Beginner | Silks Once you understand the “cross and push” mechanism of a belay, there are a hundred different ways to choreograph getting in and out. We will cover belays landing on the waist, knee, elbow, and in a handloop. We will also learn exits that aren’t horrifically awkward or look like taking off a […]
Learning the definitions and relationships between the “big 5” silks wraps will give you the power to craft gorgeous transitions and combine drops effectively. But what are they and how do you recognize them when you see them? We will look at Hip Key, Same side hook/Catchers, Opposite side hook/Closed Catchers, Cross Back, and S […]
Drops are grouped by wrap and rotation. We’ll start with simple drops from crossback and hip key, talk about tail chasing, the facts of falling and controlling our falls, then add and modify to work out bigger combo drops with those same mechanics. We will walk everything down a lot and create scalable pathways for […]
Silks | All levels Applications and theory of the crochet wrap across body positions and orientations.
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 […]
Silks | All Levels We’ll explore theory, inspiration, & limitations which will inform & guide our exploration on & off the ground. Resource for theory: Jenn Bruyer’s Shapecraft We’ll identify & play with some common & unique wraps, blocks, wedging & balancing that lend to ultimate shape-making opportunities in the air. From the simple to […]
Silks | Beg 2+ Efficiency of movement is the key to fluidity. Follow the path of least resistance & access effortlessness in the air!! In this workshop we’ll compare & contrast a variety of entry & exit methods for fundamental skills which demonstrate varying degrees of resistance. We’ll also examine how different pathways, spatial orientation […]
Silks | Int We know there are many paths that lead to (& out of) any given skill. In this workshop we’ll explore non-traditional paths & transitions that lead us into & away from familiar places. Get off that beaten path & tread some new ones! We’ll look at contrasting what we gravitate toward (individual […]
Silks | Int/Adv One of my most passionate areas of theory is in the mindbender series. A mindbender is a wrap with a u-lock that allows for gooey “controlled” drop transitions with a melding and remolding of wraps. As the body is moving, wraps are un-forming and re-forming simultaneously. They look like mobius strips. Pre-req: […]
Silks | Int/Adv A cocktail of everything: strength, flexibility, a drop, elegance all in one. Pre-req: back balance, straddle & hip key in the air, comfortable with partial reverse meathooks, no handed wheel down Suggested homework: Overhead press with dumbbells (10-15lb each hand) and no handed wheel down
