Continue your exploration of trapeze in this challenging class! Students MUST have been exited out of Level 1 Mixed Apparatus by their instructor before enrolling in this class. If you are unsure if this class is for you, please consult the instructor.

Performance Art

Course Goal: The goal of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to grow themselves artistically without sacrificing time during class devoted to developing strength and skill perfection. This course will discuss musicality, ground movement, character development, performance expectations, ambiance vs choreography, etc.

Although instructors work performance exercises into their coursework, some students find it frustrating because they feel they are attending classes to work on strength, stamina, and skills, not to necessarily grow themselves as performance artists. In this course, you will use the skills you already have to work on performance exercises. This course will also provide newer students a safe space to develop pieces for revues as well as to work on flows for ambiance performances.

Course sampling:

• Musicality

• Taking different flows and placing them to different songs, changing tempo, mood, etc

• Discussing music theory and pairing with movement–round sounds vs drop sounds, etc

• Having students pick songs for one another to push students past comfort zones

• Ground movement

• Incorporating ground movement throughout an aerial piece

• Taking grace from the air to the ground

• Using ground movement to build a character/story

• Character development

• Emotion challenges (perform to this song in a funny way, etc)

• Work together to build a group piece around a single storyline

• Movement theory

• Discuss different movement theories (Del Sarte, Contemporary, Classic Circus)

Are you curious about the circus? Have you always wanted to try aerial arts, but been unsure if you would like it? Our Circus Taster is perfect for you! This two hour session will start with a generous warm up, discussion of safety practices, and will touch on introductory silks, lyra, and static trapeze. You will learn about strength, flexibility, and core needed for aerial fitness.

Class is $30 per student. Register on Pike13! Ages 13 and up.

SPECIAL: IF YOU HAVE 2 FRIENDS SIGN UP, YOU RECEIVE 50% OFF YOUR FEE. Must email louisvilleturnerscircus@gmail.com when you have two friends register, prior to your registration to receive discount,

Feel free to bring water in a bottle with a lid. No jewelry is permitted on equipment. Wear form-fitting clothing for safety and comfort. Leggings or tights are highly recommended. No shoes are allowed on the floor.

Welcome to Turners! We offer classes in gymnastics, aerial arts and circus arts. Classes run on a per class registration and run continuously year round.

Things to remember

What to wear:

• Tight leggings to the ankle year round for both boys/men and girls/women. This is to help with burning of the skin.
• T-shirts that are form fitting and not falling over students heads while inverted. It is helpful to have armpits covered.
• Hair to shoulders or below needs to be pulled back and out of face.
• No socks.

What to bring or how to prepare:

• Bring water bottle. Turners does not have a water fountain. We have a place to fill water bottles, but we do not have cups for use of students.
• Drink plenty of water prior to class.
• Do not use lotion on feet or hands prior to class.
• Students may use rosin on their hands, but please limit the use of spray for upper level training.
• For older students, it is recommended to bring a notebook and pen to class. This is to help organize your training.

Class rules:

• STUDENTS DO NOT TEACH OTHER STUDENTS
• Be respectful of others practicing in the gym
• Practice safety and only use equipment as intended
• Food and drink stay off floor, only closed water container near mat
• Blue mat and aerial equipment are jewelry and street shoe free zones
• Only trained instructors over 18 may change out equipment

Open Gym Rules: (also include all rules above for classes)

• Sign in
• New Participants fill out waiver with proof of insurance
• Under 13 must be accompanied by an adult
• Clean up after yourself
• Train within your skill level
• Only practice skills/tricks learned in Turners classes
• All equipment must be put away before leaving
• Share and take turns on equipment
• If you find something on Youtube you would like to learn, you must bring it to an instructor prior to practicing in the gym and must be within your appropriate skill level

Failure to follow the rules will result in being asked to leave without a refund and/or suspended from future open gym. We want everyone to be safe, train hard and have fun.

This workshop is to learn strength, conditioning and balancing drills. These drills, along with instruction on the fundamentals of basing and flying, will help you to become the best acro balancer you can be.

