Summer Term Classes 2023

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 – 4, with adult participation required.

Echo Theater

Sat 9:00 – 9:45 am

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $125

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $100

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 – 6 or Ages 6 – 8.

 Echo Theater 

Ages 4-6

Thursday 3:30 – 4:15 pm

Saturday 10:00 – 10:45 am

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $135

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks)  $108

Ages 6 – 8

Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $160

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $128

INTO THE AIR

Learn to fly in this mixed aerial class for youth! Explore single-point trapeze and aerial fabric (silks), building strength, endurance, and grace in the air. This class is perfect for students who just can’t spend enough time in the air!  Instructor approval is required for Level 2 and above. Ages 8 – 11 recommended.

Echo Theater

Level 1-2

Monday 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $160

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $128

Level 2-3

Monday 4:45 – 6:00 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $160

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $128

AERIAL & ACRO

Swing, tumble, and create…and more! This 75 minute class includes all of the fun of our Trapeze & Acrobatics class, plus Aerial Silks (Fabric). 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 physical theater exercises. Aerial & Acro is an excellent choice for young acrobats who want it all! Ages 8 – 11 recommended.

Level 1 & 2: (no prerequisites; focuses on foundational trapeze, silks, and acrobatics skills)

Echo Theater

Wed 4:45 – 5:45 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $160

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $128

Sat 12:15 – 1:30 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $185

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $148

AERIAL SILKS (FABRIC)

Learn climbs, wraps, sequences, and drops on aerial silks (fabric) 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 recommended. 

Looking for beginner aerial silks? Try our Aerial & Acro, Into the Air, or Teen Mixed Aerial classes!

Echo Theater

Level 2-3 – tentative (please email us if you are interested in enrolling!)

Saturday 1:45 – 3:00 pm,

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $185

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $148

Level 2-3 

Monday 6:30 – 7:45 pm*

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $185

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $148

Level 4

Monday 6:30 – 7:45 pm*

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $185

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $148

*Note: These classes take place side-by-side. Students will warm-up as one larger group and split into two smaller groups when working on the Silks.

TEEN MIXED AERIAL 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

Wednesday 6:05 – 7:20 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $185

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $148

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 physical theater exercises. Aerial & Acro is an excellent choice for young acrobats who want it all! Ages 8 – 11 recommended.

Level 1 & 2 (no prerequisites; focuses on foundational trapeze, silks, and acrobatics skills)

          Echo West

Saturday 10:30 – 11:45 am

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $185

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $148

KIDS CIRCUS FUNDAMENTALS

Swing, tumble, and create in this playful circus class for kids. Young acrobats build confidence, grace, and strength as they discover their unique potential on the mats and in the air! Curriculum will follow the interests of the group, including trapeze, aerial fabric (silks), tumbling, partner acrobatics, juggling, physical theater and collaborative play. No experience is necessary, and all bodies and abilities are welcome. Ages 4 – 6 and ages 6-11.

Ages 4 – 6

Echo West

Monday 4:00 – 4:45 pm

Saturday 9:30 – 10:15 am

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $135

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $108

Ages 6 – 11

Echo West

Monday 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $160

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $128

YOUTH TUMBLING LEVEL 3 & 4

Take your tumbling to the next level as we build on fundamentals with a focus on technique, conditioning, and drills. Depending on experience, students can expect to work towards handsprings, aerials and more…as well perfecting the basics! Ages 8 – 15 recommended. Requires assessment at level 3+ or instructor permission

          Echo West

Monday 6:00 – 7:15 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $185

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $148

YOUTH SILKS LEVEL 3+

Learn climbs, wraps, sequences, and drops on aerial fabric (silks) in this class. Meet new friends and build strength, endurance and grace as you learn to dance in the air. Ages 8 – 15 recommended. Requires assessment at level 3+ or instructor permission.

Looking for Level 1-2 Silks? Check out our aerial & acro, kids circus fundamentals, or teen silks classes!

          Echo West

Friday 5:15 – 6:30 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $185

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $148

TEEN SILKS LEVEL 1-2

Learn climbs, wraps, sequences, and drops on aerial fabric (silks) in this class. Meet new friends and build strength, endurance and grace as you learn to dance in the air. No experience required! Ages 11-15 recommended.

