Classes
Info on our classes.
Session One
Jan 4th through Jan 31st 2010
Class meeting dates, times and costs are listed within each course description. Pro-rated classes are available for students signing up during an existing session. Make-up classes are not offered, unless specifically requested by Nourbol Meirmanov.
Sports Acro, Tumbling & Trampoline Classes
Toddler Sports Acrobatics
In this fun and unique class, be prepared to move, stretch and bounce. The fundamentals behind U.S. Gymnastics Tumbling and Sports Acrobatics are taught in a fun, safe and structured environment. The children learn individual skills that they can also do at home and with partners. Gymnastics floor tumbling basics are introduced, and moms & dads can be part of the fun. Similar skills are introduced on the tumble track trampoline keeping this exciting class a definite highlight of the day. Eventually, beginning trampoline skills are taught on an Olympic size U.S. Gymnastics trampoline with the use of safety lines
| Toddlers Age 2 - 4 | Mondays | 10:00am - 10:45am | $65 |
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Sports Acrobatics for Young Children
This is a great class, full of movement, stretching, bouncing, flipping, balance skills, handstands, and acrobatics. Students encounter a multitude of acrobatic moves, teamwork, and balancing acts not only as partners, but also as groups of 3 or 4 people, as well as individually. Gymnastics floor tumbling is taught along with similar skills on the tumble track trampoline. Additionally, Trampoline skills are taught on an Olympic size U.S. Gymnastics trampoline with the use of safety lines. With the student's dedication and will, along with instructor approval, students can apply these skills to join a competitive Sports Acrobatics Team at their qualified level.
| Ages 5 - 8 | Fridays | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | $90 |
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Youth Sports Acrobatics
In this exciting class, be prepared to move, stretch, bounce, flip, balance in a handstand, and learn partner acrobatics individually and with each other. Students encounter a multitude of acrobatic moves and balancing acts with partners, groups of 3 or 4 people, as well as individually. Gymnastics floor tumbling is taught along with similar skills on the tumble track trampoline. Additionally, Trampoline skills are taught on an Olympic size trampoline with the use of safety lines. With the student's dedication and will, along with instructor approval, students can apply these skills to join a competitive Sports Acrobatics Pair, Mixed Pair, Girls Trio, or Four-Man Team.
| Ages 9-17 | Mondays | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | $105 |
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| Ages 9-17 | Saturdays | 1:30pm - 3:00pm | $105 |
| Ages 9-17 | Mondays and Saturdays | $155 |
Adult Sports Acrobatics
In this very popular class, be prepared to move, stretch, bounce, flip, balance in handstands, learn partner acrobatics, individual skill and various team work. Students encounter a multitude of acrobatic moves and balancing acts with partners, groups of 3 or 4 people, as well as individually. Gymnastics floor tumbling is taught along with similar skills on the tumble track trampoline. Additionally, Trampoline skills are taught on an Olympic size U.S. Gymnastics trampoline with the use of safety lines. With serious dedication, along with instructor approval, students can apply to join a competitive Sports Acrobatics Team as a Men's or Women's Pair, Women's Trio or Four Man Team.
| Adults (18+) | Mondays | 8:00pm - 9:30pm | $115 |
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| Adults (18+) | Wednesdays | 8:00pm - 9:30pm | $115 |
| Adults (18+) | Saturdays | 12:00pm - 1:30pm | $115 |
| Adults (18+) | Mondays & Wednesdays | $170 | |
| Adults (18+) | Mondays & Wednesdays & Saturdays | $210 |
Circus, Aerial, Mime & Juggling Classes
Youth Juggling Class
Students at any skill level may join this fascinating class that offers traditional juggling and so much more. Juggling skills are taught with a variety of apparatuses, including balls, rings and clubs. More diverse juggling skills including bounce juggling and contact juggling are also taught. Creative Manipulation isn't just a fancy word for juggling. These skills include Cigar Boxes, Diabolo (Chinese yo-yo), Poi and Plate Spinning. Partner skills and group juggling may also be taught. With a proper skill set and student motivation, participants may learn about stage presentation and choreography from a real pro. Taught by Dharmesh Bhagat.
| Ages 10-15 | Thursdays | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | $85 |
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Adult Juggling Classes
Participants at any skill level may join this stress relieving and fun class that offers traditional juggling and so much more. Creative manipulation includes beginning to advanced instructions on Poi, Diabolo (Chinese yo-yo), Cigar Box manipulation, and Plate Spinning. Juggling skills included involve juggling clubs, balls, rings, partner passing and group juggling choreography. Additionally, students learn about contact juggling, bounce juggling as well as showmanship in a non-competitive environment. Taught by Dharmesh Bhagat.
| Adults & Ages 16+ | Thursdays | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | $90 |
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Mime Classes
Internationally-acclaimed Mime Theatre artists, T. Daniel and Laurie Willets, have ben hailed as "Two masters of the exotic and magical art of mime...", "Extraordinary artists...", "...incredible performers.", and the praises continue. Mavericks in keeping the art alive and appreciated through there international touring performances, guest master classes and guest residencies, interdisciplinary collaborations with artists as well as composers, conductors and musicians, Daniel and Willets have the sixth sense of understanding there audiences and performing beyond what one might thing this art should be. They take classical music to another dimension in concert. They work and consult for the industries of motion pictures, animation, magic and for individual performing artists. Their passion and dedication is admirable and praiseworthy. They and their unique style of Mime and their insight to the Art of Mime should be highly supported.
