Static Trapeze Classes
What is Static Trapeze?
Static trapeze originated as a circus art. The performer works with music to create a routine around the ropes and bar using tricks, drops, rolls, holds and linking moves whilst keeping the equipment still. This is a creative process and no two artistes link standard moves in the same way.
The Benefits of Trapeze
Strength – Aerialists have long, lean muscles. Trapeze tones and develops core strength.
Agility – The tricks and moves require control and quick, precise movements.
Flexibility – The body becomes supple as it manoeuvres into interesting and surprising shapes.
Empowering – Learning trapeze develops confidence and self reliance and something really interesting to talk about at parties.
Structure of the class
Warm up – ground based warm-up to get the body moving.
Learning section – working as a group to learn basic tricks and moves.
Conditioning – strength and toning exercises.
Cool down – ground based stretching exercises to minimize aching muscles.
Scared of heights?
Initially the trapezes are rigged very low. No one need work higher than they feel comfortable and until they have reached a competent and safe standard.
Who is suitable?
Classes are aimed at men and women aged 16+ and there is no upper age limit. However if you are new to exercise they will be extremely challenging.
What to wear
Exercise clothing that covers the legs with bare feet, socks, ballet shoes or jazz boots.
Course Tutor
Amanda Miles – see about Us
Class Days
Monday evenings, Wednesday evenings, Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons – see Course timetable.
Corde Lisse (Rope) & Silk Classes
Learn the taut dynamic thrill that is ROPE with Clare Midgley.
Corde Lisse (rope) where the performer uses a single hanging rope to create their routine. The moves, twists, drops and wraps create an ever intriguing challenge to the practitioner.
A fantastic, creative discipline and a great next step skill.
Working on Ropes allows the practitioner to move on to Silks, a doubled over strand of material that creates new creative drop and roll opportunities.
Who is suitable?
Ideally someone who has approximately a year of Static Trapeze, but if you have a good level of fitness, a head for heights, rope climbing ability and resilience then you might be suitable for the class but only after an initial assessment by Amanda or Clare.
Classes are aimed at men and women aged 16+ although younger student may be allowed but again after an initial assessment by Amanda or Clare.
Structure of the class
Warm up – You will be required to warm yourself up before the class.
Learning section – a comprehensive explanation of the art form and time to practice and review.
Cool down – It will be advisable to finish the class with your own ground based stretching exercises to minimize aching muscles.
Class Levels
First Moves on Rope: these classes are designed for absolute beginners to rope and week by week will build up to an excellent grounding in this aerial art.
Second Moves on Rope: Corde Lisse classes for more experience practitioners.
Course Tutor
Clare Midgley – see about Us
Class Days
Saturday Afternoons 3.30 – 5.00 & 5pm – 6.30 – see Course timetable.
Silk Sling
Silk Sling with Bo Ekstrand – keep an eye out for more details.
Intensive Courses
Intensive course
My Aerial Home runs specialist one intensive week long aerial courses during the Spring and Summer.
The course content varies according to need but generally covers a variety of aerial disciplines giving a good grounding, development or understanding in the skills which usually includes static trapeze, rope, silks, silk sling and hoop and sports psychology.
The courses are aimed at the committed aerialist who has some experience of aerial and who would like to steep themselves in an intensive learning experience. Future courses will include doubles trapeze, slack rope and tight rope.
Half day, Day and Weekend intensive course
A variety of half day, day and weekend intensive courses are available. These courses offer taster or development sessions suitable for everyone from absolute beginners to artists from different disciplines such as pole students/teachers, dancers or sports people.
We offer full or partial catering at all our events which are all held in comfortable and fully equipped surroundings.
Specific Training Courses and Artist Development
Specialist training form companies: Bespoke sessions for arts companies to train actors, dancers and other artists in aerial and performance skills.
Working With Music – From Page to Performance – How to create your routine: a series of practical lectures and classes to teach the basics of using music. From hearing and counting the beat; choosing appropriate music; breaking music down and annotating your routine; how to create your routine; how to get past a block and how to perform.
Act Creation – 1:1 sessions: For professional artists who would like support and help to create their act.
To find out more about Intensive courses or specialist training please contact Amanda on 020 8464 9939 or email her at aerialhome@live.co.uk
Upcoming Courses
Dancers Intensive Courses for 2012
April 1st – 5th – 5 half days (£175.00)
May 6th & 7th – 2 full days (£160.00)
July 23rd – 27th – 5 half days (£175.00)
Other Intensive Courses for 2012
August 26th – 30th 5 Full days (£250.00)
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