We’ve added additional Trapeze classes both for kids, teens and adults.
Mondays and Thursdays @ 5pm
Wednesdays 7pm
Enroll in this awesome aerial apparatus.
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MOVEMENT and INTERPRETATION WORKSHOP
Aerial Arts America in cooperation with the Ruby Karen Project are hosting this one of a kind workshop that will provide some insights and techniques in capturing the attention of your viewers. 50 Points for Continuing Education
When: Sunday Jan. 8, 2023 1pm – 3pm Where: Aerial Dance Theater 3001 Redhill Avenue Bldg. 1 Suite 107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Movement interpretation Workshop – 1
Conducted by professionals in the field of performing arts and theater production, Ruby Karen and Nahuel Broin join forces to provide a specialized workshop geared towards aerial performers who want to boost their performance skills from a different standpoint that is overlooked and overshadowed by the world of competing aerial elements.
In this workshop, you will learn to study the music you chose or the theme you want to portray to our audience. You will learn the stages of approaching your training to focus on your objective and to translate it to where the audience can clearly receive and understand your message.
This workshop is for artists (aerialists and dancers) who have performed at least once and has 1 year training experience in the field they are focused on.
| About Nahuel Broin: His career has taken him across the world where he has worked as an aerial both an acrobatic performer and a teacher of aerial, dance, and acrobatics in many arenas. He has performed with multiple renowned companies including Deltebre Danza (Spain), Cie Bivouac (France), and Circo Anima (Argentina), The Circus Festival (Belgium), Festival d`Avignon (France), Anima circus company, and more. Read More… | About Ruby Karen: With a career spanning five decades, aerialist, dancer, choreographer and producer, Ruby Karen has thrived in the performing arts—theater, cinema, and music—while mastering various fitness disciplines. With roots in Manila, Ruby Karen’s training and success’ gave her the opportunity to globetrot through metropolises such as, Zurich, Tokyo, New York, Tel Aviv, Mumbai and Los Angeles to name a few.. Read More... |
Winter AERIAL OPEN GYM DAY
TAKE OUR 2022 YEAR END WINTER OPEN GYM DAY
CLICK HERE TO VIEW CALENDAR OR RESERVE ONLINE
Come Join in the fun and just play at our special OPEN GYM session.
December 30, 2022
KIDS – 1:30PM – 3:30PM
ADULTS: 6PM -8PM
$15./session
OPEN TO ALL WHO HAVE AT LEAST 3 MONTHS TRAINING EXPERIENCE
New to this Studio? Please Sign our
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WCAAF-RKP Team – 14 Trophies and Medals
RKP/ OCAA Team at the
10th WEST COAST AERIAL ARTS FESTIVAL
We took Fourteen (14) Award Winnings
Competition Team of the Ruby Karen Project/ Orange County Aerial Arts
WEST COAST AERIAL ARTS FESTIVAL
Nov. 10-13, 2022
We congratulate our RKP team for having procured 14 trophies and medals including 3rd Overall placement by Cambria Goering. We praise all their hard work put into this competition. Let’s give a big applause to our team:
Cambria Goering – 1st Place Hoop 11 – 14 & 3rd Place Overall
India Agle – 1st Place Tissu and 1st Place Hoop 15 – 17
Kirsten Heinrich – 1st Place Open Semi-Professional
Ivy MacDonald – 1st Place Tissu 7-10
Freya Li – 1st Place Open Amateur 18 -49
Maeve MacDonald – 1st Place Hoop 7 -10
Audrey Hewko – 1st Place Hoop 18 – 49
Laura Roussel – 2nd Place Hoop 11- 14
Calliope Georgantes 2nd Place Trapeze 11 – 14 & 3rd Place Hammock 11 – 14
Raegan Moren – 2nd Place Hoop 7 -10
Lola Espinosa – 3rd Place – Trapeze 11-14
Julie Ann Fan – 2nd Place Professional Coach
Evyn Gorbein, Alisha Leisten, Evelyn Silberstein, Aubrey Huecker
We also want to thank all parent-volunteers for all their hard work to get the festival running smoothly.
