AERIAL SILKS
with Taryn Scott & Hillary Flesher
September & October
Max capacity: 8 people/class | Age: check registration form | Room: Hall
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What to Wear:
Please wear leggings with no zippers and a top that can be tucked in. It is also advised to bring a long-sleeved shirt.
* All jewelry must be removed before you begin for your protection and the protection of the silks.
* Socks can be worn during the warm-up, but they will need to be removed in order to work on the equipment.
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Rates:
-$210.00 for a session of 8 weeks ($25 per class + GST)
Pay by e-transfer to kimanncraig@gmail.com
Kid's Beginning Aerial Silks ages 7 - 11 (8 weeks)
with Taryn Scott
Saturdays: 10:00-11:00 am
September 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
This class is for kids aged 7-11 with little to no aerial silks experience, is a perfect blend of fundamentals and fun skills. Participants will be introduced to basic hangs, knots, and an array of captivating skills and poses. Over the session, children will develop increased core and upper body strength while building a solid foundation in aerial technique. The mix of fundamentals and fun skills ensures an engaging and comprehensive approach to learning, making it the fastest and safest way for kids to discover and master new skills.
Kid's Beginning Aerial Silks ages 11 - 14 (8 weeks)
with Taryn Scott
Saturdays: 11:10-12:10 pm
September 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
This class is for kids aged 11-14 with little to no aerial silks experience, is a perfect blend of fundamentals and fun skills. Participants will be introduced to basic hangs, knots, and an array of captivating skills and poses. Over the session, children will develop increased core and upper body strength while building a solid foundation in aerial technique. The mix of fundamentals and fun skills ensures an engaging and comprehensive approach to learning, making it the fastest and safest way for kids to discover and master new skills.
Kid's Aerial Silk 2 ages 7-11 (8 weeks)
with Taryn Scott
Saturdays: 12:20 - 1:20 pm
September 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
This is our intermediate aerial silks class, designed specifically for kids with prior experience in aerial silks. Throughout this session, we'll delve into more advanced foot lock poses, explore a variety of climbs, and begin to tackle open wrap skills. Consistent with our previous levels, we'll maintain the same level of conditioning to ensure students are well-prepared for the challenges ahead. Emphasis will be placed on refining technique, building strength, and enhancing stamina.
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Prerequisites: Intermediate aerial silks experience. You are able to tie a foot lock on both feet and know basic moves such as: flamingo, walking man, and splits
Kid's Aerial Silk 3 (8 weeks)
with Taryn Scott
Sundays: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
September 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
This is our intermediate aerial silks class, designed specifically for kids with prior experience in aerial silks. Throughout this session, we'll delve into open wraps, explore a variety of climbs, and begin to feel comfortable in the air. To achieve these harder skills, there will be a greater focus on conditioning and stretching. Emphasis will be placed on trying skills from a climb, feeling comfortable in our inverts, and refining existing skills.
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Prerequisites: Intermediate aerial silks experience. You are able to invert from the ground and are comfortable climbing to the top of the silks. You know advanced footlock skills like marionette and have been introduced to open wraps such as hip lock.
Kid's Aerial Silk 2 ages 11-14 (8 weeks)
with Taryn Scott
Sundays: 12:10 - 1:10 pm
September 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
This is our intermediate aerial silks class, designed specifically for kids with prior experience in aerial silks. Throughout this session, we'll delve into more advanced foot lock poses, explore a variety of climbs, and begin to tackle open wrap skills. Consistent with our previous levels, we'll maintain the same level of conditioning to ensure students are well-prepared for the challenges ahead. Emphasis will be placed on refining technique, building strength, and enhancing stamina.
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Prerequisites: Intermediate aerial silks experience. You are able to tie a foot lock on both feet and know basic moves such as: flamingo, walking man, and splits
Kid's Aerial Silk 5 - Sequences & Silhouettes
(8 weeks)
with Taryn Scott
Sundays: 1:20 - 2:20 pm
September 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Silks Sequences and Silhouettes focuses on advancing open wraps and mastering the subtleties of creating moments of pause within each skill. As we progress, the commitment to conditioning and stretching continues, progressively preparing students for the complexities of more challenging maneuvers. Emphasis is on the maintenance and improvement of strength, ensuring that participants keep pace with the evolving skill levels. Expanding on the skills learned from previous sessions, we will be learning how to combine fundamentals and discover new shapes within our skills.
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Prerequisites: Advanced aerial silks experience. You are able to invert from a climb and feel comfortable in the air. You know open wraps such as: parachute, catchers, u-lock.
Kid's Aerial Silk 5 - Drops! (8 weeks)
with Taryn Scott
Sundays: 2:30 - 3:30 pm
September 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Silks Drops focuses on the exploration of advanced open wraps and the art of safely executing dynamic aerial movements and drops. As we progress, the commitment to conditioning and stretching continues, progressively preparing students for the complexities of more challenging maneuvers. Emphasis is on the maintenance and improvement of strength, ensuring that participants keep pace with the evolving skill levels. Expanding on the skills learned from the previous sessions we will be learning how to use our fundamentals to find dynamic movements and connecting entrances and exits.
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Prerequisites: Advanced aerial silks experience. You are able to invert from a climb and feel comfortable in the air. You know drops such as: fast roll, front dive, star roll.
Adult Beginners Aerial Silks (8 weeks)
with Taryn Scott
Saturdays: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
September 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
This class is for complete beginners or people getting back into the air. You will be introduced to basic hangs, knots, climb wraps and a variety of skills and poses. Whether you are looking for a fun way to workout or to further explore the world of circus arts, this class offers something for everyone. The skills we learn will work on your core and upper body strength while introducing the fundamentals to continuing. Each session is designed to blend fun and fitness seamlessly, providing a holistic approach to aerial training.
Adult Aerial Silks 1 & 2 (8 weeks)
with Hillary Flesher
Tuesdays: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
September 10th, 17th, 24th
October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
This class is focused on connecting footlock poses, being able to climb to the top of the silks, and working on simple inversions and hipkeys. You will be introduced to levels of conditioning and stretching to prepare the students for more
challenging skills. Emphasis is on the maintenance and improvement of strength, ensuring that participants keep pace with the evolving skill levels. Using the foundation we created over the last sessions the focus will be on learning to feel confident in skills outside of a knot.
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Prerequisites: You have taken at least 1 session of an aerial silks class and can do 5 basic positions in an aerial knot, footlocks on both sides, and can invert in an aerial knot.
Adults Advanced Aerial Silks (8 weeks)
with Hillary Flesher
Tuesdays: 7:40-8:40 pm
September 10th, 17th, 24th
October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
This class is for advanced aerial silk students. Students should be comfortable climbing, being in the air for several minutes, be able to invert in the air and be comfortable with several different types of drops. This class will focus on a variety of drops and a wide variety of skills and poses and linking sequences together, as well as plenty of conditioning to make it all easier in the long run! As an advanced class the direction of the class will be partly based on the goals of the students.
Prerequisites: This class is by invitation. If you think this is right level for you, or are travelling through Winnipeg and would like to Drop-in, please send an email to kimanncraig@gmail.com