In this introduction to duo trapeze, we’ll explore sharing the trapeze with a partner, safely supporting someone else’s weight, and moving in relation to another body in the air. Students will explore basic duo trapeze skills, learn foundational technique for basing and flying, and create exciting shapes with two bodies on one trapeze.
Prerequisites: For students capable of front balance, ankle hang, and inverting in the ropes on solo trapeze.
These 45 minute sessions are designed to encourage discussion between diverse groups. It is an opportunity for those with questions, comments, or concerns to meet with members of the AYCO board and discuss the proposed organizational growth. At least two board members will be in attendance during every session. These sessions are designed so that there can be respectful dialogue and questions can be asked in a small scale environment.
Accessibility considerations: this workshop will be accessible for people of all abilities. Please speak to the instructors if you have any concerns or special needs, but be assured that we will easily be able to make accommodations as needed during the workshop.
These 45 minute sessions are designed to encourage discussion between diverse groups. It is an opportunity for those with questions, comments, or concerns to meet with members of the AYCO board and discuss the proposed organizational growth. At least two board members will be in attendance during every session. These sessions are designed so that there can be respectful dialogue and questions can be asked in a small scale environment.
These 45 minute sessions are designed to encourage discussion between diverse groups. It is an opportunity for those with questions, comments, or concerns to meet with members of the AYCO board and discuss the proposed organizational growth. At least two board members will be in attendance during every session. These sessions are designed so that there can be respectful dialogue and questions can be asked in a small scale environment.
What is teaching artistry? What are the different career paths a teaching artists can take? What kinds of communities can artists work with? What tools do artists who have a passion for teaching need to build a career?
Participants in this session will be introduced to the New Victory Theater Teaching Artist Pathways Tool (TAP Tool). This 90-minute workshop will invite participants to use the tool to chart their own career paths individually In small groups, participants will share their own teaching journeys and consider their various paths and goals. This process will also give participants the opportunity for resource-sharing and building community.
Courtney J. Boddie, New Victory Director of Education / School Engagement, oversees the New Victory Education Partnership program bringing 40,000 New York City students to see live performances on stage, classroom workshops and professional development training for teachers. She oversees 55+ teaching artists. Ms. Boddie is Board Member of the Association of Teaching Artists (President 2015-2017). Additionally, she serves on the editorial board of Teaching Artist Journal and the Teaching Artist Committee of the NYC Arts-in-Education Roundtable. She is the Creator/Host for podcast: Teaching Artistry by Courtney J. Boddie and Co-Artistic Director of a space between a theater for teen audiences.
Prior to joining The New Victory Theater in 2003, Ms. Boddie was Program Associate for Empire State Partnerships (NYSCA) and a teaching artist for Roundabout Theatre Company. She received her Master’s degree from the Educational Theatre Graduate Program at New York University, where she is also adjunct faculty.
How many ways can you make a stack of two people? ….At least nine! We will explore drills of how to build up to these mounts and practice safely. Many entries to two high are building blocks for more challenging skills.
Prerequisites: Able to base or fly a stable 2-high for at least 15 seconds.
These 45 minute sessions are designed to encourage discussion between diverse groups. It is an opportunity for those with questions, comments, or concerns to meet with members of the AYCO board and discuss the proposed organizational growth. At least two board members will be in attendance during every session. These sessions are designed so that there can be respectful dialogue and questions can be asked in a small scale environment.
Hand to hand involves a lot more than just doing a handstand in someone else’s hands. As a circus discipline, hand to hand acts usually have a porter (base) and flyer working together to execute moves of strength, balance, elevation, flexibility and dance. There are two types of hand to hand: static and dynamic. Static hand to hand focuses on balance, whereas dynamic hand to hand makes full use of a performance space by tossing the flyer through acrobatic transitions. During this workshop we will be training and refining both static and dynamic hand to hand.
Prerequisites:
Must sign up with a dedicated partner
Flyer: 1 minute handstand against wall
Supine extended foot to hand, one minute hold
Comfortable two high (squats and can walk and stop at will and with control)
Standing foot to hand (low), 30 sec hold without walking
Standing hand to hand (low), 10 sec hold without walking
Inlocate to two high
These 45 minute sessions are designed to encourage discussion between diverse groups. It is an opportunity for those with questions, comments, or concerns to meet with members of the AYCO board and discuss the proposed organizational growth. At least two board members will be in attendance during every session. These sessions are designed so that there can be respectful dialogue and questions can be asked in a small scale environment.
This session will help circus educators who are working with youth outside their culture. The session will be part presentation and part discussion of strategies we can use to build our cultural competence. This session will provide a safe setting for discussing our own experiences, mistakes and learnings, as well as setting intentions for the future
Learn 4 different easy to modify face paint styles that anyone can use to create amazing looks quickly for large groups of performers in a short period of time.
In this introduction to duo trapeze, we’ll explore sharing the trapeze with a partner, safely supporting someone else’s weight, and moving in relation to another body in the air. Students will explore basic duo trapeze skills, learn foundational technique for basing and flying, and create exciting shapes with two bodies on one trapeze.
Prerequisites: For students capable of front balance, ankle hang, and inverting in the ropes on solo trapeze.
Learn techniques for the handstand for understanding your alignment and balance line. Jean-Luc is one of the premier handstand coaches in the country. Get hands on tips and feedback from Jean-Luc customized to where you are in your practice. You will leave with lots of drills which you can practice daily depending on your goals.
Prerequisites: Able to hold 2 minute handstand against wall, 45 second handstand freestanding.
Hand to hand involves a lot more than just doing a handstand in someone else’s hands. As a circus discipline, hand to hand acts usually have a porter (base) and flyer working together to execute moves of strength, balance, elevation, flexibility and dance. There are two types of hand to hand: static and dynamic. Static hand to hand focuses on balance, whereas dynamic hand to hand makes full use of a performance space by tossing the flyer through acrobatic transitions. During this workshop we will be training and refining both static and dynamic hand to hand.
Prerequisites:
Must sign up with a dedicated partner
Flyer: 1 minute handstand against wall
Supine extended foot to hand, one minute hold
Comfortable two high (squats and can walk and stop at will and with control)
Standing foot to hand (low), 30 sec hold without walking
Standing hand to hand (low), 10 sec hold without walking
Inlocate to two high
How many ways can you make a stack of two people? ….At least nine! We will explore drills of how to build up to these mounts and practice safely. Many entries to two high are building blocks for more challenging skills.
Prerequisites: Able to base or fly a stable 2-high for at least 15 seconds.