SOLD-OUT! 14th Annual Spring Production: UNDER THE BLACK FLAG
Ruby Karen Project in cooperation with ORANGE COUNTY AERIAL ARTS, is proud to present
UNDER THE BLACK FLAG
When: Sunday, April 3, 2022 @ 3:30pm
Where: Aerial Dance Theater
Address: 3001 Red Hill Ave. Bldg. 1 Ste 107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
SOLD OUT – CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION AND TICKETS -SOLD OUT
Catch our very own students as they portray a variety of pirate related roles in this aerial performance production.
About this Show: Ruthless scarred eye patched captain and his crew settle their quest for treasure in exchange for reckoning what seems to be the dubious journey to the sought-after New World, to quarter and even conquer after years of battling the high seas and daggering ferocious arms Under the Black Flag.
Orange County Aerial Arts Performances
We are proud to announce that the apprentice team oF the ORANGE COUNTY AERIAL ARTS will be gracing the stages at the following events:
SHERMAN LIBRARY AND GRADEN’S NIGHTS OF 1000 LIGHTS – DECEMBER 9 – 22, 2021
ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK’S CITY OF IRVINE’S 50’S ANNIVERSARY – DECEMBER 11, 2021
We shall be rendering acrobatic aerials, circus and dance acts. We look forward to seeing you there.
Link to Nights of 1000 Lights Dec. 9 – 22, 2021
Link to City of Irvine’s 50’s Anniversary Dec. 11, 2021
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WCAAF PARTICIPANTS
RKP/ OCAA Team at the
9th WEST COAST AERIAL ARTS FESTIVAL
We took Twelve (12) Award Winnings
with
Cambria Goering, Veronika Agle, Jacqueline Hinman, Isabella Meader, Laura Roussel, Ivy MacDonald, Saira Rosas, Sabrina Turjman Lola Espinosa, Natalie Vergara, Evyn Gorbein, Natalie Cross and Calliope Georgantes
SPECIALTY AWARDS
Best Choreography: Calliope Georgantas
Most Improved: Ivy MacDonald
Amateur Open 11-16
1st Place: Calliope Georgantes
Amateur Hoop 7-10
1st Place: Cambria Goering
Amateur Trapeze 9-11
1st Place: Ivy MacDonald
2nd Place: Calliope Georgantes
3rd Place: Lola Espinosa
Amateur Trapeze/Hoop 16-25
1st Place: Veronika Agle
Open Novice 7-10
3rd Place: Saira Rosas
Amateur Tissu 15-18
3rd Place: Ivy MacDonald
Open Semi-Professional 11-16
3rd Place: Natalie Cross
Open Novice 11-17
3rd Place: Natalie Vergara
HOLIDAY SHOWCASE SUNDAY DEC. 5 3PM
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SUNDAY – DECEMBER 5, 2021 3PM AERIAL CIRCUS SHOWCASE
Performances by our apprentices and students
AERIAL DANCE THEATER |
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Space Reservation will soon be Available. COVID Protocols will be in place.
Proud Sponsor of the 9th West Coast Aerial Arts Festival
The Ruby Karen Project in cooperation with Aerial Dance Theater is proud to hosts the
9th WEST COAST AERIAL ARTS FESTIVAL (VIRTUAL)
November 11-14, 2021
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 with skill level ranging from amateurs to professionals. The West Coast Aerial Arts Festival is hosted by Aerial Arts America, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with mission to expand awareness and education in the aerial arts community.
Other activities being offered at the WCAA Festival:
- Workshops by guest artists highly regarded in their respective fields.
- Merchandise vendors in the related field including Fusion, Ruby Karen Products and other participating retailers and suppliers.
- Silent Auction – Support AAA’s programs. Lots of items to choose from donors including Water Grill, Trader Joes, Fusion Climb, to name a few who are in related aerial arts field.
