Circus WOW Classes - Term 2, 2023

TERM 2 CLASSES 2023

**PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AS WE HAVE MADE SOME ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SCHEDULING**

ALL class participants need to have purchased their annual membership (only $20.00) to attend class. The membership fee ensures you are covered by our insurance.

 WHAT'S ON? 

 MONDAY CLASS 

*Please note, apparatus are split into 5-week blocks 

Beginners Aerials - Silks 
Mondays 24th April - 22nd May inclusive (5 weeks)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Ali Kimbrough
$140 Full / $130 Concession

Beginners Aerials - Trapeze 
Mondays 29th May - 26th June inclusive (5 weeks - Public Holiday Mon 12th June - Class will proceed as normal)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Sarah Stevenson
$140 Full / $130 Concession

For brand newbies and those who are interested in revisiting the fundamentals. This 5 week block will cover the basics of aerial silks and trapeze, including climbing, inversions, correct technique and building strength and flexibility.

Beginners pre-reqs:
For newbies to the world of aerials, or for those returning after a break who want to revisit fundamental skills. No fitness or skills pre-requisites. Examples of skills taught include French and Russian climb, straddling over from the crash mat and in the air, foot lock, and skills and sequences in the knot. On trapeze, we’ll cover coming to sit and stand with good technique, and skills like crescent moon, birds’ nest, gazelle and mermaid.

 TUESDAY CLASS 

*Please note, apparatus are spilt FORTNIGHTLY

Intermediate Aerials - Silks
Tuesdays 2nd May, 16th May, 30th May, 13th June & 27th June (5 weeks)  
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Jane Davis
$140 Full / $130 Concession

Intermediate Aerials - Trapeze
Tuesdays 9th May, 23rd May, 6th June & 20th June (4 weeks)  
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Sarah Fitzgerald
$112 Full / $104 Concession

Focus on pre-performance conditioning and aerial skills. Intermediate: for those who have mastered the skills in the beginners class and are ready for more!!!

Intermediate pre-reqs:

• Silks - bent arm hang, straddle over hold (from the ground, and ideally but not essentially from a climb), climb to the top of silks, footlock. Skills taught at the intermediate level include; basic drops on silks (chair drop, catchers, 360 etc), belays, tissu sequences.
• Trapeze - include come to sit and stand with good technique, and a routine of 5-7 skills. Trapeze skills include monkey roll, clix, rolls to sit and stand, dismounts. Lyra is also introduced at this level.

 WEDNESDAY CLASS 

Intermediate Adagio
Wednesdays 26th April - 28th June inclusive (10 weeks) 
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Chantel & Aeron
$260 Full / $230 Concession

Otherwise known as the fine art of standing on your friend…. Acrobalance is the circus art of creating partner balances and acrobatic skills with two or more people.

 THURSDAY CLASSES 

Advanced Aerials
Thursdays 27th April - 29th June inclusive (10 weeks)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Ali Kimbrough
$280 Full / $250 Concession

In this class, we’ll play with building aerial sequences (learning tricks and linking them together). We will build strength, endurance, and sequences on each apparatus (silks, trapeze).

Advance pre-reqs:
Confident and consistent straddle over from a climb on silks. Hip lock from a climb (any technique). Stamina and fitness to begin working on sequences and routine building. A wide range of skills on both trapeze and silks. Strong body awareness of own limitations and strengths.

Acquired Taste Choir
2nd & 4th Thursdays of the Month
Dates: 27th April, 11th May, 25th May & 8th June
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Extra Class - Friday 19th May 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Trainer: Tia Wilson
$65 Full / $55 Concession
LOCATION: Coniston Community Centre

A community social choir with a unique circus edge! Join us in vocal experimentation, percussive exploration, and the joy of connection, as we create our own renditions of our favourite songs. No audition is required.

 FRIDAY CLASSS 

Aerial Conditioning & Technique: Fortnightly Series
Fridays 21st April, 5th May and 19th May (3 weeks)
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Trainer: Ali Kimbrough
$85 per person

Term 2 filled up quickly! For anyone who missed out or would like to build up strength and refine technique, this series is for you! Open to all levels, these classes will focus on aerial strength, flexibility, and foundational techniques. Drills will be targeted and progressive both in the air and on the ground.

 SUNDAY AFTERNOONS 

Open Training
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Sundays:
• 7th May (Jane)
• 21st May (Sarah S)
• 4th June (Sarah S)
• 18th June (Sarah S)

$10 per person - Pre-payment is required as we don't take cash.

Come and play on the gear, practice what you’ve been learning in classes. This is a space for self-directed practice without a trainer. Please be mindful to work within your competency in this space!


NUMBERS ARE LIMITED. BOOK NOW TO SECURE YOUR PLACE!

 CONCESSION?  Select the CONCESSION tickets included with each class if you hold a student, pensioner or health care card. 

 PAYMENT PLAN REQUIRED?   Select ZIPAY at checkout

Please note that a booking fee of 2.5% applies. Through booking fees, Humanitix supports charities around the world providing education for girls.

 NEW TO CIRCUS WOW?  Welcome! Circus WOW is a membership-based community group for women 18+. An Annual Membership Fee of $20.00 is required for participation in all classes and workshops. Please purchase a $20.00 Circus WOW 2023 Annual Membership ticket in addition to your class booking(s). Please also complete this consent and medical screening form HERE before classes start.

 TERMS AND CONDITIONS:  can be found HERE. By purchasing a ticket you show you have read, and agree, to the Terms and Conditions.

 EMERGENCY CONTACT:   Required when booking a class. We have seen medical emergencies occur in both physical and not-so-physical classes.  An emergency contact helps your trainer to support you in the unlikely event that a medical emergency occurs.

Circus WOW welcomes all women 18+, including those who identify as women. We also welcome intersex, non-binary and gender-diverse people.

Circus WOW acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land in which we operate, the Dharawal people, and pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.