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sacramento aerialists??

2009-11-26T23:24:54Z

hellooo out there???? do i hear a echo?
so i just moved to sac town from portland oregon. there doesnt seem to be any sort of aerial studios here. sooo is there any sort of a community of aerialists out here? if there is, i have a silk, im somewhat expeirenced, and i want a place to hang my silk and i woud love it if we could all get togher and play, learn or practice.
anyone out there? is there a studio hiding from me in this town???
i hope so :)

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Agency from England looking for artists

2009-11-24T21:49:11Z

We are looking for the worlds most unique circus act please contact us via our website http://www.circusagent.co.uk

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Auditions for Circus Sarasani tour (Italian and French)

2009-11-24T19:04:08Z

SARRASANI CIRCUS convoca a artistas circenses en todas sus disciplinas a las audiciones que tendrán lugar en el Tattersall de Palermo, sito en Av. Libertador 1595 C.A.B.A., el 1, 2 y 3 de febrero de 2010 a fin de efectuar una preselección para su relanzamiento en el mes de Julio del mismo año en Buenos Aires y su posterior gira nacional e internacional. Podrán presentarse solistas, dúos, tríos o troupes. Los números no podrán exceder los 7 minutos y la rutina deberá estar vinculada con el tango (música, coreografía, dramaturgia, vestuario). El jurado evaluador estará integrado por Dolores de Amo, Gustavo Bernstein, Héctor Fráncica, David Larible y César Ortega. Para mayores informes comunicarse a audiciones@sarrasani.com.ar

CIRQUE Sarrasani invite des artistes de cirque dans toutes les disciplines aux auditions qui se tiendra à Palerme Tattersall, situé à Avenida Libertador 1595 CABA, 1, 2 et 3 Février 2010 dans le but de faire une liste restreinte pour sa relance en le mois de Juillet de la même année à Buenos Aires et de sa tournée internationale qui a suivi. Mai être soumis solistes, duos, trios et les troupes. Les numéros de mai ne doit pas dépasser 7 minutes, et la routine doit être liée avec le tango (musique, chorégraphie, dramaturgie, costumes). Le jury sera composé de l'évaluation de Dolores de Amo, Gustavo Bernstein, Hector Francica, David Larible et Cesar Ortega. Pour de plus amples informations à audiciones@sarrasani.com.ar .

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Silks playdates?

2009-11-06T03:53:56Z

Anyone in or around Berkeley want to get together to play on silks and share what we know? I just moved down here and I don't have an indoor space to hang silks for the winter and I'm anxious to keep flying. Let me know ASAP if you're interested.

Polly

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Aerial Jam today, by any chance?

2009-10-21T17:51:41Z

Does anyone in the bay area have an indoor space in which to practice aerial silks (boo rainy weather) who would be up to jam sometime today? I'm in the process of moving here and my space isn't set up yet. I haven't flown in a week and a half and I'm going -bats-. Alternately, sometime tomorrow evening would work.

<3 Thanks everyone!

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Aerial silk lessons in South Bay or Peninsula?

2009-10-17T22:35:27Z

I know that the Circus School has them in SF, and there are a couple in the East Bay, but I know a couple of people who are interested, but would prefer classes that are closer.

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Off rig training

2009-10-15T18:29:56Z

Hi everyone,

I just moved to the bay area about a week ago. I am a beginner silk dancer. I have my own rig in my backyard that I am able to train on daily but I am looking for some training ideas that I can do off the silk. What do all of you do to stay in shape? I have been practicing for about 5 months, I am real solid in the basic tricks but struggle immensely with straddle ups. Have straddle ups been challenging for anyone else? How did you get over the learning hump? Hope to get to know and play with some of you in the future!

Cheers!

Fraccy

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Installation Performer/Aerialist--Call Out

2009-10-09T06:02:27Z

Hello Movers! Below you will find a description of a project for a production in January. I need a third aerialist who could be integrated for the installation. If interested, please contact me a.s.a.p. We are having a fundraiser for Day of the Dead to benefit the following event:

SAN FRANCISCO COLLABORATIVE BI-CULTURAL ARTISTIC FUSION BOMB- CALL FOR ARTISTS

2010 ART HAPPENINGS

Request for Aerialist/Performance Artist

Deadline: Nov. 5th

Project Benefits: Resume piece. Photographs of your work. Promotion and exposure to new audiences and movement artists. To be a part of inspiring collaborative work.

Eligibility: Open to artists living in the Bay Area

Description:

This is an invitation to enter and exciting collaboration with performance artists experienced in belly dance, butoh, and aerial dance within the San Francisco area for projected local events and in Los Angeles (for benefit events benefiting an Ethiopian village in Africa).

We will have an installation sculpture piece that will suspend from the ceiling and be climbed upon by one to three aerialists. The sculpture will be an animal skeleton design.
We will have a production team to help work out the rigging and tech logistics. We encourage collaboration of resources, networks, and contacts as a group, we desire more exposure and events.
We prefer artists working in aerial, modern dance, butoh, and the likes. A deer skeleton with antlers is our aim for this particular project. The theme will be fusion, and the structure will be structurally sound for aerial climbing. We like the effect of a skeleton with antlers.

The choreographers are Jill Parker & Monikah Barriga. We are loosely working with the theme Fusion for now and that may evolve and change as we go (tribal fusion belly dance, butoh philosophy as it relates to audience and environment, and aerial movement with theatrics). Jill has 22 years of experience as an international bellydance teacher, choreographer, director of Ultra Gypsy and the Foxglove Sweethearts. Monikah has eight years of experience in butoh and a fusion of aerial arts for venues such as Symbiosi, LACMA, Coachella Arts Festival, INBA Museo, Solids sculpture events, Electric Daisy Carnival.

This will be an excellent opportunity to learn how to work with other artists in a collaborative environment for venues we are targeting such as Yerba Buena Center or the Arts, Supper Club, Ethiopian Benefit Events hosted by Marco Guzzardo.

Application Information:

All application materials must be submitted on-line to contacts listed below. There is no
application fee.

Please send the following:

* Pictures of past works and collaborations
* Name, residence, contact info., and a brief paragraph of why you would be interested in this project.

Contact Person:

Monikah Barriga: madamemoxie@gmail.com
415-200-5595

Note: Welder does certified industrial work and has collaborated with
Flaming Lotus Girls for 14 years.

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CASTING : Immediate Openings for West Coast Tour

2009-09-25T17:52:02Z

Please post if possible and/or forward this message to any potentially interested parties.
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The Zoppé Italian Family Circus* is currently seeking:

Ground Acts - Tech Crew

for the remainder of its 2009/10 Season | West Coast Tour

Especially Interested In Troupe Acts! i.e. : Teeterboard (min. 3 people), Hand-to-Hand, Chinese Pole, Russian Bar, Group Juggling, or Unicycle (have your own boards for working on dirt+sawdust or grass). Would consider solo Handbalancer.

Technician : basic lighting, simple sound - on the job training available

Artists should expect to assist with set up and take down.

Schedule:
05-11 OCT: Napa, CA
12-25 OCT: Redwood City, CA (San Francisco/San José)
02-08 NOV: Brea, CA (Los Angeles / N Orange County)
21 DEC-04 JAN 2010: Chandler, AZ (Phoenix metro)

If you or anyone you know can fill any portion of this tour in any capacity, REPLY to this email with:
• your availability with respect to Zoppé Tour Schedule
• AND, links to promo video and/or photos
• OR, attach photos
• AND, your weekly rate / pay range
• along with any questions

*Zoppé Italian Family Circus is a 500-seat, traditional, 1 ring, European-style tented show. For more info, please visit http://www.zoppe.net.

Carlo :o)
The Gentiles. . . ordinary feet, extraordinary feats.
--
mobile : +1 (224) 2 ORLENE
http://www.fooltimecircus.org/contact.aspx

Cris-crossing the USA with the Zoppé Family Circus through the end of 2009! — http://www.zoppe.net

Catch us LIVE...if you can! . . . http://www.fooltimecircus.org/calendar
Watch us online...if you can't . . . http://www.youtube.com/fooltime

carlo@fooltimecircus.org
orlene@fooltimecircus.org
carlorlene@fooltimecircus.org
http://www.fooltimecircus.org

AIM: icariani
Yahoo: fooltimecircus
Skype: fooltimecircus

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Buying the Silks

2009-07-26T03:55:27Z

Does anyone have the names of any websites that I could buy all the needed equipment for aerial silks? I am a beginner, but have been trained many hours with the silks. My teacher is moving and I would like to continue working with silks and do not have the any of the equipment needed. He has just told me to go online to get everything, and It is much harder then I thought it would be.

To all that Help I thank you.

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Where do YOU buy your silks?

2009-07-25T08:01:13Z

I have been practicing on the silks I have at my house now, but they only barely touch the ground making it difficult to practice harder moves closer to the ground. I am looking to buy new silks, about 15-20 yards, not too stretchy and for a good price. The color doesn't really matter, as I'm only in the beginner stage and I'm not looking to perform any time soon.
Online stores seem to average at about $12 per yard, but there's got to be something cheaper than that! I'm also ok with buying used ones... as long as their still in good condition.
Where do you buy your silks? How much do you pay?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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RE: practice fabric

2009-07-25T07:17:26Z

I found on a google search a subject heading for fabric for sale. I am a beginner and looking to purchase used fabric for aerial. I am in Richmond Virginia, but maybe e-bay? transaction?

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New Circus & Fitness School Coming to OAKLAND!

2009-07-21T22:37:17Z

Great News! We have signed the lease on our NEW SPACE!

We will be located right off the 880/980 fwys, walking distance from bart & on bus lines at the meeting of Downtown, West Oakland and Jack London Sq!

We still have a couple weeks until we can get inside to do build outs but we are so excited! Opening Sept 2009!

Check out our website and follow our progress as we grow!
www.kineticartscenter.com

Happy Summer to You!
Kinetic Arts Center!

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Teatro Zinzanni auditions for Bay area artists (Finally)

2009-07-18T21:00:08Z

AUDITIONS
TEATRO ZINZANNI SEEKS BAY AREA ARTISTS
Teatro Zinzanni, world class Cirque-Cabaret-Dinner show located on the Embarcadero in
San Francisco seeks artists with 5-7 minute acts: Acrobats Aerialists
Specialty Arts: juggling, rola bola, risley, contortion, hand balance, etc.
Comedians and clowns with acts
Send dvd of act with resume to:
Lisa Nix
SF Auditions
Teatro Zinzanni
222 Mercer St
Seattle, W A 98109
Or a web link to footage and resume can be emailed to:
tzaudition@onereel.org,
with the words "SF Auditions" in the subject line
Deadline for application: July 20th, 2009
Audition dates: August 3, 4th and 5th at Teatro Zinzanni in San Francisco
Application packages will be reviewed and artists will be individually invited to audition at Teatro ZinZanni in San Francisco on August 3rd , 4th and 5th. All Acrobats and Aerialists must include a description of all technical needs.

