New Moon is on Holiday Break from Dec 21st until Jan 5th… but there is still plenty circus happening.
Open Studio – Open studios are mostly running as normal. Please check the calendar for any updates/changes.
In addition to our drop-in classes and Open Studio, New Moon is hosting a Rope Jam Monday 12/30 5:30-8pm.
Want to try out Circus? We have introductory ABC classes running all break. See our Upcoming Drop-In Class list for dates and registration.
We also have a bunch of special one-off one-time classes happening.
Sling: Tension and Transitions 01/02/2025 6:00 pm with Wei Low
Lyra 1a & 1b Skill Review 01/04/2025 11:30 am with Liz Young
Lyra: Above the Hoop 01/05/2025 12:30 pm with Wei Low
Intro to Aerial Burlesque 01/05/2025 2:15 pm with Ruin Sosa
Plus, both our regular Lyra 2 and Vertical Technique 2b/2c Drop-In are also running.
Class Descriptions –
Sling: Tension and Transitions
Thursday, 1/2/2025 6:00-7:30pm in the Front Room with Wei Low
Cost = $33
Learn to explore transitions with little to no wraps on the sling. Find ways to create and maintain tension while moving with effortless flow. (aerial 1A minimum or equivalent)
Lyra 1a & 1b Skill Review
Saturday, 1/4/2025 11:30am-1pm in the Front Room with Liz Y
Cost = $33
Have you taken a couple sessions off or feeling a little rusty? This is class is a quick review of 1a and 1b Lyra skills just in time to get ready for the new session.
Lyra: Above the Hoop
Sunday, 1/5/2025, 12:30-2pm in the Back and Front rooms with Wei Low
Cost = $33
Let’s explore above of the hoop, finding interesting transitions, shapes and fluid movement in the rope above! This will be taught on lyra and mini lyra (Lyra 2A minimum or equivalent)
Intro to Aerial Burlesque
Sunday, 1/5/2025, 2:15-3:45pm in the Back Room with Ruin S
Cost = $33
Circus and burlesque share a rich history. Throughout the late 19th century, burlesque performers were frequently featured in the circus. So the art of burlesque and the spectacle of aerial acrobatics are a time-tested match.
Using the trapeze, Intro to Aerial Burlesque will give students a taste of basic striptease techniques. Instruction will begin on the ground, and then transition to applying those same techniques in the air. This class will also touch on the poise, and style intrinsic to burlesque.
Prerequisites: Level 1B and above (any apparatus). Students must be able to execute the following without assistance: getting knees to the bar, getting hips to the bar, transitioning to seated, transitioning to standing, basic standing poses.
Specific trapeze skills useful to know: Catcher’s, Coffin, Gazelle, Man in the Moon, Scissor Sit, Armpit Hang (from standing on the bar with arms crossed in front)
An Important Note About Attire: Due to the shared nature of our studio space, any body parts you would keep covered in a standard aerial class need to be kept covered in this class as well. Please have a fitted foundation layer underneath any clothing you intend to take off. Examples of a foundation layer are: leotard and tights/leggings; unitard (shorty or full length); sports bra/tank and leggings.
Additional Clothing Items to Bring
Shirt – A sleeveless top you can easily pull over your head will be simplest. The longer/tighter the sleeves, the more complicated removal can be. Snaps are easy to work with, but button-front shirts are not recommended for this level. NO zippers allowed.
Pants or skirt – Pants/skirt must be loose enough to be easily pushed down over your hips. Elastic waistbands, buttons, and snaps permitted. NO zippers allowed.
(Optional, time permitting) Stockings, or socks, or leg warmers – Stockings must be stay-ups, or held in place with body adhesive, garters, or a garter belt. Socks, and leg warmers can be of any length. NO pantyhose, or tights.
(Optional, time permitting) Gloves or arm warmers- any length
Rope Jam
New Moon is hosting a Rope Jam Monday 12/30 5:30-8pm
Please mark your calendar and join Coach Kim for a fun evening of collaborating and exploring rope skills!
The drop-in fee is $15 or you can use an open gym punch.
No need to register. We will hang ropes from every available point Upstairs and enjoy a chance to skill share and collaborate. Participants should be at a minimum intermediate level on aerial rope.
If you wish to bring your rope to rig for the Jam, please know that all the points are shared, and other students may use it. Please contact Coach Kim if you want to have your rope rigged or if you have any questions.
