To register for upcoming workshops, log in to your MindBody account and click the Classes tab – scroll down to the bottom to find the workshops.
If you would like to book a private workshop, pricing starts at $175 for an hour workshop for up to 12 people. We are able to accommodate more participants for $10/participant over the initial 12. For more info and to book a workshop, email info@canopystudio.org.
Pole Socks Workshop
Saturday, December 20
6:00pm · 60 minutes · $30
18+
Come slide around on the pole and the floor with some sexy heels-adjacent choreo. The longer the socks, the better.
Cancelled – Intermediate Trapeze Pathways
Monday, December 22
4:00pm · 90 minutes · $45
Traveling Rings Workshop
Tuesday, December 23
1:00pm · 60 minutes · $30
Pre-requisite: ability to grip and hang from an overhead hold, comfort with swinging motion in the shoulders. Feels safe hanging from one overhead hand for short periods of time.
Along with a beginner level curriculum of positions, grips, and movement, we will explore swinging, spinning, transferring, climbing, standing/sitting on and hanging from traveling rings set at a variety of heights, from low to the floor to above the head. Participants will share equipment, and there will be the option of some partner work.
Trapeze Drops 1
Tuesday, December 23
4:00pm · 90 minutes · $45
This is part 1 of a 2 part dance trapeze drops workshop! You can take just this workshop, both, or the second one alone. This workshop will familiarize students with basic drops on dance trapeze. Suggested to take this workshop before the Drops 2.0 workshop to be familiar with wraps and terminology.
Pre-reqs: able to invert unassisted (does not need to be through a v-up, however alternative entrances will not be taught in this workshop); able to hold body weight for 30 seconds in a long-arm hang, suggested: 10-second short-arm hold, familiar with leg crochets, and a regular trapeze practice
Teens and other students ok with permission
Cancelled – Festivus Pole Workshop: Airing of Grievances Choreo
Tuesday, December 23
5:30pm · 75 minutes · $40
Trapeze Drops 2
Tuesday, December 23
5:45pm · 90 minutes · $45
Part 2 of the dance trapeze drops workshop series. You can take this alone or in addition to the basic drops workshop. This workshop will focus on stacking drops and multi-directional drop.
Pre-Reqs: able to invert unassisted, deadhang for 1 minute, and a confident hourglass drop, and at least an Intermediate 3 student (or similar level if coming from outside Canopy; suggested aerial practice of at least a year, previous fabrics experience or previous drop experience on trapeze
Teens ok with instructor permission
Free Community Workshop: Pole Sampler
Tuesday, December 23
6:45pm · 75 minutes · Free
This free community class will teach you different beginner level foundational skills on pole and flying pole. No previous experience necessary.
Pre-registration online is highly recommended as we anticipate community workshops to fill up. Please email outreach@canopystudio.org if you are unable to attend the workshop at least 24 hours in advance to allow for the waitlist to be notified.
18+
Revolve: Spins & Flairs with Connie Palmer
Saturday, December 27
12:00pm · 90 minutes · $65
Multi-apparatus
Prerequisite:
• ability to spin without too much motion sickness or prepare yourself
• straight leg inverts helpful, straight arms is a bonus
Studio
This course focuses on spinning technique and is applicable to other apparatuses so you can try it on different things to see how the apparatus affects your spin technique. We will cover how to start a spin in various ways to discover what is the most effective pathway for your body and movement patterns. Once we’re comfortable getting started we will look at controlling our spin, how to fast spin, and how to flare to an inversion. Bring your ginger!
14+
Double Up with Connie Palmer
Saturday, December 27
1:45pm · 90 minutes · $65
Prerequisites:
• pull over mount
• beneficial to have some sling experience but not necessary
What is better than one sling? TWO SLINGS! This workshop was designed on loop straps but can be explored on fabric, rope loop, or even chain. When there are two loops the possibilities are endless because you can use them as one or separate into two loops and move in between them. Join me for some fun sequences on two loops and don’t ever look back!