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Come teach me? Circus Skill share in Downtown Oakland

2009-07-12T02:20:49Z

I live in a warehouse in Downtown Oakland, and my house mates just got an aerial silk.
We also have circus skill shares on Tuesday nights, and I figured, since its here, why not learn it?
I've been contemplating taking classes at the Trapeze school in Oakland, but as we all know, times are hard and classes are expensive. I'm still going to try to take their conditioning classes to build up strength, but thats all I can afford.
Anyway, I wanted to invite anyone who is interested to come play on Tuesday nights and teach me a few things on the silks... There are lots of other fun things you can learn while you're there too!
Or, if you wanted to come over on a different day, we could do that too... the silks are always set up!
Come alone, bring friends, a dog, your grandma, whatever... :)

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People in Sacramento?...Also a few questions about aerial silks

2009-07-02T02:13:26Z

Hello I have been wanting to learn aerial silks for a while but the closest place I know of that teaches classes is Oakland or San Francisco, I was wondering if anyone in Sacramento area or davis teaches classes?
Also i've been contemplating getting aerial silks and just trying on my own. I was wondering what all would I need to be able to do this? Any safety tips?
I'm very interested and would appreciate any advise or info, thanks!

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When the CIRCUS needs equipment...

2009-06-13T02:29:24Z

The web site is up and fun to check out too!
www.SpitfireAerialEquipment.com

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Complete Aerial Silk Rig for Sale

2009-06-13T01:33:27Z

Great beginner/practice rig. It consists of a spanset, caribiner, Rescue-8, and 10 yards of fabric (about 14 feet each side). The spanset is purple and quite long to extend around most any beam. The fabric is soft and a bit stretchy (great for falls) and is a very very light creamy green. I used it to practice (very seldom) in my garage. But now I am moving across the country and am 4 months pregnant, so it needs to find a good home. Let me know if you are interested. 415-259-4677

I will leave it up in my garage so you can test it out.

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It's SHOWTIME at CIRCUS CENTER!

2009-06-11T20:48:38Z

Come celebrate our unique community as San Francisco
CIRCUS CENTER proudly presents
CIRCUS CENTER's Annual SHOWCASE
Our performers come from varied backgrounds and train hard for
countless hours. CIRCUS CENTER celebrates their dedication,
artistry and bravery! Good family entertainment!
Thursday June 18 & Friday June 19 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday June 20 @ 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday June 21 @ 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
Advance Tickets: $20 (Adults), $15 (Seniors, groups of 12 or more), $10 (Kids)
At the door: $25 (Adults), $20 (seniors, groups of 12 or more), $15 (Kids)
All shows at San Francisco CIRCUS CENTER,
TICKETS available through TixBayArea
755 Frederick Street (between Arguello and Stanyan)
at www.TixBayArea.com or 70, 37, 43 433-1235
Public Transportation: N Judah, (415)

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New circus community starting in the East Bay!

2009-05-12T22:19:28Z

Hi folks,

We are excited to report Kinetic Arts Center is set to open soon in the East Bay!

The Kinetic Arts Center produces inspiring circus, physical theatre & fitness programs.
We will provide:
* Fitness classes designed for every fitness level,
* Continuous circus and physical theatre productions,
* Professional circus and physical theatre training,
* A warm welcoming environment where artists inspire each other.

Check out our website and join our mailing list! www.kineticartscenter.com
Also, join us on tribe - http://people.tribe.net/0c47f3c9-6867-464e-b0bc-9a7e47376fa9

Best wishes,
Kinetic Arts Center

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new skillshare/lab!

2009-05-02T23:44:03Z

Hello,

I would like to start an aerial jam/lab/skillshare in the Bay Area, one in which aerialists with at least a little bit of skills can get together to share tricks and research new material--perhaps even critique each other's work. I am especially interested in exploring ways that aerials can merge with Contact Improvisation--or how styles like Butoh can be taken into the air. I've done a little of this work (mostly Silks or Trapeze meets Contact Improv or Butoh); it's extremely exciting and holds deep potential.

Ideally, I'd like to have weekly sessions, perhaps in the East Bay, perhaps San Francisco (I'm located in Oakland). We'd all pitch in a little bit to share the cost of the studio.

So I am trying to find out:

-Who is interested
-Where you see this happening (I was thinking, for the city, of DanceGround Keriac, or a warehouse in West Oakland such as the Vulcan--but please hit me with ideas! On sunny days, we might even try it in a park, what do you think?)
-What aerial equipment you might be willing to contribute to the jam/lab (I have a set of silks)
-What you'd like to play on, and specific areas of interest (lab? critique? skillshare?)
-When you'd be available to get together

In gratitude,
Jeremie
(jeremielaspirale@gmail.com; 347-452-9646;feel free to contact me!)

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Cirque Eloise are looking for performers

2009-04-27T17:22:58Z

Dear artists,
Cirque Éloize is looking for new performing artists for the production RAIN, written and
directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, as well as to complete the cast of the project
"Création 2009", written and directed by Jeannot Painchaud.
Cirque Éloize, in co-production with Teatro Sunil, is also looking for artists for the
production NEBBIA, written and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca.

THE SOUGHT PROFILES ARE :
- A hand to hand duo
- A straps act
- A jugglery act
- A trial bike or BMX act
We are actually seeking for multidisciplinary circus artists (drama, music, singing,
dance and any other particular skills). We also consider athletes who excel in
trampoline, gymnastics and acrobatics sports.
We invite you to send us your resume, measurements with visual and audiovisual
presentation documents showing your artistic and your performance profile. You are
welcome to include a demo of uncommon skills that you may have, to show us your
personality.
Please send all your material by email, at: art@cirque-eloize.com
Truly and circusly yours.

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Company in Dubai looking for performers

2009-04-27T17:21:09Z

Dear Artist,

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Hanina Banaga. I am the General Manager of “UneeQ-The Entertainment Company” based in Dubai.

With UneeQ we’ve recently founded Middle East’s first full-size Artist and Entertainment Company and we will shortly launch and open our doors to the industry in the GCC. Dubai is one of the fastest growing business markets in the world which is making way for a flourishing film, advertising, and fashion, industry. It not only has become the media centre of the Middle East but furthermore, the official gateway to the Asian continent.

Our credo is to offer a bespoke service with individually designed shows featuring outstanding performers and delivering an unrivalled standard of entertainment that has not previously been available in Dubai

To get a first impression of us, you are more than welcome to visit:

www.UneeQ-Entertainment.com

We are developing our Website to give all Performers the opportunity to present them selves to this new and exciting market. At the moment we are programming the last Icons to each performer profile.

To have an Idea of the final performer profile you can follow this link:

http://uneeq.solingen-city.de/cf_index.html

In order to take you in our books and to send you your password in order to register please send us your portfolio including:

· Show on DVD

· Your Resume

· At least 10 Pictures on softcopy (CD)

To following Address:

UneeQ

The Entertainment Company

c/o Shape CD Global

P.O.Box 54561

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

I am looking forward to getting your material and to working with you soon.

Sunny Greetings,

Hanina Banaga

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photoshoot locations?

2009-04-26T07:00:27Z

Hello, aerialists. I've been taking pictures of aerial acts for a couple years now, and I'd like to spend less time at the mercy of performance lighting and create better photos in a controlled setting. The trick is finding a place to do it, ideally in SF. Any recommendations? Rigging points and some floorspace are critical, and a nice clean background (or large room) would be very helpful. I've got my own strobes, so I don't need any on-site lighting. I have a couple leads, but thought you folks might have some good ideas.

On a related note, performers interested in photos should get in touch with me. :)
Some samples of my work and contact info are at http://sethoscope.net/photos/favorites

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Beautiful Aerial Equipment for sale!

2009-04-17T16:36:56Z

I am an aerialist with Wise Fool NM and welder/fabricator at Spitfire Forge, and I am building aerial equipment- Hoops, Trapeze, Stilts, Trap/Hoop, and any and all custom apparatus.

Website is coming soon! Contact me for more info and pictures!!!

sexy, elegant equipment!

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Aerialists with Acts Job opportunities

2009-04-14T06:52:10Z

I'm looking for a Aerialist who have a good solid act. I have steady job opportunities coming up shortly in San Francisco. Send me an e-mail if you are interested.
oliverkpavick@yahoo.com

If you have a link to a video of yours, that would be great as well.

Thanks

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The Dynamics of Duo- a Workshop in Partnering and Collaboration

2009-04-05T02:12:06Z

The Dynamics of Duo with Rain Willson and Sarah Bebe Holmes

Date: Sat 4/18/2009

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Where: The Athletic Playground
4770 San Pablo Ave, Unit E
Emeryville, Ca 94608

Come with a partner or on your own, ready to work with new people.

This workshop focuses on artistic creation and expression in the collaborative process. We will be exploring partner movement and storytelling on the ground and in the air. Solidifying partner relationship and challenging physical boundaries we will be working with multiple mediums. Come ready to explore trapeze, aerial fabric, sling, partner acrobatics and balance, theatre improv and object manipulation.

this workshop is designed to accommodate all skill levels. We will be working with performative concepts, developing relationship on stage, through movement.

Price: $35 for Individual, $60 for partner registration

Call 510.213.2622 or visit http://www.RainAnya.com/Instruction for more information and to register

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CIRQ’ULATION LOCALE Looking for artists (Belgian)

2009-03-12T17:49:50Z

CIRQ’ULATION LOCALE
Looking for artists
Cirq’ulation Locale is a flemish crossover circus company based in Roeselare,
Belgium. The company makes indoor and outdoor shows that combine juggling and
acrobatics with theatre, dance, humour and improvisation. For future creations
Cirq’ulation Locale is looking for performing artists interested in touring across
Europe with Crossover Circus Shows.
The new creation starts in april 2009 in our Training Studio in Roeselare, Belgium.
The company has the possibility to pay its performers full time with a six month
contract.
For the new creation we’re still looking for:
ACROBATS on TRAMPOLINE
good level in acrobatics on trampoline
JUGGLERS clubs & diabolo
good level in club passing and diabolo
Allround profile:
o Good Basics in Dance & Movement
o Good Basics in Theatre & Improvisation
o Good Scene Presence
o Basics in Acrobatics (ground and duo)
o Basics in Club Passing (6 club 2 count and 4 count)
o Available from 1st of april 2009
o In the possibility to live near Roeselare (Kortrijk, Lille, Ghent…)
Contact
Send your motivation and resumee to info@circusgroup.be
More information: www.circusgroup.be +32 496 69 22 21

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Job in a "Quebecois" circus for next summer

2009-03-04T17:09:38Z

RECHERCHE :
ACROBATES, AÉRIENS, CLOWNS
DIRECTION TECHNIQUE, SONORISATEUR, ÉCLAIRAGISTE

Pour 2 spectacles :
Cirque Akya, en tournée sous chapiteau au Québec
Cirque Maroc, en tournée sous chapiteau en Ontario
AUDITIONS les 21 et 22 mars à Montréal
Nous recherchons des personnes dynamiques, débrouillardes et sociables prêtes à travailler dans un esprit d’équipe et dans des conditions intenses. Dans tous les cas vous devrez :

Être doué d'un fort sens du jeu et de la comédie.
*Avoir une totale disponibilité tout l’été de mai à mi-septembre
*Être prêt à tourner au Québec ou en Ontario, dormir en caravane et être en déplacement régulièrement.
* Aimer le contact rapproché avec un public populaire et large.
* Permis de conduire un atout.
Faire parvenir dès maintenant votre CV et du matériel visuel s’il y a lieu (lien web, photos, vidéos), ainsi qu’une courte lettre d’intention à : info@eclatsderire.ca ou écrire à : Productions Éclats de Rire Inc., 450 rue Duvernay, Longueuil (QC) J4K 4K7

Seules les personnes dont le CV sera retenu seront convoquées en entrevue / audition.

