Pre-requisites: Evaluation by instructor to demonstrate knowledge of Silks 1 curriculum skills, including: Cross-back straddle with strong legs, 4 successive double footlocks (Figure 8 and Aerial Dancer), Hip lean with no hands, Windmill Hip Key, Catchers and Cross Catchers in the air, perform flow of six additional skills from the Silks 1 curriculum.Drop-ins by experienced aerial students allowed with instructor permission. In this class, you will learn the various techniques to enter, put together sequences, and gracefully exit from the aerial hoop (Lyra), along with conditioning, strength, and flexibility exercises. Wear layered, tight-fitting clothing and keep hair up and out of your face and away from your neck. Straps can be rough, so its recommended to bring something to cover your wrists - an old pair of socks with some holes cut in them will work just fine. This class is for you! This is the perfect class to take to find out if Aerial Arts is something youd like to continue! Classes labelled "Int/Adv Silks", "Intermediate Silks", or "Adv Silks" are exclusively for intermediate or advanced students who have begun working on drops, and have trained at NOCA before. Our instructors work individually with each student and adapt to their level of strength and comfort.

All higher level classes require instructor approval. In class, we will focus on building a regiment of safe flexibility.

Pre-requisites include clean pull-over entry to front balance, ability to mount to the top bar, hand-grip endurance, strong knee-hangs. Students will be working on building specific moves attributed to each level. must have taken at least 15 total NOCA classes on your apparatus of choice, with the most recent one being within theh last 30 days.

In our classes, students will learn to pose, climb, flip, spin, and drop, all while developing strength, confidence, and creativity. Something about lifting yourself up onto a hoop and doing something you couldnt do just weeks before, can be so satisfying. All other cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to class start by calling or, Pre Registration required by 10 p.m. on the evening prior to each morning session.).

Open to ages 16+.

This class will explore more complicated poses, combinations and begin to introduce drops and drama to the art of Sling. Emphasis on choreography and technique. In Lyra classes you will learn poses and moves on and above the aerial hoop. Aerial Silks(also called Aerial Fabricor Aerial Tissu) is a beautiful, creative, and challenging art form that builds upper body and core strength, kinesthetic awareness, and coordination. Cost is $20 and is not included in punch-cards or membership. From the date of purchase. Unless otherwise noted, all Coil classes have a minimum age of 14. Copyright 2022 Vertical Pole Studio - All Rights Reserved. If you have an interest in performing, whethernow or in the future, this class is for you!

The flyer is typically hanging from a wrist or ankle while performing their spinning choreography.This class is beginner-friendly, although not for the total newbie. Setting is harder than you might think, but tons of fun! all levels, including first-timers through advanced students. Fabric (or Silks) is one of the most popular aerial arts.

No prior experience needed.

Wear layered, tight-fitting clothing and keep hair up and out of your face and away from your neck. The Lyra is a steel hoop, suspended from the ceiling often used for aerial performance. Difficulty breathing As you become more advanced, you will learn to spin the apparatus as you execute skills and poses. This credit will maintain the original expiration date. Headache

Our intro class is specifically for those who are absolutely new to aerial. FOR ALL AERIAL APPARATUS CLASSES (Aerial Silks): 1)Long hair should be tied back,2) No clothing with zippers, 3) Absolutely no jewelry should be worn on the hands, wrists or feet during class, 4) Please wear leggings that cover the backs of the knees and shirts covering the torso - those silks can burn! A class for teens to work on all types of circus skills.

This is an all levels class. We can also help you plan trips to amazing regional juggling festivals and conferences, including the Common space equipment will be cleaned after each use. Approved aerial lyra experience or graduation from Lyra 1 and instructor permission required. Those with a history of any major shoulder or wrist injuries should get a doctors approval before coming to class. Hands will be washed or sanitized in between each activity.

Students will choose from two options: Learn to Fly on Sling (looped aerial hammock) or Learn to Fly on Silks (two-strand silk fabric).

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Preferable skill includes ability to spin while inverted without becoming dizzy. We use a the fabric to support the weight of our bodies, helping us achieve various postures with more depth, ease and excitement. NOTE: We also book private parties! The core goals for this class are to be safe, and have fun!The classes labelled as "Beginner Silks" are Spanish Web, on the other hand, involves a lot of spinning. Strengthen the muscles you use most frequently in aerial. Looking to brush up on the basics? If you need extra room rental time (cut your cake and open presents at NOCA! In this class we will learn the essential hula hoop tricks that will help you build your own flow. From Interstate 75- Take exit 210 heading West on Fruitville Rd/Historic Florida 780 W. Turn left (South) onto North Tuttle Avenue. Lyra, also known as "Aerial Hoop" is a large steel ring resembling a hula-hoop, suspended from the ceiling, on which aerialists can perform.

There will be a strong emphasis on proper form and injury prevention. This class is great for building upper body strength, coordination and body awareness. We cover all the basics so when you attend your first beginner level class you can feel confident in yourself and what you know.

