Aerial Course Level 2-3 - Straps & Handstand
AERIAL FOUNDATION COURSE STRAPS & HANDSTAND - LEVEL 2-3 BEGINNERS PLUS, 8 week course
NEXT COURSE DATES: 10.30-12.00 Saturdays 16 September-4 November 2017
To sign up book now
Price: £110
£10 early bird discount when you book and pay by 31 July 2017. Use the discount code 'TAKEMEUP'
Venue: Arena Aerial, Unit K5 Arena Design Centre, 71 Ashfield Road London N4 1FF
Level: suitable for those who have completed Aerial Foundations Level 1 and want to progress further, or people with a high level of physical strength and fitness
All places offered subject to availability. Please note this course requires a minimum of four participants (refunds are given if the course isn't subscribed by 5 September 2017)
NEXT COURSE DATES: 10.30-12.00 Saturdays 16 September-4 November 2017
To sign up book now
Price: £110
£10 early bird discount when you book and pay by 31 July 2017. Use the discount code 'TAKEMEUP'
Venue: Arena Aerial, Unit K5 Arena Design Centre, 71 Ashfield Road London N4 1FF
Level: suitable for those who have completed Aerial Foundations Level 1 and want to progress further, or people with a high level of physical strength and fitness
All places offered subject to availability. Please note this course requires a minimum of four participants (refunds are given if the course isn't subscribed by 5 September 2017)
Aerial straps course
Description
The Aerial Foundations Straps and Handstands is a Level 2-3 course (beginners plus) designed to continue your aerial training on:
You will learn strength and flexibility exercises alongside transitions and picture-perfect poses
Suitable for people with some aerial experience or those with a high level of physical strength or fitness. Classes begin with a warmup. You will have the opportunity to learn the most instrumental movements on straps; balancing, tricks and beginner level sequencing. You will learn handstand drills and exercises to practice at home. We work in a progressive way week by week, establishing strength, flexibility and movement with music, followed by a cool-down. The course focuses on:
Expect to be challenged and have lots of fun. Places are limited so to reserve your spot book now
- aerial straps
- ground based hand-balance
You will learn strength and flexibility exercises alongside transitions and picture-perfect poses
Suitable for people with some aerial experience or those with a high level of physical strength or fitness. Classes begin with a warmup. You will have the opportunity to learn the most instrumental movements on straps; balancing, tricks and beginner level sequencing. You will learn handstand drills and exercises to practice at home. We work in a progressive way week by week, establishing strength, flexibility and movement with music, followed by a cool-down. The course focuses on:
- foundation straps technique
- handstand technique
- improving strength and working safely for your body
- performance-lead creative movement
Expect to be challenged and have lots of fun. Places are limited so to reserve your spot book now
Not ready for Level 2? Look at Foundation Course Level 1 Beginners
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Jesús Capel - aerial, handbalance & dance
Jesús Capel
Jesús is an aerialist and dancer specialised in straps, and a graduate of the National Centre for Circus Arts. He also trained at NOD in Turin and Escuela Charivari in Madrid. He is particularly keen on finding ways to combine dance and circus. He believes borders between different performing arts are to be blurred, and understood as different elements of a same language
Jesús offers a gentle and encouraging teaching style, with attention to detail and clear progressions
Jesús is an aerialist and dancer specialised in straps, and a graduate of the National Centre for Circus Arts. He also trained at NOD in Turin and Escuela Charivari in Madrid. He is particularly keen on finding ways to combine dance and circus. He believes borders between different performing arts are to be blurred, and understood as different elements of a same language
Jesús offers a gentle and encouraging teaching style, with attention to detail and clear progressions
On the Day
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to sign-in and to start warming up before class. Classes start promptly and include a warm-up, no latecomers are allowed to participate but may observe
Etiquette
Studio K5 is in a residential block so please be mindful to stay within the studio and toilet area. This is a non-drinking and non-smoking place. Keep your stuff tidy and together with you. After the class leave promptly so the next group can come in. There is a full etiquette guide on the web page studio etiquette
Health
Ensure you tell the teacher if you have any health conditions, injuries old or new so we stay safe. Personal hygiene is important, you may be asked by the teacher to give your hands, feet or armpits an extra wash before touching equipment
Stay safe
Aerial circus is very FUN and also dangerous (partly why it is fun). Listen and follow instructions from the teacher - be responsive and take responsibility for your own and everyone else’s safety
