Fall Term: 9/4 – 12/16

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Explore creative movement, trapeze, acrobatics, silks, juggling, and more with your little one! Learn fabulous tricks on the mats and in the air…and most importantly, PLAY together! All children must bring an adult. Registration is per child.

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Wednesdays, 10:00 – 10:45am

14 Week Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12: $182 for 14 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)

Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 17: $98 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 24 – Dec 12: $98 for 7 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)

Saturdays, 9:00 – 9:45am

14 Week Term: Sept 8 – Dec 15, $182 for 14 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)

Term A: Sept 8 – Oct 20: $98 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 27 – Dec 15: $98 for 7 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)

Swing! Tumble! Create!  Perform!  This 45 – 55 minute class is a playful introduction to trapeze, acrobatics, and physical theater.  Students build confidence, grace, and strength as they discover their own potential on the floor and in the air! Students build cooperative group skills as they learn partner tricks, explore physical theater exercises, and create their own unique end-of-the term show! Silks will be included periodically for fun and exploration. There are no prerequisites for this class.

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Tuesdays, 3:10 – 3:55pm

14 Week Term: Sept 4 – Dec 11: $182 for 14 weeks (no class Tue Nov 20)

Term A: Sept 4 – Oct 16: $98 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 23 – Dec 11: $98 for 7 weeks (no class Tue Nov 20)

Wednesdays, 9:00 – 9:45am

14 Week Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12: $182 for 14 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)

Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 17: $98 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 24 – Dec 12: $98 for 7 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)

Saturdays, 10:00 – 10:55am (longer class!)

14 Week Term: Sept 8 – Dec 15: $238  for 14 weeks  (no class Sat Nov 24)

Term A: Sept 8 – Oct 20: $126 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 27 – Dec 15: $126 for 7 weeks  (no class Sat Nov 24)

Swing! Tumble! Create!  Perform!  This 55 minute class is a playful introduction to trapeze, acrobatics, and physical theater.  Students build confidence, grace, and strength as they discover their own potential on the floor and in the air! Students build cooperative group skills as they learn partner tricks, explore physical theater exercises, and create their own unique end-of-the term show! Silks will be included periodically for fun and exploration. There are no prerequisites for this class.

Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:25pm

14 Week Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12: $238 for 14 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)

Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 17: $126 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 24 – Dec 12: $126 for 7 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)

Fridays, 3:30 – 4:25pm

14 Week Term: Sept 7 – Dec 14: $238 for 14 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)

Term A: Sept 7 – Oct 19: $126 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 26 – Dec 14: $126 for 7 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)

Saturdays, 11:00 – 11:55am

14 Week Term: Sept 8 – Dec 15: $238  for 14 weeks  (no class Sat Nov 24)

Term A: Sept 8 – Oct 20: $126 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 27 – Dec 15: $126 for 7 weeks  (no class Sat Nov 24)

Swing, tumble, create, and perform…MORE! This 85 min. class expands on our classic trapeze and acrobatics class, adding aerial apparatus such as silks and hoop (lyra) to the curriculum. Students build confidence, grace, and strength as they discover their own potential, and cooperative group skills as they learn partner tricks, explore physical theater exercises, and create their own unique end-of-the term show. Level 1 focuses on single-point trapeze, silks, acrobatics, and physical theater. Levels 2+ offers more challenging skills and concepts and may include additional aerial apparatus. Instructor approval is required for level 2+.

Photo by Casey Campbell Photography

Wednesdays, 4:30 – 5:55pm

Ages 7 – 12, Levels 2+

14 Week Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12: $329 for 14 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)

Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 17: $172 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 24 – Dec 12: $172 for 7 weeks (no class Wed Nov 21)

Thursdays, 2:30 – 3:55pm

Ages 5 – 12, All Levels

14 Week Term: Sept 6 – Dec 13: $329 for 14 weeks (no class Thur Nov 22)

Term A: Sept 6 – Oct 18: $172 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 25 – Dec 13: $172 for 7 weeks (no class Thur Nov 22)

Fridays, 4:30 – 5:55pm

Ages 6 – 12, Levels 1 & 2

14 Week Term: Sept 7 – Dec 14: $329 for 14 weeks (no class Fri Nov 23)

Term A: Sept 7 – Oct 19: $172 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 26 – Dec 14: $172 for 7 weeks (no class Fri Nov 23)

Saturdays, 12:00 – 1:25pm

Ages 7 – 12, Levels 1 & 2

14 Week Term: Sept 8 – Dec 15: $329 for 14 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)

Term A: Sept 8 – Oct 20: $172 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 27 – Dec 15: $172 for 7 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)

Explore silks, hoop (lyra), trapeze and invented apparatus in this class is for the student who just can’t spend enough time in the air!  Students build strength, grace, and confidence as they learn new skills, create unique aerial vocabulary, and craft original pieces using story, dance, and their own imaginations! Level 1 open to all. Level 2+ students must have solid basics on trapeze, good core and upper body strength, and focused class-taking skills to attend.

