Aerial Straps Private Lesson

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Aerial Straps is a high-flying, excitingly dynamic discipline, and we are ao lucky to have professional straps performer and instructor, Alex Oliva, visiting our studio! In order to take straps private lessons with Alex, you don't need prior straps experience, but some previous aerial experienced is required: you should have the ability to invert cleanly on any aerial apparatus and the ability to hang in the air from two arms with engaged shoulders for at least 10 seconds. About Alex: Alex Oliva is a circus and movement artist based in Boston, MA. He specializes in aerial straps, Cyr wheel, and contemporary dance. Alex always seeks to push the boundaries of circus with captivating and innovative movement by combining elements from his gymnastics and dance background. He has performed with companies such as CirqOvation (Syracuse), Scarlett Entertainment (US/UK), House of Yes (NYC), Berber (San Francisco), and Taconhy Entertainment's "Circus on Ice" (US tour). Recently, Alex received awards for his straps and Cyr wheel acts in the San Diego Circus Festival, where he was also awarded the CircusTalk Spotlight Award. He is also excited to perform at the Karnidale Circus Festival in Australia in January 2023. He is in his fourth season as a dancer with contemporary dance group Urbanity Underground (Boston), where they put on several stage shows every year. Alex received his circus training under Michael Lanphear (Boston), Victor Fomine, Angelica Bongiovonni, and Eric Deschenes (Montreal). Prior to circus, he received training in contemporary and classical dance for 6 years, and in artistic gymnastics for 5 years. PRICE: Private Lessons are 1 hour and cost $85. Packages are not available for Alex's services at this time. BEFORE YOUR LESSON: 1. Complete our waiver & required info at www.upsideaerial.com/waiver 2. Check out our website's FAQ page for information on what you'll need to bring, wear, and more!