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Borrowed Moves, Original Growth: The Art of Learning Choreography

Personal Practice • September 20, 2024

Borrowed Moves, Original Growth: The Art of Learning Choreography

When I entered the world of circus and aerial arts, I was actually surprised to see the classes seemed to be missing this very important element.

by : Rain Anya

When Your Students Surpass You

Teaching • June 24, 2016

When Your Students Surpass You

So many things come into play with this question, ego of course being one of them. The first question to ask is: WHO’S EGO IS […]

by : Sarah Bebe Holmes

⚡️Feeling the electric energy of the creative

⚡️Feeling the electric energy of the creative process as we prepare for a new phase with Homeostasis

🤩Feeling inspired to take part? Join us for the final workshop of our 3 part online workshop series where we explore the theatrical concepts of this piece. We still have 3 spots left for the live workshop, and replays are available for any of the workshops.

All proceeds from the workshops go towards bringing this project into fruition. Starting Nov 1st, we’ll be diving into a 3 week development period which will culminate in a showing as a part of the Wildflowers show in Santa Barbara on Thursday, November 21st. Be sure to your tickets ahead of time, link in bio!

We’re thrilled to welcome two talented and creative aerial performers to the cast of Homeostasis. Welcome @aerialjordann and @labrujacreative. We can’t wait to see what develops with this inspiring and experimental project

What you really came for.....the classes! At the

What you really came for.....the classes!

At the end of the week long aerial adventure, you’ll be taking home so much aerial candy…fun new skills, innovative sequences, and invaluable technique tips.

The instructors specialize in finding those tiny but mighty adjustments that will take your aerial practice to the next level.

💪 Not to mention how strong you’ll feel after a full week of aerialing every day. (except for the mid-week aerial rest day!) leaving you feeling more confident in your ability to move with efficiency, control, and flow.

The Deets:

📅 Week 1: May 7 - 14, 2025 - Silks & Vertical Theatre Method

📅 Week 2: May 17 - 24, 2025 - Sling & Vertical Theatre Method

📍 The Isle of Crete in Greece

Want to learn more about this unique travel opportunity? Get on our Early Access List.

Folks on this list will get a full 24 hours of pre-registration time before public registration opens. This means you can snag your top choice room option. 😉

Link in bio 🔗

Learn this choreography! 👇 I created a short p

Learn this choreography! 👇

I created a short piece of choreography and I’m super excited to teach it to you! This piece is based around being in a “fight state” nervous system response.

This Saturday, join me for a 2 hour remote workshop where you will learn new unique transitions and sequencing. I’ll break down each move step-by-step and give you real time feedback and tips.

You’ll also be given a video of the full choreography with all of the musicality cues and theatrical layers for those who want to develop it and take it even further.

If you’re a little nervous about working with theatricality in the air, don’t stress! Most of this workshop will be focused on learning the nuts and bolts of the skills and the theatricality is purely optional for those who want to explore. I’ll also be sharing a BTS look at the process of how I built the choreography around a theatrical concept.

This workshop is part of a 3 part series. Get all the details in the link in bio!

👀 Will i see you there?

✨ And it’s a wrap! That is the last Level 1 Re

✨ And it’s a wrap! That is the last Level 1 Remote Teacher Training of 2024. This last cohort was incredible. 🌍 Calling in from all over the world with various experience levels, backgrounds, and insights. We had such fresh conversations and dug deep into our aerial practice together. 🤸‍♀️✨

Each trainee brings their own distinct energy and insights, creating a rich tapestry of learning and growth. 🌟 Your unique contributions have enriched the experience for everyone involved.

Thank you for your curiosity, commitment, and enthusiasm. We’ve witnessed your growth and resilience, and we can’t wait to see where your newfound skills take your aerial journey next! 🚀✨

@bring.the.polecat
@aerialchair
@momovement
@Darahouston_
@rrldf
@kat.jolliff
@xzw_vanessa
@valetessen.stunt
@aerial.sarilog
@Flight_of_fools
@sangwuine
@melaniechavesc
@aerial.stephmn
@bea.tei.xei
@victoraerial_
@circus_dogtor
@talina907
@bbsaerial
@reluctantaerialist
@fefferdoodle
@flyingflo16
@gcor12
@saludconcasey
@Izzypsarris
@amberskyaerial
@bendy.em

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📣 The dates for our 2025 Teacher Training schedule are on our website – and we are moving to an 8 week structure! Curious about the course? Go ahead and take our Taster Course - it’s a mini course with a sneak peek at some of the kind of materials we cover in the full program so you can get your appetite ready!

👉 Link in the bio.

Year after year, the food consistently makes it to

Year after year, the food consistently makes it to the top 5 highlights of the Greece Retreat (sometimes top 2??)

All of our food is locally sourced from the Island of Crete and prepared by a local chef who considers all dietary needs and allergies.

Our menu is carefully crafted with a healthy and balanced diet to keep your body nourished and give you energy so you can get the most out of your training time!

You’ll get an array of different dining opportunities...from fully stocked kitchens for DIY breakfast and snacks, to fully catered lunches and dinners, and 2 dinners out on the town.

We’ve hand selected top-notch restaurants in Chania, beachfront and in the heart of the old harbor, which makes for some unforgettable Cretan dining experiences.

Cretan cuisine is renowned both in Greece and internationally for its unique ingredients and flavors. It’s the variety of local produce that distinguishes the dishes: mountain herbs and greens, bulbs, unique cheeses, fresh fish, the famous Cretan olive oil.

For those who like to sample local spirits, you’ll most certainly be offered a shot of raki at restaurants and even shops. Raki is a grape brandy the locals love to share!

There’s still time to get on our early access list! 🔗Link in bio

This drill will transform your straddle switch bea

This drill will transform your straddle switch beats!

Whether you’re a ropie who wants to up level your straddle switch technique, or a sling nerd who loves to move dynamically throughout your choreography…..this drill is for you!

There’s a lot of info packed into this 1 min video, so we highly encourage you save it so you can really dive into it next time you’re in the studio

📋 Progressions:
1) Find the pathway with hands on
2) Start to add more leg drive power
3) Balance in a flat back straddle
4) Put it all together!

Tips:
✔️ Close the straddle (aka Pike) before dropping the leading leg down
✔️Keep a strong leg differentiation, one leg leads the other leg follows
✔️ You should pass through a Bell Beat shape in the middle
✔️Always master the pathway before you try to add power
✔️ Use strong engagement in the legs to SLICE through the air. No spaghetti legs 🍝

Try it out and tag us when you post! Remember, this drill is HARD so if you’re not getting the no hands version, don’t give up! Keep working the progressions and enjoy the process. Because hands or no hands….working this drill is a fabulous addition to your momentum training ⚡️

Excited to try? Share this post with an aerial friend who you want to do the challenge with !

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