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Workshops
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Aerial Spiral Pole Workshops
Beginner Intro to Aerial Spiral Pole
Friday, April 4th
7:00-9:00pm
Step into the world of Aerial Spiral Pole in this exciting beginner-friendly workshop! Whether you're new to aerial or just curious about this mesmerizing apparatus, this class will help you build your strength, flexibility, and confidence. Learn how to spin, stand, and climb your way through the basics of Spiral Pole. You’ll explore foundational moves and begin to understand the illusion of spinning with ease. It's the perfect opportunity to stretch, condition, and experience the magic of Spiral Pole, all while having fun in a supportive environment.
This workshop is appropriate for all levels.
Intermediate Aerial Spiral Pole
Saturday, April 5th
1:00-3:00pm
Ready to level up your Spiral Pole skills? In this workshop, we’ll dive deeper into intermediate Spiral Pole tricks, including fewer points of contact and more complex movements. Explore combos that include inverts, leg hangs, and shoulder stands, while also working on technique to transition smoothly between poses. If you have experience with Lyra or Upper Beginner Pole, this class will be a great fit for you. Note: For best results, it is recommended to start with the Beginner level, as Spiral Pole is a unique apparatus that builds on foundational skills.
Saturday, April 5th
3:30-5:00pm
Are you ready for a challenge? The Spiral Advanced workshop is for those who are looking to push their limits. In this class, we will work on high-level Spiral Pole tricks that involve fewer points of contact, as well as intricate entries and exits. Get ready to explore fast-paced, dynamic movements, different grip variations, and how to execute each element with precision. This workshop is ONLY for students who have completed both Beginner and Intermediate Spiral Pole workshops. Prepare for a thrilling, next-level experience!
Workshop Pricing: $279 for the full training (or drop-in for $125 per workshop, $199 for two workshops.
**Note: Intermediate & Advanced workshops require completion of prior level workshops)
MEET YOUR TRAINER: LACY KELLY
Lacy Kelly is the owner and head instructor at Pole & Aerial Fitness. With a strong background in performance, she developed a passion for pole dancing early on, leading her to compete in various prestigious competitions. Lacy opened her first dance studio, in her hometown in Indiana, before relocating to Florida in 2022 to expand her business with an aerial and pole dance studio.
In addition to her role as an instructor, Lacy is a pioneer of Aerial Spiral Pole in Florida, having created a specialized curriculum and workshops for this unique discipline. Lacy is committed to inspiring and empowering her students through pole and aerial arts, fostering confidence and growth.
Cirque Us Workshops
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Wednesday, April 23rd
5:00-6:00pm
This workshop will explore the foundations of dynamic rope skills. Students will learn basic release moves and well as progressions to work towards bigger tricks. The workshop will also cover C-Shaping, beats and dynamic sequences.
Prerequisite: Previous aerial experience is recommended.
MEET YOUR TRAINER: DOUG STEWART
Doug graduated from the New England Center for Circus Arts in 2015. As a performer he has worked for Krystallpalast Variete, Flynn Creek Circus, Urania Variete, All Wheel Sports, Westchester Circus Arts, Cirque Dreams, The Midnight Circus, Circus Smirkus, AIDA Cruises and One Man’s Trash will be Doug’s 8th time on a Cirque Us stage. In 2023, Doug received a speciality award at the NewComer Show in Germany. Doug founded Cirque Us at age 20. When not on stage Doug can be found planning the next Cirque Us show or hanging upside down! COME TRAIN WITH DOUG!
Wednesday, April 23rd
8:30-9:30pm
This workshop will aid participants to understand safe and effective progressions towards training higher-level lyra technique. Skill types will include strength (levers and meathooks), dynamics (elbow and hip circles), hangs (foot and heel), and fast spins.
Prerequisites: Must be comfortable with straddle-ups. Recommended to have the equivalent of Level 2 or Intermediate training at primary studio.
MEET YOUR TRAINER: TYLER JACOBSON
Tyler Jacobson is a multidisciplinary circus artist based in southern California specializing primarily in handbalancing and contortion. His circus journey started when he was enrolled in the Great Y Circus of Redlands, California as an after-school program in 2006. He continued to pursue circus recreationally throughout college, exploring aerial arts, hula hoop, and diabolo while completing a double major in English and Spanish from Walla Walla University before seeking more formal circus training. Tyler also completed a master’s degree in Cultural Studies from Claremont Graduate University, prompting a scholarly curiosity as to how nonverbal performing arts like circus communicate with audiences. Since then, Tyler has continued his training under figures including Jasmine Straga, Enkhee Smith, and Joe Pinzon to refine his artistry while performing with Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, and of course, Cirque Us. COME TRAIN WITH TYLER!