          Echo West

Tuesday 4:15 – 5:30 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30, no class on 7/4 (4 weeks): $148

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $148

YOUTH CONTORTION – ALL LEVELS

Learn proper technique and build the strength necessary to pursue contortion safely. With a strong emphasis on injury prevention and conditioning, students will learn to stabilize and support their bodies while learning how to improve their active flexibility and range of motion. As they progress, students will continue to work on their technique, strength, and flexibility while exploring shapes, balances and dynamic moves that utilize extreme flexibility. Ages 8-15 recommended.

          Echo West

Sunday 10:45 – 12 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $185

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $148

TEEN CYR WHEEL – ALL LEVELS 

Cyr Wheel is an apparatus that involves balance and grace. It’s a fun and challenging way to use your body and is an enjoyable skill that is easy to get lost in and forget that one is even exercising. This workshop seeks to inspire students with the knowledge necessary to begin the first steps into Cyr Wheel.

Alexander uses a teaching style that efficiently breaks down the moves in a way that is simple yet stimulating for students of all levels. Each class session will begin with conditioning and stretching as a warm-up. After everyone is warm, the participants will move on to working with the wheel. Participants will learn a sequence of introductory moves including spinning in place, finding spin direction, body position, and basic step (waltz). New movements will be introduced as students develop awareness and familiarity with the apparatus. Ages 11-15 recommended.

           Echo West  

Wednesday 4:00 – 5:30 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $200

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $160

HANDBALANCING LEVEL 1-2

This handbalancing class 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. Students develop the body awareness and endurance necessary to balance in a handstand in this supportive and challenging class. Work towards press handstands, various body shapes and 1-arm handstand drills. Ages 11+ recommended.

          Echo West

Friday 6:00 – 7:15 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $185

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $148

BALANCE AND JUGGLING LEVEL 1-2

Improve your coordination and impress your friends with this class combining juggling skills and balance arts! Explore props and apparatuses such as tightwire, balance globe, juggling balls, flower sticks, diabolo, and more! All welcome and no previous experience required. Ages 11+ recommended. 

          Echo West

Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $160

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $128

CIRCUS FITNESS

Build strength & flexibility for acrobatics, aerial work & life! This energetic and supportive class emphasizes whole body integration, range of motion, & alignment. All levels and bodies welcome. Ages 15+ recommended.

Echo Theater

Sunday 8:30 – 10:00 am

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $175

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $140

TAP DANCE

Tap Dance Level 1: Explore rhythm through your feet! We will explore fundamentals/vocabulary, timesteps, choreography and improvisation. Tap shoes and a surface you can tap on are recommended but not required.  Ages 15+ recommended.

Echo Theater

          Tuesday 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30, no class on 7/4 (4 weeks): $84

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $84

Tap Dance Level 2: Level 2 rhythm tap is designed for students with knowledge of basic tap steps (Shuffles, Flaps, Cramp Rolls, etc.) This class will continue growing our vocabulary, learning sequences, warm ups, and structures for exploring improvisation as well as dynamics, syncopation and musicality. Ages 15+ recommended. 

Echo Theater

Tuesday 4:45 – 5:45 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30, no class on 7/4 (4 weeks): $84

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $84

AERIAL HARNESS

Explore a new relationship to gravity in this playful and challenging class. Fly with double-point harness, bounce on aerial bungee and dance on the walls. Class will include technique and choreography as well as time to explore your own interests and projects. Harness work is more challenging than it appears, so strong core and upper body strength is recommended. No previous Harness experience is necessary. All levels welcome. Ages 15+ recommended.

Echo Theater

Sunday 10:15 – 11:45 am

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $185

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $148

MIXED AERIAL

A body-positive, playful overview of aerial dance for all levels. Learn (or review) fundamental vocabulary on a variety of aerial apparatus, including single-point trapeze, hoop, 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. Ages 15+ recommended.

Level 1: (open to all students; ideal for beginning aerialists or those returning to the air)

Echo Theater

Wednesday 7:40 – 9:00 pm

Runs 6/28-8/23 (9 weeks): $355

This 9-week class is offered in conjunction with PCC.