Photo by Casey Campbell Photography

Mondays, 3:30 – 4:25pm

Ages 7 – 12, Level 1 & 2

13 Week Term: Sept 10 – Dec 10: $221 for 13 weeks (no class Mon Nov 12)

Term A: Sept 10 – Oct 15: $108 for 6 weeks

Term B: Oct 22 – Dec 10: $126 for 7 weeks (no class Mon Nov 12)

Mondays, 4:30 – 5:55pm

Ages 8 – 14, Level 2 & 3

13 Week Term: Sept 10 – Dec 10: $306 for 13 weeks (no class Mon Nov 12)

Term A: Sept 10 – Oct 15: $147 for 6 weeks

Term B: Oct 22 – Dec 10: $172 for 7 weeks (no class Mon Nov 12)

Mondays, 6:00 – 7:25pm

Ages 10 – 16, Levels 3 & 4

13 Week Term: Sept 10 – Dec 10: $306 for 13 weeks (no class Mon Nov 12)

Term A: Sept 10 – Oct 15: $147 for 6 weeks

Term B: Oct 22 – Dec 10: $172 for 7 weeks (no class Mon Nov 12)

Learn climbs, wraps, drops, and sequences on aerial silks. Instructor approval is required for Level 2+ as students must have adequate upper body strength, core strength, and focus to succeed in this specialized class. New to aerial and interested in silks? Check out our Into the Air! or Aerial & Acro level 1 classes!

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Saturdays, 1:00 – 1:55pm

14 Week Term: Sept 8 – Dec 15: $238  for 14 weeks  (no class Sat Nov 24)

Term A: Sept 8 – Oct 20: $126 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 27 – Dec 15: $126 for 7 weeks  (no class Sat Nov 24)

This class offers an overview of aerial dance for the beginning or intermediate student. Learn vocabulary, improvisational techniques, and sequencing on a variety of aerial apparatus, including single-point trapeze, hoop, silks, and invented apparatus. Build core and upper body strength, confidence, and grace as you learn to fly! Apparatus will vary from week to week depending on the interests and skill levels of the students. There are no prerequisites for this class.

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All Levels Saturdays, 1:30 – 2:55pm

Level 2+ Saturdays, 3:00 – 4:25pm

14 Week Term: Sept 8 – Dec 15: $329 for 14 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)

Term A: Sept 8 – Oct 20: $172 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 27 – Dec 15: $172 for 7 weeks (no class Sat Nov 24)

Train your body and mind to easily overcome obstacles in creative and fun ways without damaging joints and spine! Develop proper techniques to ensure safety and longevity while fluidly adapting your movements to the your environment. Dive into the world of Precision Landings, Vaulting Styles, Rolling, Wall Running, Rail Balancing, Quadrupedal Movements, and looking beyond traditional use of objects. Although the class is playful and fun, our focus is always on safety through proper technique progressions, learning and expanding one’s boundaries, and creativity. Every class will consist of a proper warm-up, skill development, obstacle course training and cool down review.  Classes are tailored to students’ abilities to help them grow through intense noncompetitive activity, while encouraging positive collaboration, creative movement, and respect for all people and places. No previous acrobatic/gymnastic training necessary.

Saturdays, 3:00 – 4:00pm – CANCELLED 

This class is perfect for families who want to learn to fly together! Moms, dads, siblings, aunts, grandpas, and family friends are all welcome to attend! Learn new skills and games as an individual, a pair, and a group. Learn spotting techniques and gain confidence on the playground and beyond. Tuition is for each individual student, regardless of age.

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Fridays, 9:00 – 10:15am

14 Week Term: Sept 6 – Dec 13: $329 for first student* (no class Thur Nov 22)

Term A: Sept 6 – Oct 18 (7 weeks): $172 for first student*

Term B: Oct 25 – Dec 13 (7 weeks): $172 for first student* (no class Thur Nov 22)

*10% discount for each additional household member

This one-time class will include acrobatics, aerial apparatus, physical theater and fun for all skill levels. Pre-registration is encouraged as classes can fill quickly. For new, current, & returning students.

Fri Oct 19, 6:00 – 7:00pm

Fri Nov 16, 6:00 – 7:00pm

Registration is per class, at $20 each.

