Workshops
Transitions with Intention: An Int/Adv Aerial Silks Workshop
with Kyla Ernst-Alper. Fee: $75
Saturday, July 18th. 2:00-3:30 pm.
We work so hard to nail that ultimate moment of a skill, only to have a photo taken of a transition that makes us look like a gremlin instead of an ethereal creature. Learn to approach aerial sequences with meticulous intentionality, and make every moment of that sequence worthy of framing. This is a workshop on Silks.
Pre-Requisites: intermediate-advanced level. Must be able to invert in the air.
Aerial Act Creation Tools: An Int/Adv Workshop for Silks and/or Lyra
with Kyla Ernst-Alper. Fee: $100
Sunday, July 19th. 2:15-4:15 pm.
Creating an act can feel daunting. Kyla has been performing her own acts on variety stages for over 15 years, and has been co-directing The Underground Cabaret for over 4 years. In this workshop she will share her process, tools, and the theories she relies on when she feels lost. Bring a notebook and leave your self-judgement at the door!
Pre-Requisites: Intermediate-Advanced level. Must be able to invert in the air
Fire Fan Fundamentals: A 4 Week Series
with Lena Wayson. Fee: $200/student.
4 Sundays: July 26th, August 2nd, August 9th, & August 16th. 7:15-8:45 pm.
Ready to spark your flow? This four-week workshop series focuses on fire fans—one of the most beautiful and expressive flow props. Students will build a strong technical foundation, deep diving into fan technique while cultivating flow, confidence, and performance awareness. Participants will progress from fundamental fan technique to structured sequences, culminating in a guided fire performance where we can practice our sequences on fire! This series is ideal for absolute beginners as well as intermediate spinners looking to level up their flow.
What You’ll Learn
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The fundamentals: spinning, timing, and direction
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How to use “the grid” to understand where your fans are in space
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The “tech alphabet” (your building blocks for combos and patterns)
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Basic movement patterns: antispins, inspins, weaves, and tracers
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Clean transitions and how to link moves together
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Sequences you can take home and build on
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Core fire safety principles
What to Bring
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Fire or practice fans (a few pairs available to borrow)
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Clothes you can move in
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Cotton or organic clothing for the last day
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Water + good vibes
