Handstands and Acrobatics Workshops in Sydney, NSW
This course will be a mix of theory and practice and will be focused on offering different perspectives towards helping learn acrobatic skills as an adult.
The event will be divided into two separate levels of ability, but students are welcome to attend the the whole weekend for a more complete experience.
There are no prerequisites for Saturday’s workshops and they are open to all levels of ability.
Sunday’s sessions are welcome to all levels, but students will get more practical benefit if they meet some basic prerequisites.
Morning session, a 30 seconds freestanding handstand is recommended, or at least familiarity with freestanding balance.
Afternoon session, I recommend students to be familiar with some basic rolls and cartwheels.
This course will run two days with each day consisting of 2 3-hour sessions with a 2-hour lunch break in between.
Saturday: Beginner Handstands, Acrobatics, and Flexibility
10-1, Beginner Handstands:
Saturday Morning will be a beginner Handstand focused workshop, so it will focus more on the process of how to learn the freestanding handstand as well as its variations. This workshop may also be interesting for teachers to learn new methods on handstand instruction.
Topics include:
Physical preparation for handstands to keep the joints healthy and prevent injury
Exercises to build comfort and awareness with arm support and inversion
Wall handstands performed in a way that encourages independence
Learning to safely fall out of a handstand to overcome fear
Developing the sensation of what it feels like to balance your handstand
Consistent handstand entries
Progressing towards freestanding handstand
How to spot in a way to help develop balance
Ways to further develop strength, versatility, and control in the handstand
3-6, Beginner Acrobatics and Flexibility
The content will draw upon inspiration from different styles such as gymnastics, dance, capoeira, and martial arts in order to create an interesting movement vocabulary. All levels of ability are welcome.
Topics include:
Physical Preparation to warm up the body and help prevent injury
Basic coordination necessary for learning acrobatic movements
How to reduce impact when jumping and landing
Learning to become comfortable with falling
Basics of acrobatics: handstands, rolls, and cartwheels
Floorwork and other moves depending on the level and desires of the group. This topic has many possibilities, so I leave it open to see what will work better for the group.
Flexibility work that complements the handstands and acrobatics. Possibilities include dynamic kicks, splits, straddle, shoulders, bridge, etc.
Sunday, Intermediate/Advanced Handstands and Acrobatics
10-1, Int/Adv Handstands
This workshop is better suited for students who are already able to hold a freestanding handstand on their own. We will focus on refining the basics as well as learning how to approach new skills.
Class content depends on the level and desires of the group but potential topics include:
High level refinement of the basics
How to develop more control in the balance
How to add movement to the handstand
Different ways to enter and exit the handstand
Press Handstands
Handstand Push-ups
One Arm handstands
Other advanced work upon request
3-6, Intermediate/Advanced Acrobatics
The content will draw upon inspiration from different styles such as gymnastics, dance, capoeira, and martial arts in order to create an interesting movement vocabulary. All levels of ability are welcome but recommended to be familiar with rolls and cartwheels.
Topics include:
Physical Preparation to warm up the body and help prevent injury
Basic coordination necessary for learning acrobatic movements
How to reduce impact when jumping and landing
Learning to become comfortable with falling
Basics of acrobatics: handstands, rolls, and cartwheels variations
Floorwork and other moves depending on the level and desires of the group. This topic has many possibilities, so I leave it open to see what will work better for the group.
Partner work to add an element of unpredictability.
*Note that actual content of the workshops are open and dependent on the level and desires of the group.
Cost
One Day:
$190 USD for Registration before November 7
$230 USD Regular Price
Both Days:
$375 USD for registration before November 7
$450 USD regular price
Discounts available for previous seminar attendees