Group Rope Partnering: Tension Improvisation Workshop
W/ Liz and Elisa
December 7th 2-3:30 pm Studio A
In this workshop we will focus on apparatus based group improvisation utilizing tension with the aerial rope. Key focus will be placed on safety, listening to the group, partnering, trust, floor work, spatial awareness, giving/receiving weight and movement research.
Pre-requisites:
Able to pull up from floor.
Hold straight arm hang for 5 sec
Experience with vertical apparatus
Willingness to share body weight
$40 per person
Introduction to C Shaping
w/Liz Gehret
December 7th 10-11:30 am Studio A
This workshop is for students who have a little experience with c-shaping (or have only learned back balance) and would like to work on functional c-shaping pathways and introduce some basic rolling techniques on vertical apparatus (silks and rope). We will introduce c-shaping theory, go through some drills on the floor, and then work through a couple of basic c-shaping and rollup pathways.
This is a great class for people who are in intermediate level silks/rope, and pre-reqs are:
-comfortable with inversions from the air
-comfortable with wheel-downs
-some experience with back balance (keeping two hands on)
Sampler Day!
Come to Aerial Sampler Day to try out all of our amazing apparatuses! Sign up to reserve your spot on MINDBODY
Sling Workshops with Gabryle!
Join us for our two Sling Workshops with Gabryle on Saturday, November 2.
Lazy Low Flow for Beginners at 10:30 am:
Augment your technique on aerial sling by learning the fundamental transition at the base of the loop. Beneficial to any student, beginning-or advanced
Drop it Like It’s Hot for Intermediate/ Advanced Aerialists at 12:15 pm:
In this workshop students will learn the techniques for executing smooth, eye catching drops and dynamic tricks. Want consecutive elbow circles but don't have them yet?
Afraid to drop into knee hang? Come to this workshop with any dynamic skill you'd like to troubleshoot and dive into the core of dynamic movement.
Prerequisites: Students must be able to invert into the sling from standing on the ground with the bottom of the sling hanging at chest/head height. A familiarity with beats will be helpful, but is not required.
Bio:
Gabby is a professional aerialist from Arizona with 4 years of training and practice in aerial sling, and has performed on various other apparatuses. She has performed and taughtthroughout the United States, including at Hungry Hearts Cabaret 2023. Her classes and workshops focus on controlled movement in the aerial arts, building strength and honing technique for maximum efficiency and ease in the air, performance with power and precision.
Hypermobility Workshop with Stephanie Weiner!
Join us for a comprehensive workshop to understand the effects of hypermobility in the aerial community. During this session, we'll delve into the intricacies of hypermobility, including its definition, diagnostic criteria, and the various types recognized within medical literature. We'll also explore common comorbidities associated with hypermobility and provide insights into recognizing their impacts, empowering participants to modify their routines based on daily physical feedback.
We'll address considerations specific to the hypermobile population when engaging in both aerobic and strength training exercises, ensuring a holistic approach to aerial fitness as well as general well-being. By the workshop's conclusion, attendees will be equipped to identify signs of hypermobility, comprehend its systemic effects on the body, and adapt their movement programs accordingly.
Presented by Stephanie Weiner, Dr. of Physical Therapy and Momentum Aerial Student -
Stephanie is a graduate of Northern Arizona University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and a certified Pilates instructor and strength coach. She has been coaching for over nine-years; during which she has worked with paralympians, rowers, chronic pain patients, and diverse patients/clients in between. She specializes in helping people who have been discounted or failed by the medical and/or fitness industry because of the systemic gaps in our healthcare system.
Who Should Attend:
Aerial Students who suspect they have hypermobility, parents of students with hypermobility, people who have been diagnosed with hypermobility by a healthcare professional, or students who have been told by an aerial teacher that they may have hypermobility. This workshop is also great for aerial students who struggle to invert.
Hungry Hearts Auditions
Hungry Hearts Cabaret and Love Advice Show auditions open on October 1 and will remain open until October 31! Click the button below to learn more and to fill out the audition form!
Science in the Park!
Come join us at Science in the Park in partnership with Flagstaff Science Festival! We will be at Wheeler Park downtown on 9/21 from 10 am-2 pm doing some awesome aerial dance and presenting on aerial related science topics! Come hang out with us and enjoy the early fall weather! This event is FREE and all ages.
Introduction to C-Shaping Workshop
This workshop is for students who have a little experience with c-shaping (or have only learned back balance) and would like to work on functional c-shaping pathways and introduce some basic rolling techniques on vertical apparatus (silks and rope). We will
introduce c-shaping theory, go through some drills on the floor, and then work through a couple of basic c-shaping and rollup pathways.