(www.eclatsderire.ca)

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Aerial Share/pilates

2009-02-06T06:12:08Z

I'm practicing out of my warehouse currently and was wondering what
became of all the inquiries for jams?? I'd like to work out with
folks who want to work out consistently. I'm base in San Francisco,
and my ceilings are not as high as I'd like, but they are good
enough for strength building. I have one trap and one set of
silks. I've also started doing pilates and would love
if someone could direct mat exercises in exchange for
use of my space, experience.

Monikah

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Freestandinf aerial rig

2009-02-05T06:14:31Z

I am looking for an freestanding rig that can be easily set up ...anyone selling one? or know of where to get one? what are the average price for one?

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Yard Dogs Road Show at the Rio

2009-01-22T19:51:13Z

Pulse Productions Presents:
The Yard Dogs Road Show~ Big Time Burlesque and vaudeville
Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Show time: 8:00 pm

January 31st, 2009, Santa Cruz, CA~ Born from the saloon vaudeville that toured the Wild West in the late 1800's and slammed into the underworld of modern American road culture. The Yard Dogs create a timeless space for the union of ancient theatrical alchemy and modern pop culture. Coming to the Rio Theatre on January 31st, The Yard Dogs Road Show is a hobo cabaret, a living patchwork of vaudeville and rock and roll. In the enchanting land of stage show entertainment theirs is both pleasant and formidable terrain. They require a sensitivity to the subtle and the absurd. They lead the modern hobohemian on a visual and sonic journey through part of history that may or may not have existed – followed by an ambitious return to the emotional challenges of our punch-drunk contemporary world. It’s a true story on stage: sword swallowers, dancing dolls, fire eaters and sunset hobo poetry - all animated by the live sounds of the Yard Dogs cartoon heavy band. Yard Dogs Road Show is pure visual and sonic voodoo.

If you have never seen them, you have to check them out!

Artist Site: www.yarddogsroadshow.com
Tickets: $18 Advance
Available at Streetlight Records or PulseProductions.net or call 423.7970

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Aerial Classes in SC! Lyra, Tissu, Spanish Web, Rope/Harness and Trapeze

2009-01-05T20:37:53Z

Hello and Happy New Year!

Don't miss out on The Gravity Arts winter session! The first workshops are THIS coming weekend. Guest teachers from the bay area! New classes including trapeze, lyra, poi spinning and stilting...all levels. Plus, Aerial for kids! Check out the schedule below.

Now accepting credit card payments on line, space is limited register now!
To Register: Pay online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/11218 (online payments must be paid in full)
OR Print the registration form attached and mail in payment (mail-in registration requires a $50 deposit for each class)

See you in class!
-The Gravity Arts
www.thegravityarts.com
831-239-5765

WORKSHOPS
Rope & Harness Workshop
Jan 10 & 11, Sat 2:00-4:00, Sun 3:30-5:30
$125, 10 students max
Taught by Abra Allan & TT Robson
Mixed Level. Aerial dance with rope and harness using the wall and center points. Class will cover equipment as your dance partner, spins, jumps and more. Please bring your own harness if you have one.
At the 418 Project
418 Front St, Santa Cruz

Static Trapeze Workshop for Beginners
Jan 10 & 11, Sat 4:00-6:00, Sun 5:30-7:30
$125, 6 students max
Taught by Miriam Telles of the Vau de Vire Society, San Francisco
Fundamental skills and proper technique of static trapeze including all beats, ankle hang, sitting & standing.
At the 418 Project
418 Front St, Santa Cruz
*No aerial experience required.

Lyra (Hoop) Workshop (NOTE: TIME CHANGE)
February 7 & 8, 4:00-6:00 both days
$125, 6 students max
Taught by Marina Luna of Nimbal Arts, San francisco
Santa Cruz Sports Central, 350 Coral St, Santa Cruz

CLASSES 6-Week Session Starting January 12th

Beginning/Advanced Beginning
Tissu and Hammock
Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm
$225, 10 students max
Taught by TT Robson & The Gravity Arts Staff
For absolute beginners and those who have taken 1-2 classes. Learn and refine climbs, foot locks and inversions to prepare for the next level.
Santa Cruz Sports Central, 350 Coral St, Santa Cruz

Intermediate/Advanced Aerial Skills
Mondays 5:30-7:00pm
$225, 6 students max
Taught by TT Robson and The Gravity Arts Staff
Learn and refine drops and climbs. Emphasis in new combinations and creative transitions.
Santa Cruz Sports Central, 350 Coral St, Santa Cruz

Spanish Web (Rope) Mixed Level
Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm
$225, 10 students max
Taught by The Gravity Arts Staff
For absolute beginners and those who have taken 1-2 classes. Learn and refine climbs, inversions, simple drops, partner work and dance sequences
Santa Cruz Sports Central, 350 Coral St, Santa Cruz

KIDS Aerial (Ages 8-11)
Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm
$160, 10 students max
Taught by The Gravity Arts Staff
Mixed level. Will cover spins and swings on the hammock, climbs and foot locks on the tissu. Students will learn dance sequences and partner skills
Santa Cruz Sports Central, 350 Coral St, Santa Cruz

TEEN Aerial (Ages 12-16)
Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm
$225, 10 students max
Taught by The Gravity Arts Staff
Beginning level. Class will cover technique in basic climbs, foot locks and inversions on Rope and Tissu, as well as swings, spins and inversions on the hammock. All leading to aerial sequences and choreography
Santa Cruz Sports Central, 350 Coral St, Santa Cruz

Poi Spinning Class
Mondays 6:00-7:00pm
$90
Taught by Dyami Kaplin of Kinetica
All levels encouraged. We will focus on foundational moves and their variations, mechanics and aesthetics of poi, partner interactions, sequences using transitions and combinations, incorporating poi with movement and dance. Bring your own poi if you have a set.
Santa Cruz Sports Central, 350 Coral St, Santa Cruz

Stilt Walking Basics (3-weeks)
Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm, Jan 15, 22 & 29
$90 (for 3-week session)
Taught by Daniel Bear Davis of the Carpetbag Brigade
For first-timers and beginners. Discover the range of this art. We will cover savety and maintenance, and how to walk, funny walk, spin, dance and more. All participants are guaranteed to experience growth (at least two feet). Bring your stilts if you have them or shoes you don’t care about if you don’t own stilts. Even better, get the shoes to us ahead of time
Santa Cruz Sports Central, 350 Coral St, Santa Cruz

Acro-Stilts and Choreography (3-weeks)
Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm, Feb 5, 12 & 19
$90 (for 3-week session)
Taught by Daniel Bear Davis of the Carpetbag Brigade
For those with stilting experience. We will learn some partner actrobatics, a multitude of ways up and down from the ground, floor choreography and more. Bring knee pads your stilts if you have them or shoes you don’t care about if you don’t own stilts. Even better, get the shoes to us ahead of time
Santa Cruz Sports Central, 350 Coral St, Santa Cruz

Aerial Conditioning
Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm
$150, 10 students max
Taught by TT Robson
Stretch, strengthen and build endurance specifically designed for those learning and training in aerial dance. All levels welcome! Sweat and have tons of fun too!
Santa Cruz Sports Central, 350 Coral St, Santa Cruz

Questions: email info@thegravityarts.com or call (831) 239-5765

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Circus ferstival in Dresden (in French)

2008-12-16T16:56:11Z

Messieurs, Mesdames,
chers artistes et chers amis du spectacle et du cirque,

pour des artistes professionels à l¹age de 18 ans à 27 ans, il y a encore la
possibilité de s¹inscrire au concours ³Young Professional² jusqu¹au 15
janvier 2009. Cette compétition est organisé par Startissimo 7ième Fête
International du Spectacle et Cirque et aura lieu du 23 au 26 april dans la
'ville de cirque', à Dresde, Allemagne. Parmis toutes les candidatures
internationales, les 15 meilleures sont choisis par un comité independent,
entre autres avec Mme Renate Wasdrack et Ronald Wendorf.
Ces artistes vont se présenter dans un show avec plus de 1200 spectateurs
pendant le festival. En plus, les présentations les plus extraordinaires
sont choisis pour le gala de TV du MDR (Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk) qui aura
lieu le 26 april à Dresde.
Un illustre jury choisira les 3 présentations gagnantes qui sont dotés avec
des prix en valeur de 1.000, 1.500 et 2.000 Euro. Dans la jury, on trouvera
des gens très connus comme Andrew Watson (Acrobatic Performance Designer,
Franco Dragone), Cynthia Akanga (chorégraphe), Markus Pabst (régisseur) et
Werner Buss (membre PDG/ creation & développment/ GOP Entertainment Group).
Les critères d¹évaluation sont p.e. la technique et la dramaturgie de la
présentation artistique, son
divertissement et son charisme ainsi que son innovation et son
¹individualité.
Par ailleurs, comme supporters et prospecteurs, il y a aussi des
³ambassadeurs du festival² comme Moritz Denker (gérant de think
entertainment), Arnd Schimkat (comédien, acteur), Antoschka (clown, Russie),
Julia Trush (Trio Bingo, artiste), Rustam Tsodikov (artist), Sven Daniello
Pawlitschko (clown, comédien & magicien), Nikolay Kobzov (choréograph/
Ukraine), Martin Hanson (président E.C.A.), Peter Dubinsky (producteur/
USA), Stefan Warmuth (régisseur/ producteur) et beaucoup des autres qui sont
très fameux dans le monde du cirque et qui ont déjà annoncés sa visite sur
le festival. Il vient par exemple Martin Hanson, le président de la European
Circus Association.
A coté de ces ambassadeurs et des membres de jury, il y aura encore de
nombreux représentantes de la branche comme par example Tim Roberts, le
président de la FEDEC et directeur de l¹école d¹artistes renommée ³Circus
Space² à Londres.
La ville de Dresden a une connection longue au cirque, surtout parce que le
cirque legendaire ³Sarrasani² etait fondé ici. Startissimo - 7ième Fête
International du Spectacle et Cirque representera un nouveau highlight dans
cette tradition comme le monde des artistes se joindra là de 23. 26. April
et nous avons le grand plaisir de vous inviter aussi à cet evenement!
Nous vous prions de transmettre toutes cettes informations sur le festival
et sur la possibilité de la candidature aux tous qui sont intéressés, aux
artistes, aux représentantes de la brances et des autres networks relevants.
Si c¹est possible, veuillez publier les informations dans vos propre media.

