spiral
Spiral 
/ with Jenny Tufts and Oran Leong (2024)
Please note: You do not have to have ever been on a spiral before (There aren’t many of them in the world!)
Spirals are a funny beast – due to the highly customised, handmade nature of them, it’s rare to ever find two alike. We’ll be using several spirals of vastly different proportions in class, so participants will get a broad feel for the different properties of giant spirals versus baby ones, and explore a few principles that can be applied across the spiral spectrum. Classes will include some spiral-specific spin technique, some choreographic offerings, and lots of guided improvisation/creation. Part of what makes spiral so exciting is the relative lack of coded movement, which frees artists to forge their own way and co-create a new language together.
Note: This class will be split between Jenny Tufts (big spiral) and Oran Leong (baby spiral) so that you learn both. They are taught in completely different ways.
For Baby Spiral: Both aerialists and dancers will be invited to explore spiralling from dance and contact dance-inspired prompts, moving between floor and air. Dance experience not essential, just a willingness to try! This is not a technique class, as we will work creatively to find your own unique approach to spirals. A strong tolerance for spinning is highly recommended.
Note: Sometimes bare skin is more effective grip for the spiral, so bring layers. There’s a limit of one spiral class per person due to popularity.
Spiral
/ with Jenny Tufts and Oran Leong (2024)
Spirals are a funny beast – due to the highly customised, handmade nature of them, it’s rare to ever find two alike. We’ll be using several spirals of vastly different proportions in class, so participants will get a broad feel for the different properties of giant spirals versus baby ones, and explore a few principles that can be applied across the spiral spectrum. Classes will include some spiral-specific spin technique, some choreographic offerings, and lots of guided improvisation/creation. Part of what makes spiral so exciting is the relative lack of coded movement, which frees artists to forge their own way and co-create a new language together.
Folks signing up for the skilled/advanced class are not required to have prior spiral experience (thanks to their rarity), but should have a very strong practice in aerial hoop or another spinning bar apparatus.
Note: This class will be split between Jenny Tufts (big spiral) and Oran Leong (baby spiral) so that you learn both. They are taught in completely different ways.
For Baby Spiral: Both aerialists and dancers will be invited to explore spiralling from dance and contact dance-inspired prompts, moving between floor and air. Dance experience not essential, just a willingness to try! This is not a technique class, as we will work creatively to find your own unique approach to spirals. A strong tolerance for spinning is highly recommended.
Note: Sometimes bare skin is more effective grip for the spiral, so bring layers. There’s a limit of one spiral class per person due to popularity.