The Daily Schedule:
Thursday
- 2:00 pm Check-In opens
- 3:30 to 6:30 Thursday Intensives (Optional add-on)
- 7 pm Dinner
- 8 pm Welcome Circle
Friday
- 7 to 8:15 Yoga
- 8:30 Breakfast
- 9:45 to 10:15 Handstands & Conditioning
- 10:30 to 12:30 Block IV
- 1:00 pm Lunch
- 3 to 4 pm: Connecting Games
- 4:30 to 6:30 Block V
- 7 pm Dinner
- 8:00 Thai trade
- 9:30 pm Dance Party
Saturday
- 7 to 8:15 Yoga
- 8:30 Breakfast
- 9:45 to 10:15 Mellow Warm-Up
- 9:45 to 10:15 Handstands & Conditioning
- 10:30 – 12:30 Block VI
- 1:00 Lunch
- 3 to 4 pm: See board
- 4:30 to 6:30 Block VII
- 7 pm Dinner
- 9 pm Show
Sunday
- 7 to 8:15 Yoga
- 8:30 Breakfast
- 9:45 to 10:15 Mellow Warm-Up
- 9:45 to 10:15 Handstands & Conditioning
- 10:30 to 12:30 Block VIII
- 12:45 Closing Circle
- 1:00 Lunch
- Depart by 6PM
"Early Arrival" in WA only:
Tuesday
- 2 pm: Check-In opens
- 7:00 Dinner
- 8:00 Opening Circle
Wednesday
- 8:30 am Breakfast
- 9:45 to 10:20 Dynamic Warm-Up
- 10:30 to 12:30 pm Block I
- 1:00 pm Lunch
- 4:30 – 6:30 pm Block II
- 7 pm Dinner
Thursday
- 7 to 8:15 am Yoga
- 8:30 am Breakfast
- 9:45 to 10:20 Dynamic Warm-Up
- 10:30 to 12:30 Block III
- 1:00 pm Lunch

8:30 am Breakfast
1:00 pm Lunch
7:00 pm Dinner
If you arrive more than 30 minutes late we can’t guarantee what will be left.


List of Workshops (2025)
What do you mean, you haven’t done Acro in a while (or ever!)?!
Well neither have a bunch of your friends! Begin or refresh your AcroYoga practice in the ABC’s of AcroYoga! This all levels class will cover the physical and social skills that make AcroYoga safe, accessible, successful, and fun. We’ll connect, coach, learn the lingo, and move quickly from floor based strength moves to what might be your first time basing or flying star!
Friday 1:30 PM
The Handstand Nation: ACRO GAMES!
A festival favorite with a ton of all inclusive games, contests, group and partner activities. (options for beginner to advanced/each level will have fun
Discover the joy in training and repetition!
L-basing workshop
Pre-reqs:
star 30 sec, successful reverse star entry and foot to hand x30 sec
Int/Adv. Standing
Can you balance with only one point of contact for more than a screenshot? Mono’s unlock to ability to smooth out transition and unlock new connected skills. You will learn how to pour weight into a mono balance point and work with new fun entrances and exits.
Pre reqs: Ability to walk in Standing FtH, 10 sec H2H
TBA
Intermediate L-Basing
In this class we dive into the world of mono limb stacks and flows. With a hint of Slackro influenced poses and transitions, we play with unique ways to balance on each other that requires full core integration.
Pre Reqs
Some experience with mono foot-to-hand
Some experience with (R)Foot-to-Foot
Reverse Star
Foot-to-Shin
Shoulder Stand
Icarian Pass the Flyer (Int/Adv)
We’re getting into some serious Icarian games with Jacob Brown. We will toss the flyer back and forth through a variety of transitions!
Pre-Reqs: 1 year + of Icarian experience. Comfortable throwing Icarian skills from: Throne, Rev Throne, Bird, Rev Bird & Star
This intermediate Icarian class prioritizes precision over power.
Achieve more effortless 360 degree rotations through mutual base/flyer effort and synchronization. Beyond basic throne pirouettes we will cover creative variations and work towards performing the skill in tempo.
Pre reqs: clean & consistent throne straight throws, reverse throne straight throws
Learn an Acro dance routine with standing and L-basing moves.
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites:
Some dance lift experience
A journey in the art of finding joy in balance with and on one another.
Pre-reqs: Foot to Hand, Shin to Foot, Foot to shin.
