ECHO THEATER IN-PERSON CLASSES
Youth, Teens, & Adults
WINTER 2021:
On hold until further notice.
REGISTRATION NOTE: In accordance with the recommendations set by Governor Kate Brown, Echo Theater is pausing our in-person classes until further notice. When Multnomah county is removed from the “Extreme Risk” category or Governor Brown changes the restrictions on Indoor Recreation and Fitness Programs, we will resume in-person classes. We hope to resume in person classes in February. An update will be posted after Jan 26. When we are ready to open registration, we will email Fall Term students and give them priority registration. Once Fall Term students have had a few days to register, we will open Winter Term registration to the public. We will post registration information here as soon as we confirm the dates. Please read all COVID-19 FAQs and updates here.
Using Echo Credit for In-Person Classes
- Your credit will not be visible or accessible through your online account. In order to view or use your credit, you must email us at hello@echotheaterpdx.org or call us at 971-267-3246.
- If you would like to take a class series, just let us know and we will set your registration up for you, pulling from your credit. An email confirmation will follow.
Fall Virtual Class Schedule (Formerly In-Person Classes)
IN-PERSON CLASSES FOR YOUTH & TEENS
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Trapeze & Acrobatics, ages 6 - 12 (Home School)
TRAPEZE & ACROBATICS, AGES 6 – 12 (HOME SCHOOL)
Swing, tumble, and create in this playful trapeze, acrobatics, and physical theater class for levels 1 and 2. Young acrobats build confidence, grace, and strength as they discover their own potential on the mats and in the air! Students collaborate with peers as they play contact-free physical theater exercises! This class is appropriate for level 1 & 2 students.
FRIDAYS 11:15am – 12:15pm with Flo & Meghan
Price for 5 weeks: $120
Drop-ins are not permitted.
Trapeze & Acrobatics (Levels 1 & 2), ages 6 - 8
TRAP & ACRO (LEVELS 1 & 2), AGES 6 – 8
Swing, tumble, and create in this playful trapeze, acrobatics, and physical theater class for levels 1 and 2. Young acrobats build confidence, grace, and strength as they discover their own potential on the mats and in the air! Students collaborate with peers as they play contact-free physical theater exercises! This class is appropriate for level 1 & 2 students.
WEDNESDAYS 3:30 – 4:30pm with London & Robin
FRIDAYS 3:30 – 4:30pm with Heath & Sequoia
SATURDAYS 9:00 – 10:00am with Heath & Deborah
Price for 5 weeks: $120
Drop-ins are not permitted.
Trapeze & Acrobatics (Levels 1 & 2), ages 9 - 12
TRAP & ACRO (LEVELS 1 & 2), AGES 9 – 12
Swing, tumble, and create in this playful trapeze, acrobatics, and physical theater class for levels 1 and 2. Young acrobats build confidence, grace, and strength as they discover their own potential on the mats and in the air! Students collaborate with peers as they play contact-free physical theater exercises! This class is appropriate for level 1 & 2 students.
WEDNESDAYS 5:15 – 6:15pm with London & Robin
SATURDAYS 10:45 – 12:00pm with Heath & Deborah
Price for Wednesday, 5 weeks: $120
Price for Saturdays, 5 weeks: $140
Drop-ins are not permitted.
Trapeze & Acrobatics (Level 2+), ages 7 - 12
TRAP & ACRO (LEVEL 2+), AGES 7 – 12
Welcome back! This trapeze, acrobatics, and physical theater class is perfect for returning students who are confident with basic trapeze skills such as straddle on the ropes and sky-diver, and acro tricks such as handstands and cartwheels. Young acrobats build confidence, grace, and strength as they re-discover their potential on the mats and in the air! Students collaborate with peers as they play contact-free physical theater exercises! This class is appropriate for level 2+ students.
MONDAYS 3:30 – 4:30pm with London & Sara James (ages 7 – 10)
FRIDAYS 5:15 – 6:45pm with Heath & Sequoia (ages 7 – 12)
Price for Mondays, 5 weeks: $120
Price for Fridays, 5 weeks: $160
Drop-ins are not permitted.
Youth Aerial Fabric (Level 2+), ages 8 - 14
YOUTH AERIAL FABRIC (LEVEL OPTIONS 1 & 2; 2+), AGES 8 – 14
Learn climbs, wraps, sequences, and drops on aerial fabric (silks). Build strength, endurance and grace as you learn to dance in the air. Instructor approval is required.
MONDAYS 5:15 – 6:15pm with London & Sara James — Ages 8-12 (Level 2+)
SATURDAYS 12:45- 2:00pm with Sequoia & Candi — Ages 8-10 (Levels 1 & 2)
SATURDAYS 2:45 – 4:00pm with Sequoia & Candi — Ages 11-14 (Level 2+)
Price for Mondays, 5 weeks: $120
Price for Saturdays, 5 weeks: $140
Drop-ins are not permitted.
Aerial Hoop/Lyra, ages 8 - 12
AERIAL HOOP/LYRA (ALL LEVELS), AGES 8 – 12
Learn – and build on – basic lyra vocabulary and sequences. More advanced options will be provided for students with previous experience. Build strength, grace and friendship as you learn to dance in the air!