Mime is a universal art that crosses language barriers to communicate emotions, ideas, concepts and the abstract through stylized movements of the body. Students will learn and explore this unique art of physical expression and how to apply it to live performance.
| Adults (18+) | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8:00pm - 9:30pm | $170 for 4 weeks |
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| Youth (12-17) | Thursdays | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | $100 for 4 weeks |
| Children (7-11) | Tuesdays | 4:00pm - 4:00pm | $90 for 4 weeks |
General Circus Classes
This diverse class is filled with a multitude of disciplines, which cover all the bases for a well rounded taste of everything circus has to offer. Students experience some Aerial Circus Arts, Juggling and Manipulation, Sports Acrobatics & Tumbling, as well as Unicycle, Stilt Walking, Balancing Acts, Trampoline, Clowning & Physical Comedy and so much more. Skills are taught in a safe, non-competitive environment at the level of the student. There's so much to introduce and practice, we've made the class 90 minutes of joy, with an on-going plan of ever-changing skills so the class is always fresh and new. When students like something in particular, specialized classes are offered right here at MSA, or private lessons can be arranged!
| Children Age 2-4 | Wednesday | 10:00am - 10:45am | $65 |
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| Children Age 5-8 | Mondays | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | $115 |
| Youths Age 8-12 | Fridays | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | $115 |
| Teens Age 13-17 | Fridays | 4:30pm - 6:00pm | $110 |
| Adults 18+ | Fridays | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | $120 |
Adult Aerial Circus Arts
This is one of the most rewarding of physically challenging circus arts, yet open to everyone at every stage or level. Aerial skill are taught by very specialized instructors with the following aerial art forms: Static, Point and Swinging Trapeze, Spanish Web & Corde Lisse, Lyrical Hoop (Lyra), Aerial Straps, Silks (Aerial Fabric), Cloud Swing, Cradle, and just about anything else you can climb, swing, dance or spin on in the air. A set of vocabulary is inadvertently learned since circus artists from around the world have named their poses, drops, stances, moves and dances. You may be on the trapeze with the greatest of ease sooner than you think. Classes include a warm-up and stretch, as well as occasional conditioning
| Adults & Teens (Ages 13+) | Thursday | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | $100 |
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Youth Aerial Circus Arts
This is one of the most rewarding of physically challenging circus arts, yet open to everyone at every stage or level. Aerial skill are taught by very specialized instructors with the following aerial art forms: Static and Swinging Trapeze, Spanish Web & Corde Lisse, Lyrical Hoop (Lyra), Aerial Straps, Silks (Aerial Fabric), Cloud Swing, Cradle, and just about anything else you can climb, dance or spin on in the air. Various vocabulary is inadvertently learned since circus artists from around the world have named their poses, drops, stances, moves and dances. You may be on the trapeze with the greatest of ease sooner than you think. Classes include a warm-up and stretch, as well as occasional conditioning.
| Youths Ages 5-12 | Thursday | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | $90 |
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Private Lessons
$40 to $60 per hour
Private Lessons for one on one, and up to four people at a time may be set up and conducted by special arrangement during times when the gym is not being used for public instructions or during privately leased events. Private instructions may be provided in the following subjects: Acrobatics, Hand Balancing, Stretching and Conditioning, Aerial Apparatuses, Trampoline & Tumble Track, Juggling and Manipulation, Sports Acrobatics, Gymnastics Tumbling, Choreography and/or more by request.
Circus Birthday Parties!
$275 for the 1-1/2 hour event.
Special extras available! See below.
MSA and Circus Arts in coordination with The Acrofabulous Circus are now offering Circus Birthday Parties.
At an Acrofabulous Birthday Party, guests experience a real hand-on treat. First, specialized instructors perform a variety of circus arts such as Trapeze, Diabolo, Plate Spinning, Juggling, Aerial Skills, Balancing Acts and Comedy. Then it's your turn! Acrofabulous lets the birthday star and all the guests try it all out for themselves with professional instructions in a safe environment.
With enough planning and lead time, you can customize the party for your birthday star, or you can just leave it up to us, and we'll make sure it's the best birthday circus party ever!
But wait... there's more! For additional costs, Acrofabulous and/or MSA offer some extras.
- Your birthday guests can have face painting!
One painting per guest: $50
Two paintings per guest: $75
- Have more than 24 guests? Up to 36 guests, the party costs an additional: $75
- Include trampoline and tumble track trampoline for an additional: $50
- Have Acrofabulous order food, pizza, beverages, cake, party favors, flatware & paper plates, table cloths, etc: E-mail or call for a specific quote.
Call or e-mail James Schubert to schedule your party at:
James Schubert (773)-988-5606
or contact Nourbol Meirmanov (773) 590-2641