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Classes are ongoing and can join anytime. See Capoeira page for more details.
Capoeira Class Descriptions:
Advanced Capoeira training-Tuesdays. 12 & up
This is not a class but a training for all advanced Capoeiristas highest cords,
ages 12 and up,
This is not a class but a training for all advanced Capoeiristas highest cords,
ages 12 and up,
$65/monthly
Youth Capoeira (new!)Tuesdays and Thursdays Ages 4 to 7 . 4-7
In this class, Kids ages 3 to 5 years old get to work the mats with some acrobatics skills as well as the use of the punching pads and bags, there is music and capoeira moves to master as well
Capoeira is a combination of martial arts, sport and popular culture that developed in Brazil, by African slaved and Brazilian natives, starting in the 16th century. It was made to give slaves a chance to escape and to survive. Capoeira was illegal in Brazil until the 1930s also became the second sport more practiced in Brasil followed by Soccer
In this class, Kids ages 3 to 5 years old get to work the mats with some acrobatics skills as well as the use of the punching pads and bags, there is music and capoeira moves to master as well
Capoeira is a combination of martial arts, sport and popular culture that developed in Brazil, by African slaved and Brazilian natives, starting in the 16th century. It was made to give slaves a chance to escape and to survive. Capoeira was illegal in Brazil until the 1930s also became the second sport more practiced in Brasil followed by Soccer
$85/monthly
Youth Capoeira Ages 8-12 -Tuesdays-Thursdays. 8-12
Youth Capoeira classes are open to students of all levels, and beginners are welcome.
Classes build physical, artistic, and social skills. Working independently, in partners, and as a group, students learn basic Capoeira movements, and how to “play” Capoeira. Students use the movements in improvisational games with each other.
Instruction covers physical elements of the arts including acrobatic and dynamic movement, self-defense, and improvisation and performance concepts. Youth learn historical and cultural information, receive hands-on training on instruments, and learn songs in Portuguese.
Capoeira uses strong and fast kicks, dodges and fast counter-attacks. It also uses acrobatics and simple take-downs.
Youth Capoeira classes are open to students of all levels, and beginners are welcome.
Classes build physical, artistic, and social skills. Working independently, in partners, and as a group, students learn basic Capoeira movements, and how to “play” Capoeira. Students use the movements in improvisational games with each other.
Instruction covers physical elements of the arts including acrobatic and dynamic movement, self-defense, and improvisation and performance concepts. Youth learn historical and cultural information, receive hands-on training on instruments, and learn songs in Portuguese.
Capoeira uses strong and fast kicks, dodges and fast counter-attacks. It also uses acrobatics and simple take-downs.
$85/monthly
Aerial and Circus Class Descriptions:
Adult Choreography Intensive. adult
Dates are: Friday July 12, 26 + Sunday 21, 6:30-8, August 2, 9th + Wed August 14th (dress rehearsal) & August 18 show @ 7pm
In this adult intensive, students will take 1 level appropriate class on Tu or Th and add the Friday choreo class.
This mixed level class we will focus on choreography, sequencing and performance skills. Participants in the intensive will receive specific home training exercises to help participants reach their goals in flexibility, mobility strength and artistry. Hone in on refining your skills, building strength with 2 days a week of practice and bringing forth your artistry! We will have a performance August 18th in the eve, followed by a potluck
Dates are: Friday July 12, 26 + Sunday 21, 6:30-8, August 2, 9th + Wed August 14th (dress rehearsal) & August 18 show @ 7pm
In this adult intensive, students will take 1 level appropriate class on Tu or Th and add the Friday choreo class.
This mixed level class we will focus on choreography, sequencing and performance skills. Participants in the intensive will receive specific home training exercises to help participants reach their goals in flexibility, mobility strength and artistry. Hone in on refining your skills, building strength with 2 days a week of practice and bringing forth your artistry! We will have a performance August 18th in the eve, followed by a potluck
$180
Adult Intro to Fabric, Trapeze and Lyra . 14 & up
For Adults (14 & up) who are excited to try 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 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 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 are excited to try 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 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 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.
