Carnival Workshop Descriptions!
Friday Session 1 (14:30-15:30)
Aerial 1 “Staged”
Floorial (Gem)
Floor based aerial
I am hoping to have a silk / rope / hoop and trapeze rigged, but not entirely sure what will be up, apart from definitely silks!
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: none
This class was going to be one for the Sunday when you are so tired you can’t possibly think of doing another workshop, but due to timetabling, it is going right at the beginning of the weekend!
In this class we will look at ways to start aerial acts on the floor or indeed finish aerial acts. If game, you can bring a prop, or use a prop we will bring, to enhance your style, and we will create opening scenes so good, you won’t actually have to climb an inch (well you might have to do something, but mainly you will be lolling about the floor). Music will feature.
Aerial 2 “Cloudy with a chance of smiles”
Beginner Cloud (Jo)
Level: beginner
Prerequisites: none
In this playful workshop you will be introduced to the sunny world of cloud. Expect to sway, roll, twist and smile!
Aerial 3 “Netted“
Aerial Net (Brendan)
Level: all levels
Prerequisits: none
Want to know how mermaids and merman's would look like if they was caught and forced to perform for land folks? Me neither. But I would love to show you some cool movements on the net. Come join me for chaos and fun.
Aerial 4 '“Bungee”
Various teachers will lead bungee to share the love
Level: all levels
Prerequisits: none
Ever seen a baby in a bouncer and thought “I’d like to do that”? Well now’s your chance, in this workshop you will learn a simple dance to music all while dangling from a bungee cord attached to the roof.
Floor 1 “3 ball cascade”
3 ball juggle (Graeme)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: none
Learn the concepts of basic 3 ball cascade pattern and start learning to juggle, or if you can do this already we can look at the different techniques of basic 3 ball juggling and ways to improve it.
Floor 2 “Club Juggling”
Club Juggling (Darren)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: able to hold a juggling club! Ability to throw and catch not necessary!
Some people believe this is the next progression from learning 3 ball juggling and Graeme will shout at them! Absolutely no juggling skills needed to learn clubs, anyone can start here, just as easily as they can with 3 ball juggling. There’s even things we can do where you don’t have to throw the clubs at all.
Friday Session 2 (15:45-16:45)
Aerial 1 “Follow the tail”
Silks Intermediate (Casey)
Level: intermediate
Prerequisites: invert in the air (short or long arms), footlocks in the air, wheel/roll downs (these don't have to be perfect, just working towards is fine) base positions such as hiplock in the air, catchers in the air.
This workshop will explore transitions in and out of familiar moves, alternate choreography to look at moving differently, using ‘follow the tale’ theory.
Aerial 2 “Double the fun cloud!”
Cloud (Jo)
Level: intermediate
Prerequisites: Flyers (those being lifted) none, although you may find the cloud pinchy. Bases: strong straddle, the ability to hold someone’s weight. Attending the intermediate cloud will be beneficial as we learn a base position in that workshop.
Work in pairs to make insta worthy shapes and swing like a kid.
Aerial 3 - nothing
Aerial 4 '“Bungee”
Various teachers will lead bungee to share the love
Level: all levels
Prerequisits: none
Ever seen a baby in a bouncer and thought “I’d like to do that”? Well now’s your chance, in this workshop you will learn a simple dance to music all while dangling from a bungee cord attached to the roof.
Floor 1 “Plan to perform”
Creating an act (Lorna)
Level: all levels (targeted though at those new to performing)
Prerequisits: none
So you've got the moves, but what now?! We will be looking at the different components that go into putting your performance together and maybe even leave you wanting to perform at our next showcase!
Floor 2 “Insert witty title about poi here”
Intermediate Poi (Graeme)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: none
As a performance art, poi involves swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical and geometric patterns. Or as well all know it, get better at not belting yourself with the weights on strings.
