Wednesdays 7-8 Come have some fun on the low-flying trapeze and aerial sling while making dances. A mindful warm up will start us off on the floor, then we'll move into the air to explore improvisation, breathing, and choreographic techniques in the vertical space. All levels and body types will be challenged and supported. Reserve your spot/questions email- apparatusdancetheater@gmail.com *Venue TBD* Ongoing class
Open Practice
JuggleClub/Open Practice for All Genres: Open Practice time is just that- time to practice what you've learned or already know, get that strength training in, do your piece on repeat for an hour so you really get to know it, and connect with community! Bring your aerial, juggling, physical theater, acro skills to practice and connect with our Portland community! Mondays 7-9pm, $10 donation
Private lessons, Pod or home school lessons
Private sessions in lyra, trapeze, sling and apparatus yoga are available with a limited schedule. Check in with us about your hopes and goals for aerials and we'll get you going in the right direction. Apparatusdancetheater@gmail.com Private lessons are $85 hourly. There is a $40 charge for cancellations without 24 hours notice.
Teen Mixed Aerials
Trapeze, Lyra, and Sling for older middle school age through high school teens. Focus is on proper/safe technique and strength-building in a supportive environment. Students of all races, genders, sizes, and abilities welcome. Thursdays 6-7, $16 Email apparatusdancetheater for more/venue info.
Teens Open Practice
Teens who are currently or have previously taken lessons are invited. Perfect skills, run routines, or get your strength training in during this supervised hour of practice time. Wednesdays 5:30-6:30, $10 donation Email to reserve/venue info
Teen Performance Group (TPG)
The invite-only group for teens working on advanced aerial skills looking to gain experience with choreography and performance. Email appartusdancetheater@gmail.com for info. Rehearsals Thursdays 7-8:30 Workshops bi-weekly on Saturday 9-10:30am.
Upcoming Workshops
Aerial Sampler for True Beginners
Learn the basics in a fun, no pressure environment! Join Janette for this 1.5 hour workshop! We'll warm up, talk about safety, then get to skills and technique on the trapeze, lyra, and fabric sling.Bring your phone for that champion photo of you in the air! Saturday, April 8, 9-10:30am $25 Email apparatusdancetheater@gmail.com for venue info and to reserve a spot.
Aerial Sling Basic Moves
Come swing and spin with us on the fabric sling! We'll start with an aerial yoga warm up then learn the 6-skill, an easy 6-move routine that introduces learners to the hammock, spinning, swinging, and dropping techniques of an aerial fabric sling. Saturday, April 8, 11am-12:30 $25 Email apparatusdancetheater@gmail.com for venue info and to reserve a spot.