N¹hésitez pas de nous contacter au cas il y a encore de questions.
Les documents de la candidature, vous les trouvez sous le lien suivants:
http://www.startissimo.de/index.php?id=11&L=2
<http://www.startissimo.de/index.php?id=11&L=2>

Meilleures salutations,
Sophia Littkopf, Jörg Müller
Comité Organisation et Compétition

Dernières nouvelles: Startissimo commence une coopération avec The World
Parliament Of Clowns et on va donner un Prix WPC pendant le festival.

Sophia Littkopf / Jörg Müller

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STARTISSIMO 2009
7. Internationales Varieté- und Zirkusfestival Dresden

c/o Dresdner Varieté- und Zirkusfestival e.V.
Peschelstraße 39
01139 Dresden | Germany

Fon +49 (0)178 490 37 32 (Jörg Müller)

Fon +49 (0)179 57 27 310 (Sophia Littkopf)

festival@startissimo.de <mailto:festival@startissimo.de>

www.startissimo.de <http://www.startissimo.de/>

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Are you naughty or nice? Aerial Burlesque in Santa Cruz December 5.

2008-12-01T03:02:37Z

Add some spice to the holidays by joining local aerial dance troupe Lunacy Productions and Cirque du Soleil-trained artist Kevin O’Connor at Cypress Bar and Lounge for a naughty and nice aerial dance and dinner theatre extravaganza. Enjoy a 3-course dinner of delectable California cuisine served by the Cypress kitchen in downtown Santa Cruz while basking in a winter wonderland of acrobatic feats on ropes, hoops, lyre, silks, hammocks, and more. This is a one-of-a-kind experience never before seen in Santa Cruz – don’t miss it!

Tickets are pre-sale only and available one of three ways: (1) visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/48229, (2) call Lunacy Productions at 831-706-2210 or (3) email us at lunacyaerialdance@gmail.com. Ticket prices include a full 3-course dinner and, of course, more high-flying entertainment than you can handle: $60/person, $50/students, $50/person in a group of 5+, and $50/students.

Join us at Cypress Bar and Lounge, located at 120 Union Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 for any one of the following evenings: December 5,6,11 and 12 at 7:30-9:30 p.m. and December 20 and 21 at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Check out the flyer below (and attached) for more info, and please, forward this invitation to everyone you know!

Come this Friday December 5 and join us for an opening night reception.

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Price 20 000 euro Circus competition / Startissimo the 7th International Variety and Circus Festival Dresden

2008-11-17T20:09:46Z

Dear Sir / Madam,
dear artistes, variety and circus friends,

Andrew Watson (Director of Creation/ Cirque Du Soleil), Cynthia Akanga
(Choreographer), Werner Buss (member of the executive board of the GOP
Enternainment Group), Renate Wasdrack (Casting Director), Arnd Schimkat
(comedian, actor), Julia Trush (Trio Bingo, artist), Sven Daniello
Pawlitschko (comedian & conjurer), Rustam Tsodikov (Artist) and Moritz
Denker (managing director of "think entertainment") will be making guest
appearances at Startissimo the 7th International Variety and Circus
Festival in Dresden from 23rd to 26th April 2009, where they will be acting
as jurors and awarding the prizes in the ³Young Professionals² competition
that will take place alongside the Festival or welcoming those taking part
in their role as Festival Ambassadors.
The competition is aimed at all professional artists aged between 18 and 27
years and promises prize money in excess of 20,000 EUR. The closing date
for applications is 15th January 2009; the nomination of the best 15 acts in
the competition will take place by 15th February 2009.
As well as the competition show in the presence of 1,200 visitors, as part
of a media partnership with the Central German broadcasting corporation MDR
TV the best competitors will perform in a grand TV gala in Dresden on 26th
April 2009.

The City of Dresden can look back on a long tradition of circuses,
particularly as the birthplace of the legendary ³Circus Sarrasani² which is
still remembered today. Startissimo the 7th International Variety and
Circus Festival in Dresden represents a new high point in this tradition,
since from 23rd to 26th April 2009 the world of artistes will be our guests
in Dresden and you too are warmly invited to join them!

We would like to ask you to pass on the information about the festival and
the opportunity to enter to all interested parties, artistes, industry
representatives and relevant networks, and to circulate the information
yourselves via your own publications if possible.

Simply get in touch with us if you have any questions.
Click on the following link for more competition details:
http://www.startissimo.de/index.php?id=11&L=1
<http://www.startissimo.de/index.php?id=11&L=1>

Yours faithfully,
Sophia Littkopf
Competition organisation

Sophia Littkopf / Jörg Müller

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STARTISSIMO 2009
7. Internationales Varieté- und Zirkusfestival Dresden

c/o Dresdner Varieté- und Zirkusfestival e.V.
Peschelstraße 39
01139 Dresden | Germany

Fon +49 (0)178 490 37 32 (Jörg Müller)

Fon +49 (0)179 57 27 310 (Sophia Littkopf)

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Great Theatrical Aerial Show in Santa Cruz!

2008-10-27T15:23:30Z

If you have not seen Mir & A Company perform, you really should. The incorporation of aerial, theatrical, live music is beautiful. The show uses Spanish Web, Tissu and Rope and Harness. I added some more info below.

I am helping with the show and know that they are still looking for usher help, in exchange for seeing the show. If you are interested email me at abra@santacruzdance.com

Under the artistic direction of Miranda Janeschild, Mir & A Company will perform "Hands Left Behind," November 14, 15, 16 & 21, 22, 23 at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz. This theatrical aerial dance production tells the true story of a man named Charles Bowden, his journey, leaving a life as a chief news correspondent for drug and sex crimes in the south-west and venturing into the desert for six months. Weaving various performance art mediums: acting, physical theater, aerial/modern/fire dancing, music and song. Bowden's story is told as he encounters bewitching memories, a desert entity and bone songs that help him navigate and survive his psyche's portrayal of himself, past encounters with violence, and his relationship to the land.

The host of talented artists include: live music by John Zorko of Falling You with Singer Aimee along with a cello player, Trey Donovan. There are six dancers that span modern and aerial dance skills on rope & harness, tissu and Spanish web. These include: Miranda Janeschild, Jenna Blue, Rene Soulier, Rivera Cook, Noel Wetzel and Abra Allan. As well as, Fire dancer, Marina Solonga, from Nocturnal Sunshine, and actor, Mike Dion.

For more information, go to:
www.mirandacompany.com or call Abra at (831) 246-4227

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. A discount will be given to parties of 5 or more.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com

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Training community

2008-10-06T20:28:06Z

Hi, I am an aerialist and inter-disciplinary performance artist moving to the bay area in a few days (moving from Santa Fe, New Mexico) I've been looking at the different schools and such on the web, which look great and I am excited to explore more when I get there. However, I am also looking to find a community of people who get together to train and work on performance projects. Any leads on where to find this sort of community? Any spaces that people rent to train in? or open training times at certain facilities? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

excitedly yours
Rain
www.RainAnya.com

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aerial silks classes starting in marin...!

2008-09-14T22:41:54Z

Yes!
It's true!
I just moved to the area and I will be starting up aerial silk classes. A fabulous way to get in shape, get strong, feel sexy, all while learning new fun tricks. Group classes will be offered Tues evenings and Thursday morning in San Rafael. AND I'm also offering private classes (1-4 people) in San Anselmo if you'd rather have more personalized instruction or different time availability.
I've been training silks since 2002, mostly in Argentina and Brazil and it is my passion. To find out more about aerial silks, specific times and locations of classes, to request private instruction, or just to share enthusiasm, contact me. Beginners welcome and encouraged.

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Aerial/Pilates trade?

2008-08-27T03:58:35Z

Hi Everyone,

I am looking for someone who might be interested in doing a trade with me.... I am a tissue aerialist and would like to offer lessons to someone who can give me some pilates sessions.

I live in a studio in Oakland where my tissue is rigged and I am looking for some pilates sessions to deal with a specific problem.

Please PM me for more details if you are interested. Thanks!

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Looking for Rigging at Burning Man!

2008-08-22T06:48:02Z

Coming from Santa Cruz, heading to Burning Man. A photographer friend has offered to take some promo shots for us while we are there. Hoping to find someone bringing a rig that we can connect with there! Any one out there that can help??

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looking to crash classes or skillshares in July

2008-07-09T20:08:29Z

Hey out there,

I am an aerialist (trapeze and silks) training with Raven in New Orleans. I am originally from Oakland and will be back in town for the first two weeks of July for a wedding. I was hoping to get some training in, and was wondering if there are any Bay Area classes or skill-shares that would be open to someone dropping in to play.

Thanks,
Alayne

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casting IN SINGAPORE

2008-07-09T20:04:46Z

Objet : DVD Casting

I am casting for a large scale musical production due to open mid 2010 in Singapore. The show will need many different circus skills and unusual acts to create a generalist circus ensemble.

Please can you put the word out that I am accepting DVD's for consideration. Please ask anyone to send their DVD to me at the address below.

Many thanks

Chris Hynes
Assistant Line Producer (Creative and Casting)

The Generating Company
The Boilerworks • Trinity Buoy Wharf
64 Orchard Place • London • E14 OJW

Cell: +44 7775 572 181
Tel: +44 207 093 3204
Fax: +44 207 987 9845
Skype: chrishynesgenco

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update on new orleans circus scene

2008-07-05T23:56:18Z

I’m new to tribe and I’m trying to get the word out about what’s going on now in New Orleans for Circus Arts. The scene revolves around the Whirly Bones Circus Collective. We have a large studio just outside the french quarter and we offer free skill shares in circus arts and aerial classes five days a week! We offer hooping, acro, conditioning, juggling, yoga and clown lab. For fifteen dollars a month (yes, I said fifteen dollars) members can train and teach in the space. Next month the collective is putting on a showcase which includes acro-balance, aerial, juggling and more. Aurora Aerial is also based out of the space and will be holding auditions for an autumn run of shows on September 1st. There is a new aerial yoga class at Swan River Yoga Shala uptown as well. To learn more, visit our myspace at www.myspace.com/whirlybones or www.myspace.com/ravenhinojosa. Come check out or join our growing circus scene!

