Silks Workshop by Cirque du Soleil – Aurelie Dauphin

Don’t miss this opportunity to take a workshop by world famous – Aurelie Dauphne, Cirque du Soleil artist.

When:  Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015 10am

Where:  Aerial Dance Studio, 3001 Red  Hill Avenue Bldg. 1-107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Fee: $45.00  USE PROMO CODE: AURELIE2015 AND GET $10. OFF (Valid until Nov. 21, 2105)

Aurelie Dauphne

About Aurelie:  Direct from France, Aurelie made her professional debut at the age of 17 in “Le Jeune Ballet de France,” a company in which she performed principal modern roles all around the European continent. She was also in “Scottish Ballet,” directed by Robert North; in Austria for “ABC Dance Company” directed by Nicolas Musin; performed and developed aerial pieces at “Jean Ann Ryan Company’s cruise ship productions; principal to modern dance company “Maryse Delente”; and an acrobat and aerialist with the “Transe Express Company. In Asia, she was a special guest for “Empat Mata TV show”. After finishing 5th in “Tu Si Que Vales”, the Spanish version of America’s Got talent, she joins Cirque du Soleil in Japan for the Ovo show as a principal role and is set for another contract with them this winter. From an educational standpoint, Aurelie is the artistic director of “Cirque de la Lune”, a school and touring group for young artists.

 

Proud Sponsor of the 3rd West Coast Aerial Arts Festival

The Ruby Karen Project, Circo Etereo and Aerial Dance Theater are the main sponsors of the upcoming

3RD WEST COAST AERIAL ARTS FESTIVAL
November 13 – 15, 2015

This is the only festival of its kind that brings together aerialists from coast to coast, and from around the globe, ranging in age from 7 to ‘senior’, and covering standard and inventive apparatuses and with both amateur and pro-level divisions. WCAAF is hosted by 501c3 non-profit organization Aerial Arts America as a platform for expanding awareness and education, building community, and celebrating
Aerial Arts/Dance performing arts.

What activities will the Festival have?

Take Workshops – Watch Competition Rounds – Network with Directors and Instructors – Audition for Scholarship Grants – Watch the Culminating Exhibition featuring guest artists and winners and competition participants – Raffle Aerial Equipment/ Apparatuses & more…

For more information:  www.aerialartsamerica.org :: www.westcoastaerialartsfestival.com  (714) 846-6143/  (714) 330-7484 (mobile)

Orange County Aerial Arts at the American Youth Circus Festival

Our OCAA apprentices appeared at the AYCO by storm.
Watch their performance – August 20, 2015 at Portland, Maine

Press Report:  July 21, 2015

The American Youth Circus Festival will be held at the Circus Conservatory of America in Portland, Maine from August 19–23rd!

Every two years, hundreds of circus youth and circus coaches gather from all across the United States for the American Youth Circus Festival. This five-day event is comprised of over 150 workshops, two showcases, and plentiful social events and community building opportunities.

We are so excited and proud to announce our apprentices – the Orange County Aerial Arts team (OCAA) their participation at this year’s AYCO Festival.  OCAA will be presenting group pieces at their showcase nights. And… OCAA’s director, Ruby Karen will also be conducting three (3) workshops relating to transitional, choreography and movement for aerialists.  Join us!

OPEN HOUSE MARCH 1 3PM – FREE CLASSES AND DEMONSTRATIONS

Sunday, March 1, 2015 @ 3pm:  Open House (Free):  A close look at OC Vaulting training program 

Join us at the Aerial Dance Theater for free classes and introduction to vaulting conditioning and competition training

Location:  3001 Red Hill Ave.  Bldg. 1 Suite 107, Costa Mesa CA 92626  (cor. Kalmus and Redhill and driveway is on Kalmus.  Pls look for the YELLOW AWNING)

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Contortion, Rhythmic Gymnastics and Juggling classes

Start your kids training early.  Adults too can benefit from the art of flexibility, strength and coordination.  Enroll in any of these new classes at a very affordable package rate.  We are waiving the registration fee of $30 for new students*.

CHECK OUT:  RHYTHMIC GYMNASTIC BOOTCAMP (SUNDAY) AUGUST 1, 2015 1:30PM

 

CONTORTION BY ODGEREL

Take only from the best. Mongolian contortionist, Odgerel Gombo has performed at Circus related productions and events just about everywhere. He was a silver medalist at the Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo and a legendary instructor who has taught at at several schools all over the continent, including his very own school in Mongolia. He is a key element to many successful contortionists today.
Please reserve 3 hours in advance.  if we do not have the minimum number of students, we will notify you at once.ContortionWorkshop-with-Odgerel (23)Every Friday at 5pm  Single Drop-In:  $22
4- Class Package with Promo:  $68.
4 Class Package with Registration $99.*
BEGINNERS RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

Taught by former USA National and World Championships Team Member, KRISTIN KAYE, your child will begin to develop grace, flexibility, and hand-eye coordination by learning the fundamental basics of the sport of rhythmic gymnastics, using the ribbon, ball, and hoop.