Your instructors will be Todd Smith, Vicky Smith, Gretchen Wilkins and Cindy Law

In this 2 Hour Workshop we will work to build a solid foundation in the basics of Partner Acrobatics. You will learn to Base, Fly, and Spot numerous Partner Acro moves with a focus on proper form, mechanics, and muscle engagement. The curriculum has been designed to build from one move to the next allowing you to grow in a logical progression. You will learn, you will grow, and you will have a great time doing it!

No experience or partner is necessary for this exciting and engaging workshop! This will be a mixed age workshop for students 8 years old and up. We will be focusing on parent/child and teen/adult duos.

Your instructors for this class will be Joe Fields-Elswick and Aaron Little from Acro Alliance. Joe and Aaron teach a weekly Partner Acro class in Lexington Ky and workshops around the country. In addition to an active teaching schedule they also perform as Trance Acrobatica.

What to bring:
A Willingness to train hard and have Fun
A Towel
A Bottle of Water
A yoga mat

Price:
$40 per person and $70 for partners When registering for partners you do NOT manage, email Gretchen Wilkins at wilkins.gretchen@gmail.com or Cindy Law at louisvilleturnerscircus@gmail.com

For this workshop step beyond the duo partnership into group combinations with more bodies and more fun! Introducing pass the flyer, group washing machines, and Instagram worthy poses. There’s something for everyone! Bring your A (for Acro!) game and learn the safest, coolest group combinations for training skills, teamwork and performance!

Cost is $40 per person or $70 for partners. When registering for partners you do NOT manage, email Gretchen Wilkins at wilkins.gretchen@gmail.com or Cindy Law at louisvilleturnerscircus@gmail.com

Invitation only; for flyers who participated in this year's spring circus.

Ever wanted learn how to do Devil Sticks? Come and enjoy this fun workshop and play. For all skill levels.

This is a restorative yoga class with low hammocks. It will be a slow flow class where some poses will be head up to 2-3 minutes and is meant to restore, relax and rest! No experience needed, can be in intro level. You must be 15 or older unless approved by instructor.

Dress requirements are the same as our aerial classes. No jewelry, zippers, metal, or velcro.

If you are interested in auditioning for adult trapeze and will be 13 or older by the first practice in January, then sign up for this workshop to learn the skills that you will need for auditions.

Gift certificates may be purchased under passes and plans. Client must contact Turners staff to apply credit to account.

The cost for 1 child is $345 for non-members and $295 for members for 1st child. Each additional non-member child is $320 and member child is $270.

Use coupon code CAMPMULTIPLE for each additional child. Members will have a separate code viewable to members only.

Please no Jewelry of any type.

Have you taken Intro? You may be ready for Level 1

Prerequisites:

• Must have at least 6 weeks intro or has taken equivalent course elsewhere
• Need to be able to verbally explain and demonstrate a figure 8 lock and a wrist hitch
• Beginning to climb

In this exciting class, students will increase their strength and stamina as they work higher and stay in the air longer.

Silks Level 2 Prerequisites:

• Climbing to top of fabric with hand over hand descent, more than one time without touching ground, bilaterally
• Inversion sequence from ground with correct form.
• Single leg lock sequence in the air with correct form no verbal cues, bilaterally
• Solid 6 hangs tuck to L 9 seconds total, 3 seconds each
• Inverted straddle from ground, bilateral (no jumping) straight legs
• Hip key in the air, bilaterally
• Pull over into fly girl without assistance of feet
• Endurance of level equal to 2 minutes in the air
• Have been taking class at Turners for at least 6 months

YOU WILL NEED AN INSTRUCTOR TEST YOU OUT OF 1 AND SIGN OFF BEFORE YOU CAN ENROLL IN LEVEL 2 (AND UP).

In this exciting class, students will increase their strength and stamina as well as sequencing as they work higher and stay in the air longer.