SATURDAYS 4:45 – 6:00pm with Sequoia
Price for 5 weeks: $140
Drop-ins are not permitted.
IN-PERSON CLASSES FOR ADULTS & TEENS, ages 13+
Strength & Mobility
STRENGTH & MOBILITY
Build strength & mobility for acrobatics, aerial work, & life! Ages 13+ recommended.
SUNDAYS 9:00 – 10:00am with Sequoia
Price for 5 weeks: $120
Drop-ins are not permitted.
Wall-Walking
WALL-WALKING
Learn to walk, run, and dance on walls! Utilizing an aerial harness, students explore a new relationship to gravity. While no previous experience is required, some aerial experience is recommended. Ages 13+ recommended.
MONDAYS 10:45am – 12:00pm with Laura
Price for 5 weeks: $155
Drop-ins are not permitted.
Aerial Fabric/Silks, Level 2+
AERIAL FABRIC/SILKS (LEVEL 2)
Students will learn int/adv skills from foundations such as footlocks, inversions, and hipkeys. This class will introduce drops and more difficult climbs and sequences. Build stamina, grace, and flow as you build your aerial silks vocabulary. Must be comfortable with foot locks, inversions, catchers lock, hip keys and climbing to the top of the silks. Ages 13+ recommended.
MONDAYS 7:00 – 8:30pm with Amanda
Price for 5 weeks: $155
Drop-ins are not permitted.
Dance Trapeze
DANCE TRAPEZE
Build core strength, flexibility, grace, and confidence as you learn to dance in the air! Develop aerial vocabulary, alignment, musicality, and improvisational skills on the trapeze, on the floor, and in the spaces between. There are no prerequisites for this class. Ages 13+ recommended.
WEDNESDAYS 12:15 – 1:45pm with London
Price for 5 weeks: $155
Drop-ins are not permitted.
Trapeze & Acrobatics (Levels 1 & 2)
TRAPEZE & ACROBATICS (LEVELS 1 & 2)
Explore single-point trapeze, acrobatics, and physical theater while building confidence, community, and a stronger, more flexible you! All bodies welcome. Ages 13+ recommended.
WEDNESDAYS 7:00 – 8:30pm with Robin
Price for 5 weeks: $155
Drop-ins are not permitted.
Aerial Hoop/Lyra, Levels 1 & 2
AERIAL HOOP/LYRA (Levels 1 & 2)
Learn – and build on – basic lyra vocabulary and sequences. More advanced options will be provided for students with previous experience. This is a body positive and challenging small group class, where creativity is key! Ages 13+ recommended.
FRIDAYS 1:00 – 2:30pm with Flo
Price for 5 weeks: $155
Drop-ins are not permitted.
Aerial Harness, Levels 1 & 2
AERIAL HARNESS (scroll for Level 2)
Level 1: Learn to fly in this challenging and playful class! Explore the balance, grace, and freedom of hands-free aerial. Harness work is more challenging than it appears, so strong core and upper body strength is recommended. No aerial harness experience is required. Ages 13+ recommended.
SUNDAYS 10:45am – 12:00pm with Flo
Price for 5 weeks: $155
Drop-ins are not permitted.
Level 2: Explore vocabulary, improvisation, and choreography on the wall and flying harness. Create your own unique pieces. Previous harness experience or instructor approval required. Ages 13+ recommended.
SUNDAYS 12:45 – 2:00pm with Flo
Price for 5 weeks: $155
Drop-ins are not permitted.
German Wheel, Level 1
GERMAN WHEEL
The German Wheel is a large double rimmed wheel the acrobat puts themselves in and rolls around the ground like a big coin. Difficult acrobatic elements are broken down into small achievable training steps that allow enthusiasts, even with no acrobatic experience, to progress in a fun and challenging way.
Students will learn the basics of rolling and sitting, dropping on their stomachs and elements over the top of the wheel in an upright, straight line position. Into moves that seem to defy gravity as their hands let go of the handles, and they are only supported by their feet while rolling upside down. And when ready, students will explore the ever so impressive spirals with the wheel tilted onto one rim, figure of eights and coin spins.
Snugly tying shoes are a must. Running shoes are ok, flat bottom skate shoes are ideal (Vans, Converse). No boots, flip flops, or soft gymnastic shoes. No experience necessary. Ages 13+ recommended.
SUNDAYS 5:30 – 6:45pm — Level 1 with Cory
Price for 5 weeks: $175
Drop-ins are not permitted.
MORE OPTIONS!
Adult Open Gym
ADULT OPEN GYM — No unannounced drop-ins. Registration must be made in advance.
Come train with amazing people in this supervised open gym. Acro and aerial training welcome. Students must have completed a full term of Level 1 or pass an assessment test.
FRIDAYS 7:30 – 9:00pm with Heath
Price per session: $20
Please register in advance.
Private Lessons
Please see details below and call us to discuss your goals and interests.
1 hr semi private lesson: $50/student (up to 3 students)
Private classes available for up to 5 students. Pricing will vary depending on the aerial apparatus and cleaning needed.
1 hr private lesson: $60
1 hr semi-private lesson: $45/student (up to 3 students)
Private classes available for up to 5 students. Pricing will vary depending on the aerial apparatus and cleaning needed.
Price may include additional transportation cost, depending on location.