If cancelled by the instructor, a full refund will be given. Printed versions of these forms will not be accepted. Aerial Silks 1 will explore a broad layer of aerial skills, poses, conditioning, technique and creative exploration. Spanish Web and Corde Lisse - sometimes collectively referred to as "Aerial Rope" - is a discipline that involves acrobatics on a single rope. Lyra 2 builds on the skills of Lyra 1 and begins to include dynamic moves, transitions and drops. If the credit has fewer than 30 days remaining, please contact the front desk for an extension within 48 hours. The goal is to create flows comprised of a series of moves.

Stay home if you have these symptoms: Should Circus Collective cancel a class you are enrolled in, the class credit will be returned to your account. Come join our aerial flexibility coach in this weekly 60-minute all-levels leg flexibility class! Activities in this class: balancing feathers, juggling scarves/rings/balls, headstand/handstands, hula hooping, plate spinning, flower sticks, jump rope, poi, globe, wire walking, flexibility, basic tumbling, beginning aerial silk/lyra/trapeze. Build strength, increase flexibility and learn to flip, turn, roll, pose, and transition between positions. Students will learn the fundamentals of aerial hoop and unique types of movements in the air, in addition to conditioning exercises focused on increasing upper body and core strength. There are a variety of moves that range from relaxing postures like Man In The Moon (left), to more challenging and strength building postures like Reverse Man In The Moon (right). It is a gentler way to start out with aerial arts, because there is always a place to sit and aerial sling can be used for stretching and aerial dance! Muscle pain We are here to help. Learn longer sequencing and progressive fabric theory. Classes include warm ups, stretching and conditioning. Aerial silk experience or completion of Learn to Fly and instructor permission required. Call or text us at (423) 212-6622 to schedule a private lesson! An aerial instructor will always be present to oversee safety, and provide spotting if needed, but they will not be teaching during this time.

Whether you are working towards holding a handstand against a wall, a freestanding handstand on blocks, a one-handed handstand, contortion handstand, or any other hand balancing skill, this class will challenge you and offer you a great way to get fit and strong! Check events schedule for offerings or email us to request a session! Join us for a super fun-filled class for people of any level. This is it! In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of aerial rope climbs, poses, wraps, and dynamic movement. Prerequisites: This class will focus on low-flying trapeze choreography, in which the bar is about chin-high and rigged to swing, spin, and move in every angle. Classes begin with a warm up and conditioning and them moves into choreographed combinations. We will touch on the topics of flexibility and acro as well.

With instructor permission, Sling 1 students may progress to Sling 2 to further their skills in aerial sling/hammock. If you are uncertain of this date, please feel free to contact us by emailing info@circuscollective.com. This class involves physical contact, so good personal hygeine is a requirement.

First time trying aerial?

Bar Apparatuses have similar movements and techniques.

Open to ages 14+.

Pre-requisites: Evaluation by instructor to demonstrate knowledge of Intro to Soft Apparatus curriculum skills, including: straddle back in slipknot without assistance, stand in standard wrap without slipping, comfortable in foot-lock. Class will be half aerial fitness and half dance transitions, exposing students to the dance progressions they will learn in Advanced Sling. You will be challenged with a sequence while utilizing a spin. Aerial Silk I will teach basic techniques like foot locks, climbs, inversions and more. Wear athletic clothing (Leggings, Fitted Shirt, Socks). This is great for bachelorette parties, corporate team building, birthday parties, or field trips!

In our Flexibility class, the instructor will help you build active flexibility and guide you through stretches that help aid in greater mobility and injury prevention. Chills

This class is the foundational prerequisite to Lyra 1 and need only be taken once, though you are welcome to take the class multiple times!This class is a one-time 60-minute intro to learn fundamental safety and mounting technique. AcroYoga is a playful practice that combines the wisdom of Yoga, the excitement of Acrobatics and the healing elements of Thai Massage. Asheville Juggling Festival! They will begin to learn poses and moves on and above the hoop. This introductory series covers basic technique and safety.

Corde Lisse and Spanish Web refer to the same piece of equipment, but a different application. When we have time we'll play too!

Beginner and mixed level classes are open to ages 14+, but the majority of our students are college aged and older. This class will include basic conditioning drills for correct aerial techniques on both silks and hammock. We also offer private lessons in juggling for adults, or kids aged 7+. Come improve your technique and build your repertoire with aerial silks. Aerial lyra experience or completion of Intro to Lyra and instructor permission required. This class is available for all levels, especially beginners and is designed to teach and safely build the foundations of aerial fabric training. In our classes, students will learn beautiful movements and shapes, as well as spinning and swinging techniques.

Prior aerial experience is recommended. Certain exceptions may be made, but only at the discretion of Circus Collective, includingin the case of injury or illness (accompanied by a note from your physician). We give our more experienced students the opportunity to hold leadership roles and welcome everyone to create and perform in upcoming showcases. No prior experience needed. Cost is $65 per hour for up to two students, and $10 per additional student, for a maximum of 6 students.

any of the skills listed above are available. In class, we will focus on building a regiment of safe flexibility. Our pole classes can be both spin and static and will help you build strength, flexibility, and body coordination. Lyra (or Hoop) is a wonderful circus apparatus.

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