Emiliano Ron Workshops- Endless Rope Tour 2017: Raw, wild, brutal and different. Understating Rope. 2 days (4 hours total) The Rope material of Emiliano Ron is focused on dynamic movement, such as beats, tempos and releases; and power movement requiring coordinated core strength. Many of the movements are unique and Emiliano is a… ...Continue Reading
Workshops with Jenn Bruyer- Jenn Bruyer is coming to the Madison Circus Space! Jenn will be offering the following workshops and will also be available for private lessons. CREATING CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT (FABRIC and/or ROPE) Level: Intermediate or Int + on fabric and/or rope This workshop will explore a selection of the fundamental pieces and… ...Continue Reading Grinnell-in-Madison at the Circus!- You don't have to run very far to join the circus for an evening! Grinnell grad Carly Schuna '06 is an original co-founder of the Madison Circus Space, a 501(c)(3) designed to nurture and encourage circus arts throughout the Madison area, catering to anyone of any age, size, or fitness… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Silks Gentle Beginners for the Lush and Wise- Sundays at 12 pm, January 6 - February 10, 2019 Embrace your body! This class is for the curvy person, elder person, or those recovering from an injury. We at Swing State Aerial firmly believe that aerial dance is for every body. We also know that when you are curvy,… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Silks Beginner 1/Introductory Class Session- A new session of Beginner 1 silks classes will begin on January 6 and January 10, 2019. Section 1: Sundays at 1 pm, January 6 - February 10 Section 2: Thursdays at 7 pm, January 10 - February 14 No prior experience is necessary. Have you been curious about aerial silks? Come join… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Silks Inversion Immersion (Open Level)- Winter 2018 session's special topics class is Inversion Immersion! Wednesdays, Jan 9 - Feb 13, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm During each silks session, a special topics class will be offered that covers skills above and beyond learning new tricks. Topics will include things like sequencing, specific skill immersions, conditioning,… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Silks – Continuing Beginner- Swing State Aerial will have some availability in adult Beginner 2 to Intermediate level classes this fall. Beginner 2 and 3: Sundays at 11 am, Jan 6 - Feb 10 Beginner 2, 3, and pre-inverting 4: Thursdays at 8 pm, Jan 10 - Feb 14 Beginner 4 and 5: Sundays… ...Continue Reading Aerial Silks- Tween/Teen- This 4 week session is for tween/teen students interested in aerial arts. This class is for ages 10-15, all levels and abilities are welcomed. Students will begin learning fundamental postures of aerial silks; including climbs, locks, holds, and transitions, to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class… ...Continue Reading
Workshops with Holly Ann Jarvis- SLING FLO – Students in this workshop will learn how to use the aerial hammock/sling as a performance apparatus. Intermediate transitions and classic flows from Holly Ann Jarvis will be taught. This workshop is suitable for true beg/int students, as well as beg/int aerialists who are experienced on another apparatus.… ...Continue Reading Elizabeth Blanchard Guest Workshops- Join Elizabeth Blanchard for a series of incredible guest workshops! ...Continue Reading Introduction to Aerial Silks- This four week session is for beginning aerial silks, all ages. Students will begin learning the fundamentals of aerial silks, including climbs, footlocks, and poses. Class is open to all abilities. ...Continue Reading Introduction to Aerial Rope- This beginning rope class is for students of all ages with some physical background. We will learn introductory moves including footlocks, various climbs, and hip keys. We will also begin exploring beats and momentum. ...Continue Reading Aerial Sling 1- If you have at least 6 months of aerial experience and are looking to explore aerial sling as an apparatus, Aerial Sling 1 (Beginner Aerial Sling) may be the class for you! Sling is a unique apparatus that can be used like a silk or a trapeze in many ways,… ...Continue Reading Intro to Aerial Sling- If you're interested in aerial silks but not sure if you've got the upper body strength, Sling is a great place to begin! No aerial experience is required, but good body awareness is a plus. We'll learn lots of moves and transitions while getting comfortable with the fabric and building… ...Continue Reading Aerial Fabric Classes- Taylor Dyste teaches aerial fabrics at the Madison Circus Space, having earned her Silks 1 Certification through Paper Doll Militia. Before moving to Madison, she trained with the Daredevil Circus (Grand Rapids, MI) from 2012-2015. However, it was only after moving to Madison that Taylor realized her passion for the… ...Continue Reading Cirque Concepts for Standing Acrobatics: Introduction- Building the foundations for all standing basics: two high, foot to hand, hand to hand. Experience is useful but new techniques will be covered. ...Continue Reading
Youth Beginner Aerial Silks- This four week session is for beginning aerial silks, ages 7-13. Students will begin learning the fundamentals of aerial silks, including climbs, footlocks, and poses. Class is open to all abilities. Email Amanda for more information! ...Continue Reading
Aerial Sampler Party/Group Class- Aerial Sampler/Parties are scheduled for groups of 4-9 by appointment. Looking for a unique, fun activity for a birthday, bachelorette, or corporate team building (or just because)? Want to try aerial arts but not sure it's right for you? Schedule a sampler class with your friends and find out! This one-time… ...Continue Reading Intro to Aerial Hoop (Lyra)- Intro to Aerial Hoop (Lyra) is a great class for students new to Lyra or new to aerial. No experience is required, but good body awareness is a plus. Class space is limited, so each student will have plenty of individualized attention as they build strength, flexibility, and a vocabulary… ...Continue Reading Beginner Silks or Trapeze, 1-3 students- Amanda teaches beginning silks and trapeze. Email abstromin@gmail.com for more information or to schedule a lesson. ...Continue Reading
