learning basic skills on
the rope. Students will work on building strength, control and flexibility
as well as learning basic moves on the rope.
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
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.
WORKSHOPS
Geoff Hoyle - Intermediate Physical Performance.
Mondays 6:30 - 9pm. April 7 - June 2 (no class May 26)
Eight sessions for more experienced actors exploring
physically-based live performance. Solo and group work
on comic acting techniques, commedia dell'arte
archetypes, lazzi, character masks, and clown
scenarios. A continuation of series started last fall.
Previous participation not a pre-requisite. Each
session will start, as before, with 30-40 minutes of
technical drill based on Etienne Decroux's mime
corporel.
Class fee: $380 (includes $30 insurance fee for non-Circus Center
students)
Sideshow 101 - Josh Routh
Saturday, May 3, 1 - 4 pm
Eat lightbulbs! Walk on broken beer bottles! Break cinderblocks
on your head! Not much of a freak, geek or oddity? We can fix that.
In this one day workshop Josh Routh will teach the secret behind
the tricks listed above as well as the secrets of the Human Blockhead,
fire eating, sword swallowing, escapes, hypnosis, popping beans
from your eye and much more. Join us as we cover the history and
mystery in this exciting workshop. Josh Routh is a former performer
with the Pickle Circus, he has performed his sideshow feats at colleges,
casinos, nightclubs, concert venues and even the occasional Bar
Mitzvah. His book, "Superhuman Feats" will be available
for purchase the day of the workshop for $25.
Class fee: $50
Clown Therapy Workshop - Weekend
Intensive with Paoli Lacy
May
24, 25, & 26
Saturday 2-6, Sunday 10-6, and Monday 10-1
Taught
by Paoli Lacy, Godmother of Clown Therapy, this workshop
will be an experiential, hands-on 2 1/2 day intensive. It will include
practical kinesthetic learning of clown therapy techniques along
with discussion of the theory and rationales for their use. A holistic
approach to meeting psychological and physical challenges, Clown
Therapy has been successful with health issues where mind, body,
and a sense of humor need to converge. Clown Therapy is noted for
serving special needs children at the crossroads of physical therapy,
occupational therapy, psychotherapy, and creative arts, with Lucille
Ball directing traffic.
All participants will receive a copy of the Clown Therapy Handbook
for future reference.
Cost: $170.00
Discounts for AYCO members, Clown Conservatory and Dell Arte
graduates
How to Train and Not Get Hurt - Jim Donak
Sunday,
April 13, 10am - 5pm
Cost:
$120.00
INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS
(see also: Professional Programs)
CLOWN CONSERVATORY
The Clown Conservatory, which was started in the fall of 2000 with
a grant from the NEA, is the only year-long circus clown training
program in the United States. To date, 56 people have graduated
from the program, many of whom are working professionally in circuses,
theaters and other performing companies around the world. The program
has two major threads skilled circus clowning and clowning
in community. Skilled circus clowning involves developing circus,
musical and theatrical skills to a level that can be used as part
of a clown language, which is unique to each individual.
The structures that clowns use are old the uniqueness is
in how the gag is performed. Clowning in community is an ongoing
study of how clowns can make deep contributions to their communities,
including the study of clowns in cultures from around the world
as well as how clowns can enrich our local community. The students
will participate in monthly in-house performances, community performances
and the annual Circus Center Student Showcase. At the end of a year
of study, most students have the skills and knowledge to begin building
a professional performing career. We are now accepting applications
for our 2006/2007 school year. For more information about the Clown
Conservatory go to www.clownconservatory.org.
PROFESSIONAL AERIAL PROGRAM
The Professional Aerial Training Program at Circus Center has been
designed by Head Aerial Coach ELENA PANOVA for aerial students who
wish to perform professionally in the circus at an international
level. It is a highly intensive program open only to students who
show the necessary artistic and physical skills, and have the will
to dedicate their time completely to their training. Classes include
aerial specialty, acrobatics, ballet, acting and more. The program
is two to three year-long, according to the difficulty of the chosen
specialty and the time needed to built an act able to compete on
the international market.
Applicants must pass a selection process.
Program starts September 3, with a 16-week trial period.
Applications for 2007-2008 Professional Aerial Program are due by
May 30. Click the link below to download the full program description
and application information:
Aerial_Pro_Program.pdf
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