Level 2+: (requires instructor approval; take your aerial explorations to the next level!)

Echo Theater

Thursday 7:45 – 9:15 pm – masks are still required for this class

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $185

Term B 7/31-8/27 (4 weeks): $148

AERIAL FABRIC (SILKS), Level 2-3

This level 2-3 class is perfect for experienced aerialists returning to the air or continuing an ongoing practice. Students will learn int/adv skills from foundations such as footlocks, inversions, and hip-keys. This class will introduce drops and more difficult climbs and sequences. Build stamina, grace, and flow as you build your aerial silks vocabulary. Instructor approval is required for this class. Ages 15+ recommended.

Interested in beginner aerial fabric? Try our Mixed Aerial classes!

Echo Theater

Tuesday 7:15 – 8:45 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30, no class on 7/4 (4 weeks): $148

Term B 7/31-8/27 (4 weeks) $148

MIXED AERIAL

A body-positive, playful overview of aerial dance for all levels. Learn (or review) fundamental vocabulary on a variety of aerial apparatus, including single-point trapeze, hoop, 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. Ages 15+ recommended

Level 1: (open to all students; ideal for beginning aerialists or those returning to the air)

Echo West

Thursday 7:40 – 9:00 pm

Runs 6/29-8/24 (9 weeks): $355

This 9-week class is offered in conjunction with PCC.

AERIAL SLING LEVEL 1-2

Aerial sling is a loop of fabric that can be used as a hammock, cocoon and aerial playground. It has similarities to aerial fabric, but also allows for a unique set of vocabulary. We’ll take it slow and explore shapes, sequences, and our own creative impulses in this playful and supportive class. No previous aerial experience required. Ages 15+ recommended.

Echo West

Friday 5:15 – 6:30 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $175

**tentative** Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $140

AERIAL STRAPS

Learn the fundamentals and further progressions of aerial straps in this physically challenging class. Previous aerial experience required, but all levels of straps experience are welcome. Ages 15+ recommended.

Echo West

Tuesday 5:45 – 7:00 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30, no class on 7/4 (4 weeks): $140

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $140

LOW-FLOW TRAPEZE **this class is tentatively scheduled, please check back!**

In this class we will explore sequencing on low-hanging dance trapezes. We’ll learn a choreographed routine to a different song in each session 4-week session, and work on developing our style and musicality along the way. Grooving and having fun is our goal! Ages 15+ are recommended. 

Prerequisites: This class is suitable for all students with an existing aerial foundation, but level 2 skills are not required. You should be able to hold a 10-second dead hang from the trapeze ropes and do a candlestick on the ground with your arms down.

Echo West

Wednesday 7:15 – 8:15 pm

Term B ONLY  7/31-8/27 (4 weeks): $160

AERIAL FABRIC (SILKS), Level 2-3

This level 2-3 class is perfect for experienced aerialists returning to the air or continuing an ongoing practice. Students will learn int/adv skills from foundations such as footlocks, inversions, and hip-keys. This class will introduce drops and more difficult climbs and sequences. Build stamina, grace, and flow as you build your aerial silks vocabulary. Instructor approval is required for this class. Ages 15+ recommended.

Interested in beginner aerial fabric? Try our Mixed Aerial class!

Echo West

Tuesday 7:15 – 8:45 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30, no class on 7/4 (4 weeks): $148

Term B 7/31-8/27 (4 weeks) $148

LYRA (AERIAL HOOP)

Learn – and build – 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. Ages 15+ recommended.

Level 1: Explore basic lyra vocabulary and sequences in this body-positive small group class for adults. Build strength, confidence, and community as you get acquainted with this versatile apparatus. There are no prerequisites for this class. All bodies welcome.

Echo West

Friday 6:45 – 8:00 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $175

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $140

Level 2+: In this class, students will deepen their experience with the aerial hoop (lyra). Students will expand their vocabulary, working on skills based in flexibility, strength, and dynamics. We will also explore sequencing, with a specific attention to the opportunities the hoop opens up for twisting, rolling and spinning! This class requires instructor permission. 

