Intensive Stretching Workshop with Marina Davidovich

 

When: Sunday, April 21st, 2013 from 4:30-6pm
Levels: All levels welcomed
Cost: $35

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Marina is a former Elite Rhythmic Gymnastics Coach on the International Level who has trained gymnasts from beginner to an Olympic Level. Her program is a unique blend of non-invasive stretching techniques from studies of Russian and Bulgarian experts, sports physical therapists, Pilate’s programs, sports doctors, flexibility studies, and from her experience working with thousands of athletes from various sports.

The workshop includes:

How to increase flexibility safely
Injury prevention
Using flexibility to improve competitive elements
More effective ways to stretch in a short amount of time
How to recognize alignment issues & the problems they cause
Exercises to improve movement, balance, & posture
Emphasis on stretching hamstrings, quads, shoulders, lower back, wrists.

Note:
Bring or wear comfortable exercise clothes.
Empty stomach or have a light snack, but don’t come hungry.
Drink plenty of water starting the day before the workshop to ensure that you are well hydrated.

A minimum of 4 students are required to hold this workshop

Beginner Lyra workshop with Sadie Hawkins

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Sadie_lyraWhen:  Wednesday, April 17th from 7-9pm
Levels:  Beginner/ All levels may enter
Cost:  $35

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It looks like a hula hoop, but it’s steel and suspended from the ceiling. It’s Lyra. Want to take flight? This introductory workshop will get you up on the hoop, have you hanging upside down and spinning off the ground. This 2 hour introduction to lyra will teach you the fundamentals of aerial hoop, including spinning, ways to mount and get down from the hoop, simple poses, as well as an overview of form and safety. The workshop also includes a warm up and flexibility segment, cool down and some aerial conditioning exercises. Take a peek into how you can develop a fantastic skill, increase your fitness and your flexibility while refining your balance and core strength. Lyra leverages your own body weight as resistance to help you build upper body strength, create a flat stomach, improve your flexibility, and build longer, leaner muscles.
What to Bring Wear
Comfortable, close-fitting clothes that offer a full range of motion – leggings and a leotard are preferred. You’ll probably want something that protects the backs of your knees, such as tights or over-the-knee socks. Please do not apply lotion or oils to your skin before.

A minimum of 4 students are required to hold workshop.

 

Paper Doll Militia Workshops

 

Rain Anya Workshops

Rain Anya from Paper Doll Miltia is coming to Sky Gym! Rain Anya is an incredibly strong and versatile aerial theater artist from San Francisco who has just finished touring with “Peter Pan”, and is currently touring with “This Twisted Tale”.  You do not want to miss out!

Vertical Vocabulary

Price: $50
Level: L3-L5
When: Sunday, July 15th 7-8:30pm

For the intermediate to advanced silks students wishing to expand their skills repertoire. This workshop will feed you new and exciting climbs, wraps, and drops, otherwise know as “aerial candy”.

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Our own studio!!

 

Dear friends,

After a long and anticipated wait, we’ve finally found the perfect studio! We are pleased to announce that Sky Gym officially has a home of its own. We started classes in our new location as of Wednesday, June 6th, 2012. Come join us!

Address

6780 Roswell Rd. NE
Studio D100
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
(404) 309-9696
info@theskygym.com

Our new home is centrally located on Roswell Rd., just above Abernathy Rd  in Sandy Springs. Our brand new, state of the art facility features 2,400 sq.ft. of aerial paradise. Its soaring main room boasts 27ft. ceilings and tons of awesome equipment to hang from. Three walls of natural light create an expansive and airy feeling to let your dreams soar.  The aerial studio features wall to wall high impact padding, a trussing system for up to 8 simultaneous hang points and over 20 aerial apparatuses, blue-tooth enabled surround sound, wi-fi, full climate control and a brand new sparkly bathroom. Our second room is a dance studio with sprung hardwood flooring, its own climate control, bathroom and stereo system. We also offer an aerial photo studio to get professional photos of your obsession.

 

 

Havana Club Weekly

Havana Club

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Date: Weekly on Friday nights from midnight-1am

Venue: Havana Club

Address: 3112 Piedmont Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30305

Price: cover varies

 

Winter Aerial Intensive

Get your fabric fixPrice: $75      (4 hours)
When: December 23, 4-8pm
Come to the first Sky Gym aerial four hour intensive!  McKinley Vitale and Marilyn Chen will lead you through intense aerial training that will have you flying in style! The first half will be focused on flexibility, conditioning, and technical execution of moves. In the second half we will explore performance skills including improvisation and choreography. We will go through exercises to help you prepare routines and learn to work with all styles of music.

