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Join us for a two hour introduction to the "Movement Flow" system. Movement Flow is a system of floorwork accessible to beginners but still stimulating and fun for experienced movement practitioners and teachers.

The system draws on the movements of yoga, dance, acrobatics, hand balancing, martial arts and more to flow fluidly across the floor.

You can check out https://www.instagram.com/movement.flow/ to see more of you'll be learning in this training.

This workshop is designed for all levels of experience.

Cost: $75, 20% Discount For CirqueHaus and Warrior Bridge NYC Members

Flexibility + Contortion Workshop

with Mili Gobi

3 Day Workshop April 22, 24 + 29

Mili Gobbi is an Argentine verticalist and contortionist. Mili trained in Buenos Aires, New York, Porto, and Paris, and currently resides in France as a professional circus artist. However, Mili will be visiting New York for a few days to conduct her third workshop in the city. “Come join me and absorb the knowledge I've been fortunate to gather from around the world.”

As always, the focus will be on working the body comprehensively, emphasizing elasticity and strength to ensure safe practice. Classes are typically dynamic, allowing Mili to share as many exercises as possible for you to continue practicing independently. Mili always strives to explain not just how, but also why we do each exercise. The aim is to help you find pleasure in a safe and effective approach to body work.

“Remember, the more flexible the body, the more flexible the mind! !” - Mili

Cost: $230 for the full workshop (3 sessions)

Past Workshops

Workshops with Hishashi

November 26th

Effortless Stretching
Novermber 26, 12-2pm

In this workshop, Hisashi will share the philosophy and methodology of Effortless Stretch. You will learn how to prepare their body and mind before starting stretching, and understand the principles of stretching involving the use of skin and breath. Gain proficiency in methods that can be continued individually and attain a supple and liberated body.

All levels welcome!

Effortless Handstands
November 26, 3-5pm

In this workshop, Hisashi will teach a method for anyone to easily achieve a handstand without relying on muscle strength. A handstand requires little to no strength if the structure is correct. Learn how to grasp the physical sensations and learn the subtle control of the body while experiencing the delightful feeling of an effortless and floating handstand.

All levels welcome!

Fees: $75 / Workshop

20% discount with Warrior Bridge NYC or CH Membership

About Hisashi

Hisashi has been self-taught in juggling, handstand and contortion since the age of 20. With the mixed style, he has been working beyond the frame of dance and circus. Highly acclaimed for his skills and style that incorporates his unique philosophy, he has performed and taught in more than 20 countries around the world.

In addition to his solo work "Inverted Tree," he has collaborated with the French company Cie Defracto on "Youkai Kemame," which has been performed throughout Europe; In 2023 he performed in "Stage Evangelion Beyond“ choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

He also teaches stretching and handstand, and holds Japan's first handstand festival, "Hallucigenia Handstand Festival" in November 2023 in Kyoto.

You can see more of his work and practice here or on instagram @hisashi_moves

Movement Flow

Level 1 Training

@ CirqueHaus with Iris Salihagic

November 17-20

In this 4 day training you will learn the fundamentals of the the "Movement Flow" system. Movement Flow is a system of floorwork accessible to beginners but still stimulating and fun for experienced movement practitioners and teachers.

The system draws on the movements of yoga, dance, acrobatics, hand balancing, martial arts and more to flow fluidly across the floor.

You can check out https://www.instagram.com/movement.flow/ to see more of you'll be learning in this training.

This course is designed for all levels of experience. However, it is important to note that it is a physically demanding and hands-on course. You will not only learn the theory but also practice and integrate the education into your own body. So, be prepared to work hard both physically and mentally.

Classes will run from 10 am to 6pm each day, with a lunch break.

Tuition for the Full Course: $760

All levels are welcome.

Aerial Rigging

with Noah Price

September 13: Aerial Rigging Essentials (101)

Date TBC Aerial Rigging 102

Each Workshop Costs: $75
20% off for Members

Aerial Rigging Essentials (101)

September 13th, 6-9pm

Rigging should not be intimidating or mysterious. Anyone who has anything to do with putting people in the air, whether they are a performer, teacher, student, stagehand or venue owner should have a basic understanding of the simple guidelines that can keep people safe.

This course is designed to get you there. We will go through the contents of this document, engage in hands on learning, and have Q & A.

Certifications

Standards

Maths

Terminology

BREAKING STRENGTH:

Determining what your WLL should be for a performer

Anchor Point

Mousing

Topics Covered

Gear

Silks/ Hammock/Cloud Swing

Hardware stamped Made in CHINA/untraceable

Rope Overview

Knots

Pulleys and Pulleys systems for mechanical advantage 2 to 1, 3 to 1, 4 to 1.

Best Practice / Habits

Communication

Aerial Rigging 102

Date TBD, 6-9pm

A deeper dive into rigging. In this course, we'll look at angles, the good, the bad and the sharp as well as system design and implementation.

Suitable for anyone who has taken Rigging 101 with Noah, or has familiarity and experience with rigging.

