Christine Moonbeam, John Marquiss, and Alex Fennell are excited to join forces to bring an Acro Weekend Intensive to Columbus this May 10-12. Get ready for 15 hours full of acro training and fun!
Join this dream team of LIFT School of Acrobatics and Acro Revolution instructors for a fun and level-pushing journey into the world of Hand to Hand, with a secondary focus on 2 points of contact popping skills, Icarian tosses and trio skills.
Hand to hand is not just a pose, but an entire discipline that encompases a broad skill set of partner acrobatics and handstand training for both base and flyer. If you are looking to dive deeper into your practice, learn how to level up your skill set, begin transition in and out of hand to hand skills both standing and L basing, you don’t want to miss this one.
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WEEKEND CONTENT:
Over the course of this 15 hour weekend, we will train in several families: Foot to hand and Hand to Hand both standing and with L-basing preps and drills, dynamic L basing pops & Icarian, and trios. We will also focus on how to warm-up and condition specifically for acro, work solo tumbling skills, and train handstands for acro.
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TRAINING ENVIRONMENT:
An emphasis on safety and spotting, training philosophy, and honest, gentle, and positive communication skills are also a major component of the weekend and emphasis will be given on how to maintain a healthy and happy training partnership during the weekend.
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PREREQUISITES:
*60 second handstand at the wall, with a spot or free standing
*10 Second low and extended L basing hand to hand
*Experience with jumping into standing hand to hand with a 5-10 second hold (level ups and down will be provided)
*Icarian Skills: Straight throws in Plank and Seated
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WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Friday Evening:
7:30-10:30
Saturday:
12-3
-5-8
Sunday:
1-3:30
5-8:30
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LOCATION:
Aerotique Columbus
6665 Singletree Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
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INVESTMENT:
$200 early bird, save $50 when you register by April 14
$250 after After April 14
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?GET REGISTERED:
Register Via Venmo to Christine-Moonbeam, please note Columbus Intensive
**Space is limited to 30 students, please register early to reserve your spot.
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**Refund Policy:
a full refund will be given up to 3 weeks prior to May 10. No refund will be given after this period. No exceptions!
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ABOUT THE TEACHERS
Christine Moonbeam:
Christine is co-founder, director and a lead teacher at
LIFT School of Acrobatics, Coach at Pitch Catch Circus, a RYT 200 with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University of Iowa. She began studying dance & tumbling and teaching at an early age and competed throughout the country in all disciplines earning numerous accolades & awards. She taught & choreographed throughout her dance career beginning at age of 13 through her studio’s student mentorship program. At LIFT trainings, Christine facilitates and mentors up and coming LIFT apprentices and teaches dance, tumbling, partner acro and handstands. She has spent the last 4 years developing LIFT, traveling and teaching around the US, Europe, Asia, and Mexico.
Christine was first introduced to partner acrobatics while working with a youth social circus for underserved youth in Washington D.C. called Zip Zap Circus. It was here that her passion for acro and handstands started to take flight! She has been studying partner acrobatics and handstands ever since with Dutch teachers, sports acro, and circus coaches in the US and Europe. Her handstand training has been most influenced by coaches, Jean Luc Martin from the San Diego Circus Center, Yuval Ayalon of “Yuval on Hands” and Sainna from the London School of Handbalancing.
Christine’s more than 20 years of training and teaching have given her a well developed eye for alignment and movement, and her ability to give skillful and compassionate feedback leads to student success. She is an advocate of acro as an inclusive, artistic co-creation that develops practitioners through healthy relationship and dedication to empowering each other in their role. Christine believes partner acrobatics is a powerful tool for self-discovery.
John Marquiss:
Certified Acro Revolution Teacher
Certified Partner Acrobatics Teacher
Certified AcroYoga International Teacher
Three time Pitch Catch Circus Graduate
John is passionate about travel (102 countries and counting) and building community. In pursuit of his mission to connect with acro communities around the world, John was the first person to practice AcroYoga on all seven continents. And he will continue to claim he is the first until someone else tells him they’ve done it before him.
Alex Fennell:
Alex is a lighthearted and playful acrobat and yogi who first came into contact with the world of Acroyoga 4 years ago. He has been teaching in his current home base of Columbus Ohio for the past three years. During that time, Alex also completed the LIFT School of Acrobatics teacher apprenticeship and has taught at numerous festivals and workshops across the country. His approach to teaching focuses on maximizing laughter and fun, all while pushing students and helping them achieve their potential