This is a great class for people who are in intermediate level silks/rope, and pre-reqs are:
comfortable with inversions from the air
comfortable with wheel-downs
some experience with back balance (keeping two hands on)
Yoga for Trauma Recovery with Cami
Evening Class:
Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9pm.
Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15
Morning Class*
Thursday mornings from 8:00-9:30am.
Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 17, 31, Nov 7
*Cami will also be offering an online option for the morning class, and only she will be on video during that time.
LGBTQIA+ Socials!
Adult LGBTQ+ Social (18+) 11am-12pm , Teen (13+) 12:30-1:30pm
If you identify with the LGBTQ+ community and are a student at Momentum Aerial, please join us for the LGBTQ+ Social open gym hour! This event is for current LGBTQ+ students, and will include icebreakers, get to know each other games, and open gym time to work on your skills and socialize!
If you have never taken a class at Momentum Aerial, we will be accepting new students in Fall 2024! Please reach out to us about getting involved through our sampler classes in the Spring or registering for fall classes!
End of Summer Semester Showcases
Join us throughout the day on Saturday, August 10, for our in-studio summer Student Showcases! Come out and support our summer aerialists and see what they learned this semester. Performances are as follows:
All ages Trapeze Showcase - 10 am
All ages Silks & Lyra Showcase - 12 pm
Pole Showcase - 7 pm
Tickets are available below. Space is limited!
In Person Registration Appointments
In person registration help will be available on Saturday, August 3! Want to connect face-to-face while you get registered for fall semester? Have you struggled to do so online in the past? Have no fear! Sign up for a 10 minute in person appointment to get registered for the fall semester. Click the link below to secure your appointment!
Aerial Sampler Day!
Our next aerial sampler day is coming up! Come join us on August 3 for a series of short, 30 minute sampler classes. This is a great chance to try out Aerial for the first time or to try a new apparatus! These classes are great for beginners. Both youth and adult classes available. Space is limited so sign up today! ✨
Wags, Wine & Workouts - Lyra (Aerial Hoop) Sampler
This summer, unleash your passion for fun, fitness & wine and help our local humane associations!
Momentum Aerial is proud to offer two sampler classes for Wags, Wine, & Workouts participants this summer.
June 15th: Silks Sampler
July 25th: Lyra (Aerial Hoop) Sampler
These two classes are for Wags, Wine, & Workouts participants ONLY. See the button below for more info.
The Flagstaff Foundry
The Foundry is Back and Ready to Rock!
Summer is here, and so is the Flagstaff Foundry's monthly Variety Show!
Dust off your tap shoes, tune up your ukulele, sign up to volunteer or simply come to the show to join the fun OUTSIDE at Momentum Aerial on Saturday, June 22nd. (Show is 18+)
Tickets available now! We can't wait to see ya!
Feelin' the itch to perform??? Sign up at www.flagstafffoundry.org
Date: Saturday, June 22nd
Time: 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm
Location: OUTSIDE! At Momentum Aerial
For more info: www.flagstafffoundry.org (18+)
Wags, Wine & Workouts - Silks Sampler
This summer, unleash your passion for fun, fitness & wine and help our local humane associations!
Momentum Aerial is proud to offer two sampler classes for Wags, Wine, & Workouts participants this summer.
June 15th: Silks Sampler
July 25th: Lyra (Aerial Hoop) Sampler
These two classes are for Wags, Wine, & Workouts participants ONLY. See the button below for more info.
Strength Training for Inversions
Do you struggle to invert, or do you want to know which exercises could help you invert more safely and with better form? Strength Training for Inversions is just the workshop for you.
Guided by Dr. Brian Kinslow of Evolve FLG, this two part workshop will contain the following elements:
Part One: Intro and why strength training is important and key strength training concepts and biomechanics
Part Two: Exercise and movement demos
Additionally, through Evolve FLG, workshop participants have the option of purchasing a specialty strength training program specifically for aerialists within the Evolve FLG app. This program will be a one time fee, and will include an 8 - 12 week strength program with lifetime access to the program.
Yoga for Trauma Recovery
Yoga for Trauma Recovery classes with Cami Birdno
If you are wondering if your body can really give you the info to heal…
If you have been afraid of your body and want support…
If you are curious what it means to use yoga for Trauma Recovery…
If you are excited to learn and explore your body somatically and tap into your vagus nerve…
Then register on MindBody for these FREE classes!
7:00 am - 8:30 am on Tuesdays June 11th and 25th, and July 9th, 16th, and 23rd (attendance at all classes is not required).