Discover new and creative ways into and out of L-basing.
Beginner and intermediate level
Treat yo’self! Enjoy a session of AcroYoga Therapeutics to decompress and destress. We’ll start with principles and techniques, and leave lots of room for longer aerial massage sessions for each participant.
All levels
Advanced Standing
Learn how to make transitions smooth and in control. We will explore many different variations of entrances into H2H
Pre reqs: Stable Standing H2H
Take your practice from L-basing to standing in this supportive and fun workshop.
We will work low foot-to-hand, 2-high and end with standing foot-to-hand.
Foot to hand is an excellent way to strengthen and prepare yourself for hand to hand and other delicate balance positions.
This is the perfect class for people who want to work on foundational elements that will help them feel more comfortable taking a standing Acro class in the future.
Level: Beg/Int.
Prereqs: This workshop is open to anyone and the requirement is accurate self assessment and a willingness to spot.
Adv. Icarian
Front tucks and variations! Join this advanced workshop for a ton of flying and flipping fun.
Pre-reqs: Rev star pop over to throne, good straight throws in throne, flyers ability to somersault
Do you REALLY need a perfect Handstand to do a hand to hand??
WE think NOT!
Pre-reqs: Tuck sit, Star, Foot to Hand. 30 seconds for each
Our OG funky machines, and classics with a twist.
Pre-reqs:
Sidestar in your sleep
Mono Rev star
Familiarity with basic pops and washing machines.
Dark humor isnt required, but is strongly recommended.
Truly All levels.
You don’t need to have a handstand to take this class. We build group poses, partner poses and experiment with fun inversions supported or free
Int. L-basing:
A dynamic entrance and exit into L-base Hand to hand with a twist. We’ll explore how to find balance and control through out the co-created skill.
Pre reqs: 10 sec Lbase h2h, connected bird to throne to bird pops, corkscrew
Join Camellia for a creative and fun movement class.
Prereqs: Star, Sidestar, able to kick up into a handstand with spot
Int-Adv. Icarian:
Use the power of leaning and/or jumping from the floor to add power to your pops! We will offer a wide variety of ideas for folks to play with and get excited about 🙂
Pre-reqs: 1 Year of Icarian experience. Icarian: Straight pops in throne for height. Some experience with Foot to Foot. Rev Bird to Rev throne.
Lift off!
This Acro lifts workshop blends the grace of dance with the thrill of acrobatics. We’ll explore fluid transitions and dynamic shapes, creating a beautiful and powerful movement experience.
Int./Adv.
Level up your L-basing H2H. Focus of the class will be more dynamic entrances & exists in & our of L-basing H2H
Prereqs: ?
The best decision you’ll make this weekend. Enjoy a juicy therapeutic practice that begins on the ground with Thai massage. Tap in to receptive touch on the floor and then bring those skills into the air with therapeutic flying. The goal is that everybody bases and everybody flies, so if you always play just one role in AcroYoga, this is your chance to branch out!
Prereqs: Comfort L-basing AND flying front bird, folded leaf, and cartwheel mount
Join Katelyn and Kaely of Same Size Acro as we take you through a switchy, swirly flow. We link together basing and flying through fun transitions and beasty tricks. Get ready to have fun, feel strong and live your best acro switch life.
Prereqs: ?
Short Circuits: Jumpstart (all levels) …because a little electricity never hurt anyone. Much. Short Circuits are all about bringing as much attention and creativity to the entrances and exits as we do the acro in between—and this class is your entry point into that world. Expect plenty of drills, some light suffering, and a few aha moments that will make it all worth it. Prerequisites: Familiarity with basic L-base postures and transitions between them.
Short Circuits II:
Short Circuits are a new approach to L-basing that focus on aesthetic entrances and exits as much as they do the acro transitions between them. In this advanced intensive, we’ll dissect the mechanics of snappy entrances, while refining controlled redirections, and exits that land with the grace or goof of your desires.
If you love the thrill of technical movement and want to sharpen your acro artistry, plug in—this one’s for you.
Prerequisites: Significant experience with L-base transitions. Mono limb balances and transitions. Hand balancing and Pops are a bonus.
How to use the slackline as an Acro Partner and vise versa!
