September 27th, 2023 | 6-8 PM @ 4939 Broadway Ave
Get ready for some Circus Science! How does flipping on a steel bar and tying ourselves up in ropes make our brains work better? How do we draw upon our strengths and minimize our weaknesses to build a sustainable, lifelong aerial practice? Join Circus artist, licensed occupational therapist, and engineer, Sarah Arrigo, for a fresh and funky exploration using our brains and our bodies to take to the air!
In this 2 hour workshop, we will apply the scientific principles of kinesiology and ergonomics to our aerial practice and learn some new trapeze tricks while we’re at it! We’ll get curious, hypothesize, and apply our findings to create dynamic aerial movement.
This workshop is perfect for beginning to intermediate-level aerialists, with a focus on static and dance trapeze. The principles taught can be applied to all aerial disciplines.
Extras! You will be given illustrated worksheets to take home and opportunities to apply your knowledge. Extra extras! You will also get access to exclusive online lesson videos to review material at your convenience.
Participants will walk away with:
an understanding of neurodiversity, how we receive and organize information through our senses and apply it to aerial movement.
a discovery of your unique sensory system and applications to achieve your circus goals.
a basic understanding of neurodiversity, kinesiology, ergonomics, and strategies on how to find the fit between you and your trapeze and move more effectively.
Instructor Bio:
Sarah Arrigo is a circus artist, teacher, consultant, licensed occupational therapist, and ergonomics engineer. She has performed internationally in a variety of aerial acrobatic events, and trained at NECCA, Circus Center SF, Circomedia, and National Centre for Circus Arts in the UK and Ecole de Cirque de Quebec. She has over 15 years of teaching experience, from junior Olympic national champions to physical and mental health aid at refugee camps. Her focus is to help athletes and artists to understand and use neurodivergence as a strength as well as coaching circus artists to apply their unique abilities to new settings. She uses concepts learned in circus arts as an ergonomist to improve working conditions and prevent musculoskeletal injury in manufacturing environments.