All levels The shoulder is one of the most mobile and biomechanically complex regions of the body, making it particularly susceptible to injury and compensation patterns. Join me for this workshop as I discuss the role of the shoulder through the lens of both a physical therapist and practicing acrobat. We will explore common injuries, […]
Lyra | All levels We all know the hardest part of a performance is the audience…why are they LOOKING at you like that?!? This workshop will focus on how to engage with your audience on the floor and in the air, how to best convey your story, and how to channel that nervous energy into […]
All Apparatuses | All Levels Process of building an aerial act from music selection through choreography and costuming.
Lyra | 1 Yr of Consecutive Classes Blend theatrical striptease concepts with lyra for tease, drama and costume reveals.
All levels Healthy elbows, forearms, and grip strength are critical for aerialists and performing artists, yet these areas are often overlooked until pain begins to interfere with training and performance. In this workshop, I will combine perspectives from physical therapy and acrobatic practice to discuss the anatomy of the elbow and forearm, common injury patterns, […]
Int/Adv Understanding C-shaping starts with learning the foundational technique on the ground, working with our approach to hollow, arch, and ipsilateral movement patterns. These can be different from body to body, and here we take a biomechanical approach, learning how to assess each person’s access to certain ranges of motion and explore how body proportions […]
All Apparatuses | All Levels This workshop that uses the participant’s own choreography to explore how we can change what story we’re telling onstage by applying different efforts to our actions. There are 8 clearly defined efforts that can stand alone or combine to alter the meaning of any movement, codified by dancer and scholar […]