Practice your skills and play together in this supervised circus open gym for all ages. Moms, dads, sibling, aunts, uncles, and family friends are invited to fly together on trapeze, silks, and invented apparatus! Obstacle course, mats, and juggling toys available for all!

For currently enrolled or returning students only. Ages 4 – 9 must attend with an adult. Ages 10+ okay without an adult present. Please arrive on time, as we will begin with a led warm up and explanation of safety guidelines. Tuition is for each individual student, regardless of age.

Fridays: 6:00 – 7:30pm

Drop-in only: $10/student

*No Family Open Gym Fri Nov 2 or 9 *

This class is perfect for students who are interested in exploring acrobatics, aerial dance and physical theater, but have barriers or hesitations around taking our beginning trapeze and acrobatics class. Using modifications and adaptations liberally, this class will give adult students of all ages, body types, and abilities an opportunity to learn to fly in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Participation in the full term is encouraged, but drop-in’s are also welcome.

Instructor: Ari Rapkin

Fridays, 10:30am – 11:55pm

Full Term: Sept 7 – Dec 14, $250 for 14 weeks (no class Nov 23)

Term A: Sept 7 – Oct 19, $140 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 26 – Dec 14, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 23)

$25 drop-in

Train with amazing people in this supervised partner acro focused open gym. All non-aerial training welcome, including tumbling, handbalancing, hooping, etc. Bring a training buddy or come solo and make new friends!

Hosted by Ben Uphoff

Mondays, 7:30 – 9:30pm

$15 drop-in

DanceAbility uses improvisational dance to promote artistic expression and exploration between people with and without disabilities. This class cultivates a common ground for creative expression of all people. The material is drawn from the group present in a given situation and isolates no one. The method supports self-empowerment by offering ways that all individuals can participate fully in expressing their creative choices, including respecting one’s own limits. If you need accommodations, please contact us at 971-267-3246(echo), or hello [at] echotheaterpdx.org.

DanceAbility International’s mission is to create opportunities for people with and without disabilities to dance and move together. Our vision is that through dance and movement, people from very diverse backgrounds experience the art of being together.

Instructor: Aaron Wheeler-Kay (certified DanceAbility instructor)

Fridays, 12:05pm – 1:20pm   Postponed until Winter Term

A body positive, playful, and challenging overview of aerial dance for the beginning or intermediate student. Learn fundamental vocabulary on a variety of aerial apparatus, including single-point trapeze, hoop, silks, and invented apparatus.  Build core and upper body strength, confidence, and grace as you learn to fly! Apparatus will vary from week to week depending on the interests and skill levels of the students.  Drop-in for Level 2 only.

Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm (Level 1 & 2) 

Full Term: Sept 4 – Dec 11, $250 for 14 weeks

Term A: Sept 4 – Oct 15, $140 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 22- Dec 11, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 20)

$25 drop-in for level 2 students only

Wednesdays, 12:30 – 2:00pm (All Levels)

Full Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12, $250 for 14 weeks

Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 16, $140 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 23- Dec 12, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 21)

$25 drop-in for level 2 students only

Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:30pm (Level 2+)

Full Term: Sept 6 – Dec 13, $315 for 14 weeks

Term A: Sept 6 – Oct 17, $175 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 24- Dec 13, $175 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 22)

$30 drop-in for level 2 students only

Learn – and build on – basic lyra vocabulary and sequences. More advanced options will be provided for students with previous experience, including duo work. This is a body positive and challenging small group class. Previous aerial experience required. Must be comfortable with a straddle inversion and side-hang. No previous lyra experience required.

Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm (Level 2+)

Full Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12, $250 for 14 weeks

Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 16, $140 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 23- Dec 12, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 21)

$25 drop-in for level 2 students only

Students will learn int/adv vocabulary from fundamental skills such as footlocks, inversions, and hipkeys. Build stamina, grace, and flow as you move from doing tricks to dancing on the silks. Must be comfortable with foot locks, inversions, hip keys and climbing to the top of the silks. New to silks?  Check out Mixed Aerial for Silks level 1!

Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm (Level 2+) 

Full Term: Sept 4 – Dec 11, $250 for 14 weeks

Term A: Sept 4 – Oct 15, $140 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 22- Dec 11, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 20)

$25 drop-in for level 2 students only

A body positive, playful, and engaging overview of aerial arts and acrobatics for the beginning or intermediate student. Learn fundamental vocabulary on the floor and in the air!  Build core and upper body strength, confidence, and grace as you learn to fly! Apparatus will vary from week to week depending on the interests and skill levels of the students. There are no prerequisites for this class. Drop-in for Level 2 only.

