Circus WOW Classes - 2023 Term 3

TERM 3 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.

Due to building delays at our new warehouse location, Term 3 for all aerial classes will be a 8 week term starting Sunday 6th August at 38 Princes Hwy, Fairy Meadow.

 WHAT'S ON? 

 MONDAY CLASS 

Beginners Aerials - Mixed Apparatus (Silks, Lyra, Trapeze) 
Mondays 7th August – 25th September (8 weeks)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Sarah Stevenson
$224 Full / $200 Concession

For brand newbies and those who are interested in revisiting the fundamentals. This 9 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 

Intermediate Aerials - Silks & Lyra
Tuesdays 8th August – 26th September (8 weeks)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Sarah Fitzgerald
$224 Full / $200 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.
• 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 - 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 9th August – 20th September (7 weeks) 
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Chantel Pickett
$182 Full / $165 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.

Intermediate pre-reqs:

• Working towards a solid two high and unsupported foot to foot.

Open Training Floor Based

Wednesdays 9th August – 20th September (7 weeks)
8:00pm - 9:30pm

$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!

 THURSDAY CLASSES 

Advanced Aerial Silks
Thursdays 10th August – 28th September (8 weeks)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Ali Kimbrough
$224 Full / $200 Concession

In this class, we’ll learn new skills and transitions, construct sequences and routines. This class is for experienced aerialists who want to expand their skill set while building strength and endurance.

Advance pre-reqs:
Confident and consistent straddle over from a climb on silks. 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
2nd & 4th Thursdays of the Month
Dates: 20th July, 10th August, 24th August & 14th September
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Trainer: Tia Wilson
$52 Full / $44 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 

Open Training
Sundays 6th August – 1st October
3:00pm - 4:30pm
$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!

Intro to Aerials
Sundays 6th August – 27th August  (4 weeks)
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Trainer: Ali Kimbrough
$84 Full / $74 Concession

This class is for those who are brand new to aerials. These 1.5 classes will cover foundational skills to help you get in the air and learning beginner tricks on silks, trapeze, and lyra. We will spend time gradually building strength and flexibility on the ground and in the air.

Intro to Circus Classes
Adagio, juggling and hoops galore! Come and try the art of standing on your friend, throwing things in the air and dancing with a hoop.

Aerials + Handstands with Ali
Sunday 10th September
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Trainer: Ali Kimbrough
$22 Full / $19 Concession

Hoops with Sarah
Sunday 17th September
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Trainer: Sarah Fitzgerald
$22 Full / $19 Concession

Adagio with Channy
Sunday 24th September
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Trainer: Chantel Pickett
$22 Full / $19 Concession

Adagio, juggling and hoops galore! Come and try the art of standing on your friend, throwing things in the air and dancing with a hoop.

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NUMBERS ARE LIMITED. BOOK NOW TO SECURE YOUR PLACE!

Please note:

1. Casual class tickets will no longer be offered for aerials and adagio given the administrative workload associated. They are still available for choir and hoops. We have offered make-up classes during COVID to support members to stay away if unwell. Make-up classes or refunds will not be offered for missed classes. 
2. 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.