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Equipment?

2008-06-14T17:12:40Z

Salutations dahlin's

I am a new student of Aerial silks. I am also an experienced pole dance instructor, so I am very aware of danger/limitations. With that being said... the only way to get better is to be able to practice (even if it's just climbing) several times a week. Where can I find equipment for silks? I've tried to use the google engine but apparently my key words are not doing the trick.

Thanks in advance
LadyM

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Cirque Berzerk show this summer in LA

2008-06-02T20:53:10Z

Ok - i know LA gets a bad rap - but were OK - really.....
Come down and meet us and check out our show this summer - here is all the info!

Cirque Berzerk will be raising the big top right in downtown LA this July for 4 nights of shows!

July 24, 25, 26 & 27th
with opening night the 24th featuring special guests Rosin Coven!
Location: Los Angeles State Historic Park - (previously known as the cornfield)

Tickets on sale now at
www.cirqueberzerk.com

Step right up ladies & gentlemen the show is about to begin! Cirque Berzerk proudly delivers it’s first full run circus show to our home town of downtown Los Angeles and we are honored to have you in our big top home with us this summer.

"Beneath" is a loose new twist on the ageless story of Orpheus, featuring breathtaking fire stunts, aerial acrobatics, stunning contortionists, extra tall ladies, live vocals, and more set to an original score from the cast of Cirque Berzerk.

Come see what awaits our damsel in the underworld. Hang on to your seats ladies and gentleman our dancing girls and flying stunts are sure to have you clinging the edge of your seat!

The show, complete with the troupe’s own big top circus tent, runs for four nights from July 24th through Sunday, July 27th with nightly performances beginning at 8:30 p.m. Come early to enjoy picnicking “Hollywood Bowl” style before the show starting at 6:00 p.m.
Beer and WIne garden open for our 21 and over guests - metro & bicycle riders awarded with a 10% discount off the ticket price.

This is a limited engagement with limited seats - we do expect to sell out so if you want to catch Los Angles' own resident circus troupe - get your tickets now!

www.cirqueberzerk.com

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Master Teacher Kevin O'Connor Comes to Santa Cruz

2008-05-10T17:46:41Z

Hello Dancers!

Master Teacher Kevin O’Connor is coming to town!

Kevin will be teaching starting mid May, register now! Kevin’s classes will focus on Rope (Spanish Web) and some Tissu (fabric) and will include partner stretch for aerialists. Please register at www.thegravityarts.com Check out the schedule below:

Classes Taught by Kevin O’Connor...

Some classes only have room for 6 students! Register now!

$50 deposit for each class to hold your spot (nonrefundable)

Registration form attached

Upcoming Classes...

Classes fill up! Register now!

Beginner Workshop
May 17&18, Saturday and Sunday
10:00-11:30am
Cost: $100
*Recommended for students who have taken less than
three aerial classes

Intermediate Workshop
May 17&18, Saturday and Sunday
1:00-2:30pm
Cost: $100
*Recommended for students who have taken more than three aerial classes

4 Week Beginner Class
Mondays Starting May 19th
5:30-7:00pm
Cost: $150
*Recommended for students who have taken less than three aerial classes

4 Week Intermediate Class
Wednesdays Starting May 21st
5:30-7:00pm
Cost: $150
*Recommended for students who have taken more than three aerial classes

4 Week KIDS Class
Wednesdays Starting May 21st
3:30-4:30pm
Cost: $125

All classes are held at
Santa Cruz Sports Central
350 Coral St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

The Gravity Arts
www.TheGravityArts.com
info@thegravityarts.com
(831) 239-5765

Check out "The Gravity Girls" at:
www.The GravityGirls.com

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how to train and not get hurt workshop / injury prevention

2008-05-10T16:31:48Z

Have been away for awhile and noticed I just missed the workshop. When will another will be scheduled or does anyone know of an injury prevention workshop (other than the one offered annually at the Aerial Dance Festival) locally?

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coming to this summer to work at acrosports

2008-04-18T20:34:43Z

Hi there, Sarah here. I am a circus
performer who will be coming off tour, from Amherst,
MA to San Francisco, CA and needing a place to stay
anytime from June 20th to August 20th. I got a sweet job as
trampolining and acrobatics coach at Acrosports.

This is my circus:

http://circusfolkunite.googlepages.com/crisscrosscircus

Twas wondering if anyone is interested in getting to know me
and who might have a couch open. I am willing to help
out in anyway possible and pay a negotiable amount.
I have heard from a friend about a circus warehouse in Oakland and
was wondering if anyone knows anything else about that.

Luff,
Sarah

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Aerial dance classes at Zaccho (SF)

2008-04-04T22:04:11Z

Drop-in class every wednesday night at 7:15pm
Occasional Sunday class by different teachers
An oportunity to fly, learn different styles on cool aparatus: windows, ladders, hoops...
For more info sign in at http://groups.google.com/group/aerialdancezaccho or shoot me an email.
Cheers,
Lolo

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Beginning Aerial Tissu in Santa Cruz

2008-04-02T17:36:36Z

Hello All,
The Gravity Arts will be offering a Beginning Aerial Tissu four-week series here in Santa Cruz.

This workshop will cover basic climbs and locks, simple tricks that come from them and introduce dance concepts within the movement.
*No previous dance or aerial experience is required for the Beginning Tissu Workshop. Wear tight pants that cover the knees, it is strongly recommended to wear a leotard so the midriff is covered as well.

When: Mondays, Beginning April 7th 5:30-7:00pm

Where:
Santa Cruz Sports Central
350 Coral St # B
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Cost: $150 ($50 deposit to secure your spot)

Registration: Visit our website at: www.TheGravityArts.com or cal (831) 239-5765, info@thegravityarts.com

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Open Gym?

2008-03-26T20:06:38Z

I'm just begining to learn Tissu in Seattle in an incredible maternal environment. Basically its just an open workshop (free) where i can practice what i know and watch others or ask them questions as they arrise. I am moving to Berkeley in June to finish my BFA and I'm hoping to find a studio of some sort to practice aerials in. I am new at it but I am very self motivated and trained on safety. Do you know anywhere in the bay area that I could practice like this (with others for free)?

Thanks guys!
Bobbi

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How Train and Not Get Hurt Workshop

2008-03-25T16:22:30Z

Date/Time: Sunday, April 13th, 10am - 5pm including break.
Enrollment- 4 people minimum (enrolled by Monday, April 7th).
Description- It is common for people to train without really
understanding how to differentiate between pain and injury or how to
adapt exercises to their specific needs. This three part workshop
addresses these concerns. The first part is a lecture and discussion of
neuromuscular anatomy, basic biomechanics, mechanisms for injury, and
injury management. The second part presents how to train the foundation
skills of flexibility, stability, and strength. The third part
includes performing proper warm-up techniques and practicing the
various approaches used in the Extreme Stretching class (please refer
to the Extreme Stretching class description). Be prepared to take
notes, and work hard.

For more information contact:
Jim Donak
jim@divingbuddah.com

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Booking a circus in SF

2008-03-20T04:01:44Z

Hey everyone,

I am part of a 10 person circus/music performance group called Criss Cross
Circus. We are based out of Hampshire College in western Massachusetts and this
summer we are planning a 4 week May-June tour from the east coast out to
Seattle in our veggie bus. One of our stops is San Francisco.

I was wondering if anyone had any information regarding venues that would be interested in booking a small circus show, or bands that would be interested in sharing a show (we do a lot of work with bands in western Mass, so we have a lot of experience with being general crowd winder-uppers and visual entertainment). We would be pretty adaptable but the place would need a semi-legit stage (not just a foot and a half thing in the corner of a bar).

Our website is: http://circusfolkunite.googlepages.com/crisscrosscircus

please contact me at jnf04@hampshire.edu if you have any information that would be at all useful.

thanks! --Juliana

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Beginning Aerial Tissu in Santa Cruz

2008-03-19T20:12:14Z

Hello All,
The Gravity Arts will be offering a Beginning Aerial Tissu weekend workshop here in Santa Cruz.

This workshop will cover basic climbs and locks, simple tricks that come from them and introduce dance concepts within the movement.
*No previous dance or aerial experience is required for the Beginning Tissu Workshop. Wear tight pants that cover the knees, it is strongly recommended to wear a leotard so the midriff is covered as well.

When: March 29 & 30 2-4pm both days

Where:
Santa Cruz Sports Central
350 Coral St # B
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Cost: $100 ($50 deposit to secure your spot)

Registration: Visit our website at: www.TheGravityArts.com or cal (831) 239-5765, info@thegravityarts.com

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Sunny Jobs for circus artists

2008-03-04T23:32:51Z

Havik Circus is a new circus that was created two years ago, in Richmond, Virginia, USA. We have just signed a contract with Wyndham Hotels to begin install circus troupes in their Caribbean destination resorts.

We are putting together professional circus troupes to perform in circus shows during the week (2 to 3 performances per week) and help provide circus activities during the day for the guests of the hotel. Four hours of the day are for circus activities with the guests while four hours are available for individual training in the performer's discipline or the flying trapeze.

Havik Circus has trainers that were developed under Bob Christians, a former instructor and performer from Barnum and Bailey's Circus. They will be able to train individuals in the art of flying trapeze and the most talented will have the opportunity to perform in the flying trapeze shows.

Performers don't have to be out at night, perform in non-circus shows or do any non circus related activities. We are dedicated to creating a safe, professional, and fun atmosphere to learn, develop, and perform circus skills.

All Havik Circus locations are at tropical Wyndham resorts in the Caribbean. Individuals or even whole troupes may be installed together at the resorts and will have opportunities to travel and perform at the different locations.

We are not only looking for performers, but for people interested in helping create shows and even manage their own circus troupe. Havik Circus can provide an open canvas for individuals to create or give direction in some of our shows that have already been developed. Our range and versatility will reflect those of the performers we hire.

Performers will receive all expenses including:

* Travel
* Room
* Meals
* Healthcare

In addition, they will receive $650 USD/month during their initial training period.

This training period will last from 1 to 6 months depending on the skills of the individuals. After initial training salaries will range from $750 USD/month to $1000 USD/month depending on abilities and experience of the performer.

Also, Havik Circus will look to promote from within for those who qualify to manage our troupes at these resorts.

We have two immediate openings to work in the Bahamas.

http://www.vivaresorts.com/property_vdb_2.html

We will also have eight more openings in six months for the Bahamas or the Dominican Republic.

http://www.vivaresorts.com/property_vdp.html

For those interested in an interview or for more information, you can contact us

by e-mail at: admin@havikcircus.com

or call: (242) 727-1974

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Aerial Costuming?