Summer Camp
Monday, June 10th-Friday, June 14th: Teen Basic Choreography Camp (ages 13-17 / previous aerial experience/training required - Momentum level 1b+ or equivalent)
Monday, July 1st-Friday, July 5th: Youth Summer Camp (ages 7-12 / beginner friendly)
-Camp will be held on Thursday, July 4th (Independence Day)
Monday, July 8th-Friday, July 12th: Teen Intermediate/Advanced Choreography Camp (ages 13-17 / previous aerial experience/training required - Momentum level 2+ or equivalent)
Student Showcases
Are you a parent who will be attending multiple shows? Just purchase tickets for one show, and email us. We will comp your entry to the other shows.
Saturday, May 4th:
Trapeze Showcase (all ages)
-call time for performers & doors open @ 10:30am / show starts @ 11am
-Studio C
All Ages Silks & Youth Lyra Showcase (SCHEDULE CHANGE as of 4/30/24)
-call time for performers & doors open @ 12:30pm / show starts @ 1pm. Location: Studio B
There will no longer be a showcase @ 5pm. Instead, all teen/adult silks & rope classes will perform in the 1pm showcase (now all ages silks & youth lyra).
Teen/Adult Lyra Showcase
-call time for performers & doors open @ 2:30pm / show starts @ 3pm. Location: Studio B
CANCELLED / Time Change - Teen/Adult Silks & Rope Showcase
There will no longer be a showcase @ 5pm. Instead, all teen/adult silks & rope classes will perform in the 1pm showcase (now all ages silks & youth lyra).
Sunday, May 5th:
Pole & Partner Acro Showcase
-call time for performers & doors open @ 5:30pm/ show starts @ 6pm
-Studio A (pole studio)
Summer Camps
Youth & Teen Summer Camp Schedule 2024:
Monday, May 27th-Friday, May 31st: Youth Summer Camp (ages 7-12 / beginner friendly)
-Camp will be held on Monday, May 27th (Memorial Day)
Monday, June 3rd-Friday, June 7th: Teen Summer Camp (ages 13-17 / beginner friendly)
Monday, June 10th-Friday, June 14th: Teen Basic Choreography Camp (ages 13-17 / previous aerial experience/training required - Momentum level 1b+ or equivalent)
Monday, July 1st-Friday, July 5th: Youth Summer Camp (ages 7-12 / beginner friendly)
-Camp will be held on Thursday, July 4th (Independence Day)
Monday, July 8th-Friday, July 12th: Teen Intermediate/Advanced Choreography Camp (ages 13-17 / previous aerial experience/training required - Momentum level 2+ or equivalent)
Registration For Summer 2024 Semester
Summer 2024 Semester Dates (13 weeks):
Sunday, May 5th-Saturday, May 11th: break between semesters (no regularly-scheduled classes)
Sunday, May 12th: start of summer semester
Weeks Of May 27th, June 3rd, June 10th, July 1st, & July 8th: Youth & Teen Summer Camps (details below)
Saturday, August 12th: end of summer semester
Sunday, August 11th-Wednesday, August 21st: break between semesters (TBD/still subject to change)
Spring Break
Sunday, March 10th-Saturday, March 16th 2024:
studio closed / no regularly-scheduled classes
If your class has rescheduled any makeups during the break, please expect those to still be happening unless you have heard otherwise from your instructor.
We will still be hosting Open Gyms, Beginner/Intermediate Open Training, Advanced Open Training, & Aerial Conditioning during this week. The schedule will be different from this semester’s regular drop-in classes, so please be sure to view the schedule & still sign up ahead of time in MindBody.
