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Learn Straps from international circus performer Stephen Williams (@circusstephen). Stephen has been teaching high level circus for 14 years (and performing for an additional 6 years on top of that) around the world and had the chance to first hand experience a lot of different approaches to aerial and hand balance. He believes that it does not matter what technique or method you use to learn, it’s your ability to extract from the various techniques the particular elements that allow you to express yourself as a growing person and where you are at.
Stephen has a Bachelor Degree in Circus Arts awarded in 2004 by the National Institute of Circus Arts (Australia) which provided the springboard for a spectacular international career that has seen him perform and creating work ranging from internationally televised ceremonial events and nation wide parades like to 2020 Olympic torch relay, working with some of the famous variety shows in the world. Some of Stephen's great achievements are creation and performance of the resident aerial show “Airbourne” for the Australia Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo.
So join us where you are at, in one or both of our Handbalancing Workshops on Saturday 3rd July at HAPY Studio, Currumbin.
Introduction to Basic Straps - Saturday 10th July 9:30am-10:30am
If you've been upside down on any circus apparatus before and would like to try it on straps and learn the basic hanging and supporting positions utilised on straps, this is for you.
Basics/Intermediate - Saturday 10th July 10:30am-11:30am - Due to popular demand this is opened up to Beginners/First-timers on Straps also.
If you are interested in super human conditioning and how to put basic hanging and support positions into motion to achieve some big moves, we’ll be working on two arms toward 1 arm skills.
Advanced - Saturday 10th July 11:30am-12:30pm
1 arm work with swinging tempo and spinning tempo and disloc techniques. Some Drops and presses if we get through all that.
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What to wear:
Comfortable cloths that don't restrict movement or regular active wear.
Skin protection for wrists and arms. (Tubi grip, elastic wrist or elbow brace, bandage or socks with the toes cut out)
Bare feet or socks, up to you but hygene is a must.
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Limited places - be sure to book your spot early to avoid disappointment.
Cost Non-Members $35 per session | HAPY Members $29.70 per session
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Location: HAPY Studio 9/5 Traders Way, Currumbin Waters
HAPY Studio is the happiest Aerial studio on the Gold Coast, providing Aerial Arts, Aerial Yoga & Acrobatics classes & workshops for Kids and Adults.
We welcome people of all ages and all abilities to find the joy of movement at our happy place.
Date & Time
Jul. 10, 2021 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue Details
HAPY Studio
5 Traders Way, Currumbin Waters, Queensland, Australia
