Sling I – “No Frills” Skills & Drills (1.5 hrs)

In this workshop students will learn the techniques for executing smooth, effortless beats and dynamic tricks. Want consecutive elbow circles but don’t have them yet? Afraid to drop into ankle hang? Come to this workshop with any dynamic skill you’d like to troubleshoot and dive into the core of dynamic movement under a master technician’s eye.

Prerequisites

• ability to invert into the sling from standing on the ground with the bottom of the sling hung at head height
• solid double knee hang
• a familiarity with beats will be helpful, but is not required

Sling II – “Fierce Flow” Dynamic Sequencing (1.5 hrs)

For those students already familiar with beats and ankle drops, take this workshop to push your dynamic flow skills to the next level. Learn more complex beat styles and how to link big drops into continuous, smooth movement. All power, no plop! Students are strongly encouraged to take Sling I before Sling II. 

Prerequisites

• ability to invert into the sling from standing on the ground with the bottom of the sling at head height
• ability to do hold a long hang for 10 sec (hanging from sling in hollow body with nothing supporting the pelvis or feet)
• ability to invert from standing inside the sling
• single knee hang on both sides

“Sparkles & Spins” Single-Point Trapeze (1.5 hrs)

Learn how to translate what you know from “squishy trapeze” sling onto “truth trapeze” with dynamic spin flow. For students well-versed in sling and eager to explore choreographic spin sequences on a new apparatus.

Prerequisites

• ability to pull over onto the trapeze from standing with bottom of the trapeze at chest height
• solid double knee hang

Character & Artistry – Any Apparatus (2 hrs)

Learn how to explore your own inner world in order to create the language of your aerial act. Everyone knows the importance of interesting transitions, but what is “quality of movement”? Learn to find the right rhythm between tricks, punctuate a particular shape, and convey emotional tone through movement. Explore the infinite possibilities of shape, movement and expression. Shake up your usual habits and discover a spectrum of creative movement, from bizarre to beautiful, pretty to peculiar, both on and off the apparatus.

Prerequisites

• ability to move safely and with ease on the apparatus of your choice

“Dainty Beast” Sling Conditioning (1 hr)

Hone your stamina and strength with streamlined sets of sling-based conditioning…soft but brutal!

Prerequisites

• ability to invert into the sling from standing on the ground with the bottom of the sling hung at head height
• solid double knee hang