Spring Break Camps and Workshops are a great way for students to keep up their strength between terms, try out something new, or introduce a friend to Echo!
Camps & Workshops will take place at both locations Mon, Mar 27 – Sun, April 2.
Spring Break Camps
Spring Break Circus Theater Camps - All levels, ages 6-12
This popular camp brings together the fun physical challenges of circus with the endless potential of storytelling to make an action-packed week of Circus Theater. Each day begins with an imagery-based warm-up, prop exploration and physical theater exercises, playing with individual creative expression as well as collaborative group challenges.
The majority of camp is spent building skills on single-point trapeze, aerial silks, acrobatics, juggling, stilt-walking, and more. Our 5 – 1 student/teacher ratio allows us to challenge and support each student, regardless of skill-level. Throughout the week students are encouraged to add their imaginations to the physical disciplines, tumbling like ninjas, spinning like cyclones, and collaborating with peers and directors to create an imaginative end-of-camp show for family and friends! Camp will include a trip to the park (weather permitting).
Mon, Mar 27 – Fri, Mar 31
9am – 3pm
ages 6 – 12
$450
Available at both Echo Theater and Echo West!
Spring Break Workshops
YOUTH & TEENS (ages 1.5 – 15)
Youth & Teen Workshops - Echo Theater
FAMILY CIRCUS
Parents and kids learn and play together in this super fun workshop. Explore trapeze, silks, acrobatics, juggling, and more in a supportive and playful environment. Registration is for each person, including adults. 10% family discount applied automatically. 
Echo Theater
Sat April 1, 12:15 – 1:30pm
BABY CIRCUS
Explore creative movement, trapeze, acrobatics, and more with your little one! Learn fabulous tricks on the mats and in the air, and most importantly, PLAY together! Ages 1.5 – 5, with adult participation required.
COVID Notes: All adults must wear a mask and follow Covid-19 protocols, including proof of vaccination. Masks are recommended but not required for students aged 2-5 years.
Echo Theater 
Sat April 1, 10-10:45am
TRAP & ACRO
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! Ages 4 – 8.
Echo Theater
Wed March 29, 3:30-4:15pm, ages 4 – 6
Sat April 1, 11-12pm, ages 4 – 8
AERIAL & ACRO
Swing, tumble, and create…and more! This 75 minute class includes all of the fun of our Trapeze & Acrobatics class, plus Aerial Fabric (Silks). 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. Aerial & Acro is an excellent choice for young acrobats who want it all! Ages 8 – 11 recommended.
Echo Theater:
Wed March 29, 4:30-5:45pm
TEEN AERIAL FABRIC (SILKS), Lvl 2+
Learn climbs, wraps, sequences, and drops on aerial fabric (silks) in this class for ages 8-15. Meet new friends and build strength, endurance and grace as you learn to dance in the air. Ages 8 – 15
Level 2+: Must be assessed as level 2 or above. Students should be comfortable with figure 8 foot locks from the group, inversions from the ground, gazelle in the knot, and climb half way up the silks with controlled descent.
Echo Theater
Fri March 31, 3:30 – 4:45
TEEN AERIAL SAMPLER, Level 1 & 2
A body positive, playful overview of aerial dance for Teens who are new or returning to aerial. Learn (or review) fundamental vocabulary on a variety of aerial apparatus, including single-point trapeze and silks. Develop your own unique movement style through improvisation exercises and exchange. All students will be supported and challenged as we build strength, confidence, and community together. Apparatus will vary from week to week depending on the interests and skill levels of the students. All levels welcome. Ages 11 – 15 recommended.
Echo Theater
Thurs March 30, 4:30-5:45pm
Youth & Teen Workshops - Echo West
BABY CIRCUS WORKSHOP
Explore creative movement, trapeze, acrobatics, and more with your little one! Learn fabulous tricks on the mats and in the air, and most importantly, PLAY together! Ages 1.5 – 5, with adult participation required.
COVID Notes: All adults must wear a mask and follow Covid-19 protocols, including proof of vaccination. Masks are recommended but not required for students aged 2-5 years.
Echo West
Sun April 2, 9:30-10:15am
TRAPEZE & ACROBATICS WORKSHOP
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! Ages 4 – 8.
