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Act Creation Short Course

Straps act creation short course 4 weeks

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Aerial Straps act creation
AERIAL STRAPS ACT CREATION SHORT COURSE 4 week course
NEXT COURSE DATES: 12.00-13.30 Sundays 2-23 July 2017 

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Price: £65 or £60 early bird when you book and pay by 18 June 2017. Use the discount code 'WORMS'

Combo discount just £155 for both the Foundation course straps and handstand and Straps Act Creation course. Book your Foundation course first then email us info@arenaaerial.com to book onto Act Creation

Venue: Arena Aerial, Unit K5 Arena Design Centre, 71 Ashfield Road London N4 1FF

Level: suitable for those who have completed Aerial Foundations Straps and Handstands 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 three of four participants (refunds are given if the course isn't subscribed by 28 June 2017)

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Straps short course

Description

In this course we use the skills you already have, to create original unique solo acts. You will have the opportunity to explore your performance potential, with exercises designed to guide you through the process of devising a short routine to music
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There is also the benefit of optional feedback in a supportive group environment, to help increase your confidence as a performer, and learn from others

We focus on:
  • Choosing appropriate music
  • Characterisation
  • Sequencing and choreography for your skill level
  • Choosing a costume

We are not looking for perfection or necessarily a polished finished product, but we can get you started on the journey and show how achievable it is, even for beginners
Not ready for act creation? Look at Foundation Course Level 1 Beginners

ABOUT THE TEACHER

Jesus Capel - Aerial straps
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


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 
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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
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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

Location

Arena Aerial
Unit K5 Arena Design Centre
71 Ashfield Road
London N4 1FF
UK

Contact Us

info@arenaaerial.com
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(+44) 0 7929 641 192
www.arenaaerial.com

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Booking info
    • The rig
    • Gallery
    • Music
    • Links
  • LOCATION & CONTACT
  • AERIAL
    • AERIAL Technique short courses Level 2
    • New AERIAL Technique Level 1
    • AERIAL classes drop in
    • AERIAL Performance project short course
    • AERIAL Private classes
    • AERIAL workshops
  • FLEXIBILITY
    • FLEXIBILITY Private classes
  • KRAV MAGA
  • CLOWNING
  • PHYSICAL THEATRE
  • ARENA AGENCY - book acts for your event