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Balance Classes

Balance Techniques (BTQ)

Beginner
Explore the globes, German wheel, rolla bola, low wire, and unicycle, and test your equilibrium in the circus arts. Ages 7–15.

Level

Prerequisites

Type

New Students!

O

Bicycle (BY)

Beginner
How many can you get on a bike? Four, five, six ....ten? Talk about teamwork! Ages 10–21. See class schedule.

Level

Prerequisites

Type

I

New Students!

 A

III

Acceptance of application

 A
Five performers on a bike salute.

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Contortion (CO)

Intermediate
The art of contortion demonstrates flexibility, style, and balance.  This unique class will especially work on stretching to increase flexibility.  Ages 8-21.  See class schedule.

Level

Prerequisite

Type

I

Full split on both sides
Do backbend and stand up without help

O

II

Participated in Contortion show

O

III

Acceptance of application

A

German Wheel (GW)

Beginner
A rolling 8-foot steel apparatus with hand and foot settings that encourages balance and agility. Ages 10–21.  See class schedule.

Level

Prerequisite

Type

I

New Students!
Minimum height of 5'

O

II

Participated in German Wheel show

O

III

Acceptance of application

 A

Globes (GL)

Beginner
Perch atop over-sized balls to develop balance and foot dexterity. Progressively challenging levels will learn acrobatic flips/cartwheels and ramp maneuvering. Ages 6–21. Level 1 classes are divided by age group.  See class schedule.

Level

Prerequisite

Type

I

New Students!
Classes are based on age.

O

I-II

Globes I class

  

II

Participated in Globes show

 O

II-III

Participated in Globes II show

O

Hand Stands (HAS)

Advanced
For those who have the ability to hold a handstand.  More advanced techniques such as balancing on blocks and one- and two-hand tricks will also be taught. Ages 8-21.  See class schedule.

Level

Prerequisite

Type

I

Ability to hold a handstand
Acceptance of application

A

High Wire (HW)

Advanced
Girl walking the high wire.
 High altitude fearlessness on a 5/8-inch-thick cable. Learn walking, bikes, rims, pyramids, headstands, chairs, and juggling. Ages 10–21.  See class schedule.

Level

Prerequisite

Type

I

Able to do 1 skill (other than a style) on a high wire

 A

III

Acceptance of application

 A

Low Wire (LW)

Beginner
A slender strand of steel three feet off the ground. A great introduction—the delight without the height! Ages 10–21.  See class schedule.

Level

Prerequisites

Type

I

New Students!

O

II

Participated in Low Wire show
Able to walk comfortably with pole
Able to do styles
Able to kneel down

O

Perch Pole (PP)

Advanced
Advanced balancing techniques on a 20-foot pole, rolla bolla board, and chair stacking. Ages 10–21. 

Level

Prerequisite

Type

I

Approval by coach
Strong acrobatic background, good flexibility

A

Unicycle (UN)

Beginner
Boy with clown face on unicycle.
 Half the wheels, but twice the fun. Develop balance and enhance fitness. Ages 6–21.  See class schedule.

Level

Prerequisites

Type

I

New Students!

O

I-II

One session of level I

  

II

Participated in Unicycle show
Able to free mount
Able to do figure-eights
Able to dismount gracefully

O

III

Participated in Unicycle II show
Able to mount with left or right foot
Able to ride down 1 ft. vertical drop
Able to make left or right 90° turns
Able to idle

A

 

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