Echo West
Sun April 2, 10:30-11:15am, ages 4 – 8
ACRO TRICKS
Ages 8 to Adult – All Levels
Build on flexibility, handbalancing, and tumbling skills, to experiment with and master visually interesting and unique ground movement.
Prerequisites: Students must be able to perform a vertical cartwheel and a bridge with straight arms.
Echo West
Sat April 1, 11:15-12:30pm
BENDY BALANCES & DYNAMICS
Ages 13 to Adult – Level 2+
In this skills-focused workshop we’ll be applying our range of motion toward flexibility-based static and dynamic skills such as elbow stands, contortion handstands, and walkovers. We’ll start with a global body warm up before checking in on hip and back flexibility ranges. Then we’ll dial in on largely back flexibility-based skills with a focus on explaining key biomechanics and skill progressions toward our goal skills. This workshop will employ incremental progressions, self-spotting, and coach-spotted drills to offer students steps toward intermediate to advanced skills that they can continue progressing even after the workshop ends. Students are encouraged to come with 1-2 goal skills in mind, although this is not required.
Prerequisites: Students should be comfortable in a bridge and elbow bridge, and at least 1 split within 3 inches of the floor
Echo West
Thur March 30, 4:45-6:45pm
ADVANCED LYRA DYNAMICS
Ages 13 to Adult
Take your aerial skills to the next level with Echo Theater’s Lyra Technique Workshop! This advanced class is designed for experienced aerialists looking to improve their dynamic movement technique. Students will learn how to harness momentum for multiple styles of flares as well as execute beat and release tricks on the lyra. Whether you’re looking to build strength, increase agility, or refine your technique, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and take your aerial skills to new heights. Sign up now at Echo Theater and soar to new heights on the lyra!
Prerequisites: This workshop is intended for advanced students only. Students must be comfortable spinning, performing pullovers and pull-ups, inverting inside the hoop while spinning, double knee hang for over 30 seconds.
This class requires instructor approval or assessment at adult level 2+.
Echo West
Fri March 31, 6:45-8:15pm
ADVANCED SILKS TECHNIQUE: Rolling Sideways
Ages 13 to Adult
Join us for an exciting Silks Technique Workshop at Echo Theater! In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of rolling sideways, including safe techniques for setting up and executing windmills, C-Shaping, and star drops. Our experienced instructor Megan Norton will guide you through each step, as well as teach you drills for improving core strength both on the ground and in the air. This workshop is the perfect way to take your skills to the next level.
Prerequisites: This workshop is intended for advanced students only. Must be able to straddle invert with ease in the air multiple times throughout the class.
This class requires instructor approval or assessment at adult level 2+ or youth level 4+.
Echo West
Fri March 31, 5:00-6:30pm
HAND TO HAND
Love handstands? Come learn how to do them on top of another person, or balance a flyer on top of your own hands! Ages 13 to Adult – Level 2+
Prerequisites: Coming soon!
Echo West
Wed March 29, 6:30-8:00pm
HANDSPRINGS & AERIALS
Want to deep dive into drills that will help you get or improve your handsprings and aerials? This tumbling workshop is the place for you! Ages 11 to adult.
Instructor permission or assessment at adult level 2+ or youth level 3+ is required.
Echo West
Wed March 29, 4:45-6:15pm
HANDBALANCING
This mixed-level handbalancing workshop is great for students who are beginning their handstand journey, as well as those who are comfortable in a handstand in free space. Students will work on drills for body alignment, various body shapes, strength, flexibility, endurance. Curriculum also includes injury prevention, shoulder and wrist conditioning, and core stability. Ages 11 to Adult – Level 1-2
Echo West
Mon March 27, 5:30-6:30pm
ADULTS & TEENS (ages 13+)
Adult & Teen Workshops - Echo Theater
Mixed Aerial Workshop – Ages 15 to Adult
All Levels
Mon March 27, 7:45 – 9:15
Thur March 30, 6 – 7:30
A body-positive, playful, and engaging exploration of aerial dance. This workshop will follow the lead of our students, offering opportunities to try new things or visit old favorites. Apparatus may include single-point trapeze, hoop/lyra, silks, and invented apparatus. All levels are welcome.