The teacher uses hands-on spotting technique to assist you execute the skills being taught and ensure safety. If touching is not suitable for you for any reason, please advise the teacher before the start of class
At practice sessions please note we don't allow aerial skills sharing between beginners, leave the teaching to the professionals. During self-lead practice you are responsible for your own warm-up and cool-down. Full guidance on this is given during the first four weeks of the course
Clothing
Tight clothes that offer maximum flexibility are best. You should have coverage of legs and ankles, and wear socks. Bring a close-fitting long-sleeved top with you, even in hot weather. Aerial dance wears out clothes quickly so don’t spoil your favourite leggings. No jewellery and no hand cream or skin oils on to be used on the day
Refund & Cancellation
Please refer to the course refund and cancellation policies http://www.arenaaerial.com/booking-info.html
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to sign-in and to start warming up before class. Classes start promptly and include a warm-up, no latecomers are allowed to participate but may observe
Etiquette
Studio K5 is in a residential block so please be mindful to stay within the studio and toilet area. This is a non-drinking and non-smoking place. Keep your stuff tidy and together with you. After the class leave promptly so the next group can come in. There is a full etiquette guide on the web page studio etiquette
Health
Ensure you tell the teacher if you have any health conditions, injuries old or new so we stay safe. Personal hygiene is important, you may be asked by the teacher to give your hands, feet or armpits an extra wash before touching equipment
Stay safe
Aerial circus is very FUN and also dangerous (partly why it is fun). Listen and follow instructions from the teacher - be responsive and take responsibility for your own and everyone else’s safety
The teacher uses hands-on spotting technique to assist you execute the skills being taught and ensure safety. If touching is not suitable for you for any reason, please advise the teacher before the start of class
At practice sessions please note we don't allow aerial skills sharing between beginners, leave the teaching to the professionals. During self-lead practice you are responsible for your own warm-up and cool-down. Full guidance on this is given during the first four weeks of the course
Clothing
Tight clothes that offer maximum flexibility are best. You should have coverage of legs and ankles, and wear socks. Bring a close-fitting long-sleeved top with you, even in hot weather. Aerial dance wears out clothes quickly so don’t spoil your favourite leggings. No jewellery and no hand cream or skin oils on to be used on the day
Refund & Cancellation
Please refer to the course refund and cancellation policies http://www.arenaaerial.com/booking-info.html
LOCATION & Directions
Google Map link including all bus stop information and showing stations
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zrHZtZzOKDOU.kUu7YKxeDRJc
Underground
Manor House (Piccadilly Line) (use exit 7 and head straight down the hill past The Finsbury pub, Turn right on to Hermitage rd, Left on to Ashfield)
Overground
Harringay Green Lanes (Barking-Gospel Oak),
Harringay (Kings Cross/Moorgate - Alexandra Palace)
Buses
29 (Trafalgar Square-Camden-Wood Green)
69 (Canning Town-Kingsland Rd-Walthamstow)
141 (London Bridge-Old St- Wood Green)
253 (Hackney Central-Euston)
254 (Aldgate-Hackney-Caledonian Rd)
259 (Kings Cross-Edmonton)
279 (Waltham Cross-Manor House)
341 (Lower Marsh-Angel-Tottenham)
Driving
You should drive via Moreton/ St Ann's Rd.
It is not possible to access Ashfield Rd via the Green Lanes section of Hermitage Rd as there are bollards blocking the way. If you find yourself there, park - as it is a very short walk from the studio
Parking: there are meters along Hermitage Rd operational Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm. Parking is free from 6.30pm-8am, and at weekends
Google Map link including all bus stop information and showing stations
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zrHZtZzOKDOU.kUu7YKxeDRJc
Underground
Manor House (Piccadilly Line) (use exit 7 and head straight down the hill past The Finsbury pub, Turn right on to Hermitage rd, Left on to Ashfield)
Overground
Harringay Green Lanes (Barking-Gospel Oak),
Harringay (Kings Cross/Moorgate - Alexandra Palace)
Buses
29 (Trafalgar Square-Camden-Wood Green)
69 (Canning Town-Kingsland Rd-Walthamstow)
141 (London Bridge-Old St- Wood Green)
253 (Hackney Central-Euston)
254 (Aldgate-Hackney-Caledonian Rd)
259 (Kings Cross-Edmonton)
279 (Waltham Cross-Manor House)
341 (Lower Marsh-Angel-Tottenham)
Driving
You should drive via Moreton/ St Ann's Rd.
It is not possible to access Ashfield Rd via the Green Lanes section of Hermitage Rd as there are bollards blocking the way. If you find yourself there, park - as it is a very short walk from the studio
Parking: there are meters along Hermitage Rd operational Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm. Parking is free from 6.30pm-8am, and at weekends