Aerial Arts
One of the most beautiful parts of the circus, students can experience the static trapeze, silks, web and lyra. Students will develop flexibility and full body strength as well as confidence and grace. The class is open to students ages 7 and up and all skill levels. All students will have an opportunity to perform in CircEsteem’s annual Spring and Winter Circuses.
Aerial Arts Level 1 – Wed. 4:00pm-5:00pm OR Sat. 11:00am-12:00am Class Codes: AARTW16 and AARTS11, respectively
Pre-requisite: None
This class will focus on static trapeze and hanging fabric (a.k.a, silk/tissu). Building strength, coordination, and a basic aerialist vocabular
Instructor: Lizzy Gifford, Katsumi Kato
Lyra/Aerial Hoop – Saturdays 9:00am-10:00am Class Codes: AARTS9
Pre-requisite: Aerial Arts Level 1 Skill Competency and Instructor Permission
Building on the foundational skills and aerialist vocabulary introduced in Aerial Arts Level 1, this class will introduce similar, but complimentary aerial equipment. As with all other Aerial Arts, flexibility, grace and full body strength will be emphasized.
Instructor: Lizzy Gifford
Silk, Tissu & Fabric, Level 1 – Saturdays 8:00am-9:00am Class Code: SILK1S8
Pre-requisites: None
This class will focus on hanging fabric (a.k.a., silk or tissu). Building strength, coordination, and a basic aerialist vocabulary are its goals. As with all other Aerial Arts, flexibility, grace and full body strength will be emphasized.
Instructor: Lizzy Gifford
Silk, Tissu & Fabric Level 2 – Saturdays 12:00pm-1:00am Class Code: SILK2S12
Pre-requisite: Aerial Arts Level 1 Skill Competency and Instructor Permission
Building on the skills introduced in Aerial Arts Level 1, students in this class will focus on more difficult fabric tricks, flexibility and grace along with full body strength.
Instructor: Kasumi Kato
Trapeze Level 1 – Saturdays 9:00am-10:00am Class Code: TRAP1S9
Pre-requisite: None
This class will focus on static trapeze. Building strength, coordination, and a basic aerialist vocabulary are its goals.
Instructor: Tera McBlaine
Trapeze Level 2 – Saturdays 8:00am-9:00am Class Code: TRAP2S8
Pre-requisite: Aerial Arts Level 1 Skill Competency and Instructor Permission
Building on the skills introduced in Aerial Arts Level 1, students in this class will focus on more difficult trapeze tricks, flexibility and grace along with full body strength.
Instructor: Tera McBlaine
Spanish Web and Rope Saturdays 12:00pm-1:00pm Class Code: AARTS12
Pre-Requisite: Aerial Arts Level 1 Skill Competency and Instructor Permission
Building on the foundational skills and aerialist vocabulary introduced in Aerial Arts Level 1, this class will introduce similar, but complimentary aerial equipment. As with all other Aerial Arts, flexibility, grace and full body strength will be emphasized.
Traditionally, Spanish Web distinguishes itself from Rope (a.k.a. corde lisse) by its hand/foot loop which the aerialist uses for spins and hangs. This class is for your whirling dervish of the air.
Want to Register for Aerial Arts? Click Here To Register for CircEsteem Sessions Now! Session begins September 8th, 2012 – The Winter Circus, December 15th and 16th 2012.