2008-02-29T22:25:58Z

I'm doing a show tonight and came to think about how incredibly boring most aerial costuming is. There's an unfortunate limitation in this realm because, well, stuff just gets in the way. There's only so much you can do with a unitard, hair and makeup. So the question at hand is:

What creative ideas have you used to spice up your aerial costumes?

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The Sippy Cups are looking for an aerialist/dancer

2008-02-27T22:21:27Z

We are a rock and roll circus for kids and families. We have a devoted following and tour nationally. Our music is inspired by velvet underground, pink floyd and t rex. We are looking for an aerialist (tissu, rope, hoop)/ dancer (ballet ideally) / actor. You must be able to rig yourself and have your own equipment. Any additional circus skills are a plus (juggling, acrobatics, physical comedy, hula hooping). This is a paying gig.
Look forward to hearing from you and have a great day!
doug
doug@rocksteadyjuggling.com
(650) 255-0844

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Va-Booms Valentine Punk Cabaret

2008-02-15T00:52:50Z

Date & Time: Saturday, February 16, 2008 more on this date
7:00 PM
Start: 02/16/2008 - 7:00pm
End: 02/17/2008 - 2:00am
Oakland Pyrate Punkx Presentz:

Va-Boom's Valentine Punk Rock Cabaret
Aerials
Unicycles
Clowns
Chickens!!!
@ Your House(aka hazmat)... 5th and Harrison, Downtown Oakland

Featuring:

The Hobo Gobblins, Sekret Circus, Circus Pandemonium, Can-Canibals, Tit 4 Tat, Keep Sweet, Mykee Ramen Solo, La Fuego Familia

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Quebec circus is looking for performers (In French)

2008-02-05T02:15:03Z

Le Cirque Akya est une troupe de cirque qui effectue des tournées sous chapiteau au
Québec depuis 2006. Le Cirque Akya aspire à recréer l’esprit bohème et familial des
saltimbanques. Si vous désirez prendre part à l’aventure pour la tournée estivale de
2008, vous pouvez vous y joindre en tant que :
ARTISTES DE CIRQUE
Nous sommes à la recherche d’artistes de cirque pour combler certains numéros de notre
spectacle. Nous recherchons autant des artistes pouvant exécuter des numéros aériens,
d’acrobaties, ou de manipulation. L'originalité et une personnalité forte qui possède une
présence de tous les instants sont parmi les qualités artistiques recherchées. Vous pourrez
être sollicité autant en solo qu’en groupe avec les autres artistes de la troupe.
Vous devrez :
•
Posséder les expertises techniques propres à votre discipline de cirque;
•
Avoir une bonne une expérience de scène variée;
•
Pratiquer plusieurs disciplines acrobatiques, un atout.
•
Avoir une bonne présence sur scène, la capacité de capter l’attention du public;
•
Être en excellente forme physique;
•
Avoir une expérience en danse et en mouvement, un atout;
•
Avoir une expérience de jeu, un atout;
•
Avoir une expérience musicale, un atout.
Le cachet sera déterminé selon votre expérience et selon votre apport dans le spectacle.
Si vous êtes une personne autonome, qui aime travailler en groupe, si vous êtes disponible
entre le 1
er
avril 2008 et le 15 octobre 2008; si vous possédez un permis de conduire (pas
obligatoire, mais c’est un atout); nous souhaitons vous rencontrer en audition.
S.v.p faites parvenir votre curriculum vitæ et une lettre de motivation, en mentionnant le
titre de l’offre d’emploi, par la poste ou par courriel, avant le 1
er
février 2008 à
l’attention de Nicolette Hazewinkel,
Les Productions Éclats de rire,
450, rue Duvernay, Longueuil, QC, J4K 4K7,
nicolette@eclatsderire.ca

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aerial silk/tissu in the bay area?

2008-01-31T03:51:51Z

I'm currently on the East Coast, taking an aerial silk class from FireFly. It's awesome, but it's also my first class and I'll be coming home in the middle of next month.

Does anyone teach this in the Bay Area? I'd love to continue taking classes.

Alternately, does anyone *do* this in the bay area, and would they be interested in getting together on a regular basis to share skills and train? I don't have any skills to speak of, but I do have space. I rent space in a large West Oakland warehouse. It's not the cleanest place, and it's sometimes noisy, but the ceilings are high and there are lots of things to rig to. I don't have the fabric or a mat, but I can't imagine that those things would be difficult to come by.

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Looking for acrobats for a Show called Cavalia

2008-01-30T17:28:32Z

CAVALIA, a large scale production with 35
artists and 65 horses sharing the stage
under one of the largest Big Tops in the
world.
We are currently seeking for a russian bar
flyer to joint our show on the European
tour. This artist ideally have experience has
a flyer on the russian bar, otherwise tram-
poline experience is required.
Please send your resume, photos, videos
and your measurement to the following
address:
RH@CAVALIA .NET
Pour plus d’information visitez notre site web
WWW.CAVALIA.NET

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Looking for place to train

2008-01-21T07:18:28Z

I'm in SF this week & am looking for a place to train! I'd also love to take a class or two...maybe even private lessons. I need to monk-E-fly myself! xox

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NEED PERFORMANCE ACTS for FEB. 10th Show in Downtown SF

2008-01-21T07:17:13Z

NEED PERFORMANCE ACTS for FEB. 10th Show in Downtown SF
Nightclub------GOOD PAY!!:>

Hello my fellow circus freaks and performance familiars!

I am in need to 14 fabulous 20 min or less acts for a large event on the
eve of Feb. 10th. 2008. This will definelty need to include a few fire
performers, stilt walkers, jugglers, belly dancers, contortionists, hoop
dancers etc etc and any other acts involving hot females or death defying
feats :>

Willing to pay for creative performances and beautiful people, so get on
this.....

Please email me at spekticalet@gmail.com with a few pictures, short bio
and an idea of the show or act within that time slot you might need... Get
back to me quickly please! Corporate event so please only respond if you
are truly a professional, on time and reliable.

~~ash
Spektical Entertainment
7204956913

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Aerial Classes in Santa Cruz

2008-01-19T05:42:29Z

Hello Movers!

The Gravity Arts will begin a new four-week series of classes on January 28th!

Starting On Up, a beginning Aerial Tissu class designed for students with little or no experience with aerial dance. Students will learn basic climbs, locks and aerial dance concepts will be introduced. You're sure to have fun, develop flexibility, strength and coordination. *No previous dance or aerial experience is required for the beginning class.
When: Mondays 5:30-7:00pm Cost:$150

Moving On Up is an Advanced Beginning -Intermediate level aerial Tissu class for students with experience on Tissu and Hammock. This class will refine aerial technique, introduce new movement and build aerial dance choreography. *Prerequisite: Beginning Tissu class and/or demonstrated skill level in climbing, inversions and single foot locks.
When: Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm Cost:$150

Aerial Fit Freaks is a conditioning, fitness and injury prevention class designed for aerial students or anyone who is looking for a fun and innovative approach to getting in shape. *No previous dance or aerial experience is required for Aerial Fit Freaks
When: Mondays 7:30-8:30pm Cost:$120

Where: Santa Cruz Sports Central 350 Coral St # B Santa Cruz, CA 95060

When: All Classes Will Begin the Week of January 28th, 2008

A $50 Deposit Will be Required to Hold Your Spot in Any Class (deposit is non-refundable).
Registration forms are available on our website at www.thegravityarts.com

Checks made out to: The Gravity Arts
Please mail registration and payment to:
The Gravity Arts
139 Tree Frog ln
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Please contact us with any questions at (831)239-5765 or email us at info@thegravityarts.com

Class space is limited! Register today!

P.S. Check out The Gravity Girls at: www.thegravitygirls.com

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AUDITIONS The Styx Theatre Company seeks multi-skilled circus artists under 30 for a new European circus project:

2008-01-15T19:09:59Z

AUDITIONS

The Styx Theatre Company seeks multi-skilled circus artists

under 30 for a new European circus project:

* Trapeze artists
* Aerial acrobats
* Jugglers
* Equestrian acrobats
* General acrobats
* Other artists performing original or unusual numbers

Auditions will take place from 31 March until 15 April 2008 at:

Cirque Jules Verne, Place Longueville, 80000 Amiens, France

Project

The Styx Theatre Company requires multi-skilled circus artists for an original European circus creation – Les NoNo font leur Cirque! – in March 2009 coproduced by the Cirque Jules Verne of Amiens and the City of Marseille.

Production and rehearsal schedules will be communicated after the auditions.

Styx Theatre Company

An international team of artists is involved in permanent exchange and research activity. Different forms of artistic expressions are developed: text, plastic installations, music, stage design, choreography. The company’s recent productions experiment with non-academic forms of audience participation: Le Cabaret NoNo, Entremets-Entremots, One Day 49, Les NoNo sont à la Rue !

Send your application with material (video, DVD, photos etc.)

before 28 February 2008 to :

Styx Théâtre

Serge Noyelle

4, rue Sainte

13001 Marseille

France

serge.noyelle@tiscali.fr

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Rope/Corde Lisse/Tissu/Silks Instructors in the Bay Area

2007-12-13T23:23:44Z

Trapeze Arts is looking for a temporary instructor...there may be long-term employment opportunity as well.
You MUST be highly skilled, safety conscious, and reliable. You need to be able to teach students of all levels, ages, and athletic ability.

Contact Trapeze Arts 510-419-0700

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looking for a rigger to scope out my ceiling

2007-12-13T21:23:30Z

i want to put some aerial equipment in my room and know nothing about the structural requirements. i live in Soma and need someone to come and see what's possible. any volunteers?
thanks!

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Inspiring story about a 98 year old trapeze artist who just died this month!

2007-11-30T05:24:24Z

This is sooo inspiring...I've often told my students and friends that I hope to be doing aerial arts through my 80s, now I have a new goal!...there is a video embedded in this article of Konrad Thurano performing at 98!...

http://www.pkblogs.com/arbroath/2007/11/konrad-thurano-worlds-oldest-trapeze.html

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Aerial Fabric for Sale

2007-11-25T19:41:22Z

Hello everyone,

Having done fabric for several years, I find myself with too much equipment now that I'm switching to more ground-based skills. I have two professional aerial fabrics/silks/tissus for sale.

1.) Extra-stretchy, black matte fabric. Super wide (54"). Stretches horizontally, not vertically. Awesome for building strength, and for learning drops (nice and cushy). Also great for hammock applications. Length= 39 feet total (13 yards). So when doubled and hung from a rescue 8, you're looking at a hanging height of about 20 feet or lower. Bought for $13/yard. Selling for $50, not including any hardware and not including shipping. Slightly used but totally clean, absolutely perfect condition.

