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New Aerial and Circus Training Space Opening in Chicago:
The Aloft Loft!
Chicago, IL, USA. 3/14/06--Beginning on April 1st, The Aloft Loft, will open its doors as the Midwest’s premiere aerial arts training facility. Home to Aloft Aerial Dance, the versatile practice and performance space features adjustable and quick rigging points, static rigging points, two vertical dance walls (one for bouldering and one for harness/rappelling work), ground work space and a circus/aerial library and resource center. The mission of the Aloft Loft is to provide a supportive and vibrant community space to all those seeking to enrich their lives through aerial dance and circus training, and to provide a home away from home for traveling performers passing though town. We pride ourselves on maintaining an open and welcoming environment to aerial enthusiasts of all levels.
With over 15 years of teaching experience in the physical arts, Artistic Director Shayna Swanson leads classes in trapeze, aerial dance technique, silks, rope, lyra/aerial hoop, partnering, stilt dancing and more. Other classes, soon to be offered, include harness work, yoga, Lacoc technique and more. Beginners to professionals will feel challenged in our fun and structured technique and skill based classes. Private lessons are offered in almost all aerial disciplines as well as tumbling, acrobatics, Chinese Poles and more. A monthly membership allows approved aerialists, dancers and acrobats to practice in the space on a 24/7 basis and a class discount, Practice time is also available hourly. Additionally we are seeking unique class ideas from experienced teachers, so we encourage all to bring forth their ideas.
Come check out our classes, refer your friends and support aerial arts as we gain steam in the Midwest. Please check out our website for more info on classes, memberships and performances. www.aloftaerialdance.com
The Aloft Loft!
Chicago, IL, USA. 3/14/06--Beginning on April 1st, The Aloft Loft, will open its doors as the Midwest’s premiere aerial arts training facility. Home to Aloft Aerial Dance, the versatile practice and performance space features adjustable and quick rigging points, static rigging points, two vertical dance walls (one for bouldering and one for harness/rappelling work), ground work space and a circus/aerial library and resource center. The mission of the Aloft Loft is to provide a supportive and vibrant community space to all those seeking to enrich their lives through aerial dance and circus training, and to provide a home away from home for traveling performers passing though town. We pride ourselves on maintaining an open and welcoming environment to aerial enthusiasts of all levels.
With over 15 years of teaching experience in the physical arts, Artistic Director Shayna Swanson leads classes in trapeze, aerial dance technique, silks, rope, lyra/aerial hoop, partnering, stilt dancing and more. Other classes, soon to be offered, include harness work, yoga, Lacoc technique and more. Beginners to professionals will feel challenged in our fun and structured technique and skill based classes. Private lessons are offered in almost all aerial disciplines as well as tumbling, acrobatics, Chinese Poles and more. A monthly membership allows approved aerialists, dancers and acrobats to practice in the space on a 24/7 basis and a class discount, Practice time is also available hourly. Additionally we are seeking unique class ideas from experienced teachers, so we encourage all to bring forth their ideas.
Come check out our classes, refer your friends and support aerial arts as we gain steam in the Midwest. Please check out our website for more info on classes, memberships and performances. www.aloftaerialdance.com