Workshops & Teacher Trainings
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Fire Eating with Joseph Kerr
Sunday, February 9
Internationally renowned circus artist and master of pyromancy Joseph Kerr will be in town teaching his unique style of fire eating at the Gainesville Circus Center. Students in the beginner-intermediate class need no previous experience whatsoever, and can expect to learn how to eat fire, safely set their skin aflame, and how to turn themselves into a human candle. Students in the advanced class will need to have prior experience with vapor manipulation, or will need to have taken Joseph Kerr's beginner-intermediate class. Advanced students will master the vapor candle, explore the exciting world of combo tricks, and learn how to perform the mouth cauldron.
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Flow Workshop with Jeremiah Collins
Saturday, February 22, 1:30 - 3pm
This workshop focuses on the fundamentals of moving objects with artistry. Specifically poi (balls on string), staves, and hoops, although any object can become a prop to flow in love with after understanding these principles. Instructor Jeremiah employs his cubed system, which provides a framework to continue to develop skills after the workshop. Workshop incorporates visualization, posture, kinesiology, and synchronization to breakthrough limitations. Students learn the natural progression of the flow cycle. Learn to listen and act without hesitation and practice presence with flow. Props will be provided, and please bring yours!
Level 2 Mixed ApparatusTeacher Training
March 8 & 9, 2025
10am - 4pm
Cost: $450
Prerequisite: Cheval Aeria Method - Level 1 or comparable teacher training certificate.
NASM = 1.2 CEUs
AFAA = 12 CEUs
Level 1 Mixed Apparatus
Teacher Training
May 31 & June 1, 2025,
9am - 5pm
Cost: $750
NASM = 1.9 CEUs
AFAA = 15 CEUs
Cheval Aerial Method Instructor Certificates
Upon successful completion of the practicum and evaluation process, trainees receive a Cheval Aerial Method Teacher Certificate verifying the number of hours of education completed and in which discipline. This certificate can be presented to studio owners and insurance companies as proof of education. The certificate is valid for 2 years after completion as best practices are constantly evolving in this industry. Renewal is intended to help instructors get the latest updates in safety and teaching standards.
Program Objectives
Participants study the art of teaching itself. Our program is grounded in the theory of multiple intelligences, meaning that different people learn in different ways. Students will learn multiple approaches to teaching movement arts; how to evaluate students in terms of their physical, mental and emotional strengths & weaknesses; safe spotting techniques; and curriculum development.