2.) Medium-stretch, gorgeous deep purple matte fabric. Super wide (54"). Stretches horizontally, not vertically. Easier to climb but still nice and cushy for big drops. I got this one for traditional circus-tent height so it's long (Length= 57 feet total or 19 yards). Hang height= about 29 feet or lower. Selling for $6/yard plus rescue 8, for a total of $150 plus shipping. This one is totally BRAND NEW-- my circus contract unfortunately fell through at the last minute.

I am in Portland, Oregon. Please contact me if you are interested and pass on this post to your friends! I have pictures of both fabrics that I can email. Thank you!!

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Aerial Training Class Superlist

2007-11-24T05:23:15Z

Hi! I'm looking to begin training in aerial arts and need help filling in any blanks for schools/gyms that offer training: this is what i have so far:

SF
http://www.acrosports.org
http://www.circuscenter.org
http://www.zaccho.org/classes.html

Oakland
http://pangym.com/
http://www.trapezearts.com

Other... dont know location
http://splashcircus.net/

please post any others that you know - thanks!

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Aerials in Hawaii?

2007-11-22T01:42:34Z

Anyone know of anyone rigging on Kauai? Going for a vacation, but I'd love to hook up with any aerialists that might be out there.

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History of Chinese Straps

2007-11-21T23:54:18Z

I was interested in this history, and I found a good article which seems to have an accurate account of the origins in ancient China.

http://www.semioticon.com/virtuals/circus/dark%20and%20ancient%20roots.pdf

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Hoop!

2007-11-18T19:22:56Z

Two questions:
1. Where would one buy a hoop other than Trapeze Arts in Oakland? Any other places anyone knows about?

2. I have a performance at the DNA Lounge on January 6th, and while I hope dearly that I will have my own hoop by then, this whole holiday thing could mess that up. if I do not, is there anyone here who would be willing to rent theirs to me? I am practicing on a 44" hoop, so something in that size range would be great.

Thanks!

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Costumes

2007-11-15T15:07:16Z

Anyone have any good resources for costuming for aerials? I see people with spectacular unitards, but Riversedge dancewear has basics. My local dance shop has some good basics as well, but I'd like to find something a little wilder, a little more creative. What's your favorite resource for costuming?

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santa cruz circus?

2007-11-10T20:11:46Z

i am loooking to relocate soon, trying to find the right acupuncture school , but almost more important the delectable carnies, circus people or classes and of course beautiful dancing girls. i get bored with out my daily fix of doing tricks!! so is there anything in santa cruz. i am well aware the bay area is just full up, but what about yonder?

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Aerial Tissu Workshop in Santa Cruz

2007-11-02T19:45:54Z

Hey y'all,
The Gravity Arts will be teaching a beginning and intermediate aerial tissu class in Santa Cruz the first week in December. Come check it out or tell a friend. Here is a class description:

You will develop flexibility, strength and coordination throughout the body while learning basic, climbs, footholds, body wraps and simple tricks that come from them and develop dance concepts within the movement. Intermediate students will expand their skill set as well as learn basic to more advanced drops for those who are ready.

No previous dance or aerial experience is required for the beginning class.

To register, contact TT Robson at (831) 239-2559 or email tt@ttairdances.com

Saturday and Sunday, December 1st and 2nd
Beginning Class 12pm-2pm both days
Intermediate Class 3pm-5pm both days

Classes will be held at:
Santa Cruz Sports Central
350 Coral St # B
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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is there a "type"?

2007-10-31T03:36:48Z

Hi,
I'm new to the world of aerial arts and am wondering if the different disciplines (static trapeze, flying trapeze, aerial tissu) have different personalities, or attract different "types" of people.

I have some dance background and find that I'm drawn to different dance forms for their different flavors and demands. Are the aerial arts the same? Are they different in terms of flavor, and physical requirement?

It seems that flying trapeze is the only discipline that offers "drop in" classes, so I took a single flying trapeze class at Circus Center. It was ok, but I'm wondering what the other kinds of aerial classes are like, and whether my tastes/personality would be suited for one more than another.

Or maybe it depends more on age, body-type, background? I'm 5'9" -- is that too tall? The women I've seen do this seem much smaller.

Anyway, I'm curious about the aerial arts and wondering if and how I can try it a bit more.

Thanks in advance for your input!

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Looking for professional male and female acrobats for project in Fukuoka, Japan.

2007-10-24T17:10:59Z

Professional male and female acrobats who perform solo or duo numbers on the ground (contortion, hand-to-hand, handbalancing, hoop-diving, juggling, tight-wire, power-skip, etc) for project in Fukuoka, Japan. All travel, lodging, food provided along with performing fee. Please express your DVD to:

FUKUOKA PROJECT

c/o James Tanabe

#203 7 Beiping East Road

Taipei, Taiwan, ROC

Unfortunately, DVD's received after November 4th can not be considered. Contact jttjtt@gmail.com for more detailed information.

Thank you,

James Tanabe

A la recherche:

Acrobat(e)s avec un numero au sol en duo ou en solo (contortion, main a main, equilibre, circeaux chinois, jonglerie, fil de fer, power skip, etc) pour un projet a Fukuoka, Japon. Frais de voyage, logement, et perdiem avec cachet artistique. Si vous plais de envoyey vos DVD a:

FUKUOKA PROJECT

c/o/ James Tanabe

#203 Beiping East Road

Taipei, Taiwan, ROC

Malheureusement, les DVD's ne peut pas etre consideree apres le 4 Novembre. Contactez jttjtt@gamil.com pour plus des detailes.

Merci,

James Tanabe

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New Aerial silks Video up

2007-10-08T04:36:06Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So_dvavF2lM (video takes 10 sec. to begin)

This is footage from my recent performance on the Jerry Lewis Telethon

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our collective silk got stolen from my truck, and i need to replace it FAST?

2007-10-04T05:33:19Z

Hello all,

My name's Eva, I'm an aerialist who loves the silks up here in Humboldt County. I was borrowing our collective's silk, and it was stolen from my truck yesterday. We have workshops coming up in a couple of weeks, and I am wondering where to order the replacement online.

So glad to find this tribe at long last. I have been working with the tissu for 2 years now, and am beginning to branch out of the Hum-bubble to connect with other aerialistas and events. Fabulous to find this group.

Any input on where to look would be most welcome. I can find the hardware and rigging locally, so if folks know where to point me for fabric and/or fabric plus rigging that would be oh-so-very-helpful.

Thanks!

Eva Tigrrl

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What's the going rate?...

2007-10-03T14:22:36Z

....for an aerialist these days? (I posted this on the Circus tribe, but I thought I would try here also.) I am just starting out my professional career as an aerialist, and I am seeking any information that can help me feel things out. What do you charge for, say, an hour of ambient? A 5-10 minute act? Any information would be very helpful. Thank you!

Namaste,
Sora

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French Circus (plume) is looking for 4 performer

2007-09-23T19:42:00Z

Le Cirque Plume cherche 4 artistes de cirque pour son spectacle "L'atelier du
peintre" qui sera crée au printemps 2009.

Nous cherchons des artistes de caractère. Les auditions commenceront à
partir de novembre 2007.

Envoyer vos visuels au : Cirque Plume - 37 rue Battant - 25000 Besançon.

Ce spectacle sera joué en chapiteau et en théâtre : certaines techniques de
cirque ne seront donc pas possibles dans ces conditions (trapèze ballant,
trapèze volant, petit volant, danse sur fil...).

Cirque Plume
37 rue Battant
F-25000 Besancon
www.cirqueplume.com

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Where are people training these days?

2007-09-18T23:15:08Z

I just moved back to SF after a couple of years on the east coast. I haven't done aerial work in almost a year, my body feels like a sack of potate, and I am looking for a supportive space to start training again. Ideally, I'm looking for a space where I can get back in shape and put together a new fabric piece. I've trained both with aerial dancers and with circus acrobats, and my pieces tend to incorporate a little bit of both (on a good day! heh). My ideal training environment has enough people around to encourage safety without having so many people that I start to feel self-conscious while I am trying to be creative.

I trained at the Circus Center six years ago, and I found it was a good environment to work out, but not a good space to be creative. I'd love to hear people's more recent experiences, and plug in with the aerial community a bit again.

Thanks!
Tony.

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Your Bay Aerialists needs your photos!

2007-09-18T19:46:05Z

If you get some nice photos of you dancing/flying up in the air, please upload them in your Bay aerialist tribe, a lot of people are looking at them.

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Looking for a part time Rope/Silks teacher @ Trapeze art

2007-09-15T01:25:47Z

The owners of Trapeze Arts, Oakland, are seeking for a Rope/Silks teacher.
Unfortunately for the school Cassandra, the current teacher, is going on a tour with a circus.

They are looking for someone professional, experienced, safe, dynamic, reliable and steady, willing to commit long term and create a comprehensive program.

If you are interested, please contact
Lili Gaudreau: trapezearts@gmail.com

Luc Martin

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Need A Help With Choreograph...

2007-09-11T01:12:06Z

Hello Lovely Aerialists!

I have an opportunity to perform in October and I need some help. If anyone out there would like to help me with choreographing a 3 min. piece on the a ring or trap I would be willing to pay in $$ or in massage trade. I also do web design. Let me know!

Peace,
Gerri

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new calendar for public shows

2007-09-07T07:01:21Z

I set up a calendar for public circus performances in the bay area, and that includes aerial. If you've got a show, it's one more way to get the word out.
http://sfcircus.thehouse.org/
Email me if you know about anything I should add. sfcircus@gmail...

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New Adult Classes at Splash Circus in the East Bay

2007-08-26T18:35:54Z

New Adult Classes at Splash Circus in the East Bay

http://www.splashcircus.net/

Splash Circus is seriously expanding its adult classes in the East Bay, including: aerial arts, hand balancing, acrobatics, partner balance, etc. I've been attending aerial classes here for the past two years and it's a great school with excellent teachers. The schedule online isn't quite right because there's another Adult Aerial Arts class on Sunday night from 7:30 to 9, and the Hand Balancing class is from 5:30 to 6:30, so you should call to make sure what's going on there. Also, you get discounts for signing up for the entire session. If you have any questions, I'm happy to answer them!

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Is Circus Center a viable financial entity?

2007-08-22T03:47:05Z

Wondering if anyone can shed light on the financial solvency of the San Francisco Circus Center. My understanding is that the organization is periodically having trouble meeting payroll because of massive debt. Is it safe to sign up for classes and expect they'll be conducted or is the place about to go under?

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Fall Aerial classes at STUDIO 12 Berkeley

2007-08-19T17:25:20Z

Fall aerial class PR
If you’ve been considering trying an aerial dance class or looking to express your uniqueness, STUDIO 12 offers a rare blend of creativity, aerial technique, improvisation, time and space to motivate the artist within you.