Friday workshop 3 (17:00-18:00)
Aerial 1 “Sharon does silks”
Beginner Silks (Darren)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: none
Come and learn some simple silks with me, interesting climbs (or how to climb) some basics wraps and even a wee tumble! Class is adaptable, so whether you have absolutely no silks experience or just a little bit, there’ll be something new for everyone.
Aerial 2 “Ropey Cloud”
Ropey cloud (Jo)
Level: high intermediate
Prerequisite: Must have a solid flag and roll down on rope or silks and have a basic understanding of front back beats and bell beats.
This is one for the Thursday night rope crew. Beats, flags, roll downs and sliding. Have a go at putting some of your ropey skills onto cloud and discover how it changes it!
Aerial 3 “Netted“
Aerial Net (Brendan)
Level: all levels
Prerequisits: none
Want to know how mermaids and merman's would look like if they was caught and forced to perform for land folks? Me neither. But I would love to show you some cool movements on the net. Come join me for chaos and fun.
Aerial 4 “Bungee”
Various teachers will lead bungee to share the love
Level: all levels
Prerequisits: none
Ever seen a baby in a bouncer and thought “I’d like to do that”? Well now’s your chance, in this workshop you will learn a simple dance to music all while dangling from a bungee cord attached to the roof.
Floor 1 “Give me a break”
Hula Hoop (Lorna)
Level: beginner
Prerequisites: none
When you've had enough aerial (is that even possible?!) come and learn some fun hula hoop skills!
Floor 2 “Fancy Dancey!”
Charleston Dance (Lesley)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: none
A cheeky Charleston and a limber line dance, come and learn a few moves! I'll teach you a few basic steps that will have you itching to show off your new skills. Dance shoes optional, sense of humour obligatory!
Saturday workshop 1 (09.30-10.30)
Aerial 1 "Satisfying Sequencing! "
Dynamic Rope (Gem)
Level: high intermediate
Prerequisites: open to rope students who attend Thursday rope class as these two workshops will build on our current practice and will give you a short sequence over two workshops. It is recommended that you take both. If you can only do one workshop, do the first, as it won’t be possible to just do the second workshop.
In this workshop (split over 2 sessions) we will be building on the dynamic movements we have been working on in class to create a short sequence to test co-ordination, memory and stamina!
Aerial 2
Nothing
Aerial 3 “Spin-tastic!”
Spinny Trapeze (Lorna)
Level: beginner / improver
Prerequisites: a willingness to spin
Trapeze is already so awesome, how could it be even better?! Spinning of course! We will be looking at some different ways to get your spin started, how to move on the trapeze when you're spinning, and crucially, how to keep that spin going for as long as possible!
Aerial 4 “Harnessed!”
Harness (Casey)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: be able to hold a plank / dish
Layers encouraged around the middle and hips
You will work in pairs wearing harnesses attached to a rope. You will work together moving both in the air and on the ground. Partners can work with bouncing and spinning.
Floor 1 “Diablo Players Unite!”
Diablo (Emma)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: none
Try your hand at the diabolo, a yo-yo-like circus prop that spins with a string and hand sticks. We'll play with spinning, throwing, catching and some flashy moves. Join us for a relaxed play with fun spinning props and master the basics of diabolo!
Floor 2 “Beyond 3 ball”
Juggling (Graeme)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: a 3 ball cascade pattern that can be kept steady for more than 10 seconds.
For this workshop we will take the lead from the people attending and try to teach tricks people have been wanting to learn, otherwise I'll work on some standard next step tricks based on skill levels, we will look to make sure everyone comes away with at least one new skill at minimum but ideally loads more.
Saturday workshop 2 (10:45-11:45)
Aerial 1
Nothing
Aerial 2 "Double Trouble, Double Fun!"
Double hammock (Suz)
Level: intermediate
Prerequisites: Flyer - able to straddle and crochet legs. Base - happy to hold someone else’s body weight. All can be done with or without a spin.