All Levels
Int/Adv. L-basing
Strengthen yourself and your practice with unusual acro asanas and tricky transitions, broken down into accessible pieces. We are revisiting flows from our past and revamping them for extra fun adn challenge. Fly like a Valkyrie and base like a beast. If you liked AcroAsana and AcroGasm, you’ll love Stronger & Stranger Things.
Pre reqs: Mono rev star, foot to hand, solid tuck sit
A festival favorite with a ton of all inclusive games, contests, group and partner activities.
Prereqs: Options for beginner to advanced/each level will have fun
Refresh your backwhip technique to make them more predictable and popable. Any skill from tarzan can also be done from a back whip. We’ll focus on front facing back whips, then move on the the more challenging reverse facing back whips. Big emphasis on safety and spotting.
Pre reqs: Tarzan, Icarian straight throws. Experience spotting whips is highly encouraged for attendance.
Intermediate
Join as we spin, tumble and roll our way through fun and funky washing machines of a new kind. We will play with dynamic transitions and tricky balance points to get those Acro gears moving.
Pre Reqs
10 sec Shoulder Stand
10 sec Foot – to – Hand
Star
5 sec Tuck Sit
This class is for everyone who is new at operating a washing machine.
All levels.
Breaking down each part of a whip. This class will be beneficial for anyone who wants to start doing whip pops, flows or connecting them with other skills.
Intermediate level
Pre-reqs:
Prereqs: ?
Alphabetical List of Workshops
What do you mean, you haven’t done Acro in a while (or ever!)?!
Well neither have a bunch of your friends! Let’s get together and have a ton of fun remembering how to play well together! Session will include solo and partner yoga, warm-ups, tightness drills, partner inversion practice, counterbalances, L-base basics, AcroFit style strength training, and more.
Beginner. All levels welcome
Friday 1:30 pm
A wholistic take on boundary-setting in the acrobatic universe, with small group discussion questions and thoughts to take home.
Saturday 1:30 pm
Description: Exploring the individual experiences of being a flyer, a mid, or a base in acro and developing tools to better navigate challenges related to these roles.
Join us for an exhilarating session of AcroYoga Fusion Fiesta! Dive into the playful world of AcroYoga as we explore dynamic group poses, trust-building exercises, and cooperative challenges. This interactive class offers a fun and supportive environment where you’ll deepen connections, enhance communication, and ignite your sense of adventure. No prior experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to collaborate as we embark on an exciting journey of laughter, teamwork, and shared exploration in the realm of AcroYoga games!
This one is so fun and requires a strong range of motion from the base and strong pulling + impeccable timing from the flyer.
If you can work together this one will light you up!
Prerequisites: Mono reverse star, foot to hand
A continuation of the ABC’s. This class is open to everyone and we will explore Star. This fundamental pose is key for opening up many different transitions. We will find ways into and out of star.
Brand new students and those looking to refine their Star skills are both welcome.
A wonderful way to start the day!
A mindful, fun vinyasa flow
practice~
With deep listening, allowing, awakening and enjoyment we’ll open, release and awaken the body!
Leave feeling more awake, clear and happy!
All levels welcome-
Dazzle your friends with this dynamic dance flow! Beyond just the lifts, we’ll also focus on entries and exits, creating a short performance-worthy sequence for you to take home and enjoy. Come for the giggles, stay for the flourishes.
prereqs: shoulder bird, thigh stand
Get ready to spin, flip, dip and whirl in this dance lifts extravaganza. Starting slow and ramping up, we’ll be teaching basic assisted flips like around the world, lawnmower, and more.
Level: Intermediate
Pre-req’s: Ability to hold a spotted or wall handstand for 20 seconds
We don’t know what these are called but we know what we’re doing. We saved the more technical dance lifts for round two, for those who want to spin, flip, dip, and whirl higher.
Pre reqs: high bird, some version of a partner cartwheel
Level: Int/Adv.
Treat yo’self! Enjoy a session of AcroYoga Therapeutics to decompress and destress. We’ll start with principles and techniques, and leave lots of room for longer aerial massage sessions for each participant.
All levels
A seemingly simple trick, 2-high is fundamental for unlocking standing skills like H2H and F2H. Build your confidence and your partner’s while learning some fun entries and exits!
All Levels
Explore dynamic movements into and out of foot to hand playing with multiple variations including regular, reverse, low, extended, mono and liberty.
Level: Intermediate
Pre-req’s: 20 second chill holds in low and extended regular and reverse L-base foot to hand. Some experience with pops and foot to hand weight shifts is helpful.