More about Kristin Kaye

Kristin Kaye on HoopEvery Wednesday at 10:30am

4- Class Package with Promo:  $68.
4 Class Package with Registration $99.*
CLASS TENTATIVELY SUSPENDED
Juggling with KyleThere is no better way to work your hand manipulation and coordination skills other than with Juggling.  Kyle’s class will teach you basic toss juggling techniques with balls, clubs, or rings.  Other prop based skills including Diabolo will also be taught.Juggling with KyleEvery Saturdays 11am – 12pm

4- Class Package:  $60.
Single /Drop in: $16.
CLASS TENTATIVELY SUSPENDED

*Promo shall be limited to the 1st 20 students that enroll in a class series.

Rhythmic Gymnastics Bootcamp

Saturday, August 1st, 2015 1:30-4:00pm

This bootcamp will teach you the fundamental tricks of the rhythmic gymnastics apparatus: Ribbon, Ball, Hoop, and Clubs. This intensive will also be great cross training for your aerial work by focusing on Presentation, Grace, Flexibility, Balances, and Hand-Eye Coordination.

Instructor: Kristin Kaye

Kristin Kaye is a former member of the 2009 USA World Championships Group Team and USA Senior Group National Team from 2007-2009. In 2000, she was a member of the USA Junior National Group Team that competed at the Junior Pan American Championships. Prior to her accomplishments as a group team member, Kristin was the 2002 USA Junior National Champion and a member of the USA Junior National Team from 2001-2002. In 2000, she was the Level 8 Junior Olympic Champion. In addition to coaching, Kristin still performs in various rhythmic gymnastics/dance roles. She also has a Bachelors degree in Psychology (Wheaton College, 2011), is a speaker for eating disorder awareness and prevention, and currently trains full-time in the sport of rowing.

Early Bird Special – until July 25:  $35.00

Regular:  $40.00

 

West Coast Aerial Arts Festival 2014 – 13 Trophies and Medals

CONGRATULATIONS to ORANGE COUNTY AERIAL ARTS for garnering 13 trophies and medals including six (6) 1st Place winners (out of 13 categories) including the Overall Winner, Brande Lee Guzak

1st Place and Overall Winner: Tissu Solo Professional: Brande Lee Guzak
1st Place: Hoop Solo Professional: Erena Yoshida
1st Place: Tissu 7-12 Amateur:  Maddie Seay
1st Place: Hoop 7-12 Amateur: Jenna Ali
1st Place: Open Group 7-17 Amateur: Alina Silva & Staci Ensminger
!st Place:  Open Solo 50+ Amateur:  Edie Morton
2nd Place: Tissu Solo Professional:  Erena Yoshida
2nd Place: Hoop 7-12 Amateur: Maddie Seay
2nd Place: Open 7 – 12: Shia Kitada
2nd Place: Open Solo Professional:  Kitty Essensee
3rd Place:  Hoop 13 – 18 Amateur:  Staci Ensminger
3rd Place: Tissu 18-49 Amateur :  Hannah Lawson

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The RUBY KAREN PROJECT is proud to be one of the participating aerial schools at the West Coast Aerial Arts Festival happening this November 14 – 16.  We will be bringing in our apprentice and regular students to take part in this exciting event, catered to boost our students’ training.

At the 2nd Annual West Coast Aerial Arts Festival, there will be competitions in various categories.  As a main aerial arts academy in Orange County, we are proud to sponsor the space for the WCAAF event. For more information, Click here for FAQ page

WHAT:  2nd Annual West Coast Aerial Arts Festival

When:  November 14 – 16, 2014

Where:      AERIAL DANCE THEATER, 3001 Red Hill Avenue, Building 1 Suite 107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (Enter from the Kalmus/ Redhill driveway.  We are right next to the YELLOW awning).

Culminating Event:  Nov. 16 5pm:  Aerial and Circus Entertainment at the historical YOST THEATER, 307 Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, CA 92701.

