Wise Fool Classes and Workshops
Wise Fool offers circus arts classes and puppetry workshops to people of all ages in schools, libraries, community centers, and onsite at our studios. These hands-on creative experiences impart life skills and encourage self-determination in participants while building teamwork and respect within the community.
All programs listed below happen at:
Wise Fool Studio
2778-D Agua Fria St
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 992-2588
For information on classes at the Penasco Theatre, please call (575) 587-2726 or visit the Penasco page.
BUST! - 8th annual circus workshop
May 8 - June 4, 2010 - BUST Skills Camp
June 5 - July 3, 2010 - BUST Performance Camp
Exact days and times are outlined on registration form (see below).
About the Workshop:
BUST Circus Intensive Workshops provide a safe space for women and female-bodied genderqueers of all shapes, sizes, ages (15-90+), backgrounds, and ability levels to come together and explore their physical and inner strength while building trust and community.
[Video: "The Workshop 2007" - A short documentary created by Wise Fool artist Rosie Jablonsky]
In response to past student feedback, this year BUST will feature two separate 4-week camps with different focuses. Skills Camp will focus on learning circus skills - acrobatics, stilt walking, aerial fabric, trapeze, clowning, and more - and is open to both beginner and intermediate students. Performance Camp is targeted at students who have an existing skill set in circus arts who want the opportunity to create acts for a theatrical circus production. The camp will include performance skills classes, professional guidance for act creation, supervised rehearsal and open studio time, and show production. Students will work within an existing script (written by two past BUST students) to create original acts in their chosen discipline(s). The camp will culminate in a full-scale performance on July 2nd and 3rd. Students must have participated in a past BUST workshop (and/or 2010 Skills Camp) in order to participate in the Performance Camp. Sorry, no exceptions.
Workshop Fees:
Skills Camp: Fee for the four-week Skills Intensive is $475. $100 non-refundable deposit due with registration form. This tuition covers 50+ hours of circus instruction and planning by professional circus artists and teachers, use of quality equipment and space, as well as a priceless experience in self discovery, strength building and community! $425 Early Bird discount if registered by April 1st, 2010. Registration ends May 1st. Work Trade and Partial Scholarships available. Scholarship applications due by April 1st, 2010.
Performance Camp: Performance Camp is only $275! $50 Non-refundable deposit due with registration form. Our Performance camp this year is being offered at a considerably reduced price to allow it to be more affordable for everyone. However, to keep it affordable we are asking all of the participants to also be apart of the fundraising efforts to make the camp happen. We will be utilizing a fundraising model called Kickstarter. With this program we are asking that all of the participants reach out to friends and family and ask for pledges and donations of support for the camp. We need to raise $3000 to be able to hold this camp.
Registration:
Registration is now open. Click HERE for the registration form (pdf). Click HERE for a scholarship application.
To submit registration form, print this form (or pick one up at Wise Fool Studio), complete, and mail in or drop off at the Studio. PLEASE print all information, fill out all parts of the form clearly, and sign and date all appropriate locations. If a registration form is incomplete we will send it back for completion prior to reserving your spot. Scholarship applications are due by April 1st. Please call Nikesha @ (575) 613-2193 with any questions. See you this summer!
Kids' annual Circus Summer Camp
July 5 - 16, 2010 - All Levels - no experience necessary!
July 19 - 30, 2010 - Intermediate - for youth who have attended past Wise Fool afterschool or camps. Sorry, no exceptions.
About the Camp:
Wise Fool is proud to present these two-week summer day camps for youth who want to learn to fly on the trapeze, walk tall on stilts, clown around, and tumble their way into a fun summer! Youth age 7-14 will learn amazing circus skills including stiltwalking, trapeze, juggling, aerial fabric, clowning, acrobatics, and puppetry - culminating in spectacular shows!
Camp Fee:
Camp Fee is $475. $100 Deposit per camper is due with registration.We must receive your deposit to reserve your spot! Cancellations prior to June 1st will receive a $75 refund. Cancellations after June 1st will be charged the full deposit.
Limited scholarships available. If you would like to apply for a partial or full scholarship please attach a letter to your registration form expressing your need and your child’s desire to attend. Include what you can contribute to the workshop, financially and in other ways. (how much you can afford, if you can volunteer, donate supplies etc…) This information will help us to serve as many youth as possible. If you are applying for a scholarship you must include a $50 deposit (instead of $100) for each child.
Registration:
Registration is now open and fills up fast! Click HERE for the registration form (pdf).
To submit registration form, print this form (or pick one up at Wise Fool Studio), complete and mail in or drop off at the Studio. PLEASE print all information, fill out all parts of the form clearly, and sign and date all appropriate locations. If a registration form is incomplete we will send it back for completion prior to reserving your spot.
The office will be staffed March 1 from 12pm -5pm, March 2 from 9am - 5pm, and March 3 from 2pm -5pm. You can also leave completed forms in the black mailbox outside the office. Please turn in forms as early as possible as the camps fill up fast! Please call (505) 992-2588 with any questions. See you this summer!
