Adult Circus Intensives
BUST!
Circus Intensive for Women
May 20 - July 1, 2012
Registration 2012 is now open!
"I grew up with a lot of fear, anxiety, and timidity and [BUST] was a place where I was able to release my fear and show up fully, loudly, and authentically as I am." - BUST 2010 Student
BUST Circus Intensive Workshop provides a safe space for women of all shapes, sizes, ages (15-90+!), gender presentations, backgrounds, and ability levels to come together and explore their physical and inner strength while building trust and community. BUST features classes in stiltwalking, trapeze, aerial fabric, acrobatics, conditioning, clown, and juggling. No previous circus experience of any kind is required!! An annual program since 2002.
After two years of running two separate four-week camps each summer (one for Skills and one for Performance), Wise Fool is returning to the traditional six-week format of BUST which combines these two elements and culminates in a simple recital-type performance.
Schedule
Workshop Dates: May 20, 2012 - July 1st, 2012.
BUST performances: June 29th and 30th, 2012
Opening Circle: Sunday, May 20th, 2012, 10am-12pm
Closing Circle: Sunday, July 1st, 2012, 11am- 1pm.
Bust is built around folks with 9-5 work schedules. Classes are two nights during the week, and Sunday afternoons. In additions, participants should take advantage of the optional Conditioning Clases Tuesday mornings and optional Open Studios/practice times Friday evenings.
Mon/Wed are Beginner Skills Classes: 5:30 to 9pm.
Tues/Thrurs are Continuing Skills Classes: 5:30 to 9pm.
Tuesdays are Conditioning Classes for all participants: 8 to 9am.
Fridays are Open Studio for all participants: 7-9pm.
Sundays are class time for al participants: 12-4pm.
Registration for BUST 2012 is now open!
To register, either come by the Wise Fool Office and ask for a registration form, or download the form here.
Wise Fool offers scholarships for BUST as well. To apply for a scholarship, please download the form here, and return it to us via mail or e-mail.
Click below to watch a four-minute documentary about BUST. Video by Gabriella Marks. See video credits for additional photographers and videographers.
Intermediate Circus Sleepover
Fall 2012 (Dates TBA)
A three day intensive for folks who have the basics down and are ready to expand and explore partnering and choreography on various aerial apparatus and in acrobalancing. PLEASE bring an act you are working on! There will be 6 hours of focused instructor-led “class time” each day plus evenings of video sharing in circus arts and open training time. The theatre and outdoor areas are available for sleeping and tenting. Family style dinners by Sugar Nymphs will be available for $8 per person for Friday and Saturday evenings. Kitchen available for cooking too! There will be a potluck dinner on Thursday Aug 25th to gather and share time before delving into the physical.
If you are unsure if this is for you please contact Amy C at 699-9574 or Alessandra at 575-770-7597 or your current class teacher.
ELEVATE
Winter Co-ed Circus Intensive
January 2013
ELEVATE is a “circus boot-camp” for adults of all ages, genders, and skill levels. This two-week camp takes place at Wise Fool Studio in Santa Fe. Perfect for those with a 9-5 job, the focus of ELEVATE is personal fitness through circus skills in a supportive, challenging, and gender equal environment. Raise your perceptions of what’s possible and get your workout off the ground at ELEVATE!
Students receive 28 hours of conditioning and circus skills instruction. No previous experience required! All levels welcome!
Sample schedule (days and times may vary):
Mondays & Wednesdays 6-9pm: Warm up, two disciplines (aerials & acro)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7-8am: Morning conditioning; possible evening time 6-7pm
Fridays 6-9pm: Stiltwalking
Saturday 12:30 - 4:30pm: Object manipulation and performance class (week one) and a presentation of skills that’s a showcase to show off your new skills (week two)!
Workshop Fee for the two week intensive is $325, or $285 early-bird special if paid in full before December 20th, 2011. Work Trade and Partial Scholarships are available.