Date: Sunday 8th September 2019
Time: 3.30-5.30pm
Generally considered the most challenging of the classical aerial equipment, aerial straps are a wonderful cross training tool for any aerialist as well as being a unique and exciting discipline in and of themselves. In the beginning, aerial straps training has a big focus on correct technique, alignment, body position and conditioning, building the strength, awareness and ability to move onto more challenging moves. By taking away the grip-strength factor prevalent in the other aerial disciplines, straps offers the best opportunity to strengthen other important parts of your body and focus technique and transitions.
Many artists of the other aerial disciplines achieved many of the harder moves and transitions such as side planche, classic roll ups and spinning technique on straps first.
In this two-hour all-level workshop, we will practice the basic wraps and positions on straps alongside correct spotting technique, in order to build strength and body awareness to take your aerial to the next level. More difficult options and pathways will be offered to more advanced students.
No pre-reqs but PLEASE BRING WRIST PROTECTION – either tubi grips or tennis style sweat bands.
*This 2-hour workshop is open to all, and can be done stand alone, or partnered with ROPE: THE ELEMENTS workshops for a discount, which will be held on the same date. Over the course of the three dates, spinning and dynamics on straps will also be explored.
Price: £35 or £60 when booking ROPE: THE ELEMENTS, on the same day
Spots: Minimum 6, Maximum 12
Cancellation policy:Â 48hr notice of cancellation. Participant changes are allowed upon request.
Minimum age: 13 years old
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Please, notice that this is not a free workshop. After you book your spot with CircusMASH you will get a confirmation email with the instructions to follow and pay Kat directly.
If you don’t get this email, please contact training@circusmash.co.uk AND kathrynclark2008@gmail.com on the same email.
*Save the date for the next session : 27th October 2019, with a third date soon to be announced.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Kat!
Kat Clark is an Australian-born, UK-based circus artist and coach specialising in the aerial circus arts and partner acrobatics. In her late 20s, Kat fell in love with circus’ unique blend of self-expression, technical physicality and energetic honesty. It wasn’t long before Kat threw in a successful ten-year career in journalism to dive into this magical sweaty world full time. Today Kat is known for her dynamic yet feminine creations framed on an impressive technical skill base.