$192
Adult level 100, 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.
$192
Adult level 300 mixed Aerial w rotating coaches. 14&up
For student who have taken a few years of aerial classes we will continue learning vocab and building strength on Lyra, Trapeze and Silks
For student who have taken a few years of aerial classes we will continue learning vocab and building strength on Lyra, Trapeze and Silks
$192
Adult mixed level Fabric, Lyra and trapeze . 14 & up
A mixed level and apparatus class for students who are able to climb put foot locks on or mount the trapeze or lyra with ease. Inverting in the air is not a requirement but will be prepping for that skill to unlock inversions and drops in the future. We will work on fluidity and longer sequencing on trapeze, lyra and aerial fabric.
A mixed level and apparatus class for students who are able to climb put foot locks on or mount the trapeze or lyra with ease. Inverting in the air is not a requirement but will be prepping for that skill to unlock inversions and drops in the future. We will work on fluidity and longer sequencing on trapeze, lyra and aerial fabric.
$192
Aerial Intensive **Camp is Full**. 9 & up
Aerial Intensive- August 5-16
Guest 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 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. $500
Show @ 6pm on the 16th. Rain date Aug 17 at noon
Coaches: Becca DeAngelis, second coach announced soon!
Aerial Intensive- August 5-16
Guest 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 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. $500
Show @ 6pm on the 16th. Rain date Aug 17 at noon
Coaches: Becca DeAngelis, second coach announced soon!
$500
Circus Camp.
Ground and Air camp! July 8-19, M-F, 9-1 daily with a spectacular outdoor evening performance at 6pm 7/19. Show rain date: Sat 7/20 at 12pm. 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! Young 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. $550. 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 announced soon!
Ground and Air camp! July 8-19, M-F, 9-1 daily with a spectacular outdoor evening performance at 6pm 7/19. Show rain date: Sat 7/20 at 12pm. 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! Young 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. $550. 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 announced soon!
$550
Crossing Over: Trapeze and Sling Int/Adv w Becca DeAngelis. 3/23, 2:30-4:30.
Crossing Over: Trapeze and Sling
Static trapeze can be considered a rigid sling, while Sling can be considered a squishy trapeze. In this workshop you’ll explore the similarities and differences between these apparatuses.
For students who have previously taken this workshop, we’ll revisit some skills, build on others, and introduce a whole host of new tricks.
We’ll roll, drop, wrap, and swirl on these seemingly unrelated apparatuses. Exploring the ways in which the same skills and pathways can be performed on both when applying techniques that account for their shape. We will find timing, wraps, walk-downs, and a few skills which don’t quite translate and the reasons behind that.
Prerequisites: Beginner: Must be able to mount, sit, and stand on the trapeze and/or sling with minimal assistance, passing familiarity with either beginner sling or beginner trapeze skills.
Intermediate: Easily mount the trapeze and/or sling; be able to safely invert a few times over 2hrs
Advanced: Easily mount the trapeze and/or sling; be able to easily and safely invert repeatedly
Crossing Over: Trapeze and Sling
Static trapeze can be considered a rigid sling, while Sling can be considered a squishy trapeze. In this workshop you’ll explore the similarities and differences between these apparatuses.
For students who have previously taken this workshop, we’ll revisit some skills, build on others, and introduce a whole host of new tricks.
We’ll roll, drop, wrap, and swirl on these seemingly unrelated apparatuses. Exploring the ways in which the same skills and pathways can be performed on both when applying techniques that account for their shape. We will find timing, wraps, walk-downs, and a few skills which don’t quite translate and the reasons behind that.
Prerequisites: Beginner: Must be able to mount, sit, and stand on the trapeze and/or sling with minimal assistance, passing familiarity with either beginner sling or beginner trapeze skills.
