2017 Class Archive

This workshop would teach the very basics of fire eating and fleshing, including, but not limited to; how to hold a torch, getting over fear, using yogic breathing techniques to improve lung capacity and control, extinguishing a torch, etc.

What does it take to command attention on stage? Learn some simple techniques to transform your technical skills into a solid act that not only demonstrates your talent, but also tells a story, engages your audience, and gives them something to remember you by. Feel free and comfortable on any stage by building confidence, character, and commitment.

Maghoops are a patented magnetic hoop apparatus that allows for new possibilities in hoop play. It allows one to “float” or manipulate a ring without touching it. Three 19" rings are chained together by neodymium magnets embedded in the hoops. This workshop will allow hands on exploration with Maghoops. 6-8 demo sets will be available. Maghoops creator Laura Scarborough will explain the history, background, and behavior of the maghoops and offer technique strategies for manipulation and play. Manipulations including driving, floating, bouncing, folding, isolating, transitioning, and partnering will be explored. We will explore a choreography sequence to help you string moves together. This workshop will offer insight into how to use Maghoops to lengthen and expand hoop performances as well as just adding more play and magnetism into your field.

Fun with orbitals. In this workshop we will go over the different tricks you can do while maintaining an orbital. We also go over the different ways you can exit orbital while maintaining your flow.

Fancy FootWork

We will show you how to get started with juggling, hooping, staffing with your feet. After stretching out and learning how to keep your body happy during this kind of activity, instructors will help set you up for instant success. We'll show you basic juggling of staff or a hoop as well as people. Instructors will also cover ideas on integrating foot work into your current flow including equipment ideas and transitions.

Performing artists either hold sustained positions, perform explosive movements or perform repetitive movements. Dedication to developing the conditioning and skills results in stress on the body. In general overuse injuries and injuries caused by imbalances in strength, endurance, Power and flexibility. These conditions restrict performance, and lead to discomfort and eventual injury. In this workshop you will learn to customize your exercise based on the demands of your art and the imbalances in your body, as well as basic treatment of the common injuries of the performing artist. The result is every attendee will improve performance, feel better, and prevent injury.

This is the same workshop that I have taught dozens of times to the Joffrey Ballet, Cirque Du Soliel, SF symphony, High Wire circus performers, Stunt Associations++++

“ Sunset is a magical time for bubbles,”  Blowing bubbles will become an inclusive group activity within or near by the fire circle. The magic of sunset significantly increases the splendor of the big bubbles. They will grow larger, last longer and be easier to manipulate. Test out your bubble skills and prepare to participate. Blowing bubbles, chasing bubbles, using fire props to elevate bubbles, use fans to float and manipulate bubbles

Its all about how to use your hoop dance practice to find balance, joy and really... sanity in insane times. I use specific moves and tricks as well as various exercises and mediations to achieve the goal of the workshop.

Created by Shiva Rea> Yoga trance dance is a movement meditation method focusing on freeform movement with prana yoga, rhythm, 5 elements, sound and dance to unleash your unique creative potential. 90 or 100 mins.

Bare With Us- BURLESQUE!!! is a workshop of seriously sexy silliness, designed to get you loose, reach down inside yourself, and find the raunchy ridiculous sparkly star just waiting to be unleashed! This is an introductory workshop for ANYONE curious about the exciting -anything goes- world of Burlesque: The art of...(wait for it...) tease. *EVERYONE is welcome, male, female, both, or neither- sexy knows no gender.*

Fire Safety Classes held at the fire circle.

Fire Safety Classes held at the fire circle.

Fire Safety Classes held at the fire circle.

Fire Safety Classes held at the fire circle.

Fire Safety Classes held at the fire circle.

Fire Safety Classes held at the fire circle.

Fire Safety Classes held at the fire circle.

Fire Safety Classes held at the fire circle.