the country's first full-time intensive partner acrobatic training for intermediate and advanced acrobats
New! Hand to Hand Intensive! 5 days, June 2018
New! Hand to Hand Intensive! 5 days, June 2018
Group Acro & H2H
june 19-25
Application deadline extended to June 5th! Accepting bases, mids and flyers with partners.
New this year! To better serve teachers, students and other folks with summer availability, we'll be hosting a one-week summer intensive in Denver, CO for intermediate and advanced acrobats interested in hand to hand and group acro.
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We love that group acro means more people, more height, more possibilities. The module will cover three highs (including dynamic entrances/exits) and other stacking, swinging, including throws from two bases to a third base, banquine (including lazy backs, back tucks and tosses from platform to platform). We will also include hand to hand instruction. We will have lots of great spotting and spotting lines to ensure everyone stays safe while throwing and catching. This program is suitable for both those newer to group acro and those with more experience. In order to ensure that everyone has a great experience, we will be limiting the number of flyers on this program, so flyers, sign up early to secure your spot!
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Pre-Reqs
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Standing F2H
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Two High with Base Walking
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Camel
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High Bird
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L-basing hand to hand (spotted okay)
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30 second handstand hold (at wall okay)
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Some experience with group acro
The program will run Sunday, June 19 - Saturday June 25th, with 8-hour training days Saturday and Sunday (10 -7) and 6 hours training days (8:30 - 2:30) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (Wednesday is a rest day). Partner acrobatics training is rounded out by instruction in tumbling, handstands, flexibility, and pre-hab/ conditioning.
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BIPOC and Trans Fellowships and Scholarship:
We recognize that the very quality of our programs depends on the diversity of our students, and in order to provide recompense for that value, we are offering up to 6 fellowships to the program for BIPOC and trans students. This fellowship provides full access to the program at zero cost to the student, and is not based on financial need, but rather in recognition of the value that these students bring to the program. Click here to fill out a very brief application.
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Where: Denver, CO
Level: Intermediate & Advanced
When: June 19 - 25th
Facility: Cheer Central Sun, Frederick, CO
Cost: SLIDING SCALE (what is this? see below)
$450 - $900
*Trans/BIPOC fellowships available, and returning student discounts.
Coaches: Micah Ellinger, Ryan Hamity, Ariel Mihic
Jeremy Martin, Christine Moonbeam, Z Farrell
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Photo credit: Nate Northey
Who should apply?
This year's program is for intermediate, advanced and proficiency track acrobats. ​
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Show proven dedication and discipline to training as well as a positive team attitude
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Looking to improve their professional skill set and/or committed to raising their personal practice to the next level
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Hoping to gain a greater level of technical understanding​
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Excited about building and strengthening their acro community in an inclusive way
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Interested in working with others collaboratively rather than competitively
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Interested in delving deeper into foundations and technique of having a healthy acro practice
SLIDING SCALE
At Pitch Catch we strive to make circus accessible to all types of people with skill and heart regardless of their economic background. We ask that you accurately access your income-making POTENTIAL (i.e. not just your monthly earnings, but assets, education, etc.) when paying for this program. If you are able to pay more for the program, your contribution supports our BIPOC/Trans scholarships and helps grant access to others who may not otherwise be able to enjoy the benefits of circus. It also helps ensure we are able to continue offering this program in years to come. Thank you for training with us!
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Here is a rough guideline, recognizing that it may vary quite a bit based on how many people you support with your income and/or what assets/debt you have.
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Per Week Income Per Week Payment
Over $1,800 $900
$1,200 - $1,800 $550 - $800
$800 - $1,200 $500 - $550
Under $800 $450
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If you need additional helping conceptualizing this, we really like this graphic.
Photo credit: Nate Northey
COVID POLICY
At this time, while we would prefer to be more inclusive and understand there are many reasons people choose not to be vaccinated, we are currently only admitting students who are fully vaccinated, unless a student has a medical exemption and can show evidence from their healthcare provider for such. Students will be asked to show proof of vaccination and obtain a negative COVID test before joining the program. Students with a medical exemption will be asked to undertake additional quarantining and testing precautions.