14+
Unlocked: Tension Locks with Connie Palmer
Saturday, December 27
3:00pm · 90 minutes · $65
Prerequisites:
• knowledge of any kind of foot lock
• ability to stand on and move around a footlock for poses like arabesque and susan (clothesline)
• inversions in the air especially from crossback or footlock and crucifix
In this workshop you will learn the foundations of what a tension lock is and what’s holding you in. We will also
connect foot hitches to leg hitches and wraps with some sneaky transitions. You’ll learn how to climb and rest
using tension locks on your feet and knees but we will also dive into some fun transitions and sequences
including a funky version of a split balance opportunity!
14+
Catching Waves: Low Flow Trapeze Exploration with Kat Saxon
Sunday, December 28
90 minutes · $65
“Catch Waves” is a workshop built on guided dance trapeze improvisation & exploration. A trapeze rigged closer to the ground gives Kat the creative freedom to play with modern and contemporary movement styles more comfortably, while also blending the aerial arts techniques she has been developing for fourteen years. She loves being able to give other artists the creative liberty to do the same, with a coaching style that focuses on building foundational skills that will get students comfortable working low to the ground. The different skills & flourishes they’ll be shown will help them break into & develop their own style of movement, helping them to feel uninhibited & free to play. These are all skills she personally cultivated on the hardwood floors of Challenge Aerial Atlanta and they include:
– Slides
– Spins
– Rolling around under the bar
– How to get from floor to air/air to floor with style
– Developing musicality, flow and personal style
By the end of this workshop, students will leave with a stronger intuition when it comes to movement. They will leave feeling empowered and emboldened, with a deeper connection to themselves, the dance trapeze, & their aerial artistry entirely.
Prerequisites: Intermediate level and upward, or at least one year of consistent dance trapeze experience.
A decent spin tolerance.
Comfortable rolling around on hardwood floors. (Students are allowed to wear knee pads if needed!)
Comfortable and familiar with flamenco wrap and rolling on the bar in hip hang, back balance and armpits.
An open mind! Once you learn how to use the trapeze at an unconventional low height, this workshop begins to focus on creative exploration and the best way to unlock new pathways and creativity within your own body is to let loose and let go!
It’s All Smooth Pole Workshops
Monday, December 29
75 minutes · 18+
Beginner Workshop @ 5:30pm
Intermediate Workshop @ 6:45pm
This workshop is for students who want to improve their spin and grace on and off the pole. We’ll focus on elongating movements and having smooth entrances and exits.
18+
Falling out of ground skills and Handstands
Tuesday, December 30
5:30pm · 75 minutes · $45
Have you ever thought about how to exit out of a skill you enjoy doing? What are the important parts of the body to avoid when we fall or bail out?
In this workshop will learn how to fall out of skills with spotting and crash mats for support. We will do a proper full body warm up and discussion before going into falling.
You will learn how to roll, tuck and roll (somersault) fish roll, shoulder roll and apply these by doing movements that require you to use those roll techniques.
When it comes to falling from an elevated stand point such as a box, short ladder and handstands, we will work on bailing out from a handstand with a wall, with a spot and handstand roll with crash mats. Some of the falls will be intimidating at first, but once we drill this multiple times you will gain a new sense of awareness using your body going forward.
Come ready to learn and most importantly have fun!!!
Pre-requisites:
-Students have a fear of falling
-Students want to learn creative movements
16+
Come ready to learn and most importantly have fun!!!
Pre-requisites:
-Students have a fear of falling
-Students want to learn creative movements
Partner Acro Workshop
Tuesday, December 30
6:45pm · 75 minutes · $45
All levels welcome
In this workshop we will learn the basics of being a base and flyer with a partner. We will physically prepare our bodies before going into Acro skills such as planks and thigh stand variations, two high and more. We will learn some fun things such as the wall, teddy bear and birthday cake. The benefits of doing Acro builds human connections, confidence and community. We will go over safety techniques for spotting and cueing for everyone to learn. In the end, students will build awareness and confidence in doing Acro incorporating these skills into their everyday practice or act creation for future performances.
Pre-requisites:
-Students should be willing to learn and want to have fun!