1 hammock, 2 people! Come and explore the hammock in a different way! The sequence will start off gently with some pretty poses that can be done with or without a spin. Then, we’ll progress to 1 person basing and 1 flying like a handstand balancing on your partner rather than the hammock!
Aerial 3 “Exploring Trapeze”
Beginner trapeze (Darren)
Level: beginner
Prerequisites: none
Come along and learn some basic trapeze, we’ll do something under the bar, sitting on the bar and standing on the bar. Class is suitable for either someone who’s never touched a trapeze before, or maybe hasn’t in some time, we’ll be doing a mix of basic skills with options for progression for those with a little more experience.
Aerial 4 “Harnessed!”
Harness (Casey)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: be able to hold a plank / dish
Layers encouraged around the middle and hips
You will work in pairs wearing harnesses attached to a rope. You will work together moving both in the air and on the ground. Partners can work with bouncing and spinning.
Floor 1 “ Happy Hoop Beginnings”
Hula Hooping (Suzie D)
Level: beginner
Prerequisites: none
This workshop will be for complete beginners and will cover the basics of waist hooping/ handspins /tricks around the body and a little sequence at the end.
Floor 2 “Step Up to Fall Down”
Dance (Elane’)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: none
Doing aerial, we fall a lot on the crash mat and most of the time, we don’t look very good doing it! Come join me in this workshop where we will fall on purpose and make it look good! Time for some contemporary dancing, are you ready to Step Up? …and Yes, that was supposed to be a movie reference. If you’ve not watched Step Up, I suggest you watch it, get motivated and bring your dance socks for a fun contemporary routine, rolling around on the dance floor. At the very least, you will laugh a lot and work on your confidence!
Saturday workshop 3 (12:00-13:00)
Aerial 1 “rope with things!”
Rope (Emma)
Skill level: beginner to intermediate
Prerequisites: able to climb, invert and do basic tricks yourself on either rope/silks or trapeze.
Ever fancied doing aerial with potted plants, umbrellas, coat hangers and juggling clubs? Well this is the workshop for you! We'll explore methods of creating with aerial on rope and trapeze whilst carrying and moving with objects. This is great for building acts, but also just good fun... because why not! Some objects to work with will be provided, but if you've an idea for an (non-breakable) object you want to use please bring it along!
(a selection of stuff will be there for you to use at the workshop too)!
Aerial 2 “Double Zen”
Double Yoga Hammock (Suzie)
Skill level: all
Prerequisites: none
Many people think yoga, ah this will be relaxing but if you’ve been to yoga you know a lot of it requires strength, balance and flexibility. We’ll be trying yoga poses but with a partner and using the hammock as a support. Some of the poses include: straddle, lotus, plank, cobra, chair and headstand. Lots of opportunities for photos!
Aerial 3 “Shorts are optional*”
Doubles Trapeze (Jo & Darren)
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Able to mount the trapeze without your feet on the ground, willingness to be stood on sat on or hung off. Willingness (if basing) to hold the weight of another person.
In this workshop Jo and Darren will teach some fabulous shapes while you’re on the trapeze as well as fun ways on and off the trapeze with a partner.
*ask Jo about this in the workshop
Aerial 4 “Harnessed!”
Harness (Casey)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: be able to hold a plank / dish
Layers encouraged around the middle and hips
You will work in pairs wearing harnesses attached to a rope. You will work together moving both in the air and on the ground. Partners can work with bouncing and spinning.
Floor 1 “Dance-Hoop-Love”
Hula Hoop (Suzie D)
Level – Beginner/ Intermediate
This Second class will be to learn a group routine called dance hoop love. It will be for hoopers that know the basic/intermediate moves and would like to learn a routine to a song.
Floor 2 “Insert witty title about poi here”
Intermediate Poi (Graeme)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: none
As a performance art, poi involves swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical and geometric patterns. Or as well all know it, get better at not belting yourself with the weights on strings.