ABOUT NOAH

Noah Price has been a fixture in the NYC circus scene for well over a decade. His journey began at Coney Island USA where he worked on fabricating props and renovating the museum. He subsequently immersed himself in all things circus and has even trained on various aerial apparatuses! Noah currently works on a range of projects from one-night events to rigging design, installation, and ongoing inspections for world-famous venues, schools, and athletic studios. His clients include The Paradise Club at The Edition Hotel, Capitale NYC, The Box NYC, NBC, FX, and YUG Wellness to name a few. He has been the head rigger for House of Yes since 2017.

You can find her amazing videos here!

Handstand Shapes + Flexibility

with Mihaela Karkia

September 16, 2-4:30

In this workshop we get the special opportunity to learn from world class handbalancer and circus performer Mihaela Karkia.

This session will explore the technique, alignment and flexibility of the fundamental shapes of handbalancing (tuck, straddle, straight) as well as some not so fundamental ones (figa & flags)

We will spend time in this workshop training the essential flexibility to make your handstands both efficient and visually pleasing. Once bodies are warm and primed, we will apply this flexibility and technique to the handbalancing practice.

You can expect exploration of technique, drills and individualized feedback from this workshop.

Open to All Levels

About Mihaela

Mihaela Karkia is a professional handbalancer. She graduated from the Kiev Circus Academy and is now working in Cirque du Soleil. She loves training, performing and teaching handstands to promote health, lifelong learning and the joy of movement.

Tuition: $75

Warrior Bridge & CirqueHaus members will receive a 20% discount at the time of registration.

Contortion Workshops

with Mili Gobbi

We will learn how to warm up properly for flexibility training, and what conditioning exercises you need to support your flexibility goals. Moreover, we will dedicate time to your specific contortion goals.

April 20/24/26/28
5:30-8pm

Register for the Workshop

Note: Registration is via
email directly with Mili.

Price: $260

This workshop is intended for students to join all 4 lessons to maintain continuity; therefore there is only one price option, which is intended for the whole workshop.

If you have trouble with any of the dates please reach out directly to Mili.

About Mili Gobbi

“My name is Mili, I started contortion in Buenos Aires where I had the chance to participate in a 1 year formation for Flexibility Instructors. Since then, I have been teaching lessons and workshops all over the East side of the world, Buenos Aires, New York, Portugal and France and at the moment I am forming myself in a Circus School in France. I focus my classes on the flexibility of the whole body as much as the strength, along with sharing my experience from all the places, teachers and different techniques that I’ve learned from.”

Handstand

Workshops

with Ulrik

April 22 + 23

One Arm Handstand
In Person, CirqueHaus

April 23, 12-2:30pm

Are you ready to learn how to do one-arm handstands, but don’t know where to start? In this workshop we will refine your form on two arms and introduce you to one arm training.

We will start with relevant shoulder mobility and alignment, then move on to two arm warm-up. Then continue with more advanced two arm shapes, before we continue with one arm specific drills. Come 30-40 minutes early so you can do your own lower body warm-up before we start.

TOPICS COVERED:

- Warm up and basic shapes on two arms
- Advanced shapes on two arms
- Sidebends
- Intro to one arm training
- Weight shifts and block work
- Stand on one arm
- Individual practice with feedback
- Summary and Q&A

PREREQS

The one arm handstand is an advanced skill. The more solid you are on two arms, the more you will take away from the one arm work. A minimum is

- One minute freestanding straight handstand.

Get Your Handstand

Practice Started

Online + In person Warrior Bridge
April 22, 4-6 pm

Have you always wanted to do a handstand, but are not sure where to start? Or maybe you can do a handstand but the balance is inconsistent or your form have room for improvement? In this workshop you will learn the best and most effective drills to balance on your hands in a straight line and move towards the fundamental shapes.

Price:

Beginning Your Practice (in Person) : $75
Online Workshop: $45
One Arm Workshop: $85

20% Discount for Members

Aerial Pole with
Gustavo Romanello

April 29 + 30

April 29 - Dynamic Combos + Strength Moves

Learn Gustavo’s signature tricks, original entrance and exits through dynamic sequences.

1-3pm - All Levels

April 30 - Flexibility Tricks + Spins

Flow and create different transitions with your favorite flexibility moves.

11-1pm- All Leves

Price

$80/Workshop

20% off for CirqueHaus
+ Warrior Bridge Members

Only 12 Spots Spots Available for each Workshop so Register ASAP.

Aerial Rigging

Essentials

with Noah Price

April 18, 6-8:30 pm

Cost: $75
20% off for Members

Rigging should not be intimidating or mysterious. Anyone who has anything to do with putting

people in the air, whether they are a performer, teacher, student, stagehand or venue owner

should have a basic understanding of the simple guidelines that can keep people safe. This course

is designed to get you there. We will go through the contents of this document, engage in hands on

learning, and have Q & A.