Silks Level 3 Prerequisites:

• Climbing to top of fabric with hand over hand descent, more than one time without touching ground, bilaterally
• Inversion sequence in air with correct form.
• Single leg lock sequence in the air with correct form no verbal cues, bilaterally
• Solid 6 hangs tuck to L 9 seconds total, 3 seconds each
• Inverted straight leg straddle in air, bilaterally (no momentum)
• Straight leg hip key in the air, bilaterally
• Straight leg pull over into fly girl without assistance of feet
• Endurance of level equal to 2 minutes in the air
• Have been taking class at Turners for at least 6 months

YOU WILL NEED AN INSTRUCTOR TEST YOU OUT OF 1 AND SIGN OFF BEFORE YOU CAN ENROLL IN LEVEL 2 (AND UP).

Please no Jewelry of any type.

Students who have passed intro up/downs can enroll in this Lyra class. You will continue learning skills as well as building strength.

Continue your exploration of lyra in this challenging class! Students MUST have been exited out of Level 1 Mixed Apparatus by their instructor before enrolling in this class. If you are unsure if this class is for you, please consult the instructor.

Continue your exploration of rope in this challenging class! Students MUST have been exited out of Level 1 Mixed Apparatus by their instructor before enrolling in this class. If you are unsure if this class is for you, please consult the instructor.

This is a Mixed Apparatus Class for students ages 13 and up beginner level. We will be doing 60 Minutes of training through various aerial arts, increasing your strength, flexibility, and aerial basics on different types of equipment. In this Mixed Aerial Apparatus Class you will get the chance to train on Pole, Static Trapeze, and possibly Ladders, Lyra and more. All of these acts build on each other while giving you the ability to cross train.

Prerequisites:

• Completed Intro to Aerials
• Mount apparatus (lyra, trapeze)
• Solid and correct knee hang
• Be able to sit, squat, stand on apparatus
• Be able to climb rope/silks on at least one leg

Please no Jewelry of any type.

This is a Mixed Apparatus Class for students ages 13 and up. We will be doing 60 Minutes of training through various aerial arts, increasing your strength, flexibility, and aerial basics on different types of equipment. In a Mixed Aerial Apparatus Class you will get the chance to train on Static Trapeze, Lyra, Pole, Ladders, and/ or various other metal apparatuses. All of these acts build on each other while giving you the ability to cross train.


Prerequisites:

• Completed Level 1 Mixed Apparatus class
• Accomplished all skills listed on Level 1 trapeze, lyra, silks curriculum
• Climb rope or silks on both legs
• Be able to invert on all apparatuses
• Pullovers
• Can mount equipment without jumping
• Hold a swan without hands
• L Hangs

This is a Mixed Apparatus Class for students ages 13 and up. We will be doing 60 Minutes of training through various aerial arts, increasing your strength, flexibility, and aerial basics on different types of equipment. In a Mixed Aerial Apparatus Class you will get the chance to train on Static Trapeze, Lyra, Pole, Ladders, and/ or various other metal apparatuses. All of these acts build on each other while giving you the ability to cross train.
Prerequisites:

• Completely tested out of Level 1 Mixed Apparatus class
• Be interested in choreography and smooth transitions
• Angel climbs on rope/silks
• Pullovers without jumping
• Accomplished Level 1 and Level 2 skills
• Transition moves such as lean out roll, backward roll, monkey rolls

Level 1 mixed apparatus class. Must have completed an intro level class and instructors permission to register for this class.

Class descriptions may vary due to COVID restrictions.

Class descriptions may vary due to COVID restrictions.

Come work on ambience training for events. It’s a great workout plus allows you to feel the music . Ambience exercises provided for guidance. Music provided. Just come and flow with it . Level 1 and higher. Age 13 and older (or by approval).

Do you need extra time and assistance to develop your aerial skills? This class is where you will work on skills that are important to you. Think of it as an “instructor-led open gym” where you may work on the apparatus of your choice honing the skills you love and perfecting the skills that may be more difficult for you to wrap your head around. We will also be working on strength, flexibility, and body alignment / awareness. Prerequisites: Level 1 and up. Ages 13 and up

Please no Jewelry of any type.

Please wear form-fitting t-shirts that tuck in, leggings to the ankle and hair pulled back away from the face and off of shoulders.

