contemporary aerial dance
FREE Aerial Dance Classes
for professional dancers beginning an aerial practice
offered with Training Society of Vancouver and New Works
For more information on our upcoming classes, please contact us at info@companyci.com
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Registration is on a first come basis and closes once we have reached 16 participants.
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Upcoming Session: October 8 - November 7, 2024
Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 10am-12 noon
at
Underground Circus, 8440 Fraser St, Vancouver​
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Classes are intended for professional dance artists seeking to further their strength and range of expression through aerial dance training. All classes are taught by Corporeal Imago company artists Marissa Wong, Alex Tam, Brenna Metzmeier, Juan Duarte and Brianne Chan.
See instructor bios here.
Classes are free. Participants must commit to the full series of classes as skills will progress over the 6-week period. Consistency is crucial to the class flow and strength development required for individual progress.
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We promote a positive, encouraging learning environment that challenges everyone to surpass themselves!
Class Description
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Classes will use vertical aerial ropes and aerial cradles to explore ascending techniques and climbs, and foundational repertoire such as balances, “keys”, and “locks”.
Each class will include aerial specific warm-ups and upper body and core conditioning.
Over the series, participants will also explore sequencing movement both choreographed and improvised.
Other info:
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Once you are registered, you will be sent a liability waiver to sign and return before the start of classes, as well as our concussion policy to review.​​
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It is ideal to wear form fitting clothing with underarm and behind-the-knee coverage for ease and security in the air. Leggings are ideal - pants that are baggy behind the knee make it harder to climb. However, we invite you to wear what makes you comfortable.
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Please note: due to unsuccessful funding applications, we are not currently able to offer honoraria for IBPOC artists.​
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