EMMA CAT
Thursday August 17th
Emma Cat is a dynamic aerial performer and instructor who has been pursuing the art since 2012. First falling in love with the silks, and more recently adding aerial rope to her repertoire. She began her training in Columbia, MO, founding Como Aerial Arts, a club specializing in aerial silk instruction and local performance. In 2015, she began performing with Quixotic in Kansas City, and moved there in 2016 to pursue a performance career further. She continues to teach lessons in aerial silks, rope, and flexibility. In addition to her aerial work, Emma practices Ashtanga yoga and has begun her training in massage therapy. She plans to continue to teach and perform, as well as continue her aerial education through various trainings.
TWO WORKSHOPS
Both workshops are 90 minutes long
Cost is $50 per workshops OR take both for $85 with discount code: "EmmaCat"
Both workshops are 90 minutes long
Cost is $50 per workshops OR take both for $85 with discount code: "EmmaCat"
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Vertical Apparatus Technique
5:30 - 7:00 PM This workshop is geared toward intermediate to advanced students of vertical apparatus. In this class, we will focus on select foundational yet challenging movements that are key to vertical apparatus such as climbs, s-wrap and catchers entrances, back balance, hip key, transitions, and more. Please also bring any questions regarding current skills you have trouble with and we can address those as well. Prerequisites include two consecutive straddle-ups in the air on silks or rope, ability to stay in the air for at least one minute at a time on silks or rope, and ability to hang with straight arms from silk or rope for 30 seconds. Vertical Apparatus Conditioning & Flexibility
7:15 - 8:45 PM This workshop will focus on wheel downs, grip strength, momentum, c-shape theory, shoulder and lat mobility, hip mobility, and more! All of the skills are able to be scaled up or down for your own practice, so beginner to advanced students are welcome! Prerequisites include ability to invert from the ground, and ability to hang from the silk or rope with straight arms. |
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AFRICAN DANCE by WEBB
Thursdays at 8:00 PM in September
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Nervous dancing at parties and weddings? No dance experience? In this class you will learn moves you can USE when you go out. “Awful” dancers and “two left feeters” welcomed. No experience needed. Patient and friendly teachers in a non-intimidating learning environment.
Liberian native Webster Kranto has taught in dance studios throughout Iowa and Illinois, he formed dance teams at Northern Illinois University and Iowa State University that are still on-going, and eventually started a dance studio of his own in Des Moines, Iowa. Kranto Dance & Fitness was born in 2015 and operated three different physical locations before landing a contract for an after school hip hop program with Des Moines Public Schools in 2017.
Webster now teaches master classes in both hip hop and African dance and seeks to instill a love for dance in the community around him. |
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Studio Trip to Cirque Du Soleil CRYSTAL
Friday October 19th at 7:00 PM
We will be making a special field trip to see this incredible show including a private Q&A meet-and-greet option exclusively for Cirque Wonderland students, staff, performers, and friends!
Discounted tickets will be available through Cirque Wonderland.
We will be making a special field trip to see this incredible show including a private Q&A meet-and-greet option exclusively for Cirque Wonderland students, staff, performers, and friends!
Discounted tickets will be available through Cirque Wonderland.
Special Thank You to our Sponsors!
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Vixxen Vermillion
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Waxing the City - Clive
The Powers 2 Create
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