Tri-try circus- Interested in trying circus arts, but not sure where to start? We've got just the thing for you! Join us for a 90-minute tour of various circus arts. ...Continue Reading Massage- You body takes care of you through trainings and shows. Take care of it with regular massage. It's like an oil change for your car, but better. It makes you feel great, work better, and supports the MCS Capital Campaign. ...Continue Reading Wild Rumpus Winter Circus Performance Workshop- Our next Winter Circus production will take place on Feb. 9 and 10, 2019, at the Goodman Community Center! We will spend 15 weeks creating and polishing circus acts which combine skills and apparatus such as tight wire, stilts, German Wheel, unicycle, acrobatics and juggling! We tend to use a collaborative… ...Continue Reading
Aerial private lessons- Are you interested in coaching on perfecting a specific skill or technique? Looking to try out a new apparatus? Can't make it to regularly scheduled classes? Private lessons might be right for you. Luv is available to teach private lessons or small group classes that are specifically tailored to the… ...Continue Reading Dynamic Trapeze- Looking for more than just poses on the static trapeze? Learn to supplement your shapes with amazing dynamic movements. Dynamic Trapeze will cover the building blocks of many dynamic movements, including beats, drops, and circles. In Dynamic Trapeze 1, we will start with establishing a foundation of strength-building, exploring… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Silks Private Lessons- Have you been curious about aerial silks but classes don't meet your schedule or fill up too fast? You can still get the silks experience on your own time with private or semi-private lessons! ...Continue Reading Aerial Silks-Fundamentals 1- This 4 week session is for continuing students. Students will begin learning fundamental postures of aerial silks; including climbs, locks, holds, and transitions, to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class will include strength and flexibility exercises specific to aerial training and time to build aerial vocabulary… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Yoga- Tuesdays at noon- Come on out to lunchtime aerial yoga every Tuesday! In this class students will be led through a series of stretching and strengthening exercises which are enhanced by fabric hammocks. The class is open to students of all levels who want to improve their flexibility, strength and balance. ...Continue Reading Static Trapeze- Want to learn static trapeze? Yeah, you do. Or you're pretty sure you do, anyway. To make you positive, I'll answer some frequently asked questions about it. What the heck is it? Static trapeze, sometimes called double-point trapeze, is a (usually steel) bar that hangs from between two (usually cotton)… ...Continue Reading
Beginning Hoop Dance- Beginning Hoop Dance: a 6-Week Series The focus of this hooping class is, first and foremost, to have fun hooping and to feel happy. Get ready for laughter, smiles, and a great core work out! We will explore hooping's bounds to a variety of musical rhythms, seeking balance, growth in… ...Continue Reading
Lyra Fundamentals (continuing)- This 4 week session is for continuing students with previous aerial training. We’ll learn fundamental postures along with transitions to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class will include strength and flexibility exercises specific to aerial training and time to work on new shapes, spins, and Lyra… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Silks Introduction-Continuing- This 4 week session is for anyone new to aerial arts. This Introduction class is for all students and all levels and abilities are welcomed. Students will begin learning fundamental postures of aerial silks; including climbs, locks, holds, and transitions, to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each… ...Continue Reading
Lyra Intermediate. Choreography and Sequencing.- Lyra Intermediate This 4 week session is for continuing lyra students and experienced aerialists. We’ll learn fundamental and intermediate level postures along with transitions to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Class will focus will be on sequencing and choreographing longer phrases. Each class will include strength and… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Silks-Intermediate- This 4 week session for continuing intermediate students. Students will continue learning fundamental postures of aerial silks; including climbs, locks, holds, drops, and transitions, to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class will include strength and flexibility exercises specific to aerial training and time to build aerial… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Silks-Fundamentals 2- This 4 week session is for continuing students. Students will continue learning fundamental postures of aerial silks; including climbs, locks, holds, and transitions, to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class will include strength and flexibility exercises specific to aerial training and time to build aerial vocabulary… ...Continue Reading
Circus After School- This is a special, after-school survey of all things circus, including aerial arts, juggling, physical comedy, tightwire, stilt walking, acrobatics, German wheel and more! For kids ages 7 and up who like to exercise their bodies and their imaginations! ...Continue Reading Private Cloud Swing Lessons- Cloud Swing private lessons are available by appointment to people who have prior aerial experience, a history of rock-climbing, gymnastics, acro or other board-approved activity. Participants must be able to demonstrate the ability to do 1 pull up, hang for 30 seconds from swing with 2 hands, demonstrate an inversion, and hold… ...Continue Reading
German Wheel Classes- Beginning Class No experience required! Get a thorough and awesome introduction to the German wheel in this five-week class. You'll learn to rock on the wheel, roll with a partner, do cartwheels, and much more. This class will build the fundamental experience you need to progress further with wheel, and… ...Continue Reading