Weekly Circus Classes @ In the Dark Circus Arts
Baltimore, MD - Current session: 2/26-4/22
Weekly group classes are a great way to train with a crew of supportive people working alongside you. Classes are 60 minutes long and run on a session basis: visit www.inthedarkcircusarts.com to sign up! Don’t see the discipline or level you want here? Check out ITDCA’s entire schedule to see all the offered classes and find the one that’s right for you!
Private Lessons @ ITDCA
Local to Baltimore and want to work with Sable in person? Email sable@flyingfoxaerial.com to book an in-person lesson through In the Dark Circus Arts!
Wednesday
Mixed Level Lyra 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Whether you’re learning foundational vocabulary or looking to work into more advanced skills like dynamic movements, spinning, or choreography, this class is for you. Pre-reqs: at least one private lesson or class in lyra- ability to get onto and off of a low-rigged hoop.
Friday
Aerial Conditioning
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Come work on the muscular, connective tissue, and nervous system preparations necessary to be successful at all levels of circus arts.
Pre-reqs: none!
Open Hang
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Come train on your own with hands-off instructor supervision.
Pre-reqs: none!
Lyra Partnering
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Work on the foundations of partnering on aerial hoop, including mirroring, stacking, counterbalancing, and a wide variety of base/flyer positions.
Pre-reqs: at least 3 sessions of hard apparatus in ITDCA classes and comfort inverting to the top of the lyra without toe tagging, OR permission of instructor.
Mixed Level Fabrics 7:00-8:00 p.m.
This mixed-level class will meet you where you’re at with deep dives on specific skill categories and challenging choreography tailored to each level.
Pre-reqs: at least one private lesson or class in aerial fabrics: ability to put a foot lock on with hands while standing on the ground a plus but not required
Sunday
Handbalancing 4:00-5:00 p.m.
This highly technique-focused class will take you through all the conditioning and drills necessary to work towards a handstand and other foundational handbalancing shapes.
Pre-reqs: none!
Lyra Level 4 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Work on complex sequencing, intermediate dynamic skills and choreography, and conditioning to work towards release, c-shaping, and more stamina in this class.
Pre-reqs: strong in-air invert (bent arms ok), strong straight-legged leg lift with good spinal alignment, at least one pull-up, familiarity with plank and pike beats, and strong front and back balances, instructor approval.
Fabric Level 4 6:00-7:00 p.m.
This level is beginning to work on longer sequences higher in the air, laying the foundations for drops, and building in-air inversion endurance.
Pre-reqs: hip keys in the air (ok if not perfectly clean!), comfort working at above 10’ of height, strong double crochet cross-back, and the stamin to complete a 2-3 minute foot lock sequence.
Aerial Rope 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Maybe you’ve dabbled in rope before and want to focus on it more: maybe you’re a fabric person who’s curious about this related apparatus; maybe you’ve never touched a soft apparatus before! Whatever your level, this mixed class will tailor skill work and conditioning to meet you where you are and get you comfortable on this challenging apparatus.
Pre-reqs: ability to invert from the floor (jumping, toe tagging, and bent arms ok!)
Independent Study 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Bring your projects, your conditioning goals, your skills that you just can’t quite crack, and get dedicated point time and one-on-one work with the instructor to tackle them. Mixed apparatus and mixed-level class!
Pre-reqs: none!