Intermediate: Easily mount the trapeze and/or sling; be able to safely invert a few times over 2hrs
Advanced: Easily mount the trapeze and/or sling; be able to easily and safely invert repeatedly
$65
Crossing Over: Trapeze and Sling With Becca DeAngelis, Beginner/Int. 3/23, 12-2. 14 & up or serious student.
Crossing Over: Trapeze and Sling
Static trapeze can be considered a rigid sling, while Sling can be considered a squishy trapeze. In this workshop you’ll explore the similarities and differences between these apparatuses.
For students who have previously taken this workshop, we’ll revisit some skills, build on others, and introduce a whole host of new tricks.
We’ll roll, drop, wrap, and swirl on these seemingly unrelated apparatuses. Exploring the ways in which the same skills and pathways can be performed on both when applying techniques that account for their shape. We will find timing, wraps, walk-downs, and a few skills which don’t quite translate and the reasons behind that.
Prerequisites: Beginner: Must be able to mount, sit, and stand on the trapeze and/or sling with minimal assistance, passing familiarity with either beginner sling or beginner trapeze skills.
Intermediate: Easily mount the trapeze and/or sling; be able to safely invert a few times over 2hrs
Advanced: Easily mount the trapeze and/or sling; be able to easily and safely invert repeatedly
Crossing Over: Trapeze and Sling
Static trapeze can be considered a rigid sling, while Sling can be considered a squishy trapeze. In this workshop you’ll explore the similarities and differences between these apparatuses.
For students who have previously taken this workshop, we’ll revisit some skills, build on others, and introduce a whole host of new tricks.
We’ll roll, drop, wrap, and swirl on these seemingly unrelated apparatuses. Exploring the ways in which the same skills and pathways can be performed on both when applying techniques that account for their shape. We will find timing, wraps, walk-downs, and a few skills which don’t quite translate and the reasons behind that.
Prerequisites: Beginner: Must be able to mount, sit, and stand on the trapeze and/or sling with minimal assistance, passing familiarity with either beginner sling or beginner trapeze skills.
Intermediate: Easily mount the trapeze and/or sling; be able to safely invert a few times over 2hrs
Advanced: Easily mount the trapeze and/or sling; be able to easily and safely invert repeatedly
$65
Lyra All the Lions. Beg-Adv. w Becca DeAngelis 4/6, 11-1pm. 14 & up or serious student
In this workshop we will explore the many variations of lion rolls: entrances to lion, exits from lion, snake roll/rotisserie chicken from a "wrapped" lion, open lion: aka martini with exits/entrance
Students are not required to try every skill; it is simply encouraged.
Prerequisites: Students must be able to sit up and stand in the lyra without assistance. Mid-to-strong knee beats, hanging beats. A long sleeve layer is recommended for some of the rolls. A willingness to try and an open mind.
In this workshop we will explore the many variations of lion rolls: entrances to lion, exits from lion, snake roll/rotisserie chicken from a "wrapped" lion, open lion: aka martini with exits/entrance
Students are not required to try every skill; it is simply encouraged.
Prerequisites: Students must be able to sit up and stand in the lyra without assistance. Mid-to-strong knee beats, hanging beats. A long sleeve layer is recommended for some of the rolls. A willingness to try and an open mind.
$65
Lyra- Rolls, Drops and Releases workshop. Beg-Adv w Becca DeAngelis 4/6 3:30-5:30pm. 14 &up or serious student
In this workshop we will work on drops, rolls, and releases on lyra.
We will explore beats for power and timing, and discover how to modify a skill based on your familiarity with the movement.
We'll add flare and pizzazz to the entrances and exits of more familiar skills.
Students are not required to try every skill; it is simply encouraged.
Prerequisites: Beginner: Must be able to mount, sit up, and stand in the lyra without assistance.
Intermediate: Mid-to-strong knee beats, hanging beats.