Do you want to bring more gracefulness and ease to your practice? Join this workshop and we will help you discover how to be fluid in your movements. Fluidity feels great and will help you keep the Acro journey going for many many years.
We’ll explore ways to polish common transitions and hopefully feel the flow between static poses. We will also get your creativity sparked and you might even discover some of your own original moves and flashy poses.
This is an intermediate level class.
Pre-reqs: Comfortable basing or flying side star and reverse shoulder-stand.
Explore washing machines with more bases and more flyers! In this class we will put together some 2 base 1 flyer machines and even some 2 base, 2 flyers machines! And for the hardest it will be 1 base and 2 flyers! This class is sure to have you falling down and laughing with your friends!
Pre reqs: side star, f2h, basic machines, basic pops
We’ll be popping with hands connected into H2H and RH2H from a number of different L-base positions. Suitable for first time H2H poppers as well as those looking to refine and learn new variations.
Prereqs: Comfort in L-base extended H2H and RH2H. Some experience with popping (any kind) preferred.
Intro to hand standing on feet.
Level: Int/Adv.
Pre-Req’s: consistent jump into L-base H2h.
This class will cover free reverse star and free mono reverse star as well as transitioning through a machine with light hand connections (maybe possibly no hand connections).
Level: Intermediate with Advanced options
Prereqs: comfortable mono reverse star (w/ hands)
Twirling and spinning over and over! A plethora of options for the spin lovers out there.
Level: Int./Adv.
Pre-req’s:
Some spinning moves with a few complicated foot placements.
Pre-reqs: Be ready to work hard
Come learn the fundamentals of Icarian.
Lots of exercises to get you flying high off the floor! Pitching can often feel mysterious and inaccessible…join us to unravel the magic and bounce high as if you’re on a pogo stick 🙂
Level: Intermediate Standing class
Pre-req’s:
Never tried whip pops? This class is for you! Done it before, but want to clean up the basics and gain an understanding of fundamentals? This is also for you. We will cover foundational skills needed to jumpstart your whip-pop practice. Our goal is to make these dynamic skills as safe and fun as possible through clear communication and incremental calibrations. We will cover both regular and back whip pops.
Level: beginner-mediate
Pre-reqs: ability to do a tarzan (with spotter ok), icarian straight throws (bird, throne)
Take your Thai skills into flight and advance your basing to the next level to have flyers fighting over your feet. We’ll refine subtle therapeutic base techniques to go deep with your lucky flyer. We’ll also work on easeful transitions from fly to thai, thai to flying and while in flight.
Prereqs: Comfort L-basing for ten minutes through acrobatic poses.
We are excited to help you master one of the most coveted Icarian moves: The Varial Flip.
This move is a 360 vertical and 180 horizontal pop. We call the class “Pathway to Varial” because the moves leading up to the Varial are fun and impressive all by themselves such as log 180, log 360, pizza pop and pizza flip!
We can’t wait to guide you through our favorite progressions that are wins along the way so you have all the tools to nail that varial or a clear path to progress towards it!
Pre-reqs: 180 log pops.
We’ll be sharing some of our favorite innovative and unusual poses. Guaranteed not to be found anywhere else. Get ready to be quirktastic!
Pre-req’s: comfort with intermediate acro poses and transitions (i.e. reverse star, bed, couch, thinker, shoulder-stand, foot to hand)
Whether you’re newer to standing reverse h2h or a seasoned vet, this class will offer a progressive journey towards more precise standing reverse h2h – beginning with the hand connection itself. Flyers will map a clearer pathway towards their “stack” and bases will gain more stability and body awareness – even through new, dynamic entrances. Be prepared to nerd out on the details and be a champion spotter. We will bring the tools, you decide the “peak skill”!
This is an intermediate/advanced standing class.
Pre reqs: ?
What can you do with similar-sized Sapiens? Scads! Sample a sumptuous selection of strange skills, some scintillating, some silly, from counterbalances to reciprocals. All levels.
In this time with Chelsey and Jason, you will learn amazing skills and progressions from one of their favorite poses in acrobatics: Shoulderstand! Shoulder stand is the gateway pose for almost all of your acrobatic goals. Come train variations, progressions and more with us!
Pre-reqs: 1 min foot to hand, 30 sec shoulderstand (any variation), 1 min star.
