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CIRCUS AND AERIAL CLASSES
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Adult 350 Mixed Aerial w Margaret Hopkins. 14& up
A fast paced class for students with several years of aerial expeirence. Must be comfortable inverting in the air repeatedly and doing drops. For bar apparatus, being comfortable working at height and with beats is required
A fast paced class for students with several years of aerial expeirence. Must be comfortable inverting in the air repeatedly and doing drops. For bar apparatus, being comfortable working at height and with beats is required
$396
Adult Intro to Fabric, Lyra and trapeze . 14 & up
An intro ductory class where will will focus on learning foundational skills on trapeze, lyra and silks. We will work close to the ground and through safe progressions while getting to know new ways of moving and using our bodies. Being able to do a pull up, supporting your body weight or other prerequisite skills are not required. This is for you if you are looking for a fun new fitness tool, expressive art or comminity.
An intro ductory class where will will focus on learning foundational skills on trapeze, lyra and silks. We will work close to the ground and through safe progressions while getting to know new ways of moving and using our bodies. Being able to do a pull up, supporting your body weight or other prerequisite skills are not required. This is for you if you are looking for a fun new fitness tool, expressive art or comminity.
$396
Adult level 100 mixed aerial. 14 & up
For Adults (14 & up) who have taken the intro session and are excited to continue their journey in aerial dance! We’ll work on building a solid foundation for progressing on aerial silks, trapeze and lyra, combining strength-building, creativity, and confidence-building in a safe and nurturing environment. We work on body awareness and connecting to the core & proper shoulder engagement. We start to build strength and aerial movement vocabulary, unlocking creativity and connection to the body/self in order to move in the world with strength, power and grace.
For Adults (14 & up) who have taken the intro session and are excited to continue their journey in aerial dance! We’ll work on building a solid foundation for progressing on aerial silks, trapeze and lyra, combining strength-building, creativity, and confidence-building in a safe and nurturing environment. We work on body awareness and connecting to the core & proper shoulder engagement. We start to build strength and aerial movement vocabulary, unlocking creativity and connection to the body/self in order to move in the world with strength, power and grace.
$396
Adult level 200, Fabric, Trapeze and Lyra. 14 & up
For Adult students who have already completed at least one intro session. We’ll continue building a solid foundation for progressing on aerial silks, trapeze and lyra, combining strength-building, creativity, and confidence-building in a safe environment. We will start working on feeling comfortable a bit further from the ground and progressing in holding more of our body weight. We will continue to work on body awareness, connection to the core & proper shoulder engagement. We will build strength and aerial movement vocabulary, unlocking creativity and connection to the body/self in order to move in the world and in the air with strength, power and grace.
For Adult students who have already completed at least one intro session. We’ll continue building a solid foundation for progressing on aerial silks, trapeze and lyra, combining strength-building, creativity, and confidence-building in a safe environment. We will start working on feeling comfortable a bit further from the ground and progressing in holding more of our body weight. We will continue to work on body awareness, connection to the core & proper shoulder engagement. We will build strength and aerial movement vocabulary, unlocking creativity and connection to the body/self in order to move in the world and in the air with strength, power and grace.
$396
Adult level 300 mixed Aerial . 14 & up
For students who have taken a few years of aerial classes we will continue learning vocab, sequencing, dynamic and creative movement, fluidity and building strength on fabric, Lyra &Trapeze.
For students who have taken a few years of aerial classes we will continue learning vocab, sequencing, dynamic and creative movement, fluidity and building strength on fabric, Lyra &Trapeze.
$386
Aerial Intensive **Camp is Full**. 9 & up
Aerial Intensive- August 3-14
Guest aerial coach Becca DeAngelis will lead daily classes in aerial fabric, trapeze, lyra and sling. Students will try all the things and select their favorite apparatus to delve deeper into. Their second class, alternating between Joel Melendez & Erin Mahoney, will focus on ground skills: acrobatics, partner acro, flexibility, dance and stage presence and act creation. New acts will debut in an outdoor show!
9-12pm, M-F ages 9&up. $550
Show @ 6pm on the 14th. Rain date Aug 15 at noon
Coaches: Becca DeAngelis, Joel Melendez & Erin Mahoney!
Aerial Intensive- August 3-14
Guest aerial coach Becca DeAngelis will lead daily classes in aerial fabric, trapeze, lyra and sling. Students will try all the things and select their favorite apparatus to delve deeper into. Their second class, alternating between Joel Melendez & Erin Mahoney, will focus on ground skills: acrobatics, partner acro, flexibility, dance and stage presence and act creation. New acts will debut in an outdoor show!
9-12pm, M-F ages 9&up. $550
Show @ 6pm on the 14th. Rain date Aug 15 at noon
Coaches: Becca DeAngelis, Joel Melendez & Erin Mahoney!
$550
Circus Camp- **Camp is full**.
Ground and Air camp! July 6-17, M-F, 9-1 daily with a spectacular outdoor evening performance at 6pm 7/17. Show rain date: Sat 7/18 at 10am. Youth age 5 & up. 4 coaches and is filled with all things circus- Stilt walking, juggling, acrobatics and mini trampoline, visual art & set design, unicycling & rolling globe, trapeze, lyra, silks! Youth circus artists try all the classes then select their favorite 2 circus disciplines + art to focus on building skills and creating acts for the show. $600. Camps fill fast! Save your spots soon! Email Heidi- thrivemovementstudio@gmail.com with any questions. Teaching artists- Joel Melendez, Heidi Kirchofer, Kim McKenzie. Guest aerial coach Liz!