Advanced: Toe/foot & elbow hangs are helpful but not necessary.
A long sleeve layer and pants that cover most of the leg is recommended for some of the rolls.
In this workshop we will work on drops, rolls, and releases on lyra.
We will explore beats for power and timing, and discover how to modify a skill based on your familiarity with the movement.
We'll add flare and pizzazz to the entrances and exits of more familiar skills.
Students are not required to try every skill; it is simply encouraged.
Prerequisites: Beginner: Must be able to mount, sit up, and stand in the lyra without assistance.
Intermediate: Mid-to-strong knee beats, hanging beats.
Advanced: Toe/foot & elbow hangs are helpful but not necessary.
A long sleeve layer and pants that cover most of the leg is recommended for some of the rolls.
$65
Open Studio- Free Classes!. 4-Adult
Come try out Aerial and Capoeria Classes!
12-1
Adult Aerial
Youth Capoeira (age 8-14)
1:30-2:30
Youth Aerial (age 9-14)
Youth Capoeira (age 4-7) 45min class
3-4 Adult Aerial
Please email to save your spot! and let us know which class or classes you are coming to
Come try out Aerial and Capoeria Classes!
12-1
Adult Aerial
Youth Capoeira (age 8-14)
1:30-2:30
Youth Aerial (age 9-14)
Youth Capoeira (age 4-7) 45min class
3-4 Adult Aerial
Please email to save your spot! and let us know which class or classes you are coming to
$Free
Rigging for aerialists. 4/6, 1:15-3:15pm. 14 & up
In this workshop participants will gain an understanding of what to look for and what to avoid in regard to aerial rigging. A must have safety course for those hoping to perform and all who want to take responsibility for their own safety
Open to everyone, including instructors, students, parents of students, theater and arena riggers who are more frequently being asked to suspend aerialists, and anyone who feels like attending.
We will cover rigging with round slings, typical hardware, what to look for when purchasing aerial equipment and free-standing rigs, and general terms / concepts such as breaking strength, working load limit, and shock load.
Participants should leave the workshop armed with questions to keep in mind when entering aerial studios and performance situations, and the ability to run a rudimentary risk assessment for themselves.
This workshop will partially be guided by questions from participants.
Other topics may include:
mechanical advantage systems - the pros and cons, when to use them
how rigging decisions are made - one-size does not fit all and why that might be
rigging from wood beams v steel beams v open web steel joists v free-standing aerial rigs, and the various hardware for each
when to walk away
how to inspect your equipment, and record keeping
frequently used tie-offs / knots / hitches
various ways to rig silks, hammocks/slings, trapezes, straps, lyras
and more
**This workshop will not be able to cover all rigging scenarios nor is it a certification course.
In this workshop participants will gain an understanding of what to look for and what to avoid in regard to aerial rigging. A must have safety course for those hoping to perform and all who want to take responsibility for their own safety
Open to everyone, including instructors, students, parents of students, theater and arena riggers who are more frequently being asked to suspend aerialists, and anyone who feels like attending.
We will cover rigging with round slings, typical hardware, what to look for when purchasing aerial equipment and free-standing rigs, and general terms / concepts such as breaking strength, working load limit, and shock load.
Participants should leave the workshop armed with questions to keep in mind when entering aerial studios and performance situations, and the ability to run a rudimentary risk assessment for themselves.
This workshop will partially be guided by questions from participants.
Other topics may include:
mechanical advantage systems - the pros and cons, when to use them
how rigging decisions are made - one-size does not fit all and why that might be
rigging from wood beams v steel beams v open web steel joists v free-standing aerial rigs, and the various hardware for each
when to walk away
how to inspect your equipment, and record keeping
frequently used tie-offs / knots / hitches
various ways to rig silks, hammocks/slings, trapezes, straps, lyras
and more
**This workshop will not be able to cover all rigging scenarios nor is it a certification course.
$65
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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