The Full Schedule for Workshop Fest is Here!

We’re buzzing with excitement about this two-week workshop extravaganza, where our own coaches and visiting coaches are offering a wide variety of learning opportunities. From clowning to partner aerials, introductory sessions to deep dives on movement quality, with 17 workshops over two weeks there’s sure to be something to pique everyone’s circus curiosity. See the full schedule and details on each workshop below.

Dynamic Silks

Mon April 6 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | $50 | Kristen Woods

Pre-requisites: This is an intermediate class that requires strong shoulder engagement in a long arm hang, an inversion in the air, a Russian climb and a catchers pose.

We will cover dynamic moves in aerial fabric. We begin with exploring different beats and move into drops using momentum. We will go over foundational beat technique, try different positions and pathways.

Butoh

Tue April 7 | 7 pm – 9 pm | $60 | Anastazia Louise

Join Anastazia Louise, Founder and Artistic Director of Performace ensamble, Bad Unkl Sista for a Butoh training! This workshop combines Butoh techniques, physical theatre, and movement-based meditation.

Everyone 18+ is welcome! No prior dance, movement or meditation practice required.

Juggling Toolbox

Wed April 8 | 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm | $40 | Maya Rogers

Do you have any juggling curiosities or skills you’ve been wanting to explore? This all-levels workshop offers a chance to dive into a wide range of props, from diabolo and scarves to balls and clubs, with guided support along the way. Whether you’re brand new or looking to expand your practice, come experiment, play, and build your juggling toolbox.

Intro to Fabrics

Wed April 8 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | $50 | Lisa Bartley

No experience needed. Welcoming to all body sizes, genders, and fitness levels.

Never been on fabrics before? This class is perfect for those curious but not yet airborne! You’ll learn introductory vocabulary, techniques, conditioning, and how to build body awareness – all while getting comfortable being off the ground. This class is also great for a more gentle return to training for those coming back from a break.

Games

Fri April 10 | 5:30 pm – 7 pm | $50 | Kristen Woods

Come play with us! In this fun-filled workshop, we’ll explore a mix of theater, movement, and playground games—of all kinds and varieties. It’s all about having fun, connecting, and sharing our favorite ways to play. Have a game you love? Bring it along and share it with the group!

Partnering in the Air

Sat April 11 | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | $75 | Lisa Bartley & Alessandra Ogren

Prerequisites: Any intro aerials classes, with emphasis on Trapeze and Fabrics

In this workshop, we’ll explore partnering in the air, creating shapes and sharing weight with others on the trapeze and aerial fabric. Students will work together to build trust, communication, and body awareness while learning how to safely support and move with a partner. This is a chance to experience aerial work in a collaborative and dynamic way.

Intro to Fly Pole – Visiting coach

Sat April 11 | 4 pm – 6 pm | $60 | Juanita Trevino | Ages 16+

This Fly Pole Workshop is for aerialists and pole dancers ready to take their skills into the air. We’ll focus on foundational through advanced shapes, transitions, and spins—learning how to control your body while the pole moves under you.

Expect strength, grip, and a completely different challenge!

What to wear: Pole wear or something form-fitting so you can grip and move freely. The poles are silicon.

Armography and Conveying Emotions Through Hands – Visiting Coach

Sun April 12 | 11 am – 1 pm | $75 | Alec Stoddard

What do I do with my arms? From the experienced expresser looking to mine new material to the beginner mover finding their starting point, this workshop offers a look into the possibilities of armography in aerial. Part participatory lecture and part kinesthetic discovery, we’ll explore the intentions and emotions we want our arms to carry to our audience.

Come armed with your favorite aerial sequence that you’d love to dress up even further with some upper body expression. (Apparatuses may include, but be limited to, silk, hoop, hammock, trapeze, and rope, so be prepared to mark your sequence on the ground if your preference isn’t available!)

Looped Chains 101 – Visiting Coach

Sun April 12 | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | $100 | Alec Stoddard

Prerequisites: Must have a current aerial practice! That’s all! Pullovers on trapeze/hoop/hammock and inversions a plus, but not necessary.

For the aerialist interested in trying out chains! In this course, participants will get familiar with the weight of the chains, as well as the unique ways to grip and hold body weight on such an ouchie apparatus. Air time will include breaking down a fun combination and foundational skills like how to cleanly separate the loops with body weight on them.