Fall Adult and Kids Aerial classes start Sept 5th and 10th
STUDIO 12
2525 Eighth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
Sign up at www.movingout.org or call 510.587.0770

MIXED LEVEL ADULT AERIAL CLASSES
Starting Sept 5th …
Wednesday nights 6-7:20 taught by Cherie Carson
Session 1: September 5, 12, 19, 26
Session 2: October 3, 10, 17, 24
Session 3: November 7, 14, 28, Dec 5, 12
(no class Thanksgiving week)
This mixed level aerial dance series emphasizes the merging of dance technique with the use of aerial equipment. Skills are built through improvisations & mini-studies using the Motivity trapeze, hoops, slings, ropes and bungees. We explore aerial improvisation techniques creating new vocabulary on and off the aerial equipment. Class includes a yoga based warm-up.
$75 for 4 week series if pre-registered/$80 day of class
$90 for a 5 week series if pre-registered/$100 day of class
$25 /class drop in (call ahead to see if full)

Starting Sept 10th….
Monday nights 6-7:30 (rotating teachers)
Session 1: September 10,17, 24, October 1 taught by Ashley Foster
Session 2: October 8, 15, 22, 29 taught by Jessica Ferris & Theron Shaw
Session 3: November 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 10 taught by Alissa Kaplan
Learn basic movement vocabulary in the air and create new vocabulary in a safe way on aerial apparatus. Focusing on aerial improvisation as a great way to improve core & upper body strength, flexibility, confidence, & overcome fear. It’s fun!
$75 for 4 week series if pre-register/$80 day of class
$110 for 6 week series if pre-register/$120 day of class
$25 /class drop in (call ahead to see if full)
**************************************************
WORKSHOPS
The Inversion Swing Method Workshop taught by Rima Miller
Sept 15 (4-7 PM) and Sept 16 (2-5 PM)
Inversion Swing explores yoga postures from an inverted swing that is safe for all levels. It especially assists back and neck ailments and it's wonderful for cyclists and runners. Some claim the inverted poses will keep you forever young!
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Darrel and Lizette Trapeze duet @ Supperclub

2007-08-18T00:12:48Z

Not going to B.M.?
Would you like to go to a supper cool party with a Sexy trapeze act as main course?
Come and see Darrel and Lizette at Supperclub San Francisco the August 31 th and Sept 1st 2007.

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Need Aerial Rope/Corde Lisse ASAP

2007-08-11T14:46:29Z

Hello,

I have several gigs coming up and the earliest one isn next Wednesday.... Then Friday and Saturday...

I have ran into a snag. One of my fellow cirkus kids needs the aerial rope that we have been using for other reasons and I am unable to use it. I have needed to get my own for while anyway but now I have an emergency to deal with. I need to order one and have it delivered by next Tuesday at the latest. If any of you wonderful folks know of a site that would do this for me that would be greatly appreciated. The interwebs were not so successful in my search.

I am in need of a 24ft rope/corde lisse/spanish web.

Jym
aka Mr Beau
PURE CIRKUS

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Trapeze at Burning Man?

2007-08-07T23:40:18Z

Hey,

Do you know any camps that will have a trapeze rig at Burning Man this year?

Thanks and much love,
Heather

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World Circus Geneva 2010 is looking for performers (Switzerland)

2007-07-28T23:58:12Z

The second international year “ World Circus Geneva 2010 ” is in preparation for 2010.
A jury of professionals of the spectacles of street theater, Theater and Zirkus, Puppet Circus theater, Music, Opera and Cirkus, and circus will choose the companies which will be present at the international Festival “ World Circus Geneva 2010”.
Visit us :
http://www.worldcircus.org

The capitals are also allowed as well as the spectacles presented in theatre, factories unused and improbable spaces.

We seek also spectacles in First preview.
A complete file with DVD must be sent to the central seat with the following address:

World Circus Geneva 2010
Po.Box 7688
CH. - 1002 Lausanne
Switzerland

the files will have to reach us before August 10, 2008 (postal plug).
Beyond this date, the files will be refused.
The files without DVD will be also refused. (We ask DVD of good quality and for a complete file of the demonstration suggested).
The files will not be turned over to their shipper.

No correspondence will be exchanged between the groups during the selection.

Best regards

World Circus Geneva 2010
from: WORLD CIRCUS GENEVA 2010
email: worldcircus@worldcircus.org

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Aerial performers for Burning Man

2007-07-23T04:28:33Z

Hi everyone

I hope you are all having a fabulous summer and looking forward to the Playa.
I'm the performance coordinator for the Opulent Temple this year at BM and I have grand ideas of having an aerial rig at our camp. I have someone who is going to build us one should we need it but first I have to figure out if its feasible, i.e: its not going to be a waste of money. You may have visited our camp last year at 2.00 @ Esplanade, it was lots of fun with lots of partiers each night.....I'd love to bring the performances to a new level, which is where you guys come in.....HOPEFULLY! Sometimes I like to dream big ;o)

If any of you are interested in performing at our camp please contact me here on tribe as soon as possible so that I can get a sense of how many peeps might be into this.

Thanks a million for your time. Have a fun fun fun long weekend!

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washing fabric

2007-07-17T04:32:34Z

Have any of you silk aerialists washed and then dried your fabric in a dryer?
I am just wondering if the dryer, even under low heat, will change the elasticity of the fabric.

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Looking For Classes now and everything iv tried is Full

2007-07-09T18:54:16Z

Hi iv tried all the sites for Aeriel classes in san fran oakland and RBerkley and am unable to find anything.
Does anyone have a number for a someone i may not have tried, without a website. Really want to get started on this as ssoon as possible. Hope you can help.

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Looking for actor/acrobats for a French Movie

2007-07-09T18:51:54Z

Objet: Recherche d'artistes de cirque pour un tournage: Film "Magique !"

Avis aux intéressés...

Bonjour,

Je vous prie donc de trouver ci-dessous quelques informations concernant le
long-métrage de cinéma que je vais tourner dans la région de Montréal.

Titre: "MAGIQUE !"

Réalisateur: Philippe Muyl

Il s'agit d'un film musical (dialogues et chanson originales)
Acteurs français: Marie Gillain, Antoine Dulery, Cali, et un petit garçon
Les autres rôles seront pris au Québec

Dates de tournage: du 20 août au 5 octobre (mais les comédiens doivent être
disponibles une ou deux semaines avant (selon les rôles) pour la préparation

Le film met en scène l'arrivée d'un petit cirque itinérant d'une douzaine
d'artistes dans le quotidien d'une femme et de son petit garçon qui vivent à
la campagne, dans une maison isolée. La mère est apicultrice. C'est donc
l'incursion d'un monde de poésie et de joie dans un univers de travail un
peu triste.

Certains rôles seront joués par des comédiens. D'autres par des artistes de
cirque sachant jouer la comédie et, pour certain d'entre eux, de chanter.

Le plan de travail est en cours. Le nombre de jours de tournage pour chaque
acteur variera entre 8 et 15. La rémunération est de nature professionnelle
(je ne peux pas être précis sur ce point car ce sujet est la prérogative du
Directeur de production).

Les rôles recherchés sont les suivants:

- Jeune femme de 18 à 25 ou 30 ans. Jolie. Blonde de préférence mais ce
n'est pas une condition. Elle fait de la voltige à cheval (mais je ne
demande pas des performances très très élevées, c'est plutôt la beauté des
figures qui m'intéresse). Elle joue la comédie et elle chante.

- Jeune femme de 18 à 25 ans. Equilibriste sur fil et contorsionniste. Elle
sait jouer la comédie.

- Femme de 25 à 40 ans. Grande personnalité sur le visage (elle est
cartomancienne). Mât chinois. Elle joue la comédie et elle chante.

- Homme Africain ou Haïtien ou encore Asiatique. 25/35 ans. Il est drôle et
très sympathique. Il sait jongler et jouer la comédie.

- Femme 30/40 ans. Très drôle. Sans spécialité particulière (à voir). Elle
joue la comédie et elle chante.

Les artistes qui ne correspondraient qu'en partie à ces descriptifs peuvent
quand même se présenter. J'ai en effet la possibilité de modifier certains
éléments du scénario pour m'adapter aux talents.

Il n'y a aucune exclusion d'origine, au contraire ! J'aimerais mélanger des
gens venant de pays différents et ayant des accents divers.

Enfin (presque pour information) je recherche un couple de gens "de petite
taille" qui joue la comédie et qui chante.

On peut me répondre à l'adresse de ce mail: Philippe.muyl@wanadoo.fr

Ceux qui veulent faire ma connaissance peuvent consulter mon site:
<http://philippemuyl.fr>

Avec tous mes remerciements.

Philippe

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Circus school Montreal show

2007-06-29T22:29:28Z

Press release
The National Circus School on stage for
Canada Day festivities in Ottawa
Montréal, June 29, 2007 – As part of the festivities surrounding Canada Day this July
1st on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, advanced students of the National Circus School will
perform selected works from the School’s 25th Annual Show in Montreal, which drew
close to 15,000 spectators in early June.
The National Circus School will present a work for 10 acrobats on trampoline and an
aerial duet on the fixed trapeze. The show to celebrate Canada’s birthday begins at
noon, Eastern time, and will be broadcast live on the Radio-Canada, RDI, CBC
Television and Newsworld networks, and on the Heritage Canada Internet site:
www.patrimoinecanadien.qc.ca. Among the many artists also appearing in the show
are Gregory Charles and Eva Avila. It will be presented again at 7:30 p.m. and that
performance also will be broadcast live, this time over the Rogers television network
and later on Radio-Canada.
Renowned internationally as one of the leading educational institutions in its field,
the National Circus School for 25 years has trained the majority of top Canadian
circus professionals, who have gone on to enjoy international careers. The School
was at the vanguard of the renaissance of the circus in Canada and North America.
It has directly contributed to the emergence of circus companies such as Cirque du
Soleil, Cirque Éloize and The 7 fingers. More than 90 percent of graduates find work
within a few months of leaving the School.
The higher education program in circus arts provides practical and multidisciplinary
training including acrobatics, aerial arts, balancing and manipulation. As well,
students study theatre and dance along with theory. In addition to a college diploma,
the School offers a wide range of programs, from part-time preparatory to the full-
time Circus and High School Studies.
It also certifies instructors and trainers
through an Attestation of Collegial Studies. In all more than 120 students now
actively pursue their passion within the School’s walls.
To learn more about the National Circus School and its educational programs, consult
the website: www.nationalcircusschool.ca
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Contact: Marie-Pier Turgeon
mturgeon@enc.qc.ca
(514) 982-0859, ext. 248

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