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Partner Acrobatics Workshop (beginner, intermediate, advanced, 18+ with exceptions) $35 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: beginner / intermediate / advanced
Please note that you need to register for each of these workshops individually.
Time: 3-5pm
Dates: February 23, March 23, April 27, May 25
Acro! Let's lift each other up, find balance, and maybe even toss some humans around. We'll work at a variety of different levels on L-basing drills, standing partner skills, and group acro. Some previous acro experience preferred, but all levels welcome. The workshop is 1.5 hours with an additional half hour of coached open practice / acro jam at the end for students to hone in on what they're excited about!
Ages 18+
Age exceptions will be allowed on a case by case basis, please contact claire@circusculture.org before signing up if you are under 18.
Please note that you need to register for each of these workshops individually.
Time: 3-5pm
Dates: February 23, March 23, April 27, May 25
Acro! Let's lift each other up, find balance, and maybe even toss some humans around. We'll work at a variety of different levels on L-basing drills, standing partner skills, and group acro. Some previous acro experience preferred, but all levels welcome. The workshop is 1.5 hours with an additional half hour of coached open practice / acro jam at the end for students to hone in on what they're excited about!
Ages 18+
Age exceptions will be allowed on a case by case basis, please contact claire@circusculture.org before signing up if you are under 18.
Find Your Flex (16+) $35 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: all levels
Saturday, April 26 from 10am - 12pm with Amy Cohen
In this workshop, Circus Culture founder Amy will equip you with tools to deepen your range of motion by accessing the secret flexibility that you already have! Once you find your flexibility, you’ll be ready to work from your end range of motion to increase your flexibility.
Students are invited to come with shapes, skills, or techniques on the ground or in the air that require increased flexibility to workshop with.
Ages: 16+
Saturday, April 26 from 10am - 12pm with Amy Cohen
In this workshop, Circus Culture founder Amy will equip you with tools to deepen your range of motion by accessing the secret flexibility that you already have! Once you find your flexibility, you’ll be ready to work from your end range of motion to increase your flexibility.
Students are invited to come with shapes, skills, or techniques on the ground or in the air that require increased flexibility to workshop with.
Ages: 16+
Foundations of Aerial Straps (16+) $30 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: intermediate
Saturday, April 26 from 12:30-2pm with Jordan Rice
Get to know the basics of straps! We will do on-apparatus conditioning as well as begin learning some static and dynamic skills like meathooks, flat rocks, angel roll ups and more. Straps can be rough on the wrists and arms if you are new to it so feel free to bring or wear long sleeves to protect your skin.
Pre-requisites: students should be able to do a straddle inversion and an inverted straddle hold (20+ seconds)
Saturday, April 26 from 12:30-2pm with Jordan Rice
Get to know the basics of straps! We will do on-apparatus conditioning as well as begin learning some static and dynamic skills like meathooks, flat rocks, angel roll ups and more. Straps can be rough on the wrists and arms if you are new to it so feel free to bring or wear long sleeves to protect your skin.
Pre-requisites: students should be able to do a straddle inversion and an inverted straddle hold (20+ seconds)
Rigging for Aerialists (16+) $75 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Level: all levels
Sunday, April 27 from 9am - 12pm with Josh Letton
Join us for this special 3 hour rigging workshop with Circus Culture's lead rigger, Josh Letton!
This workshop is intended for aerialists or anyone who wants to know more about circus rigging! Topics covered will include:
-knotwork
-force load dynamics, including shock load and the importance of deceleration
-how to understand working load limits and how they’re calculated versus minimum breaking strength
-mechanical advantage and how friction becomes the enemy
-gear maintenance and where things wear
-aspects of determining anchor and point placement
No previous rigging experience required!
Sunday, April 27 from 9am - 12pm with Josh Letton
Join us for this special 3 hour rigging workshop with Circus Culture's lead rigger, Josh Letton!
This workshop is intended for aerialists or anyone who wants to know more about circus rigging! Topics covered will include:
-knotwork
-force load dynamics, including shock load and the importance of deceleration
-how to understand working load limits and how they’re calculated versus minimum breaking strength
-mechanical advantage and how friction becomes the enemy
-gear maintenance and where things wear
-aspects of determining anchor and point placement
No previous rigging experience required!
Training Your Shoulders for Circus (16+) $30 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Sunday, May 4 from 10am - 12:30pm
Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT for an immersive workshop delving into the realm of aerial shoulders. Explore the anatomy, biomechanics, and tailored strengthening exercises designed to fortify your shoulders against injury, ensuring optimal performance both in the air in everyday life. From mastering the proper hanging positions to circus-specific strengthening exercises, this workshop will empower you with the knowledge and techniques to elevate your aerial prowess and bulletproof your shoulders. Evaluate your shoulder strength and flexibility and delve into tailored exercises designed to foster peak shoulder well-being and happiness, on and off your aerial apparatus. We recommend wearing tank tops for a clearer visualization of the shoulder and shoulder blade complex. Ages 16+.
Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT for an immersive workshop delving into the realm of aerial shoulders. Explore the anatomy, biomechanics, and tailored strengthening exercises designed to fortify your shoulders against injury, ensuring optimal performance both in the air in everyday life. From mastering the proper hanging positions to circus-specific strengthening exercises, this workshop will empower you with the knowledge and techniques to elevate your aerial prowess and bulletproof your shoulders. Evaluate your shoulder strength and flexibility and delve into tailored exercises designed to foster peak shoulder well-being and happiness, on and off your aerial apparatus. We recommend wearing tank tops for a clearer visualization of the shoulder and shoulder blade complex. Ages 16+.
Working on Your Wrists and Elbows for Circus (16+) $30 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Sunday, May 4 from 1pm - 2:30pm
Discover the intricacies of wrist and elbow anatomy and biomechanics with Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT. In this comprehensive session, you'll gain valuable insights on strengthening, stretching, and maintaining your wrists and elbows to ensure long-term success in your circus career. Learn effective strategies for injury prevention and how to optimize your performance for lasting durability. Ages 16+.
Discover the intricacies of wrist and elbow anatomy and biomechanics with Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT. In this comprehensive session, you'll gain valuable insights on strengthening, stretching, and maintaining your wrists and elbows to ensure long-term success in your circus career. Learn effective strategies for injury prevention and how to optimize your performance for lasting durability. Ages 16+.
Hips in Circus (anatomy, physiology, injury prevention, 16+) $30 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Sunday, May 25 from 10:30am - 12pm
Ever wonder what that popping sound is when you rotate your hips? Feel like your hips are tight but you can't seem to improve with stretching? Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT for a deep dive into anatomy, biomechanics and function of the hips with a focus on how they support circus-specific movement. In this workshop we'll explore circus-specific mobility and strength exercises to optimize hip performance and build tools to support injury prevention and long-term joint health. Elevate your circus practice by learning tailored strengthening and stretching to allow you to achieve your circus goals! Ages 16+.
Ever wonder what that popping sound is when you rotate your hips? Feel like your hips are tight but you can't seem to improve with stretching? Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT for a deep dive into anatomy, biomechanics and function of the hips with a focus on how they support circus-specific movement. In this workshop we'll explore circus-specific mobility and strength exercises to optimize hip performance and build tools to support injury prevention and long-term joint health. Elevate your circus practice by learning tailored strengthening and stretching to allow you to achieve your circus goals! Ages 16+.
Low Back and Core in Circus (16+) $30 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Sunday, May 25 from 12:30-2:30pm
Your core and lower back are the powerhouse of your circus practice—whether you’re hanging, balancing, bending, or twisting, everything starts here. Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT in this class which will help you assess and understand your own movement tendencies: are you a "pressure pusher" who over-braces, or a "wobbly middle" who lacks stability? Through guided movement assessments and functional strength tests, you’ll identify personal weak points and learn targeted exercises to build a stronger, more resilient core. We’ll focus on creating both control and mobility, giving you the tools to protect your spine, support your tricks, and move with confidence. You’ll gain insight into your unique core patterns and compensations, strengthening and stabilization drills tailored for circus demands and techniques to reduce low back strain and prevent injury. Ideal for any circus artist looking to level up their performance by building a solid, injury-resistant center. Ages 16+.
Your core and lower back are the powerhouse of your circus practice—whether you’re hanging, balancing, bending, or twisting, everything starts here. Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT in this class which will help you assess and understand your own movement tendencies: are you a "pressure pusher" who over-braces, or a "wobbly middle" who lacks stability? Through guided movement assessments and functional strength tests, you’ll identify personal weak points and learn targeted exercises to build a stronger, more resilient core. We’ll focus on creating both control and mobility, giving you the tools to protect your spine, support your tricks, and move with confidence. You’ll gain insight into your unique core patterns and compensations, strengthening and stabilization drills tailored for circus demands and techniques to reduce low back strain and prevent injury. Ideal for any circus artist looking to level up their performance by building a solid, injury-resistant center. Ages 16+.
Knees and Ankles in Circus (16+) $30 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Sunday, June 8 from 2:30-4:30pm
Unlock the power and precision of your lower limbs with this deep-dive class focused on the knee and ankle. Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT to explore the anatomy and biomechanics of the knee and ankle in circus-specific contexts, unpacking how these joints function under load, in motion, and in extreme ranges. Learn how to identify imbalances, prevent common injuries, and enhance your performance with targeted strengthening and mobility techniques. You’ll come away with a clear understanding of how the knee and ankle function in dynamic circus movement, tools to build joint resilience, strength, and stability. Perfect for aerialists, acrobats, hand-balancers, dancers, and movers of all kinds who want to develop stronger, more adaptable legs from the ground up. Ages 16+.
Unlock the power and precision of your lower limbs with this deep-dive class focused on the knee and ankle. Join Laurel Wolfzinger, PT, DPT to explore the anatomy and biomechanics of the knee and ankle in circus-specific contexts, unpacking how these joints function under load, in motion, and in extreme ranges. Learn how to identify imbalances, prevent common injuries, and enhance your performance with targeted strengthening and mobility techniques. You’ll come away with a clear understanding of how the knee and ankle function in dynamic circus movement, tools to build joint resilience, strength, and stability. Perfect for aerialists, acrobats, hand-balancers, dancers, and movers of all kinds who want to develop stronger, more adaptable legs from the ground up. Ages 16+.