Baton Twirling
In the baton twirling class, students will learn the basics of twirling the baton and marching as a coordinated team. Open to children ages 5+.
Costume / Set Design
If you enjoy creativity and making things then come learn about how to create costumes and props that effectively convey ideas to the audience, allow performers to move, and create the circus atmosphere! Open to students age 10 and up (eligible to 8 and 9 year olds if accompanied in class by an actively participating parent).
Devil Sticks (beginner and intermediate)
An exploration of techniques related to flower sticks, a prop whereby a baton (with tassles) is manipulated using two hand sticks and/or the body. The classes focus will depend upon understanding of the students. The students will become proficient in basic idle and tik tok patterns but it is possible to develop into full contact body and all around the body motions. Open to ages 8+, see schedule for specific age ranges per class period.
Diabolo (beginner and intermediate)
The Diabolo is a prop that originated in China and was first called the Chinese Yo-Yo. It consists of two sticks with a string tying them together and a gyroscopic top looking thingy. (That is a technical term.) We will teach students basic control, tosses, wraps and such. Those who have an aptitude will be able to learn knots, whips, climbs, and possibly even how to play with two simultaneously on the same string. Open to children 6+ for beginner and 7+ for intermediate.
Hula Hoops
Hooping is taking an old classic hula-hoop and making it bigger and heavier then the small hula-hoops you can get at a toy store. The size and weight make hooping on your legs, arms, neck, and other body parts much easier. In a hoop class you'll learn how to hoop on different body parts, and veriest movements with the hoop on each part. Off body hooping, and double hooping. Open to children 6+, see schedule for specific age ranges per class period
Juggling
Students will learn the basics of 3-ball juggling, or for our more experienced juggling students, various tricks. Open to children 8+.
Juggling, Intermediate
In this club-style class, we will work together to explore partner juggling and some slightly more complex patterns. Open to children 8+
Jump Rope
Jump rope is a class for anyone who like to jump rope. No experience necessary. We will be working with single ropes, learning new tricks and jumping rhythms. Bring your favorite jump rope or borrow one of ours. Open to children 5+.
Poi
Modern poi is rooted with the traditional poi dance of the Maori people of New Zealand. It has drawn additional inspiration from club swinging, glow stringing, fire performance, geometry, martial arts and dance, and in its current form more closely resembles a beautiful combination of these elements than the Maori tradition. Modern poi is the exploration of how ones body relates with 2 spinning weighted tethers, one spun in each hand. This is often done with glow lights or fire wicks at the end of the tethers. Even without glow or fire, the poi artist's dance involves a myriad of spinning patterns that both look and feel wonderful. In this playshop we will learn the different directions of spin, different spin timings, different ways to orient your spinning, and present the visual appeal of your patterns to an audience. All of this will be explored using a model for body movement that turns your patterns into an entire form that opens up freedom of movement and expression, instead of just learning separate tricks. We will also explore a repetiore of tricks and patterns that can flow together seamlessly using our poi movement form. Open to ages 6+, see schedule for specific age ranges per class period
Stilting, Beginner
Stilting, Beginning introduces students to stilt walking. Open to children 6+, adult presence requested. Adult version open to adults 18+.
Stilting, Intermediate
Students will develop more advanced stilt walking skills. Open to children 7+, children must be able to walk confidently and unaided for at least 5 minutes on a variety of surfaces and must be able to do a basic forward kick with each leg and be able to hop on one foot - see instructor for permission.
Stilting, Advanced
Advanced stilters will develop more advanced stilt walking skills. Open to children 8+. Children must qualify for intermediate stilting and must be able to perform a side kick, back side kick, and spin 180 degrees on one foot - see instructor for permission.
Tiny Tots
In this class, our youngest members are introduced to Balance Beam, Tumbling and the managed chaos that is the OPENAIR Circus. These classic classes have been merged to give kids the optimal experience. Open to chidlren 3-6.
Unicycling
This class is based on the unicycle, very similar to a bicycle, but the unicycle only has one wheel so there is a two dimensional plane of movement to compensate for. The basics of unicycling will be covered and for prepared students, we will work on idles, hops, backward and other various riding techniques. Open to children 7+ who know how to ride a bicycle.
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