Echo West

Thursday 6:15 – 7:45 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $185

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $148

Runs 7/2-8/27 (9 weeks): $235

This 9-week class is offered in conjunction with PCC.

TUMBLING – ALL LEVELS

Level 1 & 2: Build basic tumbling skills in this energetic mixed-level adult class. This class will include forward/backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and round offs, and offer progressions to turn your forward rolls into dive rolls, make your cartwheels into aerials and add a back handspring to your round off! Ages 15+ recommended.

Level 2 & 3: Take your tumbling to the next level as we build on fundamentals with a focus on technique, conditioning, and drills. Depending on experience, students can expect to work on handsprings, aerials and beyond…as well perfecting the basics! Ages 15+ recommended.

Echo West

           Monday 7:30 – 9:00 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $185

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $148

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $185

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $148

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $175

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $140

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $175

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks): $140

Term A 6/26-7/30, no class 7/15 (4 weeks): $128

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks): $128

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $175

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $140

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $160

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $128

ONLINE HANDBALANCING LEVEL 2-3 

This adult handbalancing class 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. This class is conducted over Zoom with two-way video offering demonstration and form feedback. For maximum participation, it’s ideal for students to have working video. Drop-ins welcome with preregistration.

Online

Saturday 11:00 am – 12:15 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $115

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $92

ONLINE CONTORTION LEVEL 1

Level 1: This introductory level class is designed for students with an existing flexibility practice (through aerial, gymnastics, dance, yoga) to explore foundational contortion drills and skills. Each class we’ll be utilizing active flexibility exercises and stability drills to safely progress our range and control of motion. Across the course of this class we’ll also introduce basic standing scales, bridge shapes, and splits-based skills to contextualize our drills and develop our contortion foundation. This class is conducted over Zoom with two-way video offering demonstration and form feedback. For maximum participation, it’s ideal for students to have working video. Drop-ins welcome with preregistration. Ages 15+.

Prerequisites: At least 1 split within 6 inches from the ground, comfortable holding a back bridge with straight arms for 1 minute.

Online

Tuesday 6:00 – 7:25 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (4 weeks, no class on 7/4): $108

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks): $108

ONLINE JUGGLING LEVEL 2-3

In Juggling Level 2-3 we will be working on advancing your ball juggling patterns. From 3 ball mills mess to a 5 ball cascade, we will cover a wide range of skills and techniques. This class will include claymotion, multiplexes, active 2’s, patterns with 3, 4, and 5 balls, transition theory and tricks, balance skills, and creative movement encouragement! Ages 15+ recommended.

Prerequisites: Must be able to sustain a 3 ball cascade, reverse cascade, 423 (the W), and juggle two balls in one hand. Please contact us if you’re not sure if this is the right class for you!

Online

Monday 6:45 – 7:45 pm

Term A 6/26-7/30 (5 weeks): $90

Term B 7/31-8/27  (4 weeks) $72

OPEN GYM — Please register in advance to ensure a spot. Walk-ups may be accepted if space allows. 

Come train with amazing people in this supervised open gym! Acro and aerial training welcome at both locations. Chinese pole available at Echo West only. Students must have completed at least a full term of Level 1 or pass an assessment test. 

FRIDAYS 3:30 – 5:00 pm (Echo West)

Youth/adult open gym. Ages 6 – Adult (students ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a supervising adult)

SATURDAYS 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Echo West)

Youth/adult open gym. Ages 6 – Adult (students ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a supervising adult)

SUNDAYS 12:00 – 1:30 pm (Echo Theater)

Youth/adult open gym. Ages 6 – Adult (students ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a supervising adult)

Price per session: $20

Please pre-register and arrive on time for check in and warm up. If no students are present by 15 minutes after the start of open gym, it will be cancelled, and no refunds will offered in this event. Students are welcome to leave early. Thank you!

ONE-OFF OPEN GYMS:

TUESDAY June 20th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Echo Theater)

Youth/adult open gym. Ages 6 – Adult (students ages 6-12 must be accompanied by a supervising adult)

Private Lessons and Small Group Classes: Echo is excited to welcome our students back for limited in-person private lessons and small group classes for up to 5 students. Please click here for details, and email us to schedule your private lesson or small group class.