| Asheville Aerial Arts is pleased to present Spring Flying 2009 is over, but stay tuned to this site for more flying to come! Ages 4 and up welcome Registration: For updates, please email classes@ashevilleaerialarts.com. We will add you to the update list, and keep you posted with scheduling. To book a private group, you will need to pre-register for your time slot. Individuals will be placed in classes with others, so if you want to bring several friends to fly with you, register in advance to prevent the class being too full to accommodate your entire group. Aerial Trapeze Academy accepts cash, checks, and credit cards. The rig is located at 27 Pond Rd Asheville, NC 28806, just south of the Farmers Market on Hwy 191 (Brevard Rd.). Description: Come bring your friends, family, co-workers, and teammates to 27 Pond Rd for a lesson on the flying trapeze. Maximum class capacity is 20 people, so book your group early, as space is limited. You will be given instructions on the ground. Your instructors will review safety information and what actions will be completed in the air. A safety belt will be placed around your waist, and you will be clipped in to a safety line. Your ground coach will have you climb the ladder to join your board coach on the pedestal board. Your board coach will clip you into the fly lines, hold your belt, and have you reach out and grab the trapeze bar, one hand at a time. Once the safety line operator yells "Hep" , you will hop off the board and swing out. You will follow instructions to complete a basic trick, such as a Knee Hang. You will dismount by listening to your line operator call "Kick forward, back, forward, and let go", and upon completion of the kicks, you will do a back somersault and land in a sitting position on the net. All the while your heart will be pounding, adrenaline will be surging, you will be high from the experience, and your friends and family will all be cheering for you. Then, you'll come to the edge of the net, and step down, all while in safety lines. After you have completed this successfully at least once, your catcher will go up to the catcher's bar. You will follow instructions to complete your very first catch, and attempt to return to the bar. The feeling of releasing from the bar and into the catcher's arms will be one of the most exhilarating moments of your life. The conquering of fear is one of the powerful accomplishments a person can ascertain. Not only will you be proud of your accomplishment, you will be more confident in other aspects of your life, learn to trust and work as a team, and build the self-esteem necessary to tackle other obstacles in your life. What to bring: Please be sure to wear socks or gymnastics slippers for your class. Street shoes and bare feet are not allowed under any circumstance. You will also want to bring a folding chair, or blanket to sit on, as well as water. You will be signing a release form to certify that you are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Keep in mind this is an event for all ages, so appropriate clothing should be worn. We recommend clothing that allows you to move freely, and has no sharp objects attached. Spring weather can change rapidly, so be sure to bring layers. You will want to make sure your clothes are dry, so parents bring a change of clothes for any youngsters that may be tempted to get in the creek located on property. Rings and bracelets should also be removed for your comfort and safety, as well as that of your catcher. You are welcome to bring video/camera equipment. We recommend that long hair be pulled back away from your face. Glasses will need to be secured properly. About Aerial Trapeze Academy: Aerial Trapeze Academy is headed up by Matt Altbuch, and supported by a team of professional trapeze artists. Their experience and knowledge has allowed them to expand into the instruction arena. You may recognize them from camps, festivals, and special events around the world. Matt began trapeze at Florida State University's circus program. He has gone on to perform and teach in various countries, including the United States. He has been recognized by Bobby Bates, a premier aerialist and master rig designer, whose rigs can be seen around the world. For more information visit www.aerialtrapezeacademy.com, email mattsuperclubs@hotmail.com or call 828-989-0229. |
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