Intro to Trapeze & Lyra Dynamics – Ages 13 – Adult – All Levels
Tue March 28, 5:00 – 6:30pm
Please join us for an introduction to dynamic movement on trapeze and lyra with coach Megan Norton. Students will learn how to harness momentum for beats and execute release tricks on trapeze and lyra apparatuses. Will also learn progressions to continue advancing into the future. This class is perfect for those looking to level-up their sequencing.
Prereqs: Ability to hang from hands for 30+ seconds, double leg lift to 90 degrees. Comfort in a double knee hang or assisted single knee hang. Easy overhand and underhand pullovers preferred.
“Whatever Lola Wants” Aerial Burlesque Workshop – Ages 18+ – All Levels
Tue March 28, 7 – 8:45pm
Get ready to shimmy, strut and spin in our Lyra Burlesque Workshop! Choreographed and led by coach Megan Norton, this sultry class will teach you a fully choreographed piece that will have you feeling confident and sexy! As the song goes, “Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets. And little man, little Lola wants you!” So come and join us for a playful and empowering experience that will leave you feeling like a total bombshell.
Prereqs: Int/Adv students only. Must be comfortable spinning, performing pullovers, invert to a knee hook on the top bar while spinning, perform a pike beat to sit, a double or assisted single knee hang, and comfort being in the air for 2+ minutes.
Dance Trapeze – Ages 13 – Adult – All Levels
Wed March 29 6 – 7:30pm
In this workshop we will explore the qualities and capabilities of Dance Trapeze as a vehicle for movement exploration and storytelling. Approaching the apparatus with curiosity, we will play with low trapeze, sequencing, shapes in the ropes, and swinging!
Aerial Harness – Ages 15 – Adult – All Levels
Wed March 29 7:45-9:15pm
This playful and challenging class will include opportunities to explore 2 point harness, aerial bungee and wall-walking. Harness work is more challenging than it appears, so strong core and upper body strength is recommended. No experience necessary.
Invented Apparatus Workshop – Ages 15 – Adult – Level 2+
Thur March 30, 7:45 – 9:15pm
Ever wanted to dance on an aerial ladder, cube, chair or bike? Join us for a playful exploration of a variety of aerial apparatus invented for Echo shows past, present and future. This jam session is open to students with some previous aerial experience. Curiosity, creativity, and care are also highly recommended. Instructor: Flo
Adult Workshops - Echo West
CONTORTION CURIOUS
Ages 15 to Adult – Level 1
A beginner, sampler-style workshop for folks with some flexibility training to learn more about contortion-style training techniques and fundamental alignment. We’ll progress through a warm up structured to activate essential stabilizers, progress our splits with drills meant to emphasize proper alignment, and practice some beginner back and shoulder flexibility drills. We’ll conclude the workshop by learning some beginner-level splits rolls and flexibility-based poses.
Prerequisites: Within 6 inches of the floor in one split (right or left leg forward).
Echo West
Thur 3/30, 7:00 – 8:30pm
ACRO TRICKS
Build on flexibility, handbalancing, and tumbling skills, to experiment with and master visually interesting and unique ground movement.
Prerequisites: Students must be able to perform a vertical cartwheel and a bridge with straight arms.
Ages 8 to Adult – All Levels
Echo West
Sat April 1, 11:15-12:30pm
BENDY BALANCES & DYNAMICS
Ages 13 to Adult – Level 2+
In this skills-focused workshop we’ll be applying our range of motion toward flexibility-based static and dynamic skills such as elbow stands, contortion handstands, and walkovers. We’ll start with a global body warm up before checking in on hip and back flexibility ranges. Then we’ll dial in on largely back flexibility-based skills with a focus on explaining key biomechanics and skill progressions toward our goal skills. This workshop will employ incremental progressions, self-spotting, and coach-spotted drills to offer students steps toward intermediate to advanced skills that they can continue progressing even after the workshop ends. Students are encouraged to come with 1-2 goal skills in mind, although this is not required.
