TERM 1 2012 |
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Beginner - Intermediate Courses |
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Circus Essentials |
The place to start! This is the class most people start with to get a bit of a taste of everything. This is primarily a ground based class but you will be given an introduction to Aerials. Like all our classes, Essentials begins with games and a warm up which includes stretching and conditioning exercises. Most weeks you will do some Acro-balance, basic Tumbling and intro to Handstands (don’t panic!). Other activities you will be introduced to include Hula-hooping, Juggling, Chinese plate manipulation, Stilt-walking and Poi-twirling. All activities are optional and we encourage participants to work at their own pace and to their own goals and limitations. For some activities you may be divided into groups based on experience/ability. The great thing about circus (like women) is its diversity. We know from experience that in circus there is something for everyone and a way for everyone to shine. Some skills you will pick up quickly and others you will need to chip away at but this class is a great way to explore and discover your strengths and interests. |
Complete beginners, all fitness levels | Mondays 6:30-9:30pm 20 Feb - 16 April (8 weeks - 1 week Easter Monday) |
$249/209* |
Wednesday Aerials |
These are basically the
same class, though Saturday is usually a smaller class so naturally you
may get more individual attention in that class. Both classes are suitable for complete beginners through to intermediate. You will be divided into smaller groups based on skill level and rotate around the activities. Generally the activities are Tissu, Trapeze and Conditioning. Usually you will also be given an introduction to Cloud and Lyra sometime over the term (see glossary). We recommend that absolute beginners start with Circus Essentials before progressing to Aerials. This allows you to build some strength and body awareness so that the transition to Aerials is safer and less taxing for your body. If you are absolutely convinced that Aerials is for you, and especially if you have a physical background (eg. gymnastics / dance / yoga / pilates etc.), it may be fine to go straight into Aerials. Please give us a call if you are unsure or would like to discuss. |
Recommended at least one term of Essentials or equivalent first. Ask us if unsure. | Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm 29 Feb - 18 April (8 weeks) |
$299/249* |
Saturday Aerials |
Saturdays 11:00-1.30pm 3 Mar - 21 April (8 weeks) |
$279/229* | ||
Circus Fit |
This is a conditioning and body
awareness class designed to compliment your skill based class(es).
Circus can be physically demanding, especially if you haven’t done much
physical activity for a while. Aerials in particular asks a lot of your
body and, while we do some conditioning in all classes, there is not the
scope in the skill based classes to focus on the finer points of your
physical development. Aerials tends to build up the large muscle groups
you need to support your body weight but often your smaller supporting
muscles don’t develop at the same rate which can cause problems, even
injuries. In Circus Fit you will work on building these supporting
muscles, core strength and stability and learn how to do conditioning
exercises correctly. Circus Fit trainers are trained Physiotherapists,
Feldenkrais practitioners and/or Yoga teachers. |
Complete beginners, all fitness levels | Saturdays 11am - 1pm 3 March - 21 April (8 weeks) |
$169/149* 10% discount if enrolled in another 8 wk course |
Advanced Courses |
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Intermediate Tissu |
This class is for students who are
no longer being challenged by the general Aerial class and have a
commitment to developing advanced Tissu skills. Students in this class
will learn advanced tricks and will also be encouraged to develop their
own style and individual routines. The specific prerequisites of this class are being able to do: -Knee Climbs -Hip locks -Gazelle at least 3m off the ground -Climb to top of tissu twice in a row |
For students students who have completed several terms of tissu. Please call office for specific criteria. | Thursdays 6:30-9:30pm 1 Mar - 19 April (8 weeks) |
$299/249* |
Advanced Tissu |
This class is for students who have been focussing on Tissu for a long period and have achieved a high skill level. In this class students will work on choreographed routines which include advanced tricks and push them to develop their form and technique. |
Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm 28 Feb - 17 April (8 weeks) |
$299/249* | |
Lyra |
Learn new skills and develop
routines. Content will vary depending on participants and trainers.
Contact us
for more details on this term's content. |
For students who have completed at least 1 term of aerials /equivalent. | Wednesdays 6:30-9:00 pm 29 Feb - 18 April (8 weeks) |
$299/249* |
| Static Cloud and Tear Drop |
Static Cloud and
Tear Drop |
For students who have completed at least 1 term of aerials /equivalent. | Thursdays 6:30-9:00 pm 1 Mar - 19 April (8 weeks) |
$299/249* |
Bend and Stretch |
Walk-overs, handstands, adagio, flexibility and contortion. | Open to participants who have completed at least 1 term of Essentials or ground-based circus. |
Tuesdays 6:30-9:00pm 28 Feb - 17 Apr (8 wks) |
$249/209* |
Special Courses |
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| Mums and
Bubs |
Ease into some gentle and fun fitness with baby in tow! Exercises will draw on yoga, pilates and circus. | Suitable for absolute beginners. Babies up to 18 months old. |
Wednesdays 11 - 12.30 pm 31 March |
$25 |
One Off Workshops |
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Fire! |
Try your hand at poi and staff twirling, as well as fire-eating (optional) in a fun, safe and supportive environment. | All levels | Saturday 31 March 5-8 pm |
$35 |
Hula Hoops |
Learn single and multiple hoop tricks and work on your style and presentation. | Intermediate | Monday 23 April 6.30-9 pm |
$35 |
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| Dance for Aerialists | Explore how dance
can be used to inspire different ways of moving on aerial apparatus. A fun way of working up a sweat and an interesting way for non-dancers to use movement to enhance their routines. |
Open to participants who have completed at least 1 term of aerials. | T1 2011 | $139/119* |
Wise Women |
It’s never too late
to run away with the circus! Do doing things you never thought you could
including acro-balance, juggling, hula hoops, trapeze & more. Exercises tailored to individual needs. |
For women over 40.
All fitness levels. |
T1 2011 | $129/109 |
| Can Can |
Can-Can veteran
Tamsin Sutherland will initiate you into this high energy dance style
which includes not just high kicks & frilly skirts (much as we love
them) but also adagio style tricks. This course will utilise many skills
developed in Bend & Stretch like flexibility, adagio & tumbling. Participants may wish to put a routine together for Showcase! (If so, you will need to enrol in Act Lab so as to have enough rehearsals). |
Open to participants who have completed at least 1 term Circus Essentials, Bend & Stretch, or other dance / equivalent. (Contact office if unsure) | T4 2011 |
$130/110* |
| Showcase |
All Vulcanistas, Vulcanamigos, & friends & family of participants invited. Showcase is your entry level performance opportunity, open to students enrolled in term 4 workshop program. This is a chance to work with a director to create group acts around a theme to be decided by the group. Students wishing to perform in Showcase must enroll in Act Lab as well as a relevant skill based course. | Entry - Gold Coin | ||
Come & Try Day |
Not sure if circus is for you?...or just want to have fun! Come and have a go at a range of skills in a supportive atmosphere. | For women of all ages and fitness levels. | T4 2011 | $20 |
| Aerials Preparation |
A foundation course for women wishing to join aerial classes or who just want to get strong and have fun! | For beginners. NB you can do this instead of Essentials as the pre-requisite. | T4 2011 | $60/50* |