DISCOWEEN is a ’70s themed-costume party, which is a benefit for Canine Companions for Independence, hosted by Fred Schneider of the B 52′s. The October 28th disco bash, take place at Paris on Ponce so dust off those platforms and get ready to do the Hustle! Vicki Powell is our DJ! And the prizes for the best costume and for best dancer are iPads! The iPads were a generous donation by GA Tech professor, Dr. Melody Moore Jackson. *AND here are more groovy reasons to get down with Discoween: Admission gets you: an open bar, ’70s themed bites by Dennis Dean Catering, a photo booth, GoGo Ghoul dancers, Fred Schneider will debut his new single with the Superions titled “Batbaby”, a fabulous raffle to include vintage Gucci and an original Elton John framed photograph, also our favorite Drag Queens will be selling 70′s themed items like candy cigs, afro wigs and discoball earrings…

… and Big Wicked: Atlanta’s sexiest Halloween party – Q100’s Big Wicked on Saturday, October 29th at Reign Nightclub in midtown! Aerialists will be flying over head like bats in the night, the luscious Dames Aflame will be performing their enticing dances, and attendees get a chance to win thousands of dollars in the Sexiest, Scariest, Funniest & Most Creative costume contests!

• Mondays 10.10-11.7 @ 7PM:
  Inversions (no class on Halloween)
  
• Tuesdays 10.18-11.15 @ 7PM:
  Lyra 102 (Lyra 101 continues through 10.11)
  
• Tuesdays 10.4-10.25 @ 8PM:
  Get On Top
  
• Fridays @ 11AM:
  freeform/conditioning/makeup classes
  
• Private sessions available most days – drop a line or click to reserve time
  

SAT 10.1: Private party (wedding reception) then Gold Room
THU 10.6: GHS Field of Dreams fundraiser in Greenville, SC
FRI 10.7: Heaven Pride Party at Park Tavern
SAT 10.8: Gold Room
FRI 10.14: Private fundraiser with the Hot Toddies in Montgomery, AL
SAT 10.15: The Hambidge Center‘s Great ARTdoors Festival in Rabun Gap, GA
10.20-10.23: A trip to Seattle for learning and networking at the amazing BurlyCon
FRI 10.28: Canine Cotillion for Independence at Paris on Ponce
SAT 10.29: Q100′s Halloween party, The Big Wicked, at Club Reign in Midtown ATL

I’ve implemented a new booking system, which also has payment processing capabilities. One-on-one coaching, conditioning and some freeform classes will be offered on a pay-as-you-go basis, but most students will enroll in 4-6 week courses with a specific focus and goal. These courses will require a commitment (with a deposit paid upon registration and the balance due by start of the first class in the series).

Curriculum/Class Descriptions

• Lyra 101 - This 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.
• Lyra 102 - This class is a follow-up to Lyra 101, building on the fundamentals of aerial hoop, including inversions, balance, backbends and splits, as well as added emphasis on conditioning and transfer to other apparatus.
• All “A”s - Angels, Amazons & Ankles: This course focuses on common moves in which your body leaves the bar, how to get in and out of the positions, and how they work on other apparatus.
• Backbends & Splits - Contortion: This course focuses on common moves in which your body folds backward or opens wide, how to get in and out of the positions, and how they work on other apparatus.
• Balance - ”Resting” Poses: This course focuses on balance poses, getting in and out of them creatively and gracefully, and how they can be used for conditioning and on other apparatus.
• Get On Top! - Rope work above the lyra, single point and double point. Transfer to other apparatus, including sling, aerial rope, and possibly trapeze/chain/net.
• Inversions - Turn It Upside Down: This course focuses on common moves in which your body goes upside down, how to get in and out of the positions, and how they work on other apparatus.
• Muscle Moves - The Hard Stuff: This advanced course focuses on strength and stamina intensive moves, how to get in and out of the positions, and how to execute them safely.
• Conditioning - Strength training that will kick your ass!
• Private Sessions
  -Technique & Application Coaching – Drill on the moves that are giving you a hard time.
  -Choreography Coaching – Working on an act? Let’s smooth out that choreography!
  -Private Instruction – One-on-one (or two) private classes.
  -Orientation Session – New to aerial work, or at least lyra? Take an hour of one-on-one instruction to see if it’s right for you.

How to Reserve Class Time

1. Find the class/course/workshop you’d like to take on the Book Your Class page.
2. Book your spot. You’ll be asked to sign in to the registration system and pay a deposit (usually $15) to secure your spot in the session.
3. Pay the balance by the start of the session.
   • If you want to pay in person, you can pay via cash or check. I also use the nifty Square credit/debit processing for payment in person.
   • You can buy a class pass within the booking system. If you do this in advance of booking the class, it’s going to cover your entire series.
   • You can prepay online with Google Checkout or PayPal.
4. If you need to cancel or reschedule, I prefer you transfer your prepaid class credit. I’ll refund if absolutely necessary.