Mir & A Company - Aerial Dance and Movement Training

Side bending brings into view healthy movement transitions for a dynamic dancing body. A true side bend is a coordination that requires torso, hip and shoulder joint articulations to be distributed across the skeleton. This class will explore the C-Star, descending to and ascending from the floor and beginning torsion movements. Transitions are found through round weight bearing surfaces for ease of rolling, pivoting and basic falling studies. The ultimate dance will use structurally sound skeletal architecture and spiral movement patterns to harness kinetic energy efficiently.

The dance begins with a wave. A spine is in a constant flux and motion. An undulating spine connects the pelvis, ribcage and head as a receptor and transmitter of information and forces. We will work toward cultivating a deep sense of the subtle spine. Movers obtain internal cues that indicate safe spinal articulations, respond to receiving impact, and channel forces to distribute recycled kinetic energy. The dance will use a continuous flow of the wave in a spiral phrasing.

Walking patterns serve as a starting point for learning other coordination’s such as stair climbing, running, a sport or dance. If the feet do not support the arch and ankle, the knees are not aligned, the hip arcs are not utilized, and the curves in the spine are not adjusted for optimal rebound, then the integrity of these structures will cause a gradual or even sudden deterioration. Healthy walking includes understanding of structure and disposition of: foot / ankle supports & articulations, the pelvis rotary under-curve, diagonal arcs of the extremities as the foot receives weight, counter rotations of the masses and the continual undulating wave in the tri-axial skeleton.

One Weekend $85 Early / $100 Reg
Two Weekends $80 Early / $95 Reg
Three Weekends $75 Early / $90 Reg

*There is a reduction in fees as a student signs up progressively for more than one class. Please see below to print class registration form and how to send fees. See below also for aerial and performance classes.

The workshops progressively develop according to participants understanding of aerial dynamics and leading to partner dances both on the wall and center floor. This class will expose the student to Axis Syllabus principles in the air including: bio-mechanics, undulations and centrifugal forces that support ease of flight. Beginning movement scores & dances are presented as well as opportunities to create own choreography. Ultimately, highly dynamic, risk taking, yet safe and strong duet ensembles are created that resemble birds flocking and water cascading around a central axis point. Aerial classes must be taken progressively or by permission of instructor if not attending beginning series.

Intermediate: Series Three 4/12 - 5/9/12

Location

The 418 Project

418 Front St. Santa Cruz, CA

Rates* for Aerial Class Series

One Series $125 Early / $145 Reg
Two Series $120Early / $140 Reg
Three Series $115 Early / $135 Reg

One Series $100 Early / $115 Reg
Two Series $95 Early / $110 Reg
Three Series $90 Early / $105 Reg

*There is a reduction in fees as a student signs up progressively for more than one class. Please see below to print class registration form and how to send fees. See below also for performance class.

The ultimate gift to the self and community is to perform one’s developed movement skills cultivated through joy, focus and hard work. This class aims to empower the students who have participated in the aerial class series and is open to all aerialists/dancers from the community who also want to culminate a dance piece to performance. Dances that have been learned in the aerial classes will be performed as well as individual work generated in the classes. The creative resources that are uniquely one’s own will be refined and brought to fruition as a performer.

The Fine Print: You are registered when all fees are received in full. Early bird registration is one week prior to the first day of class. After that add $15.00 to each class. There are no exceptions. Registration guarantees your spot in class. There are no refunds. Aerial classes must taken consecutively if no prior experience. Please call if there are any questions regarding experience. Space is limited and early registration is recommended. You will receive an e-mail confirmation when your registration is complete. Please send fees to: Mir & A Company, 10851 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz CA 95060.