Check out RKP student that won 1st the last year’s WCAAF:

1st Place – Kids Division – Maddie Seay

 

 

Click here for FAQ page

HOLIDAY PARTY SUNDAY DEC. 14 3PM

 

SUNDAY – DECEMBER 14, 2014 3PM

AERIAL CIRCUS SHOWCASE
FOOD BEVERAGES
GAMES – RAFFLES – AWARDS

Share your favorite dish or beverage

AERIAL DANCE THEATER
3001 Red Hill Ave. Bldg. 1-107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(corner Kalmus – See YELLOW AWNING
info@rubykaren.com (714) 846-6143

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Featured Circus Professional: MASTER LU YI

Published:  November 27, 2014

 

Lu-YiMaster Trainer Lu Yi brings more than 50 years of experience to Circus Center. For 33 years he was associated with China’s celebrated Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe, first as a star performer then as its Director. He was also Vice President of the Chinese Acrobats Association. During his long tenure with the Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe, Master Lu Yi toured internationally, and his company was the first Chinese group to perform in Western circus productions, notably with Circus Knie in Switzerland and the Big Apple Circus in the US. He also taught circus arts for Circus Oz in Australia. In 1990, Master Lu Yi moved to the US to become Master Teacher and Artistic Director at Circus Center. He has judged international circus competitions in Paris, Monte Carlo, and China.

For more information or to contact Master Lu Yi, please visit CIRCUS CENTER San Francisco

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Graduates: International Aerial Teacher Certification Program

The International Aerial Teacher Program (IATTP) offers formal teaching training courses for aerialists who wants to make aerial arts education their career. The program encompasses the fundamentals, the theoretical composition, safety practices, artistry and business administration.  Since the IATTP program commenced in 2012, we have had very good response from both graduates and contenders. After going through the IATTP program, you will have to take the certification examinations held by Aerial Arts America, the governing body that protects the standards of aerial arts training.

We have the Regular Track and Fast Track sessions.  Regular Track session starts end of March and beginning of October each year.  Fast Track is a 10-day intensive course (6 hours a day) every 4th week of May and 2nd week of November, each year.  To get more information, please email us at: info@rubykaren.com  or visit Aerial Arts America

 

Support our Program:  We offer FREE CLASSES for our IATTP examinations.
To SIGN–UP and Check Schedule of FREE classes.

We are proud to present our graduates:

Caitlin Terry, Ana Nyugen, Jenna Ali, Hannah Lawson, Edie Morton
The RUBY KAREN PROJECT AERIAL DANCE PERFORMING ARTS
Costa Mesa, California

 

Champagne Mahasin – Bangkok Thailand  2012 – 2015
SKYFLY  FITNESS  – 5 Branches) – multiple certifications

SKYFLY by Champagne Mahasin

SKYFLY by Champagne

 

JEANETTE BENT – Santa Cruz, California
AERIAL ARTS SANTA CRUZ

YUKI MIYOAKA – Saskatoon, Canada
MOVE N SOAR

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NOCO DANCE COLLECTIVE – Fresno, California
Amy Querin, Alissa McQuilliams, Shana Milano, Jacqui lderns, Nicholle Debbas, Nikki Haydock,  Arguello, Alejandra, Michelle Baxter, Zachary Garcia, Meaghan McCready

NOCO_Dance

Natalie Fields – Fayetteville, North Carolina
AIRBORN AERIAL ARTS

Airborn Aerial Arts

Briele Ockey – Temecula, California
POLE KRAZE
PoleCrazeLucy Abdullah – San Juan Capistrano, CA
FREEDOM AERIALS

 

Lucy Abdullah - Freedom AerialsAMY HARDISON – Fresno California
Break the Barriers

Aditi Deshpande – ,Mumbai, India
FLY HIGH AERIAL ARTS

AND INDEPENDENT AERIAL TEACHERS from various states and countries:

Dani Almada, Amy Hardison,  Kruamart Boutet,  Rasita Mari Honda, Napatsawan Singthongwan, Sarinprapa Bhutrachinda, Ching Matthews, Achada ritronasak, Maan Prichanant, Juree Clink, Pakamas Boonaree, Thanaporn Pao-in, Rain Wang, Aditi Jain

 

 

AERIAL DANCE THEATER – Home to the Ruby Karen Project / Orange County Aerial Arts

Here are pictures of our Grand Opening Party

AERIAL DANCE THEATER
3001 Red Hill Avenue, Bldg. 1-107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(Entrance from KALMUS)

 

Aerial Dance Theater (ADT) is a performing arts venue that hosts classes, events, showcases/ performances, rehearsals, parties, and other functions.  It is the new headquarters of the RUBY KAREN PROJECT, the ORANGE COUNTY AERIAL ARTS, and CIRCO ETEREO USA.

Amenities of ADT:

  • Professional Sprung Floor (5 layers)
  • 22 Feet Vertical Space for Aerial Acrobatics
  • Can accommodate as much as 20 Rigging Points
  • Any Aerial Apparatuses – you name it… we have it… or will have it, if its customized.
  • Two (2) Studio Spaces for Dance, Aerials and Gymnastic/ Acrobatic trainings
  • Extensive Lighting Equipments for Events and Performance Functions
  • Multi-purpose Hall for Private Parties, Corporate Functions or Theatrical Concerts
  • Email us @ aerialdancetheater@gmail.com to request a RATE SHEET

 Check out our FACEBOOK PAGE for more photos

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