Ground and Air camp! July 6-17, M-F, 9-1 daily with a spectacular outdoor evening performance at 6pm 7/17. Show rain date: Sat 7/18 at 10am. Youth age 5 & up. 4 coaches and is filled with all things circus- Stilt walking, juggling, acrobatics and mini trampoline, visual art & set design, unicycling & rolling globe, trapeze, lyra, silks! Youth circus artists try all the classes then select their favorite 2 circus disciplines + art to focus on building skills and creating acts for the show. $600. Camps fill fast! Save your spots soon! Email Heidi- thrivemovementstudio@gmail.com with any questions. Teaching artists- Joel Melendez, Heidi Kirchofer, Kim McKenzie. Guest aerial coach Liz!
$600
Ground and Air Jam with Heidi & Joel. 6-8
In this playful "all things circus" class we will explore ground skills like acrobatics, mini trampoline, devil sticks, spinning plates as well as aerial apparatus like silks, lyra and trapeze. Creative movement as well as developing locomotor coordination will also be emphasized
In this playful "all things circus" class we will explore ground skills like acrobatics, mini trampoline, devil sticks, spinning plates as well as aerial apparatus like silks, lyra and trapeze. Creative movement as well as developing locomotor coordination will also be emphasized
$300
Homeschool Circus. 5 & up
A 3-hour homeschool community building PE class! Kids age 5 & up will to work on all things circus! Students will take one class with Joel Melendez in devil stick, Chinese yo-yo, juggling, spinning plates, unicycle, rolling globe and rola bola and a second class with Heidi Kirchofer in aerial fabric, trapeze and lyra. All will practice acrobatics and mini-trampoline. We will begin each class with a warm up and a game. Kids will gain strength, flexibility, co-ordination, confidence, balance and performance skills and community connection. Our homeschool students have found cherished community here!
A 3-hour homeschool community building PE class! Kids age 5 & up will to work on all things circus! Students will take one class with Joel Melendez in devil stick, Chinese yo-yo, juggling, spinning plates, unicycle, rolling globe and rola bola and a second class with Heidi Kirchofer in aerial fabric, trapeze and lyra. All will practice acrobatics and mini-trampoline. We will begin each class with a warm up and a game. Kids will gain strength, flexibility, co-ordination, confidence, balance and performance skills and community connection. Our homeschool students have found cherished community here!
$456
Open Studio- pre registration with Erin required. 14 & up or by permission
Open studio is a great compliment to class training. Adding another day really helps build strength and reviewing material help so much for learning and fluidiity.
Open studio is for students to work solo on things they can do confidently and safely without instruction.
No instruction provided. A coach will be present and has final say if they deem any moves too risky.
Open studio is a great compliment to class training. Adding another day really helps build strength and reviewing material help so much for learning and fluidiity.
Open studio is for students to work solo on things they can do confidently and safely without instruction.
No instruction provided. A coach will be present and has final say if they deem any moves too risky.
$15 drop in cash preferred
Youth 100 level mixed apparatus. 9 & up
For students who have taken an intro session and will progress working on aerial vocab, building foundational skills and strength
For students who have taken an intro session and will progress working on aerial vocab, building foundational skills and strength
$300
Youth fabric 300. 9 & up
For youth who have taken several years in classes and can invert in the air and are ready for drops and other advanced work
For youth who have taken several years in classes and can invert in the air and are ready for drops and other advanced work
$336
Youth Intro to fabric and trapeze w Heidi Kirchofer. 9 & up
An introduction to fabric (silks), trapeze and Lyra. We will work close to the ground and work through progressions to build a strong and confident aerial vocabulary
An introduction to fabric (silks), trapeze and Lyra. We will work close to the ground and work through progressions to build a strong and confident aerial vocabulary
$300
Youth level 2 mixed aerial w Margaret Hopkins. 9 & up
For students 9&up who have already completed at least one intro session! We’ll continue building a solid foundation for progressing on aerial silks, trapeze and lyra, combining strength-building, creativity, and confidence-building in a safe and nurturing environment. We start low to the ground and without needing to hold full body weight. We work on body awareness and connecting to the core & proper shoulder engagement. We will continue to build strength and aerial movement vocabulary, unlocking creativity and connection to the body/self in order to move in the world and in the air with strength, power and grace
For students 9&up who have already completed at least one intro session! We’ll continue building a solid foundation for progressing on aerial silks, trapeze and lyra, combining strength-building, creativity, and confidence-building in a safe and nurturing environment. We start low to the ground and without needing to hold full body weight. We work on body awareness and connecting to the core & proper shoulder engagement. We will continue to build strength and aerial movement vocabulary, unlocking creativity and connection to the body/self in order to move in the world and in the air with strength, power and grace
$300
Youth level 250 mixed aerial. 9 & up
For students who have taken at least 2 years of classes and can easily do pullovers and are comfortable standing on the bar. Fabric focused students must be able to invert in the air. We will be working on drops and longer sequences.
For students who have taken at least 2 years of classes and can easily do pullovers and are comfortable standing on the bar. Fabric focused students must be able to invert in the air. We will be working on drops and longer sequences.
$336
Youth level 3 bar apparatus. 9-14
For students with a few years of aerial experience who want to focus on trapeze and lyra. Students should be comfortable inverting cleanly from the ground and at least working torward inverting in the air. Students should be comfortable standing and moving around the trapeze at height
For students with a few years of aerial experience who want to focus on trapeze and lyra. Students should be comfortable inverting cleanly from the ground and at least working torward inverting in the air. Students should be comfortable standing and moving around the trapeze at height
$336
Thrive Movement Studio opened in the summer of 2014 and is a dream come true for Heidi Kirchofer Joel Melendez. It represents years of dreaming and scheming by the dynamic duo and lots of hard work by Heidi, Joel and Heidi's father Charles Kirchofer.
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