Classes Term 1, 2023
WOW, it’s a new year with new classes, a new trainer and more to come!
You can purchase and pay for your tickets below.
MONDAY CLASS
Beginners Aerials – Trapeze
Mondays 30th January – 27th February inclusive (5 weeks)
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Trainer: Sarah Stevenson
$125 Full / $110 Concession
Beginners Aerials – Silks
Mondays 6th March – 3rd April inclusive (5 weeks)
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Trainer: Sarah Stevenson
$125 Full / $110 Concession
For brand newbies and those who are interested in revisiting the fundamentals. This 5 week block will cover the basics of aerial silks and trapeze, including climbing, inversions, correct technique and building strength and flexibility.
Beginners pre-reqs:
For newbies to the world of aerials, or for those returning after a break who want to revisit fundamental skills. No fitness or skills pre-requisites. Examples of skills taught include French and Russian climb, straddling over from the crash mat and in the air, footlock, and skills and sequences in the knot. On trapeze, we’ll cover coming to sit and stand with good technique, and skills like crescent moon, birds nest, gazelle and mermaid.
TUESDAY CLASS
Intermediate Aerials
Tuesdays 31st January – 4th April inclusive (10 weeks)
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Trainer: Jane Davis
$280 Full / $250 Concession
Focus on pre-performance conditioning and aerial skills. Intermediate: for those who have mastered the skills in the beginners class and are ready for more!!!
Intermediate pre-reqs:
- Silks – bent arm hang, straddle over hold (from the ground, and ideally but not essentially from a climb), climb to the top of silks, footlock. Skills taught at the intermediate level include; basic drops on silks (chair drop, catchers, 360 etc), belays, tissu sequences.
- Trapeze – includes coming to sit and stand with good technique, and a routine of 5-7 skills. Trapeze skills include monkey roll, clix, rolls to sit and stand, dismounts. Lyra is also introduced at this level.
WEDNESDAY CLASS
Beginner/Intermediate Adagio
Wednesdays 1st February – 5th April inclusive (10 weeks)
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Trainer: Chantel & Aeron
$269 Full / $230 Concession
Otherwise known as the fine art of standing on your friend…. Acrobalance is the circus art of creating partner balances and acrobatic skills with two or more people.
THURSDAY CLASSES
Advanced Aerials
Thursdays 2nd February – 6th April inclusive (10 weeks)
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Trainer: Ali Kimbrough
$280 Full / $250 Concession
In this class, we’ll play with building aerial sequences (learning tricks and linking them together). We will build strength, endurance, and sequences on each apparatus (silks, trapeze, Lyra).
Advance pre-reqs:
Confident and consistent straddle over from a climb on silks. Hiplock from a climb (any technique). Stamina and fitness to begin working on sequences and routine building. A wide range of skills on both trapeze and silks. Strong body awareness of own limitations and strengths.
Acquired Taste Choir
2nd & 4th Thursdays of the Month
Dates: 9th Feb, 23rd Feb, 9th Mar, 23rd Mar
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Trainer: Tia Wilson
$52 Full / $44 Concession
LOCATION: Coniston Community Centre
A community social choir with a unique circus edge! Join us in vocal experimentation, percussive exploration, and the joy of connection, as we create our own renditions of our favourite songs. No audition is required.
SUNDAY
Open Training is available to current training members when available and advertised.
To see when it is running check the tickets below.
Please note:
- Casual class tickets will no longer be offered for aerials and adagio given the administrative workload associated. They are still available for choir and hoops. We have offered make-up classes during COVID to support members to stay away if unwell. This policy will also be revised.
- All class participants need to have purchased their annual membership (only $20.00) to attend class. The membership fee ensures you are covered by our insurance.
Booking secures your place in a class. If you don’t have a card to book online, please email the Treasurer at circuswow@gmail.com and ask about a payment plan.
Circus WOW welcomes all women 18+, including those who identify as women. We also welcome intersex, non-binary and gender diverse people.