Prerequisites: Students should be comfortable in a bridge and elbow bridge, and at least 1 split within 3 inches of the floor
Echo West
Thur March 30, 4:45-6:45pm
ADVANCED LYRA DYNAMICS
Take your aerial skills to the next level with Echo Theater’s Lyra Technique Workshop! This advanced class is designed for experienced aerialists looking to improve their dynamic movement technique. Students will learn how to harness momentum for multiple styles of flares as well as execute beat and release tricks on the lyra. Whether you’re looking to build strength, increase agility, or refine your technique, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and take your aerial skills to new heights. Sign up now at Echo Theater and soar to new heights on the lyra!
Prerequisites: This workshop is intended for advanced students only. Students must be comfortable spinning, performing pullovers and pull-ups, inverting inside the hoop while spinning, double knee hang for over 30 seconds.
Ages 13 to Adult
Echo West
Fri March 31, 6:45-8:15pm
ADVANCED SILKS TECHNIQUE
Join us for an exciting Silks Technique Workshop at Echo Theater! In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of rolling sideways, including safe techniques for setting up and executing windmills, C-Shaping, and star drops. Our experienced instructor Megan Norton will guide you through each step, as well as teach you drills for improving core strength both on the ground and in the air. This workshop is the perfect way to take your skills to the next level.
Prerequisites: This workshop is intended for advanced students only. Must be able to straddle invert with ease in the air multiple times throughout the class.
Ages 13 to Adult
Echo West
Fri March 31, 5:30-6:00pm
HAND TO HAND
Love handstands? Come learn how to do them on top of another person, or balance a flyer on top of your own hands! Ages 13 to Adult – Level 2+
Prerequisites: Students must be able to hold a handstand at the wall for at least 30 seconds and safely kick up and step down from a handstand in open space.
Echo West
Wed March 29, 6:30-8:00pm
HANDSPRINGS & AERIALS
Want to deep dive into drills that will help you get or improve your handsprings and aerials? This tumbling workshop is the place for you! Ages 11 to Adult
Instructor permission or assessment at adult level 2+ or youth level 3+ is required.
Echo West
Wed March 29, 4:45-6:15pm
AERIAL SLING
Sling is a versatile and accessible aerial apparatus; movements on sling range from elegant to powerful. This intro class will acquaint you with all the basics, and help you build overall aerial strength and confidence! Ages 15 to Adult – Level 1 & 2
Echo West
Wed March 27, 6:45-8:00pm
HANDBALANCING
This mixed-level handbalancing workshop is great for students who are beginning their handstand journey, as well as those who are comfortable in a handstand in free space. Students will work on drills for body alignment, various body shapes, strength, flexibility, endurance. Curriculum also includes injury prevention, shoulder and wrist conditioning, and core stability. Ages 11 to Adult – Level 1-2
Echo West
Wed March 27, 5:30-6:30pm
INTRO TO AERIAL STRAPS
Learn the fundamentals and further progressions of aerial straps in this physically challenging class. No straps experience is necessary, but previous aerial experience is highly recommended. Ages 15 to Adult
Echo West
Tue March 28, 5:30-6:45pm
INTRO TO AERIAL SILKS
Always wanted to try aerial fabric (silks)? Learn climbs, wraps, and sequences in this intro workshop. Build strength, endurance and grace as you learn to dance in the air. No previous experience required! Ages 15 to Adult
Echo West
Tue March 28, 7:00-8:30pm
Open Gyms and Youth Performance Company Workouts
OPEN GYM (Ages 6 to Adult)
Come train with amazing people in this supervised open gym. Students must have completed a full term of Level 1 or pass an assessment test.
Students ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Due to COVID precautions and limited space, pre-registration is strongly recommended. Thank you for your understanding.
Echo West
Sat April 1, 3:15-4:45pm
YOUTH PERFORMANCE COMPANY WORKOUT
This class is for the current members of Tik Toks, Zig Zags or Brio only.
Echo Theater
Mon March 27, 5:30-7:30pm
Echo West
Sat April 1, 1:00-3:00pm
Workshop Pricing
Workshop Pricing:
45 minute class: $25
60 minute class: $30
75 minute class: $35
90 minute class:$40
90 minute class (with 4 person capacity):$45
120 minute class: $50