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.