What to wear: Clothing that you can move freely in, covers knee and armpits, and has no embellishments like zippers that can get caught between you and the chains (ow!). Trapeze boots are a huge plus, but tall socks or leg warmers can also provide shin and ankle protection!

Intro to Acro-balance

Sun April 12 | 4 pm – 6 pm | $60 | Jo Christian & Colleen McKeown

Find Your Balance & Learn to Fly! Curious about acrobalance but not sure where to start? Join us for a 2-hour workshop designed to get you off the ground and connect with others. We will break down the fundamentals of basing, flying, and spotting in a safe, supportive environment.

You don’t need to be a gymnast or a circus performer to join in. We focus on stacking bone structures rather than relying on brute strength. Come ready to play, laugh, and surprise yourself with what you can do!

Intro to Partner Poi

Mon April 13 | 5:30 pm – 7 pm | $45 | Alexis Kubicki & Ryan Morray | Ages 16+

Prerequisites: Recommended to have some familiarity with poi basics (reels, turning, and knowledge of timing/direction), but no partner required.

Learn the fundamentals of Partner Poi in this beginner-friendly workshop. We’ll cover the framework of different movement styles that will have you weaving around and through each other’s props! Whether you just want a cool party trick to perform with a friend, or you’re developing a larger act together, this will be a fun opportunity to pick up a new skill.

Staff Choreography

Mon April 13 | 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm | $45 | Santa Fe Flow Collective | Ages 16+

In this workshop we will be learning how to dance and flow with a staff. We will learn basic moves and choreography for your body to feel how to safely maneuver a prop that can be lit on fire. You can then attend the Fire Performance and Safety workshop to put your new choreography to the test with coaches to safely guide you through your first burn!

Intro to Lyra – Visiting Coach

Tue April 14 | 11 am – 1 pm | $60 | JoAnna Furgal | Ages 13+

Taught by JoAnna from AirDance NM! This workshop will explore beginner friendly shapes, skills, mounts, spins, and sequencing on Lyra. There are no pre requisites for this class.

Duo Shapes on Lyra – Visiting Coach

Tue April 14 | 1:15 pm – 3:15 pm | $60 | JoAnna Furgal | Ages 13+

Prerequisites: Mixed skill levels welcome. Participants should feel comfortable sitting in Lyra and hanging from their knees.

Taught by JoAnna from Airdance NM! This workshop will cover a variety of duo shapes on Lyra. From mirroring, to partial weight sharing, to fully hanging from a partner. No partner required, you’ll have the opportunity to try basing and flying with the other participants in class.

Fire Safety & Performance Practice for Beginners

Tue April 14 | 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm | $45 | Santa Fe Flow Collective | Ages 18+

During the first part of this workshop, you will learn proper fuel handling and hands-on training for being a more effective safety, including how to put out different props than your own. We will also discuss how to handle emergency situations and types of extinguishers. Please wear natural fibers (such as cotton, wool, rayon, silk) and secure long hair, if applicable.

During the second half of the workshop, we will coach new performers through lighting props for their first time. This workshop is geared towards students with zero experience to a little experience but wanting to practice more with the help of trained/professional performers.

ADHD Fidget Tricks

Wed April 15 | 1 pm – 2 pm | Sliding Scale| Jared Athias

This workshop is offered by one of our visiting performers for Entrapping Our Abundance! ADHD Fidget Tricks will explore a variety of 1 and 2 club tricks to help better our overall understanding of how a club moves as well as to add a bit of flare to your juggling. Beginner friendly.

This is a community class operating at a Sliding Scale from $5 – $25

Please register in advance, then pay when you arrive!

Intro to Trapeze

Wed April 15 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | $50 | Lisa Bartley

Brand new to trapeze? This is your spot. In this welcoming class, you’ll explore the basics of getting on and off the bar, supported hangs, shapes under the bar, and simple poses—all while building strength and confidence.

The Radical Art of Clown

Fri April 17  | 12:30 pm – 3:30 | $45 | Maya Rogers

In this three-hour workshop, we’ll explore clowning as an act of radical love and truth-telling—an art form grounded in self-expression, community and playfulness, especially in times of unrest. Through exploring sensation and honesty we will bring that beautiful clown of yours to the table–to engage, to learn, to listen, to lead and, of course, to laugh.

This space invites you to show up exactly as you are. Because to clown is to remember we’re alive. To clown together is to remember we’re not alone.