We are excited to be offering a full class schedule.
STANDING ACROBATICS MONDAYS 5:30-6:45 PM
Join udfor a deep dive into the mechanics and safety of standing acrobatics! We’ll explore the many ways to stack humans, including thigh stand, flag, 2-high, standing bird, arabesque, side star, and the like. We focus on efficiency and awareness throughout the progressions. As an all-levels class, instruction is tailored to each student. *Prerequisites: 30-sec wall handstand, 1 min plank, comfort doing an L-base pose on hands (e.g. shoulder stand, baby bird, or throne on hands), and a willingness to spot!
Coached by Kraig Mead and Angela Bryant
GROUND FLOWS, WEAVES & PATHWAYS TUESDAYS 5:45-7 PM
Movement patterns are repeated and built upon to create confidence in moving on the floor. We will work on the use of musicality, body isolations, flows, and safe ways to move in and out of the floor, inversions, and animal patterns. Throughout the series, you will be guided in creating a floor flow unique to your own anatomy, skill, and interest.
*This class is built to be accessible to any level of mover!
Coached by Rachel Belling
HANDSTANDS & FLEXIBILITY TUESDAYS 7:15-8:30 PM
Handstands and flexibility are like 2 peas in a pod. The class will not only focus on traditional handstand drills, which we all know we need, but it will also focus on pike strength and compression as well as incorporating drills for active flexibility.
Led by Shana Torok, who can make even the most difficult drills fun, she will include her experienced yoga warm-ups and cool-downs.
BEGINNER ACROBATICS WEDNESDAYS 5:30-6:45 PM
Brand new to partner acrobatics? Need a refresher on the basics? This class will teach you the vocabulary to start your partner acrobatic practice! We will introduce you to a variety of styles such as acroyoga, standing acrobatics, counterbalances, and dance lifts. With fresh material each week, it's a great way to see which classes and types of partner acrobatics you are drawn to and build a solid foundation of skills. No experience or partner is required!
Coached by Kaely Summers & Katelyn Bessette
DANCE LIFTS WEDNESDAYS 7-8:15 PM
This series focuses on fluid lifts, shoulder mounts, and assisted leaps that can be used in modern dance, swing dance, ballroom, and circus. Each week we train the principles of shared weight, floorwork for shape and lines, and conditioning for grace and power in the air. We then apply those skills and tricks to choreography throughout the series. It is helpful if you can come with a partner, but not required.
Coached by Kraig Mead & Angela Bryant
INTRO TO ICARIAN THURSDAYS 7-8:15 PM
Icarian is the fun and dynamic practice of L-base popping and involves a release of contact in the air. Class will focus on building strength, precision, timing, & communication. Come alone or with friends, we work in groups and encourage everyone to try basing, flying, & spotting!
Prereqs: Bases/Flyers: Experience with bird, throne, star, and reverse star. Spotters: Willingness to learn and assist with spotting effectively to keep everyone involved safe.
Coached by Jason McShane & Emily Viers
CIRCUS CONDITIONING SUNDAYS 10-11 AM
Come make your acrobatics more efficient and easeful by developing the muscles and pathways most commonly used in partner acrobatics. This class will include both strengthening and stretching to prevent common acro injuries, drills to learn and improve your inversions and handstands, as well as partner calibrations. All fitness and acro levels welcome!
Coached by Rachel Plies
COMMUNITY JAM SUNDAYS 11AM-1:30 PM
This is the opportunity to work on your own time! A coach will be present to answer questions, run lines, and assist if needed, but this is mostly a chance to get in your own extra training. Jam time at Tempos is the heart of our community space, where we get to nurture our creative spirit. It is a time set aside for members of our community to come together and train, share ideas, and simply play and explore! This is open to anyone at any level.
Hosted by Rachel Plies