4-6pm

  • Cardio
    • warm up to get everyone warm and ready to stretch
  • Conditioning
    • focusing on doing the conditioning moves properly
    • learning what each move targets
    • teaching them what they can do at home without silks to condition
    • will write up a work out sheet that they can use at home
  • Stretching
    • deep stretches to work on flexibility
    • Teaching them about what muscle groups are targeted with each stretch
    • how to stretch properly to not pull muscles
  • Technical execution
    • beginners will work on pull over execution and drills
    • mid level will work on inversions from the ground (ball, straddle) or hammock (inverting from sitting into star hang) or hooks (for more advanced)
    • advanced will work on inverting with straight legs with proper form


6-8pm

  • Improvisation
    • working with small sets of moves to not overwhelm – getting into moves in different ways
    • working with different styles of music to find what they like and expose them to working with anything that’s given
    • adding personal style to aerial moves
  • Choreography
    • tips on how to build routines
    • 2 minute routine building – give themes and have them work on a routine with a mini performance and critique for the group at the end
      • ascending, descending, upside down, straight legs, bent legs, hooks, etc
      • Putting things together

 

After Intensive Dinner :  We will be grabbing dinner somewhere close to celebrate!

 

Kids Winter Wonderland Camp

Full Camp Price: (3 days) $180
       Individual day: $75
When: December 27-29; 10-1:30
Take a break after the holiday and give your kids a chance to try different forms of circus arts at the first Sky Gym kids camp! We will be working on the silks as well as giving them exposure to other aerial arts. Over 3 days, we will work on the fabrics, ground dancing, the basics of tumbling, and other types of dance including hula hoops and fans. The last day will end with a brown bag lunch party with face painting!

Tuesday
  • 10-11  Stretching,  Tumbling,  Intro to silks
  • 11-12   In sync silks
  • 12-1    Special stuff hoops, ribbon, fans
  • 1-1:30  Lunch
Wednesday
  • 10-11  Stretching,  Tumbling,  Intro to silks
  • 11-12   In sync silks
  • 12-1    Special stuff hoops, ribbon, fans
  • 1-1:30  Lunch
Thursday
  • 10-11  Stretching,  Tumbling,  Intro to silks
  • 11-12   In sync silks
  • 12-1    Special stuff hoops, ribbon, fans
  • 12:30-1 face painting,  food and performance

Love it!

 

Jodi
August 1, 2010 – Google Places

 

Love it! I stumbled across Amber’s classes after some research on aerial silks. I’ve already completed the beginner levels and have just started intermediate classes….I LOVE IT! Amber is such an amazing teacher! These classes are a great way to add something different and exciting to your work out routine.

 

I never thought I could learn that stuff!

 

Jennifer
December 28, 2011- Google Places

 

I had heard of aerial silks and things like Cirque du Soleil before but had never actually thought I could learn to do that stuff. When my friend told me she was going to try an aerial silks class I was up for it but didn’t know what to expect. From that first class I have been hooked! I just started advanced classes and I’m still amazed at all that I’ve learned. I always get excited about going to class and learning new things, especially drops and doubles work. Amber and the other instructors are awesome and they really help you learn things at a pace that works for you. Even with no dance, gymnastics or other acrobatic experience I’ve still been able to quickly pick up on a lot, and it’s always exciting to master a new move or drop. Every class is challenging but it’s great to push yourself and your body in new ways. I absolutely love the Sky Gym and I’m hoping that one day I can even get some silks of my own. I highly recommend it for anyone that’s looking for a fun and exciting workout that you will actually look forward to!

 

I want to do that!

 

Lorraine
December 21, 2010 – Google Places

 

I saw P!nk on the Grammies and thought, “I want to do that!” and I looked around for places in Atlanta that offered aerial silks classes. I found a couple and have tried them out. The Sky Gym by far supercedes any of the places I tried. Amber and all the trainers I have worked with at Sky Gym are incredible about explaining correct form and breaking each move and pose down so that the “trick” is easier to perform and is done correctly to avoid injury. They are all very patient and welcoming and made me feel right at home on the silks! Actually they make me feel like an aerial artist and trust me I am a novice… but when I’m in that class I feel like a performer! We have so much fun! It’s a great workout (you will be sore in places you didn’t dream you could be sore in)… but it’s a blast! We goof off (monkey legs/feet!! ha!) but we learn so much too! It’s intense but Amber is good at teaching and meeting you at your individual level. Even when there are others in the class with you, she still gives you her undivided attention, encouragement and advice. Their Wings of Steel is kick-butt!! It’s probably one of the best strength classes I have ever taken! I love Sky Gym and am constantly trying to bribe and harass my friends to try it!! I believe aerial silks is something everyone should try… it’s one of those bucket list things!! But be prepared… you will fall in love with it and become addicted!!

 

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