Upcoming Workshops
Register for any of the following on MindBody, or by emailing us at info@circuscollective.com
DejaView Productions
5 Week Fire Dancing Series
Begins February 2nd, runs 5 weeks (2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, & 3/2) Sundays, 6-8 pm
$350 for the series
Feel the heat! Immerse yourself in this introductory course to fire dancing. This workshop series will cover many topics providing a thorough understanding of the history of fire dancing and the necessary protocols and techniques to minimize risk and perform with fire safely. You will harness your own inner fire, practicing under the supervision and guidance of a professional fire performer. We will culminate the experience with a group fire performance. Students will need to provide or purchase their own fire props. Suitable fire props for this workshop include Palms, Torches, Fans, Staves, or Fire Finger.

Loops Workshop with Casey Pottle

Aerial Loops Sequencing
Saturday, Feb. 1st
1-2:30 pm
$75 per student
Come experience the fun and variety that is aerial loops! A combinations of traditional straps and aerial sling, loops are a fun apparatus to explore unique shapes all its own. In this workshop, you will learn intermediate level skills, sequences, poses, and descents on aerial loops. The workshop will end in an accumulation of the material learned, putting it all together into a longer sequence to music at the end.
*Pre-Reqs: must be at an Intermediate aerial level, be able to comfortable invert in the air, and so at least multiple pull-ups.
Handbalancing Workshops with Dashiell Cote

Beginner Handstand Workshop
Saturday, March 15th 2-4pm
$45 per student
This workshop is designed for those who are working toward achieving a straight-body, freestanding handstand.
Prerequisites: Ability to hold a 30-second plank.
What to Expect:
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Introduction to basic handstand shapes
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Understanding alignment
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Shoulder mobility and strengthening exercises
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How to kick up to a handstand
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Techniques for moving away from the wall

Int/Adv Handstand Workshop Sunday,
March 16th, 2:30-4:30pm
$55 per student
In this workshop, we’ll work on progressing beyond the basic two-arm handstand. Students will explore a variety of single-arm positions and dynamic movements.
Prerequisites:
Ability to hold a one-minute freestanding handstand
What to Expect:
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Advanced shapes
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One-arm handstand drills
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Dynamic movements (including walking, turns, and jumps)
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Side flexibility (flags/figa)
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Press handstand training
Chains & Bullwhips Workshops with Alec Stoddard
Intro to Bullwhips
Sunday, March 23rd
8:30-10:30 am
Fee: $75 per student
Learn to crack a whip! In this course, we’ll cover basic bullwhip anatomy and physics, as well as beginner skills such as basic forward and overhead throws. We’ll combine these skills with dance transitions like body wrapping to create a short combination. For those who want to try (both) hands at dual- wielding, we’ll also cover Florentine technique, or weaving.
Note: This class carries the risk of getting popped with a whip! Clothing that covers as much of your skin as possible is recommended.

Aerial Chains: Spinning & Sequencing
Sunday, March 23rd
2:30-4:30 pm
Fee: $100/Student
Designed for aerialists with a well- developed practice; having chains experience is helpful, but not a requirement. We will be exploring types of spinning with weight centered and off-center, and how to use that spin to release one of the chains, then recapture it. We’ll also examine how to provide greater proprioceptive support for generating spin and balancing in the chains with a fast spin.
Pre-Reqs: Students should be comfortable with multiple pull ups and possess good spin tolerance!
Note: Clothing that covers knee and armpits, and has no embellishments like zippers. Trapeze boots are a huge plus, and some folks will find using gloves helpful. Socks are not recommended because they can slip.