Come learn a montage of side star based machines and link them together in your very own custom flow. In this class we will clean up the classic side star transitions and introduce unconventional steps that will unlock new L-base adventures.
Pre reqs: all four side stars
Want to combine your slackline & acro practice? This class is made just for you.
It’s the perfect spot to blend the thrill of balancing on a line with the joy of AcroYoga. In this unique workshop, you’ll practice poses and discover new ways to enhance your acroyoga skills through the principles of slacklining. Whether you’re looking to challenge your balance, refine your technique, or just have fun, this workshop has you covered. Join me to explore how slacklining and acroyoga intersect in an exciting, supportive environment!
Note: You do not need to know how to slackline to join this class.
The focus would be on progressions towards and comfortable and confident hand to hand for both base and flyer.
Level: Intermediate
Pre-req’s: Comfort flying or basing star and tuck sit.
In this workshop, we’ve carefully curated a selection of our favorite transitions from our favorite acro friends that exhibit impressive elegance and require precise technique. Join Camellia and Debbie as they analyze these dynamic maneuvers, breaking them down into easily understandable segments.
Pre-Reqs: Side Star & basic washing machines
Half daydream, half fever dream, this flow will challenge your brain as well as your bod. Step into the creative minds of AcroMash and join us on a fantastical L-base journey created just for this class.
Hallucinations may include: suddenly finding yourself upside down and backwards, a loss of familiarity with the concepts of right and left, and wondering whether there’s really that much difference between arms and legs. In all seriousness, it’ll be a fun time.
Prereqs: side star, reverse star
This session will draw from fourteen years of experience with long time partners and offer progressions that will take your practice and communication to the next level.
Pre-req’s: Comfortable basing or flying side star
Workshops by Block
Scroll down for an alphabetical list of all workshops
- 9:45 to 10:15 Handstand training and conditioning
- 10:30 to 12:30 Block I
- 4:30 to 6:30 pm Block II
- 7 to 8:15 Yoga
- 9:45 to 10:15 Handstands & Conditioning
- 10:30 to 12:30 Block III
- 3:30 to 6:30 Thursday Intensives
- 7:00 to 8:15 Yoga
- 9:45 to 10:15 Handstands & Conditioning with Matt & Ash
- 10:30 to 12:30 Block IV
Choose from the following classes during Block IV:
1. ABC’s of AcroYoga (Kelli Mae & Sam) ALL LEVELS What do you mean, you haven’t done Acro in a while?! Well neither have a bunch of your friends! Let’s get together and have a ton of fun remembering how to play well together! Session will include solo and partner yoga, warm-ups, tightness drills, partner inversion practice, counterbalances, L-base basics, AcroFit style strength training, and more. Beginner. All levels welcome |
2. Put a Handstand on It…! (Crystal & Reno) Level: Intermediate Think outside the box of hand to hand – there are so many ways and places to handstand on each other! Discover a handful of ways a flying handstand can be creatively based and supported. |
3. Foot to Hand Ground Rolls (Sam & Luka) Level: Intermediate Bases are gonna get off their backs and onto their bellies with this classic F2H roll! We’ll also play with some fun F2H entrances and drills for building greater stability and ROM. Prereqs: Comfort in low and extended F2H. Some experience with stair steppers between low and extended F2H. |
4. Intro to Icarian (Aaron Lind) Level: Intermediate Learn the fundamental elements of Icarian Games! Bases will learn how to create power and precision in launches, gentle catches, and how to train progressively to sequence skills in tempo. Flyers will learn precise movements and timing to make the most of a base’s launch. Spotters will learn how to build quick reflexes and a variety of spotting techniques that will create safety and gradually give space to the base and flyer. Prerequisite skills: Bases: Chair pop to RF2H, hold 15 seconds. Flyers: 30 second handstand with a spotter, cartwheel on ground. |
5. Icarian Cartwheel Pops (Debbie & Matty) Level: Intermediate/Advanced This class is all about Cartwheel popping! I’ve discovered a number of places this Cartwheel pop can go. We will begin with the easiest ones and get to harder ones like Throne and Bed. You should be familiar with straight throws in Bird, Throne, and Bed. Pre-reqs: Cartwheel Tic Tic, Bird Pops, Throne Pops, Bed Pops |