Topics Covered

Certifications

Standards

Maths

Terminology

BREAKING STRENGTH:

Determining what your WLL should be for a performer

Anchor Point

Mousing

Gear

Silks/ Hammock/Cloud Swing

Hardware stamped Made in CHINA/untraceable

Rope Overview

Knots

Pulleys and Pulleys systems for mechanical advantage 2 to 1, 3 to 1, 4 to 1.

Best Practice / Habits

Communication

ABOUT NOAH

Noah Price has been a fixture in the NYC circus scene for well over a decade. His journey began at Coney Island USA where he worked on fabricating props and renovating the museum. He subsequently immersed himself in all things circus and has even trained on various aerial apparatuses! Noah currently works on a range of projects from one-night events to rigging design, installation, and ongoing inspections for world-famous venues, schools, and athletic studios. His clients include The Paradise Club at The Edition Hotel, Capitale NYC, The Box NYC, NBC, FX, and YUG Wellness to name a few. He has been the head rigger for House of Yes since 2017.

Acro Workshop with

Niko Douwes

April 15 + 16

Handstand Acrobatics
Saturday, April 15 12- 2:30
In this class we will be working towards handstand on handstand in a trio. There will be many options and pathways towards this skill, including dynamic throws and catches.

Group Acrobatics
Sunday, April 16, 12-2:30

Get dynamic and push yourselves to new heights! In this session we will work on classic trio stacks, banquine, and dynamic entries and exits.

Workshops are Open Level

Cost: $75 / Workshop

20% off for Members

About Niko

With more than 20 years experience instructing students from across the globe, Niko has built quite a reputation as a great teacher of technique and harbinger of joy. He is a coach and founder at Pitch Catch Circus, Partner Acrobatics, and an organizer of the Dutch Acrobatic Convention.

Niko’s passion for acrobatics is contagious and he truly loves spreading the knowledge and harmony of his practice to all willing and capable pupils.

Hand to Hand Entries
with Tuco + Jess

March 23rd,
6 - 8:30 pm

In this session Tuco & Jess will share with you a selection of the some of their favorite entrances and exits for standing hand to hand. Entrances explored will include cartwheel, inlocate, relocate and more.

This session is a great opportunity for those looking to add variety to their hand to hand practice and looking to understand the process to progressively train these skills for cleanliness and consistency.

Participants should already have a consistent jump to standing hand to hand to get the most out of this workshop.

Pricing:

$75 per person

20% discount for CirqueHaus
+ Warrior Bridge Members

About

Tuco is a dynamic acro porter, and international acro teacher. From Guatemala, learned its acro ways from different schools in europe and now teaching in the US.

Jessica DeLeo, owner and operator of The Movement Sanctuary, has been training standing acrobatics for nearly a decade and has been teaching since 2016. She has a passion for the mental health benefits of partner acrobatics and is currently pursuing her masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with the hopes of merging the two worlds for couples and families in a clinical setting.

Flow Tumble / Creative Movement

All levels
3/16 6:30 to 8 pm

This class is designed to target the ingrained habits in your body and realize how they are both a constraint and a benefit. By disrupting our usual patterns we can more easily find new ones. We will do a variety of solo movements pulled from a variety of backgrounds so there is something for everyone. We will combine each person's unique style and movement to make acrobatic sequences.

Inlocates + Hand to Hand Entries

Intermediate Level
Saturday 3/18 12-2pm

In this class we will do a variety of entries into h2h with a specific focus on inlocates. We will refine the fundamentals of being a stable base and how to create controlled moving balance points.

Dynamic Acrobatics

Intermediate Level
Sunday 3/19, 12-2 pm

All dynamic movements begin with proper timing and connection. In this class we will review the fundamentals of dynamic partner acro and refine timing and tempos. We will work on the specific skills that people want to train with a focus on corbets and cascades.

Pricing

Partner Acro Workshops $60

Flow + Tumble $45

Member Discount Available

About Axl

Axl has dedicated his life to the study and teaching of acrobatics. With over 12 years of elite gymnastics and acrobatics, and more than 10 years of coaching experience, his understanding of movement and mechanics has led him to many accolades such as the silver medal at the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in 2016. Since retiring from competition, Axl has performed on TV shows such as, Americas got Talent and Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde, and has performed on stages all over the world. Currently he works with the Adelaide based circus company Gravity and Other Myths.

Strength Training for Circus (Open Level)
Saturday Feb 25, 4 -6 at Warrior Bridge

In this open level workshop we will cover the fundamental concepts of strength training and how to apply them to your discipline. By the end of the workshop you will understand macro concepts like how and when to implement strength training into your week as well as how to tailor your strength training specifically to your goal skills.

This workshop is can be taken In Person + Online

Advanced Strength Skills
Sunday Feb 26, 12 - 2:30 at CirqueHaus

In this workshop we will cover advanced strength (EG. Iron cross, back flag, front lever, back lever, handstand pushup ect.) skills that are fundamental to or have a lot of carryover to circus. The exact skills will change depending on attendance and individual goals. In addition to the skills themselves we will cover how to effectively program for them and add them into your training in a sustainable way.

This Workshop is In Person Only.

Pricing

In Person $75
Online $55
Member Discount Available