Circus WOW Classes - Term 2, 2024
Event description
TERM 2 CLASSES 2024
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
Intermediate/Advanced Aerials - Lyra & Trapeze
Mondays 29th April – 1st July (9 weeks*)
*Monday 10th June Public Holiday (no classes)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Louise Clark
$252 Full / $235 Concession
In this class, we will develop our bar skills on the trapeze and lyra, working on transitions and building sequences, in addition to learning new and advanced skills.
Pre-reqs: Consistent technique across basic skills (sit, stand), confidence on the ropes, a repertoire of basic skills, and can build own basic sequence, pull to front support, and splits under the bar.
- Lyra – straddle over (bent arm), active knee hang 10 sec, top bar knee hang. Coming to sit with good technique. Baseline skills include: star, gazelle, mermaid, and front balance.
- Trapeze – includes coming 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
TUESDAY CLASSES
Beginners Aerials - Mixed Apparatus (Silks, Lyra, Trapeze)
Tuesdays 30th April – 2nd July inclusive (10 weeks)
6:45pm - 8:45pm
Trainer: Sarah Fitzgerald
$280 Full / $260 Concession
For beginners and those who are interested in revisiting the fundamentals. This 10-week block will cover basic skills for aerial silks, lyra and trapeze, including beginner tricks, climbing, inversions, correct technique and building strength and flexibility.
Pre-reqs:
No pre-reqs. For aerialists with limited experience or for those returning after a break who want to revisit beginner skills. Examples of skills taught include French and Russian climb, straddling over from the crash mat and in the air, footlock, hiplock, 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.
Adagio
Tuesdays 30th April – 2nd July inclusive (10 weeks)
6:45pm - 8:45pm
Trainer: Aeron
$280 Full / $260 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.
WEDNESDAY CLASS
Act Development
Wednesdays 1st May – 3rd July inclusive (10 weeks)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Jane Davis
FREE - Only 6 spots available
Would you like to dedicate some time to developing a new performance/act - in the air, on the ground or somewhere in between?! Jane is back to support performers of ALL LEVELS to build something new and fun! Fortnightly classes on Wednesday evenings AND Jane will schedule 1:1 with each act throughout the term! This class is supported by a grant and is FREE! There are spots for 6 individual acts, so if you're interested, jump in now! For more info, please email Circus WOW directly.
THURSDAY CLASSES
Intermediate/Advanced Aerials - Silks
Thursdays 2nd May – 30th May inclusive (5 week block)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Ali Kimbrough
$140 Full / $130 Concession
In this class, we’ll learn new skills and transitions, construct sequences and routines. This class is for aerialists who want to expand their skill set while building strength and endurance.
Pre-reqs: Bent arm hang, straddle over hold (from the ground, and ideally from a climb), climb to the top of silks, footlock. Hiplock from a climb (any technique). Stamina and fitness to begin working on sequences and routine building. A wide range of skills on silks. Strong body awareness and knowledge of own limitations and strengths.
Acquired Taste Choir
Thursdays 2nd May - 27th June inclusive (9 weeks)
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Trainer: Tia Wilson
$117 Full / $99 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.
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS
Hoops Workshops x 2
Workshop 1 - 5th May
Workshop 2 - 2nd June
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Trainer: Sarah Fitzgerald
$25 Full / $20 Concession - per workshop
This class explores the technical, creative and dance elements of hooping in a fun and supportive environment. New tricks are learnt with an emphasis on finding your individual style and connection to this captivating circle. Absolute beginners are welcomed alongside experienced hoopers.
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NUMBERS ARE LIMITED. BOOK NOW TO SECURE YOUR PLACE!
Please note:
- Casual class tickets are offered when available. They are available always for choir and adagio. Make-up classes or refunds will not be offered for missed classes.
- 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.
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.