6. Pitch to Bird (Jenae & Cody) Level: Intermediate/advanced. This is a standing class. Pre-reqs: experience with toe pitching, 10 second standing bird |
- 3 – 4 pm: Intro to Slackline (w/Mark Warren)
- 3 – 4 pm: Connecting Games (w/Maui Chris)
- 4:30 to 6:30 Block V
Choose from the following classes during Block V:
1. Performance Whirlwind (Matt & Ash) ALL LEVELS Join us as we co-create a short and sweet group performance blending physical theater and partner movement. We will share it at the talent show on Saturday night. All levels are welcome to join this workshop. |
2. Intro to Hand to Hand (Jacob & Reno) Level: Intermediate This L-basing workshop will help you open up the exciting and rewarding world of Hand to Hand. By training foundational elements we will help you demystify this elegant pose. Pre-Req’s: Familiar basing and/or flying Star and Foot-to-Hand. |
3. Miracle Whip (James & Shelly) Level: Intermediate A fun, challenging flow of whips and pops with lots of variations various skill levels and comfort. Featuring back whips, reverse back whips, icarian pops, and a whip-pop. Options provided for hands-connected pops if Icarain isn’t already in your practice. PRE-REQs: Tarzan whip, bird-to-throne pops. |
4. A Flowy Flippy Dance Lifts (Jessica & Tavis) Level: Intermediate In this class, you will learn flowing and flippy dance lifts with ease and grace. The class is designed for acrobats who want to enhance their skills in lifting and being lifted. The class will also cover proper technique, timing, and calibration between partners. Prereqs: Open to everyone and please practice accurate self-assessment before attempting skills. |
5. Advanced Spinning (Lux) Level: Intermediate/Advanced This one is so fun and requires a strong range of motion from the base and strong pulling + impeccable timing from the flyer. If you can work together this one will light you up! Prerequisites: Mono reverse star, foot to hand |
6. Advanced Entrances & Exits to Standing H2H (Adi & Orville) Level: Advanced More than just an entrance from two high – learn some new transitions into and out of hand to hand. Come for refinement, drills, thrills + more. Level: Advanced Prerequisites: comfortable walking forward/backwards in two high, comfortable without spotter in standing h2h (10 sec without base taking a step) (we will have spotters for this class) |
- 7:00 to 8:15 Yoga with Ashia
- 9:45 to 10:15 Handstands & Conditioning with Reno & Crystal
- 9:45 to 10:15 Mellow Warm-up with Loc
- 10:30 to 12:30 Workshop Block VI
Choose from the following classes during Block VI:
1. Washing Machines with Fun Inversions (All levels w/ Reno & Crystal) All Levels Class that incorporates unique inversion poses. Opportunities for challenging variations in the flow to meet you where you and partner where you’re at. |
2. Same Size Acro (Int. w/Katelyn & Kaely) Always wanted to try flying but couldn’t find someone big enough to base you? Want to get some basing experience but not sure how? Same size acro is an awesome way to switch roles, learn precision in your moves and have a ton of fun being creative! Kaely and Katelyn have been working together as a same size duo for many years and love the opportunity same size partnership provides to think of new ways of doing things, build confidence, refine technique and surprise yourself and a crowd! No partner required Skills needed: -base or fly bird, base or fly throne, base or fly star, excellent spotting skills, willingness to try basing and flying -accurate self assessment |
3. Dippin Dots (Int. w/Matt & Ash) Join Matt and Ash in a washing machine that feels more like astronaut ice cream than yellow snow. We’ll add momentum and flare to surprise and delight all of the judges. There will be modifications up and down to satisfy every partnership. |
4. Group Standing Acro (Int. w/ Adi & Orville) Experiment with standing acro in groups of 3+. We’ll experience a fun sampling of banquine, group poses, swings, and more. Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: Necessary movement skills will be taught, prepare to get comfortable (physically and mentally) with lifting others or being lifted. |
5. Varial Flip Class (Int./Adv. w/ Aaron) Learn to base, fly, and spot a Varial Flip! A Varial is a spinning skill in which a flyer completes a full twist as the base spins the 180º. Bases will learn how to spin, how to assist the flyer’s twist, and how to spot for safety. Flyers will practice tension in dynamic twisting movements and learn how to read a base’s pop for optimal timing. Spotters will learn how to work in synchronized pairs to spot this dynamic skill! |