Winter/spring adult class schedule
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Session 1 - Jan 11th - Feb 20th
Session 2 - Feb 22nd - March 31st
Session Fee for each class is $90, payable in advance. Drop-in Fees are $20 per class if taken individually. Open Studios and Labs including “The Artists’ Playground” have only a $8 drop-in fee. Open Studios and Labs are open to all levels upon completion of at least one session of Wise Fool classes. We welcome people of all shapes, sizes, experience levels and genders to join us! Call 505-992-2588 for more information.
Monday
Handstands and Conditioning with Kate Russell
5:30 – 7:00pm, Session 2 Only
All Levels
This class will focus on full body conditioning, including balance and coordination, strength building, core awareness and deep stretching. Class will utilize the art of the Handstand and Hand balancing to develop full body strength and balance as well as aerobic and static conditioning.
Tuesday
Trapeze with Colleen McKeown
5:30 – 7:00pm, Session 1 and 2
Level 1 and Level 2
After a warm up, students will learn fundamental techniques of aerial conditioning and flexibility. For the bulk of the class, we will focus on developing aerial vocabulary on the Static Trapeze (hung low at 3' to 8' high) and Lyra (aerial hoop). Students will be challenged at their own pace and level, progressing to higher-level skills and sequencing. Wear flexible clothing you will not mind being upside-down in. For any questions, contact Colleen McKeown at cebmckeown@gmail.com or 505.681.8232.
Private Trapeze classes with Amy Bertucci
Please contact Amy at birdyucci@hotmail.com to set up a class.
Beginner Fabric with Deirdre Morris
5:30 – 7:00 pm, Session 1 and 2
Level 1
Aerial Lab
7:15 - 8:45 pm, Session 1
$8 fee
Level 2 - completion of at least one full session of aerial classes required.
This is an Open Studio dedicated to the aerial apparatus, including fabric, trapeze, cordelisse, lyra, and more. It is an opportunity for people to practice their existing skills and have spotters available. This is not a class.
Wednesday
Circus Acrobalance Class with Amy and Colleen
5:30 – 7:00pm, Session 1 and 2
All Levels
Remember doing airplane as a kid? This all-level class is designed to build balance, strength, flexibility, and physical self-awareness. Use your whole body and someone else's too in a strength-based, contact workout. Class includes warm-up, stretching, skills training, and conditioning in a supportive, non-competitive environment. We will focus on learning and honing acrobalance skills, discovering transitions between skills, and rising to new challenges that build personal and physical confidence. From airplane to standing on shoulders and beyond! Contact Colleen at (505) 681-8232 or cebmckeown@gmail.com for more information.
Acro Lab
7:15 - 8:45pm, Session 1
$8 fee
Level 2 - completion of at least one full session of Acro classes required.
This is an Open Studio dedicated to Acro and Partner balance. It is an opportunity to work with other people and practice Acro skills that you already know with spotters and coaches available. This is not a class.
Stilt Club
5:00 – 7:00pm, Session 2 only
$8 fee
Level 2 - stilting experience required.
This is an Open Studio dedicated to Stiltwalking and Stilt acrobatics. It is for people who know how to stilt and would like to be able to practice and work on their skills in a supportive and open space. This is not a class.
Friday
The Artists’ Playground with Nikesha Breeze
5:30 - 7:00pm, Session 1 and 2
$8 fee
Level 2 - at least one session of wise fool classes required.
This is an Open Studio dedicated to playful exploration of various apparatus and skills. The space is open to all forms of artistic expression and exploration. We will have multiple Aerial apparatuses available including rope and pulley, trapeze, lyra, and fabric, as well as ground apparatuses including Mini Tramp, hoops, stilts, Russian bar, and more. There will be spotters and coaches available. The class will be structured to allow full freedom to explore and play as well as work on individual act creation and development. The last 15min of every class will offer the opportunity for each of us to share what we have been working on and have critique from our peers.
Afterschool Fools
Winter Session: 1/13 - 2/17
Spring Session: 2/24 - 4/9
Thursdays, 3:30 - 5pm - No experience necessary!
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5pm - Intermediate session, for youth with previous circus, Wise Fool afterschool, or Wise Fool summer camp experience.
Registration
Workshop Fee is $90 per six week session and SCHOLARSHIPS are available! $50 Deposit is due upon receipt of registration form in order to reserve your spot.Click here for registration form. Please mail or drop off your deposit and completed registration form to Wise Fool Studio. PLEASE print all information, fill out all parts of the form clearly and sign and date all appropriate locations. The General Release Form must be signed for entry into the program. If a registration is incomplete we will send it back for completion prior to reserving your spot.
About the Workshop:
Youth participants will learn skills in stiltwalking, aerials, acrobatics, juggling and clowning. The program is open to youth 6-14 years of age. For more information or questions about Afterschool in Santa Fe, please call Wise Fool at 505-992-2588 or send a message to mail@wisefoolnm.org. Call 575-587-2726 for more information about Afterschool Fools in Penasco and Taos.