Please bring a water bottle.

You must provide a copy of your Medical Insurance Card before participation is allowed. Aerial Arts is not recommended for those with a history of back, neck, or spinal injuries. Not recommended for people who have experienced seizures, blackouts, fainting, are pregnant, or have suicidal thoughts.

This is an Aerial Yoga Class with the hammock at waist height. Class will consist of Hatha-style yoga poses.


Please no Jewelry of any type.

Please wear form-fitting t-shirts that tuck in, leggings to the ankle and hair pulled back away from the face and off of shoulders.

Please bring a water bottle.

You must provide a copy of your Medical Insurance Card before participation is allowed. Aerial Arts is not recommended for those with a history of back, neck, or spinal injuries. Not recommended for people who have experienced seizures, blackouts, fainting, are pregnant, or have suicidal thoughts.

CirquePole 1

Pre-requisites: Intro to Aerials or equivalent training.

Objectives: Students will begin learning foundational pole poses on both static and spin modes, basic climbs, and safe, controlled inversion techniques. Emphasis will be placed on active shoulder engagement, building strength and endurance, proper lines, and clean transitions. Spins are limited to options that transition easily to climbs, build momentum, or otherwise provide useful conditioning. Focus is on aerial work and combo building.

Goals: Before moving on to Cirque Pole 2, students should have a deadlifted Inverted V (straddle up) from the floor. This can either be with folded legs opening to extension, or with straight legs. Students should be able to properly execute most (some accommodation can be made for body type – not all moves are suitable for all students) of the moves on the curriculum and demonstrate fluency with combinations.

Pre-requisites: CirquePole 1 or equivalent training. Must be able to demonstrate dead lift Inverted V (either with bent legs and then extending, or with straight legs), crucifix, inside & outside leg hangs.

Objectives: Students will continue their pole study with more difficult upright and inverted poses. Inverted poses will still maintain 3 points of contact with apparatus. Emphasis will be placed on increasing upper body and core strength, while maintaining shoulder mobility and flexibility. Emphasis will be placed on active shoulder engagement, building strength and endurance, proper lines, and clean transitions. Focus is on aerial work and combo building.

Goals: Students should be able to demonstrate mastery of the moves in the curriculum and fluency on the apparatus. Students should be working toward a deadlift shoulder mount and creating their own combos.

The "Big Game" Kids Circus Night will be held 5pm to 10pm on the night of the "Big Game", 2/12/23. Members are $35 for the first child, $25 for the second. Non-Members are $45 for the first and $35 for the second. This is a CASH ONLY service payable to the those that are watching the kids in the gym. Please sign up for the night on P13 so that they can plan staffing, for pizza, and other games, etc.

Dancers will engage in movement and an array of styles through the eras. We will learn moves for
certain themes to perform in a variety of shows. We will learn variations of simple to complex, also
incorporating acrobatics and floor work to add to any routine. We will focus on presentation and
performance, finding the beat to a song, and basic foundations of dance through ballet moves and
positioning. Finally, we will engage in partner moves and conditioning to put on a great show every time
you hit the circus stage!

Join Cindy Law as she walks you through the steps to learning and improving your handstands. Handstands can improve core strength, control, and body awareness which are key elements in learning aerials. Not doing aerials, use handstands to improve overall fitness. We will be using Google Meet and will send link prior to class via email. Please make sure your email is correct.

Open gym for all ages is either Saturday or Sunday throughout the year. There might be times open gym may be canceled. Please refer to calendar for current schedule. Please follow open gym rules and respect staff training. This is also their open gym time.

All students must be signed into open gym through this website and on paper at the front table. There are passes for members and nonmembers to use for scheduling.

Members - 2 hours a week of free open gym time is included with membership. Each additional two hours session is $5. There is an Open Gym pass that has 52 visits and expires in 12 months and may only be used once a week. To purchase additional time, you may purchase a 10 visit pass for $50 that expires in 12 months.

Nonmembers - You may purchase a one time pass for $10 or a punch pass for 11 visits for $100.