Ongoing Studio Classes
Wise Fool welcomes adults of all ages, fitness and experience levels, and genders to join us for ongoing classes in circus arts and theatre!
Please note that our class schedule changes from session to session. Disciplines taught throughout the year include trapeze, lyra, aerial fabric, acrobalance, mask and physical theatre, juggling, contortion, conditioning, and more. Join our mailing list to receive monthly email announcements about new classes.
All classes listed below take place at Wise Fool Studio in Santa Fe. For classes in Penasco, please click here.
Current Session: January 23 - March 17, 2012
$120 for the eight-week session ($15/class) unless otherwise noted. $20/class for drop-ins. Please wear stretchy clothing that you feel comfortable moving around and being upside-down in, and bring a water bottle! If a session has already begun, you are still able to join most classes, but you must check with the teacher first. To register, contact teachers directly at email addresses provided. Email links are broken to thwart spy-bots. Just insert @ symbol for [at] to email. We hope to see you at the Studio!
Aerial Fabric
All Levels Aerial Fabric with Amy Christian.
Mondays 10:00am - 11:30am
In this class we'll learn new skills, explore combining skills into phrases, solidify technique, refine form, style and flow, as well as utilizing the fabric to build strength and endurance. Teacher contact/registration: noquisibug[at]gmail.com
Aerial Fabric 1 with Deirdre Morris.
Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:00pm
Teacher contact/registration: 505 670 2659 or deter1234[at]yahoo.com.
Aerial Fabric 2 with Deirdre Morris.
Wednesdays 7:15 - 9:00pm
Teacher contact/registration: 505 670 2659 or deter1234[at]yahoo.com.
Trapeze
All Levels Trapeze with Colleen McKeown and Amy Bertucci-Nieto.
Mondays 7:30 - 9:00pm
Rise to new challenges that build personal and physical confidence! This class focuses on building balance, strength, flexibility, and physical self-awareness. Class includes a dynamic warm-up, as well as floor exercises including handstand conditioning and stretching, followed by basic technique and aerial conditioning on trapeze, then spend the bulk of the class learning and practicing aerial vocabulary in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Trapezes are hung low at 3' to 7' high. No previous experience necessary--beginners, this is for you! Teacher contact/registration: cebmckeown[at]gmail.com
Clowning
Red Nose Clown with Sarah-Jane Moody. Cancelled for this session.
Acrobatics
Partner Acrobatics with Colleen McKeown and Amy Christian.
Mondays 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Fridays 11:30am - 1:00pm
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! Teacher contact/registration: cebmckeown[at]gmail.com
Acrobatic Tumbling with Nikesha Breeze.
Saturdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ever wish that Grown-ups had recess too? Well the time is now! Come play with me on Saturday nights doing dynamic Acrobatic Tumbling. At all levels we will strengthen our bodies, move and fly in ways we may have never thought possible, learn new skills, embrace fearlessness and stretch our limits in a safe, spotted, and guided environment. Nikesha Breeze has been a gymnast for over 20 years and teaches with a focus on injury prevention and conscious movement. All levels. Teacher contact/registration: dreamravendesign[at]gmail.com
Conditioning
Circus Conditioning with Colleen McKeown.
Fridays 10:00 - 11:00am.
$10/class, drop-ins welcome!
Get in shape like an Acrobat! This 60 minute, weekly fitness class will condition your body for several circus and acrobatic elements: trapeze, aerial rope and fabric, handstands and partner acrobatics while improving: overall strength, balance and flexibility on the ground and in the air.. This drop-in fitness class is perfect for beginners to seasoned circus addicts and improves your performance in any sport or physical movement. Use Circus Conditioning Class to bust out of a fitness plateau, build up to the next stage of aerial work, and to create a lean and toned body. Must be 14+ and able to lift 20 pounds. Please wear stretchy clothing you don't mind being upside down in, bring a water bottle, and be ready to smile and work up a sweat! Teacher contact/registration: cebmckeown[at]gmail.com. Colleen has been teaching circus arts since 2006. She is an alumni of New England Center for Circus Art's Professional Track Training Program and Residency Program. www.circusduo.com.
Aerial Yoga NEW CLASS!
Aerial Yoga with Deirdre Morris.
Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00pm.
Teacher contact/registration: 505 670 2659 or deter1234[at]yahoo.com.
Contortion
Flexibility with Ember Bria.
Fridays 1:30 - 3:00pm.
Pull a leg! Bend over! Its flexibility training with Ember Bria. Students will learn about their own bodies' strengths and weaknesses. Special focus on flexibility for circus -- handstands, aerial, contortion, etc. All levels welcome. Ember has been training contortion for over 10 years, including 7 years at the San Francisco Circus Center under Master Trainer Lu Yi and Mongolian Contortionist Serchmaa Byambaa. Teacher contact/registration: emberbria[at]gmail.com.
Hula Hooping (Guest Class / Teachers)
Hoop Dance with Diana Lopez
Saturdays 11:00am - Noon.
In this series, you will be immersed into hoop dancing with a range of techniques and tricks that will inspire creativity and skill into your hooping practice. Each session will include some core training, upper and off body skills, along with individualized skill-building during each weekly class hoop jam. This is a multi-level class, so all levels are welcome. Whether you're a newbie and just starting out, interested in learning new tricks, developing better exercise ideas, or performance tips, you are sure to experience a range of new approaches to include in your hooping practice and it will be a lot of fun! $50 includes 4 classes + one standard hoop from Bodyhoops. $30 includes 4 classes (BYOhoop). $12 Drop-in No class on Saturday 2/25. Teacher contact/registration: Diana: diana[at]bodyhoops.com
Welcome to the Circle - Beginner Hoop Flow - with Takoda Rain
Sundays 4:00 - 5:00pm
Cost: $70 includes all classes plus one standard Body Hoop. $50 for all classes, BYOHoop. $15 drop-in.
Teacher contact/registration: Takoda: lovelife_livefree_play[at]yahoo.com.
Upward Spiral - Intermediate Hoop Flow - with Takoda Rain
Sundays 5:15 - 6:15pm
Cost: $70 includes all classes plus one standard Body Hoop. $50 for all classes, BYOHoop. $15 drop-in.
Teacher contact/registration: Takoda: lovelife_livefree_play[at]yahoo.com.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are $50/hour for one person, $10/hour each additional person. Special rate available for large groups. Teachers and offerings:
- Amy Bertucci Nieto - Trapeze, Duo Trapeze, Acrobatic Stiltwalking.
Contact: birdyucci[at]hotmail.com. - Amy Christian - Partner Acrobalance, Aerial Fabric, Stiltwalking.
Contact: noquisibug[at]gmail.com
- Colleen McKeown - Partner Acrobalance, Trapeze, Duo Trapeze, Lyra/Aerial Hoop.
Contact: cebmckeown[at]gmail.com
- Deirdre Morris - Trapeze, Lyra, Aerial Fabric, Stiltwalking, Fire Dancing.
Contact: deter1234[at]yahoo.com