Saturday workshop 4 (13:45-14:45)
Floor 1 “Aim high!”
Acrobalance with everyone
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: none
Come and be introduced or reacquainted with acrobalance! This session will take you through some of the fundamentals of acro, and some harder progressions where you will balance on top of each other in poses of threes and fours. We will then try and make larger shapes by joining these up with other groups, with the goal being great pictures for instagram!
Sunday workshop 1 (10:00-11:00)
Aerial 1 “rope with things!”
Rope (Emma)
Skill level: beginner to intermediate
Prerequisites: able to climb, invert and do basic tricks yourself on either rope/silks or trapeze.
Ever fancied doing aerial with potted plants, umbrellas, coat hangers and juggling clubs? Well this is the workshop for you! We'll explore methods of creating with aerial on rope and trapeze whilst carrying and moving with objects. This is great for building acts, but also just good fun... because why not! Some objects to work with will be provided, but if you've an idea for an (non-breakable) object you want to use please bring it along!
A selection of stuff will be there for you to use at the workshop too!
Aerial 2 “flares with finesse”
Straps (Suzie)
Skill level: intermediate
Prerequisites: able to straddle multiple times, happy to spin, strong wrists (I’ll bring covers for your wrists).
Our main focus will be learning to flare! I’ll go over the different positions in a flare, what positions you can try at the top of the flare and how to continue it. Then, I’ll add a sequence to the flare but don’t worry it can be done static if you’re dizzy!
Aerial 3 ”Tombe pour s’amuser ‘to fall for fun’ “
Hoop (Gemma)
Level: intermediate
Prerequisites: must be regularly coming to hoop classes or intermediate trapeze. Strong grip is essential (but not death grip hard as we also need the ability to let go of the bar!) Some of these moves are scary.
In this workshop we are going to be exploring some release and catch moves such as basic tombe (holding the top of the hoop and catching the bottom of the hoop), illusion tombe (catching after illusion aka frog through), tombe to straddle (catching in a straddle), and possibly tombe hip circle to front balance.
Aerial 4 “Bungee”
Various teachers will lead bungee to share the love
Level: all levels
Prerequisits: none
Ever seen a baby in a bouncer and thought “I’d like to do that”? Well now’s your chance, in this workshop you will learn a simple dance to music all while dangling from a bungee cord attached to the roof.
Floor 1 “Duck and cover”
Ball passing (Graeme & Darren)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: none
It’s like club passing without the big spinney plastic things. No need for any previous experience, we can just throw things at each other until it looks good.
Floor 2 “Strictly Carnival”
Lyrical dance (Jocelyn)
Level: all levels
A beginners lyrical dance class, starting with a stretch and warm up then learning some basic lyrical moves, putting it altogether to make a routine and perform in small groups. No previous dance experience required, all welcome.
Sunday workshop 2 (11:15 - 12:15)
Aerial 1 “Satisfying Sequencing”
Dynamic rope (Gemma)
Level: high intermediate
Prerequisites: open to rope students who attend Thursday rope class as these two workshops will build on our current practice and will give you a short sequence over two workshops. It is recommended that you take both. If you can only do one workshop, do the first, as it won’t be possible to just do the second workshop.
In this workshop (split over 2 sessions) we will be building on the dynamic movements we have been working on in class to create a short sequence to test co-ordination, memory and stamina!
Aerial 2 “Loops and knots”
Strops (Suzie)
Level: beginner / willing to have a go
Prerequisites: bring clothes to cover up skin! Can be done with/without spinning
Strops are the slings that we use to rig aerial kit in the air. In this workshop we will use 2 strops, which is like having 2 hammocks together! This will open up possibilities about how to move the body and create different shapes. We’ll start with the shoulders and armpits in one strop and an ankle in the other. This can go to the classic “coffin” pose and we’ll build from there. We’ll literally have different body parts in the strop like your knees, hips, feet, wrist etc!
