2017 American Youth Circus Festival: Full Schedule

9:30am PDT

Beginning Adventures in Duo Trapeze

Limited Capacity full

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.

Speakers

Megan Gendell

PSCA/Circadium

Thursday August 17, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
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Audience Intermediate
Subject Youth
Area Megan Gendell
Tags Aerial, duo aerial, trapeze, Youth, Megan Gendell

11:15am PDT

Static Trapeze for Bendy Humans

Limited Capacity filling up

In this workshop you will learn static trapeze tricks that show off your flexibility. In addition to learning new skills, we will explore exercises and conditioning that will help you control your bendy body for beautiful tricks and maximum bend to age ratio.

Speakers

Copper Santiago

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A mixed circus artist of color, Copper is currently enrolled at Goddard college getting her BFA in socially engaged art with a focus on interdisciplinary work. This is her third EdCon.

Thursday August 17, 2017 11:15am - 12:45pm PDT
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Audience Advanced
Subject Youth
Area Copper Santiago
Tags Aerial, Trapeze, Advanced, Youth, Felxibility, Copper Santiago

2:15pm PDT

Trapeze Rolls, Winds, And Twists

Limited Capacity full

In this workshop we will explore some of the many ways to wind yourself up in the trapeze. Rolling into ropes and around the bar, we will find places of balance and poise. We will also work on smooth exits and transitions to new shapes.

Speakers

Glenna Broderick

Instructor, Fly Circus Space

Thursday August 17, 2017 2:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
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Audience Intermediate
Subject Youth
Area Glenna Broderick
Tags Aerial, glenna broderick, intermediate, trapeze, Youth

9:30am PDT

Ankle Hangs: Understanding Good Technique and Exploring Dynamic Movement

Limited Capacity filling up

In this workshop, we will explore ankle hangs on static trapeze in depth. We will discuss and execute proper body alignment and technique through a series of drills. Then we will learn and refine a variety of drops and dynamic movements into ankle hangs. Gaiters or other ankle protection is welcome but not required.

Speakers

Kiersten Van Houten

Childrens Program Coordinator/ Show Producer, TSNY DC

Kiersten Van Houten started her circus journey when she was 13 and has now been teaching circus skills to youth and adults for over 20 years. She currently runs the DC location of Trapeze School New York and coordinates youth programming for the school.

Friday August 18, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
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Audience Intermediate
Subject Youth
Area Kiersten Van Houten
Tags Trapeze, ankle hangs, Intermediate, Kiersten Van Houten

11:15am PDT

Understanding Momentum on Rope

Limited Capacity filling up

This workshop will examine momentum using physics and biomechanics as our guide. Although this is a rope-based workshop, the concepts can also be applied to other aerial apparatuses, including fabric and static/dance trapeze. Pre-Req: Straight arm invert.

Speakers

Jessica John

Cofounder & Director, Steal A Step

Jessica John is the founder and director of two contemporary circus companies: Steal A Step and Vaudoux. She teaches group classes and private lessons out of TSNY in Washington, DC, Studio 180 Dance in Annapolis, MD, Forever Dancing Ballroom in Falls Church, VA, Buffa's Dance in Bruce... Read More →

Friday August 18, 2017 11:15am - 12:45pm PDT
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Audience Open
Subject Adults
Area Jessica John
Tags Aerial, Beats, Jessica John, Momentum, open level, rope, Youth

2:15pm PDT

Beginning Adventures in Duo Trapeze

Limited Capacity full

Prerequisites: For students capable of front balance, ankle hang, and inverting in the ropes on solo trapeze.

Speakers

Megan Gendell

PSCA/Circadium

Friday August 18, 2017 2:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
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Audience Intermediate
Subject Youth
Area Megan Gendell
Tags Aerial, duo aerial, Megan Gendell, trapeze, Youth

9:30am PDT

Parents Take Flight

Limited Capacity full

An intro to Aerial specifically for parents. Come try what your kiddos do every day!

Speakers

Jackie Zalewski

Aerial Coach, Circus Place/ Secret Circus

Saturday August 19, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
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Audience Beginner
Subject Parents
Area Jackie Zalewski
Tags parents, Jackie Zalewski, Aerial, beginner

11:15am PDT

Open Level Aerial Hoop

Limited Capacity full

Double Point Aerial hoop skills and short progressions tailored to the level of the participants

Speakers

Rachel Lancaster

Saturday August 19, 2017 11:15am - 12:45pm PDT
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Audience Open
Subject Youth
Area Rachael Lancaster
Tags Aerial, lyra, open level, rachel lancaster

2:15pm PDT

Recreational Adaptive Circus Training: Beginner Trapeze and Spanish Web

Limited Capacity seats available

We will look very closely at some of the beginner trapeze and rope tricks in the ACSTM (Aerial Circus Safety and Training Manual). We will discuss and demonstrate how to break down tricks and create “baby steps” so that those with developmental delays and/or physical challenges can begin to learn Aerial (trapeze & rope) tricks at their own pace.

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