6. Handstand on Shoulders (Int./Adv. w/ Jenae & Cody) Learn to pop from camel up to handstand on shoulders Level down option: post up from a friend Level up options: base is hands free |
- 3 – 4 pm: Slackline with Maui Chris
- 3 – 4 pm: Twerkshop with Bee
- 4:30 – 6:30 Block VII
Choose from the following classes during Block VII:
1. Feel Good Flying: AcroYoga Therapeutics (Kelli Mae & Sam) ALL LEVELS Treat yo’self! Enjoy a session of AcroYoga Therapeutics to decompress and destress. We’ll start with principles and techniques, and leave lots of room for longer aerial massage sessions for each participant. All levels welcome. |
2. Debbie Legs Symmetrical Washing Machine (Debbie & Matty) Level: Intermediate Learn how to make washing machines really flow smoothly with beautiful movements. This will be a long symmetrical machine that we will refine and perfect. Level: Intermediate Pre-reqs: basic machines like Big Le Moi and Ninja Star, stable Side Star |
3. Ascending the Monolith (James & Shelly) Level: Intermediate Join us as we ride the monorail to monolimb foot-to-hand and beyond. Leave the monotony of 2-footed balancing behind. Don’t let inversions monopolize your hand-balancing practice. We’ve got lots of tips, tricks, drills, and thrills to share as we focus our monocles on this exciting skill. PRE-REQs: L-base extended F2H.
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4. Look Ma, No Hands! (Sam & Luka) Level: Intermediate Refining technique in free balances and mono free balances, we’ll be progressing towards hands-free transitions, including Free Corkscrew. Pre-reqs: Solid Corkscrew w/ hands. Some experience with Free Star and Mono Reverse Star |
5. Strange Postures (Lux) Level: Intermediate/Advanced Photogenic and strange poses I have participated in developing over the years. |
4. Dance Lifts – High Poses (Jessica and Tavis) Level: Intermediate Description: Learn a variety of standing Acro poses that are impressive, fun, and photogenic. You’ll combine strength, timing, and trust into effortless entrances and exits for skills like high bird, high side star and more. Use these skills and pointed toes to take your next photoshoot to a higher level. Prereqs: Accurate self-assessment |
- 7:00 to 8:15 Yoga with Jaime
- 9:45 to 10:15 Handstands & Conditioning with Aaron Lind
- 9:45 to 10:15 Mellow Warm-up with Loc
- 10:30 to 12:30 Workshop Block VIII
Choose from the following classes during Block VIII:
1. Thai & Fly Therapeutics (All Levels w/ Loc) In this two hour workshop, we will explore the watery side of AcroYoga by softening our touch & surrendering. We begin with an opening circle to ground ourselves and connect with one another. A gentle warm-up game will invite listening, trust, and connection. Afterwards, we will learn to give and receive Thai Yoga Massage in a seated position. For the remainder of the session, we’ll explore basic forward flying therapeutics and end the workshop in a closing circle. This workshop will help you enhance your awareness & sensitivity by using gravity, healing touch and patience. This is an all-levels class and no prior experience or partner is necessary. |
2. Transitions in Performance (Int. w/ Adi & Orville) Let’s get creative! Transition from ground to base to standing. Innovate & refine some new transitions for your acro practice and performances. Prerequisites: Cartwheel & tick tocks (L-base) |
3. Intermediate Washing Machines (Int. w/Crystal) |
4. Hand to Hand Flow (Int. w/Sam & Luka We’ll be playing with a number of challenging but elegant H2H transitions to build a fun and dynamic flow. Pre-reqs: 5 sec L-base low and extended H2H and RH2H are ideal, but we’ll also offer progressions. |
5. Group Machines (L-basing) (Int. w/ Debbie & Matty) Grab more of your friends for this workshop. We will do washing machines but with more bases and more flyers! In this class we will put together some 2 base 1 flyer machines and even some 2 base, 2 flyers machines! And for the hardest it will be 1 base and 2 flyers! This class is sure to have you falling down and laughing with your friends! Pre reqs: side star, f2h, basic machines, basic pops |
6. Foot to Hand Pirouettes (Int./Adv. w/ Jenae & Cody) This is an intermediate/advanced standing class. Pre reqs: 10 second standing foot to hand, some experience with reverse foot to hand helpful Level down option: base seated or kneeling instead of standing Level up option: add a catwalk, creative entrance or dynamic exit |