Instructor: Ari Rapkin

Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30am (Level 1 & 2)    

Full Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12, $250 for 14 weeks

Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 16, $140 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 23- Dec 12, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 21)

$25 drop-in for level 2 students only

Fridays, 7:00 – 8:30am (Level 1 & 2)

Full Term: Sept 7 – Dec 14, $250 for 14 weeks (no class Nov 23)

Term A: Sept 7 – Oct 19, $140 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 26 – Dec 14, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 23)

$25 drop-in for level 2 students only

Explore single-point trapeze, acrobatics, and physical theater while building confidence, community, and a stronger, more flexible you! Experience your potential through circus, theater arts, and structured play. All bodies welcome. Level 1 provides an opportunity to learn basic skills, terminology and safety concepts, and is only offered as a full term. Level 2+ is offered as a full-term or drop-in class with instructor approval.

Instructor: Aaron Wheeler-Kay

Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:00pm (All Levels)   

Full Term: Sept 5 – Dec 12, $250 for 14 weeks

Term A: Sept 5 – Oct 16, $140 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 23- Dec 12, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 21)

$25 drop-in for level 2 students only

Build strength & flexibility for acrobatics, aerial work & life! Emphasizes whole body integration, range of motion, & alignment.  All levels welcome.  Full term or drop-in.

Instructor: Laura Cannon

Sundays, 9:00 – 10:30am               

Full Term: April 8 – June 10, $190 for 10 weeks

Term A: April 8 – May 6, $100 for 5 weeks

Term B: May 13 – June 10, $100 for 5 weeks

$25 drop-in

Dance in the air! Explore single-point trapeze, hoop, and invented apparatus as you build core strength, flexibility, grace, and confidence.  Develop vocabulary, alignment, musicality, and improvisational skills on the floor and in the air. We will include dance principles from multiple disciplines, classic and social, aerial and terrestrial! There are no prerequisites for this class if you take the full term. Drop-i

n with teacher permission.

Instructor: Aaron Wheeler-Kay

Fridays, 1:30 – 3:00pm

10 week Term: Oct 3 – Dec 14 (no class Nov 23), $180

$25 drop-in for level 2 students only

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 for Beginner class.

Instructor: Laura Cannon

Sundays 10:30 – 11:55am      

Full Term: Sept 9 – Dec 16, $250 for 14 weeks (no class Nov 25)

Term A: Sept 9 – Oct 21, $140 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 28 – Dec 16, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 25)

$30 drop-in (space is limited; call ahead to reserve a space)

Learn to fly in this challenging and playful class! Explore the grace and freedom of hands-free aerial…flying, spinning, and walking on walls. Int/Adv class includes aerial bungee and duo work. 

Instructor: Laura Cannon

Sundays 12:00 – 1:25pm

Full Term: Sept 9 – Dec 16, $250 for 14 weeks (no class Nov 25)

Term A: Sept 9 – Oct 21, $140 for 7 weeks

Term B: Oct 28 – Dec 16, $140 for 7 weeks (no class Nov 25)

$30 drop-in (space is limited; call ahead to reserve a space)

Rebound movement is an innovative new technique created by professional dancer and aerialist, Laura Cannon. Dancers are tethered to a bungee by a single point, allowing for an expansive freedom of movement that defies gravity and opens up new possibilities of expression. The technique is a playful high-energy full-body dance experience unlike any you have experienced!

One term of Harness class or teacher permission recommended.

Instructor: Laura Cannon

Wednesdays, 11:00am – 12:25pm: Postponed until Winter Term 

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.

Instructor: Cory Sylvester

Mondays 7:30 – 8:45pm (Beg. Ages 16+)

FULL Term: Oct 1 – Dec 17  $380 for 11 weeks

Term A: Oct 1 – Nov 5 $210 for 6 weeks

Term B: Nov 19 – Dec 17 $175 for 5 weeks

Sundays,  5:30 – 6:45pm (All Levels, Ages 13+)

FULL Term: Oct 7 – Dec 16  $315 for 9 weeks

Term A: Oct 7 – Nov 4 $175 for 5 weeks (Oct 21 class is 4:00 – 5:15pm)

Term B: Nov 18 – Dec 16 $140 for 4 weeks (no class Nov 25)

drop-in $35 (if space allows, call for information)

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. Drop-in only.

Fridays, 7:30 – 9:30pm… Drop-In: $15

Sundays, 7:00 – 8:30pm… Drop-In: $10

*No Open Gym Sun Oct 28; Fri Nov 2 & 9*