I’m excited to announce that registration for March/April classes is now open! The March/April session starts on Monday March 9th and runs 8 weeks through Sunday May 3rd. New Session Schedule:https://www.newmoonmovementarts.com/classes/current-session/Class Descriptions:https://www.newmoonmovementarts.com/classes/class-descriptions/Here are some of the highlights of the new session: Don’t forget to put your name on the waitlist if you can’t get into… Continue reading Registration for March/April is now open!
Author: Kelly Ward
Loopy Lassos
With Terry Crane Monday March 2nd, 2026 from 6-8pm in the Upstairs Cost: $75 Did you know the term lasso comes from Spanish “lazo” meaning a snare or slipknot? Learn tidbits like this from longtime loop-tossing ropester Terry Crane. Throwing a bite of rope with a big belly can be the ultimate in classy, facile… Continue reading Loopy Lassos
Michael Royalty
Instructor Michael Royalty (he/they) began training aerial in his late 20s, entering the circus arts with no prior movement background. He explored vertical apparatuses and duo trapeze before finding a long-term home on aerial straps, which he has now trained for over a decade. Michael approaches straps as a technical and methodical practice, prioritizing foundational… Continue reading Michael Royalty
Works in Progress Revue – Feb 27th
You are invited to participate in Works-In-Progress, a night for circus artists to present unpolished demos in a low-pressure, come-as-you-are environment. Imperfection is not only welcomed but celebrated. At this casual event, we welcome demonstrations of:• a sequence that may become part of an act• a skill you just learned that you’re proud of• a… Continue reading Works in Progress Revue – Feb 27th
The Art of Duo Trapeze
With Xochitl Sosa Sunday April 12th, 2026 from 10am to 11:30am in the Upstairs Cost: $70 This workshop introduces the fundamentals of partnering on trapeze, including basing, lifting technique, weight sharing, and communication. We will also explore improvisation and tools for developing shared movement language while maintaining individual expression. Xochitl Sosa is a versatile performer.… Continue reading The Art of Duo Trapeze
Stage Ready: Fine-Tuning & Act Development
With Xochitl Sosa Saturday April 11th, 2026 from 12:30pm to 2pm in the Upstairs Cost: $70 Creating an act can be overwhelming, this workshop provides tools to streamline the process. We will cover physical preparation (lines, endurance, musicality) as well as creative strategies for structure, character, and movement. Developed from years of professional act research… Continue reading Stage Ready: Fine-Tuning & Act Development
Aerial Dynamics – Across all Bar and Vertical Apparatuses
With Elena Brocade Saturday April 11th, 2026 from 9am-12pm in the Upstairs Cost: $105 The use of momentum and dynamics opens pandoras box to a whole new playground. It’s the place where physics drives and lifts us. In this masterclass I will train aerialists to explore beat tempos, swinging, spinning and orbiting across apparatuses. They… Continue reading Aerial Dynamics – Across all Bar and Vertical Apparatuses
Spanish Web: What it Really Means to Fly on a Rope
With Elena Brocade Friday April 3rd, 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Upstairs Cost: $105 The lack of exploration in Spanish Web often stems from its historical pigeonholing as a “display” act rather than a technical discipline. For over 20 years I have played with expanding the pathways of movement on Spanish web that transcend this… Continue reading Spanish Web: What it Really Means to Fly on a Rope
Wei Low
Instructor Wei (she/her/they/them) started training as an aerialist in 2019. They believe anyone can benefit from meditative euphoria of movement in the air. Wei obsesses over fundamental skills, channeling movement with breath, and the puzzling pathways offered by every apparatus. She has coached and performed locally and internationally, sharing the joy of aerial with all… Continue reading Wei Low
Jill Marissa
Instructor Jill Marissa (she/her) is a former competitive gymnast who went on to receive a BA in Dance from Hunter College in 2004. Since moving to Seattle, she has danced and choreographed professionally for several companies including DASSdance. She fell in love with the aerial arts in 2007 and never looked back. In 2009 she… Continue reading Jill Marissa