Workshops
If you don't see what you are hoping to find or are interested in hosting a workshop at your studio, please email us at nimblearts@gmail.com Click here for a more detailed description of the Aerial Teacher Trainings or scroll down for a list of upcoming workshops by date. ============================ TESTIMONIALS Your knowledge and understanding of the body is very inspiring. . .my journey in this chosen field will flourish as a result of the techniques you taught. S. Mcdonagh, Ireland Serenity and her Elsie are pioneers in the teaching of aerial arts, and are consummate artists and coaches. L. Witwer, New York City The course exceeded my expectations – fantastic. I feel inspired and have gained a lot of knowledge for continued development beyond the course. S. Baltusyte, Great Britain The tutors experience is vast and I’ve learnt so much that I now want to do the next level of the teacher training. K. Middler, England Brilliant course - I learned so much and am still thriving on everything I got to take away from it. Richly educational, fabulous teaching, greatly relevant material, and incredibly welcoming and encouraging. Anja Meinhardt, Justice in Motion, England You have opened my eyes to the many considerations that running (or even just supporting) aerial classes involves . . .it is abundantly clear that the quality and content of your courses is second to none. Natasha Mille, Scotland ============================ |
USA (Vermont): February 20-21, Lyra Teacher Training Foundation Level
This workshop will guide you though the curriculum created by Nimble Arts™ to provide clear and effective progressions and spotting techniques for beginner & improving lyra/hoop students. We'll focus on body mechanics, conditioning & stretching techniques while creating a foundation of body awareness and safety. Participants will learn new 'tricks' while gaining deeper ability to read how the body moves and the how and why of what makes skills work. We'll explore adaptations for strength and movement capacity to bring success to your student's experience as well as tools for creativity. Prerequisite: Intro to Teaching Aerials Register at NECCA at www.necenterforcircusarts.org =================== |
USA (Vermont) April 26: Trapeze Building Workshop
April 26, 2020 3 - 7 pm Make your own trapeze bar built to your personal specifications. Under the guidance of Serenity Smith Forchion (Nimble Arts), you will learn to splice rope, lash knots, and pad and cover your own bar. Select the perfect size trapeze for you and we'll provide all the rest of the materials. All you need to bring is your own fabric for covering (see below for more details). At the end of the day, you'll leave with your own trapeze and all the information to finish it up just the way you want it. Included materials: -Trapeze bar—1" thick solid stainless steel with two stainless steel thimbles welded into position (select your preferred dimensions) -Two thimbles for splicing the top ends of the ropes -Rope cut to your length—1"" synthetic (same as the NECCA studio trapezes); or black cotton ropes. -Toweling for padding the welded thimbles after you splice -Lashing twine for finishing the splices NOTE: if you want to learn but don't need your own bar, there is an auditing option. Register at NECCA at www.necenterforcircusarts.org =================== |
USA (Vermont): June 8-12, 2020 Introduction to Teaching Aerials
This is a 5 day overview to the art of teaching trapeze and aerial fabric, with a focus on spotting techniques, injury prevention, psychology of teaching, basic rigging concepts and class management. This in depth and holistic approach to teaching is appropriate for new teachers and those with experience, and for those who work with youth or adults in a variety of educational environments including circus schools, gymnastics programs, summer camps, fitness studios and more. Register at NECCA at www.necenterforcircusarts.org =================== |
