Fundamental Beat Pathways Workshop 1

DESCRIPTION:

This hour and 45-minute workshop is the first in a 3-part series exploring foundational beat pathways with an emphasis on progression through proper technique.  When dynamics are done correctly, they actually make many skills (such as inversions) easier. They also bring a new level of excitement to aerial arts - for both the aerialist and the audience! The 3 workshops in this series are 4 to 6 weeks apart so you will have time to train smaller beat progressions and build the strength needed before attempting longer body beats which lever at the shoulder with more force.  In this first workshop, you'll learn what makes momentum easier and how to train momentum safely. We will explore the following on both silks and rope: bell beats, baby Fondas, turn hollow body beats, baby scissor beats, front back beats, Jane Fondas, turn pike and straddle beats.  Each beat will build on the last so you can 'see' each component in it. You'll get lots of notes to take with you to reference when training on your own: we recommend training the beat progressions from this workshop at least once a week during Open Studio to prepare for the next two workshops in the series on Sept 20th and Oct 18th. PREREQUISITES: This 3-workshop series is designed for vertical apparatuses (silks and rope) at an intermediate to advanced level.  Students should have the ability to invert repeatedly in the air (no tagging) and a solid two-hand straight arm hang for 45 seconds.   WORKSHOP PRICING: Single workshops are $70, or register for all three workshops in the series for $60 each! To register for the other 2 workshops, go to the Classes tab and select Specialty Classes. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR, LISA MARKER: Hello! I am a nerdy lover of rope who enjoys breaking down skills and doing what feels good in my body. I first saw aerial arts in 2013 at the Cary Spring Days festival and instantly fell in love after my first lesson on the silks. In 2021, I got my first rope and have since been fascinated with rolling and momentum skills. I have trained under PJ Perry (wonderful Patreon),  Dr. Jess Allen through her Flourish one-on-one intensive programs,  Gabby B Aerila (another lovely Patreon) and Alex Allen through intensive and online courses. I teach from a 'nerdy' perspective so there will be lots of notes and 'checkpoints,' with a focus on safe progressions -   speaking as someone who started dynamic work in their 40s!