Hello Aerial Friends!
February is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited about what’s in store! From our upcoming Savannah Rose photoshoots to the dynamic partnering workshop, there’s so much to look forward to here at Above Ground. Plus, we’ve begun rehearsing & preparing for our Stranger Things tribute show: The Upside Down, and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable production. We can’t wait to share these amazing experiences with you!
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Upcoming Events
Savannah Rose Photoshoot Sessions
Love is in the air! Our very own Savannah Rose is back for her fabulous mini-photoshoots, offering 30-minute sessions with optional Valentine’s Day-themed props. Each booking includes an hour for costume and apparatus rotations, so you’ll have plenty of time to shine. These sessions are always a hit, so be sure to grab your spot soon!
Dates: Sunday, February 2 & February 9, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Cost: $85 + processing fee
Dynamic & Hand-to-Hand Aerial Partnering Workshop
Looking to elevate your aerial game? This workshop is perfect for those who want to explore dynamic movements and hand-to-hand partnering. It’s a great opportunity for bases and fliers to work together, build trust, and improve their skills.
Instructors: Peter Logsdon & Amanda Hamburger
Apparatuses: Silks & Static Trapeze
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $65.00 + a processing fee
Requirements:
For Fliers:
Ability to invert multiple times in a row in the air without jumping or using your feet on the fabric to pull over while hanging on tails (to protect the bases’ shoulders).
Ability to do a pull-up to bent-arm or straight-arm inversion from a dead hang.
Ability to hang for 20+ seconds at a time.
Hold a front balance on sling, lyra, or trapeze for at least 10 seconds.
For Bases:
Ability to climb and enter a cross-back straddle multiple times (e.g., 6+).
Stay engaged in a cross-back straddle upside down for several minutes at a time.
Do 5 pull-ups consecutively
Pro Tip: Build your strength by attending Ally’s "All Level Aerial Cirque-It!" class on Tuesdays (6:45 PM - 7:45 PM) and our *new 2 hour* "All Level Open Practice" on Saturdays (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
Book Your Aerial Cirque-It! Class Now
Step Into the Upside Down
This aerial tribute to Stranger Things will bring the supernatural, suspense, and the heart of Hawkins to life like never before. From battling Demogorgons to defying gravity, this production is shaping up to be thrilling and extraordinary. We’re hard at work preparing for this show, and it promises to be unforgettable! Check our casting announcement here!
Rehearsals:
Act I Dress: April 4
Act II Dress: April 5
Final Dress (Both Acts): April 19
Show Dates: April 25 - April 27
Friday, April 25: Evening performance
Saturday, April 26: Afternoon & Evening performances
Sunday, April 27: Afternoon performance
Performer Perk: Performers can use the code UPDOWNSHOW for unlimited classes and open practices at $220 + processing fee.
Want to help out, but not perform? We’re also looking for stagehands to help with rigging and set changes during the show. If you can commit to being present for all dress rehearsals and performances, we’d like to also extend the offer for unlimited classes and open practices for $220 to our dedicated stagehandsas a show of thanks for their help!
Contact Sadie today to sign up as stagehand, SadieDeRosa@aol.com
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, February 2: Savannah Rose Mini-Session (1:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
Sunday, February 9: Savannah Rose Mini-Session (1:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
Saturday, March 29: Dynamic & Hand-to-Hand Partnering Workshop (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Friday, April 4: Act I Dress Rehearsal for The Upside Down
Saturday, April 5: Act II Dress Rehearsal for The Upside Down
Saturday, April 19: Final Dress Rehearsal for The Upside Down (Both Acts)
Friday, April 25: Evening performance of The Upside Down
Saturday, April 26: Afternoon & Evening performances of The Upside Down
Sunday, April 27: Afternoon performance of The Upside Down
We’re thrilled to have you as part of the Above Ground Aerial family. Whether you’re joining us for a class, signing up for a workshop, or stepping into the Upside Down, we’re here to support your aerial journey. Have questions? Reach out anytime—we’re happy to help. And don’t forget to join our Discord to stay connected with our amazing community!
See you in the air soon!
All the best from Above,
Amanda & Rebecca
Above Ground Aerial Arts, LLC