- Showcase Performances on Thursday, Saturday and on Sunday, culminating evening performance by the winners of each division and all Participants of the festival. BUY YOUR TICKETS
The festival will be held right at our studio, Aerial Dance Theater, 3001 Redhill Ave. Bldg. 1 Suite 107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
For complete Schedule of Activities: Click Here
Click Here to Learn More about the WCAAF
We also want to wish our students below and congratulate them for their hard work in the preparation of their respective competition routines:
Jacqueline Hinman, Veronika Agle, Isabella Meader, Natalie Cross, Natalie Vergara, Sabrina Turjman, Evyn Gorbein, Cambria Goering, Lola Espinosa, Ivy Macdonald, Laura Roussel, Calliope Georgantas and Saira Rosas
Description of Classes
Description of Classes
Teens/ Adults Open Aerials (12 yrs and above)
This is an open level and mixed apparatus on Tissu, Lyra/ Hoop and Hammock and is geared towards teens and adults, regardless of whether they have experience or not. We also offer other aerial disciplines and are specifically designated. e.g. “Rope/ Corde Lisse”, “Trapeze”. Lessons are customized and adjusted according to any of the (7) placement levels the student belongs to. Assessment of new student is conducted on their first class.
Whether learning fundamentals or progressive skills, direction to techniques including stillness, rest, neutral and holding positions, momentum, weight bearings and balance transfers; climbs, spins & hangs, foot-locks, crochet and straddle inversions, hip keys and combination sequences.
Kids Aerials (6-11 years old)
Great start for your kids to learn progressive cutting edge and codified aerial classes designed especially for kids. The aerial apparatus are Hoop (aka Lyra) and Hammock (aka Sling). Tissu (aka Silks) is later introduced based on their development/ level.
Open Gym Practice
Open Gym is a perfect session for those who can independently and safely train and operate an aerial apparatus. We have available safely disinfected and quarantined apparatus including Tissu/ Silks, Hoop, Hammock, Corde Lisse or Trapeze or you can bring your own upon subject to inspection and approval by our in-house certified rigger. Our instructor will assist you in setting up the apparatus you need.
*This session is not used as a platform to instruct or skill share. If you wish to do so, please contact us to discuss studio rental.
Apprentice Program
The program is geared towards recreational and pre-professional training in performing arts, both from the production’s front and backend. The sessions are used to master aerial arts skills that have been formally learned. The program offers benefits including participation and opportunity to perform at various productions of the Orange County Aerial Arts – RKP’s performing troupe, and as such, get to learn added skills in Circus Arts, Acrobatics, Contortion, Hand-Hand Adagio/ Acro-gymnastic Partnering, and Dance in the form of Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Latin. Each applicant is assessed and placed based on their skills and background. Previous and regular performance are with TRI-ART/ Festival of the Arts, Dancescape, and Tri-Annual Showcases at Orange County Great Parks, OC Fairground’s Imaginology, South Coast Plaza’s Children of Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival and more.
If you are interested in this program, please contact us so we may discuss the program more in detail. Enrollment is open to everyone regardless of age or placement level, however a minimum of six (6) months’ previous training in circus and aerials is recommended. The training consist of four (4) technique classes in aerial arts and unlimited “apprentice” session for the student to practice every month, thus requires enrollment in a class series and apprentice series, with a long term commitment. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this program or to review the Apprentice Guidelines.
To Enroll:
| Adults 18 and above | Teens 12yrs -17yrs old | Kids 7yrs – 11yrs old |
One on One Assessment Meeting: Benefits of our Apprentice program includes an in-person assessment discussion between the student and the coach. Click Here to fill out the One-On-One Assessment Application Form
Placement Examination: This is a yearly assessment examination to assign student’s their appropriate level. Learn more about the Placement Examination
Private Sessions
A student can choose to learn one-on-one with an instructor. We offer a very reasonable rate for sessions in aerials consisting of a variety of apparatuses, choreography for your competition or show routines and coaching. We also have packaged aerial sequences to choose from. Click HERE to book a private or contact us to discuss your needs.
SPECIAL PRIVATE AERIAL SESSIONS
Jump your aerial vocabulary with these special training sessions. You can choose from a variety of skills according to your level. Each option equates to 6-12 lessons, thereby learning these at a shorter period of time and provides big savings appropriated for your aerial tuition. There are at least TEN (10) OPTIONS to choose from.
COST: Single Person: $120/1.5 hrs Double: $170./1.5 hrs.