INTRO TO AERIAL FABRIC

This course is designed for those who are brand new to aerial fabric or would like a refresher on the basics. Working from where we are, we’ll explore foundational movements from the ground, in a hammock or knot and various approaches to climbing the fabric. All bodies are welcome.

Next Series: Beginner Silks, Tuesdays 6:15-7:45pm
Tues Jan 23 - Feb 13, 2024 at The Redwood Theatre
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 6 students

COST:
$140 + 13% HST per person (sliding scale available)
Additional financial support is also available to BIPOC artists through our training bursary program.

HOW TO REGISTER:
Send an email to hello@herciniarts.com with the subject ‘Intro to Aerial Fabric’. Please include the full name(s) of the participant(s) you are registering. We’ll be in touch within 48 hours to confirm receipt and send you payment information to secure your spot in the course.

COVID-19:
Although masks are no longer required for indoor activities, participants are encouraged to wear a mask or face covering throughout the class, especially when moving about throughout the space.
Aerial points will be distanced from each other by at least 6 ft and participants are encouraged to maintain physical distance when possible. Participants may be required to take turns sharing the same apparatus. The instructor will teach from a distance and may spot certain exercises with consent from participants.
Hercinia Arts recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing and requirements and best practices will continue to fluctuate. We will be in compliance with government regulations at the time of this workshop, and reserve the right to make additional changes to requirements based on recommended best practice from health professionals. Updates will be sent to registered participants.

ACCESS:
This class will be taught in English and the instructor will demonstrate skills/movements as necessary for additional visual aid. Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace and to take breaks as needed.
The Redwood Theatre is wheelchair accessible. Chairs are available and can be placed throughout the space. We regret that we are not able to offer ASL interpretation for this event. If you have any other access needs please let us know and will make accommodations where possible.
Transportation: The Redwood Theatre is located steps from Greenwood and Gerrard, and is accessible by the 506 Carlton Streetcar and the 31 Greenwood Bus, which runs from Greenwood Subway station. Bike parking is available out front of the theatre and street parking is available for those who need to drive.

About the instructor:
Emily Hughes has been a silks specialist since the first day they were introduced to her then home studio, Main Space School of Circus Arts, and she struggled to climb these strange bouncy ropes. Over the past 20 years, she’s cultivated an international performance career that draws on her training in theatre and circus, with a particular love for durational performance and using circus as an embodied performance language. She’s been teaching for almost as long, with a focus on foundational aerial technique and encouraging creative pathways in students ranging from beginner to (pre-)professional. She has a teaching certification in Intro to Teaching Aerials and Aerial Hoop Foundations through Nimble Arts and has taken circus pedagogy workshops with Angola Murdoch, Sarah Poole and Erin Ball.

For any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at hello@herciniarts.com.