The aerial branch of Sandbox—The Swingset—is again taking flight. Thanks to the generosity of the Minnesota Regional Arts Council, we are able to offer these free beginner aerial trainings. This training is for anyone! We love to use aerial arts to explore story and to feel playfully powerful. Come play and surprise yourself.
You’ll be guided with one-on-one instruction by our resident aerialist Evie Digirolamo who has trained and choreographed performers in the aerial theater productions: Little Pilot, Houdini, Bone Mother, The Matrix (for the 5/5 Fringe Fundraiser), Snow Queen, and Charlotte’s Web. Evie believes you are the expert of you and loves to find adaptations for each person that feel exciting and empowering, and she insists that you’ll be surprised by what you can do.
Tuesday, April 7—Monday, May 18
Different class times between 7:00-9:00pm
Dates through May 5 are currently open for folks to reserve a spot in advance. Class size will be kept small because we will only be working with one person at a time on one aerial silk. Each class will keep 5 spots available for walk-ups. May 16 and May 18 are going to be longer workshops with exploring how aerial silks can be used theatrically. Past explorations have included depicting setting, emotional journeys, relationship dynamics, projections, puppetry and clowning.
You can find the google form to reserve a spot or in our bio on Instagram. You will receive an email informing you if your reservation is confirmed or if we are full. Reserve your spot today! Young folks welcome as well, but will need to be accompanied by a guardian who can sign a waiver for them to participate.
We’re also very excited to be hosted by 825Arts and connecting with their vibrant arts community! Hope to see you there!