Aerial 3
Nothing
Aerial 4 “Bungee”
Various teachers will lead bungee to share the love
Level: all levels
Prerequisits: none
Ever seen a baby in a bouncer and thought “I’d like to do that”? Well now’s your chance, in this workshop you will learn a simple dance to music all while dangling from a bungee cord attached to the roof.
Floor 1 “Ah balls…”
Contact juggling (Graeme)
Level: all levels
Contact juggling is manipulating a ball in such a way that it hypnotises your audience. Think David Bowie vibes in Labyrinth! Learn some basic arm rolls and balances.
Floor 2 “Swing those balls”
Beginner Poi (Brendan)
Level: All levels
Prerequisites: none
Ever wondered how many times can I hit myself with a swinging ball in the space of an hour? Come join myself and find out how not to hit yourself with poi repeatedly! In this class we will learn to avoid these fun little moments.
Sunday workshop 3 (13:00-14:00)
Aerial 1 “Silky Silks”
Beginners silks (Casey)
Level: Beginners/improvers
Prerequisites: invert (straddle) in the knot, some understanding of footlocks, hiplock on the ground or in the air, climb, can hold own weight
Using familiar base positions, in this workshop I will give you some ideas to transition into different skills and build on options for moving in the air.
Aerial 2
Nothing
Aerial 3 “Let’s Get Tipsy!”
Tippy Hoop (Shirley)
Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: ideally some hoop experience (Getting up to sit, standing, happy being upside down)
Tippy hoop is rigged on a horizontal axis rather than vertical so it tips! Come and learn the basics of this fun and dynamic apparatus that may challenge your brain as much as your body. We will be working above and underneath the hoop and in the strops on some pretty shapes and cool transitions.
Aerial 4
Nothing
Floor 1 “It’s Juggling, but without the problem of gravity. ”
Functional juggling (Emma)
Level: All levels
Prerequisites: none
Functional Juggling is a relatively new method that makes juggling accessible to all, regardless of age, disability, or prior experience. Balls are rolled along a 3D printed track that can be configured in many ways, following various juggle patterns. Take a look at this video to see what we mean.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=296218079164180
Floor 2 “Whose line is it anyway?”
Improv (Benjamin)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: none
Rest your muscles and stop taking yourself so seriously; laugh at your failures and celebrate your inner madness. We'll be playing improv games like you might have seen on shows like - Who's Line Is It Anyway?Suitable for anyone and everyone. Bring your silliest sense of humour, your worst singing voice, and your most over-the-top acting skills.
Sunday workshop 4 (14:15-15:15)
Aerial 1
Nothing
Aerial 2 “Hiya Hammock!”
Creative Hammock (Lorna)
Level: determined beginner upwards
Prerequisites: confident with your grip
This workshop will introduce you to hammock (a big silk, in a big loop also called sling). You'll be learning a short sequence of moves, before putting a different spin on it with some creative prompts.
Aerial 3 “Let’s Get Tipsy!”
Tippy Hoop (Shirley)
Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: ideally some hoop experience (Getting up to sit, standing, happy being upside down)
Tippy hoop is rigged on a horizontal axis rather than vertical so it tips! Come and learn the basics of this fun and dynamic apparatus that may challenge your brain as much as your body. We will be working above and underneath the hoop and in the strops on some pretty shapes and cool transitions.
Aerial 4 “Over to you”
Creative Floor Play (unsupervised)
Use this time to work on any of the floor skills you’ve picked up over the weekend.
Floor 1 “Not sure how to describe this beyond, trying not to fall off half a bike”
Unicycle (Graeme)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: none
What’s the difference between a well dressed man on a unicycle, and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle?
…Attire
Sunday workshop 5 (15:30-16:15)
Floor 1 “Namaste”
Hatha Yoga (Suzie)
Level: all levels
Prerequisites: none
We will focus on using our breath to help us relax deeper into our stretches. There will be progressions for all levels and the option to use a counter pose to relax for longer if you are tired.