Spring Break 2024 Drop-In Class Schedule
Sunday, March 10th
Lyra/Silks/Sling/Acro Open Gym @ 11am (w/ Morgan H., in Studio B)
Trapeze/Silks Open Gym @ 11am (w/ Morgan H., in Studio C)
Beg.-Int. Independent Training @ 4pm (Hosted by Joanie, in Pole Studio/A)
Beg.-Int. Independent Training @ 5pm (Hosted by Joanie, in Pole Studio/A)
Monday, March 11th
Lyra/Silks/Sling/Acro Open Gym @ 5:30pm (w/ Joanie, in Studio B)
Trapeze/Silks Open Gym @ 5:30pm (w/ Joanie, in Studio C)
Pole Open Gym @ 6:20pm (w/ Tyler, in Pole Studio/A)
Silks/Rope/Lyra Open Gym @ 6:20pm (w/ Tyler, in Studio A)
Pole Open Gym @ 7:30pm (w/ Tyler, in Studio A)
Silks/Rope/Lyra Open Gym @ 7:30pm (w/ Tyler, in Studio A)
Tuesday, March 12th
Aerial Conditioning @ 6:30pm (w/ Jes, in Studio C)
Wednesday, March 13th
Beg.-Int. Independent Training @ 1:15pm (Hosted by Sunn, in Studio B)
Beg.-Int. Independent Training @ 4:10pm (Hosted by Jes, in Pole Studio/A)
Lyra/Silks/Sling/Acro Open Gym @ 5:30pm (w/ Jes, in Studio B)
Trapeze/Silks Open Gym @ 5:30pm (w/ Jes, in Studio C)
Thursday, March 14th
Advanced Open Training @ 4:10pm (Hosted by Jes, in Studio B)
Pole Open Gym @ 5pm (w/ Tyler, in Pole Studio/A)
Advanced Open Training @ 5:20pm (Hosted by Jes, in Studio B)
Beg.-Int. Independent Training @ 5:20pm (Hosted by Jes, in Studio C)
Advanced Open Training @ 6:30pm (Hosted by Jes, in Studio B)
Beg.-Int. Independent Training @ 6:30pm (Hosted by Jes, in Studio C)
Friday, March 15th
Beg.-Int. Independent Training @ 4:10pm (Hosted by Jes, in Studio B)
Saturday, March 16th
N/A
Open Gym: for students in all levels; self-guided open training times hosted by an instructor, who will be available for hands on assistance or feedback on specific skills
Beg.-Int. Independent Trainings: for students in all levels; self-guided open training times hosted by an instructor while they are teaching another class/mostly unavailable for hands-on help or feedback on specific skills
-Pole Studio/A: for students levels 1a+ in pole
-Studio A: for students levels 1a+ in rope, silks, youth lyra, & adult lyra (limited adult-size hoops available)
-Studio B: for students levels 1a+ in lyra, silks, sling, or partner acro
-Studio C: for students levels 1a+ in trapeze or silks
Advanced Open Trainings: for advanced students/level 3a+ only; self-guided open training times hosted by an instructor while they are teaching another class/will be present in the conjoining studio in case of an emergency
Hungry Hearts Cabaret & Love Advice Show
Hungry Hearts Cabaret & Love Advice Show is an annual sensation in Flagstaff! Now in its 11th year, Hungry Hearts is an unforgettable way to spend your Valentine’s Day. Be dazzled by a smoking hot aerial cabaret and ask your burning questions to our panel of local and regional relationship experts. Be sure to grab raffle tickets at the door for our fun and celebratory raffle. Prizes include tantalizing toys, relationship coaching gift certificates and pleasure-focused literature to make sure 2024 is your best year yet! 🎉
Hungry Hearts Cabaret is chock full of stunning aerial and dance acts, artfully balanced with the openheartedness of the Love Advice Panel. It is tender, sweet, breathtaking and inspiring. Join us for a celebration of all things love and relationships.
Whether its a date night, or you are celebrating Galentine’s Day, or your best single life ever; Hungry Hearts is for everybody- as long as you are 18+! Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm!
Do you have a question you would like to have answered live on stage by our love advice panel? Submit anonymously by clicking the button below, or ask live at the show by raising your hand.
Heels Choreography Workshop with Agnes Roux
This workshop will focus on burlesque and cabaret-style choreography in heels. Character shoes work well for this style of dance. This fun, sexy workshop will feature work in and around a chair. Ages 18+ only please.
This class is led by master teacher Agnes Roux. Originally classically in Ballet, Agnes performed on Cirque Du Soleil's Zumanity for 12 years.
She currently dances in Las Vegas, NV on two shows; SEXXY the Show by Jennifer Romas and ReCkLeSs iN VEgAs.
Email us at info@momentumaerial.org for assistance with signing up!
New Years Eve Burlesque Ball
The Flagstaff Foundry and Momentum Aerial are excited to co-present a New Year’s Eve Burlesque Ball! What could be better than ringing in the new year with a fun dance party?!
Dance the night away to the tunes of DJ Molecule, be dazzled by ambient aerial entertainment and aerial bartending. Enjoy canapés and small bites provided by AZ Sunshine Kitchen.
$50/person- includes 2 drink tokens. $35 non drinker tickets can be purchased by using the promo code NONDRINKER at checkout.
Beer, wine and NA beverages will be provided. Champagne and Martinelli’s sparkling cider will be served before midnight for a NYE toast! This event is supported by Mother Road Brewing.