It has been a long while since I have updated this message. I could make the excuse that I have been busy building the new TSNY in DC or any number of other projects have had me too focussed to pause and ponder life's meanings. The truth, however, is always about choice and perhaps also inspiration.
I have been immersed, you see, in the lives of my circle. The loves, loses, injuries, confusions, enlightenments and closeness has been so intense, so wholly saturated with meaning, it is as if writing about it would be like exiling myself to the post of observer in my own experience.
As the path to closeness gets clearer, the walls of protection crumble. It becomes safer to inhabit the moment, to become intimate with things that may have threatened in days past. The crowd that once seemed to be hurried chaos can now be seen to dance. We have decided that this is good and we are together doing the right thing for good reason.
Simply put, what was once a dream, is now a movement. A dedication of many lives to a theme. Through our school, we are seeing a possibility. A glimpse of a future where we may be fed by our efforts and proud of what we leave behind.
Sometime soon, I will become obsolete. This is the wish of any teacher. If we are out grown by the ones we most wish to inspire, our dreams have a chance to grow beyond the limits of our imagining. I see this coming now. More and more, the circle is strengthened by your hand leaving my hands free to do no more than applaud. It is more and more about us. All of us. So amazingly many of us giving of ourselves in the most brilliant ways. So many names I can utter with love and respect.
Where we'll go from here it is hard to say. What I do know is that I will feel less need to point "the" way and will learn the skill to find our way. That has me very busy indeed. Thank you and see you in the sky. Jonathon
Spring is coming... Check out all the ways you can Have fun! Here at TSNY Beantown
We offer WAY more than just Flying Trapeze!
Silks
Aerial Silks, Tissue or Fabric are two long pieces of soft fabric that hang from a single point. Using strength, grace and flexibility, you climb the apparatus and move your body into amazing and beautiful poses and shapes. Drops and slides are an exciting and fun part of learning this apparatus. click here to learn more or to sign up for a class.
Static Trapeze
The Static Trapeze is an aerial apparatus consisting of a bar hung from ropes. Unlike the flying trapeze, this one generally stays in place. On the trapeze you will learn to use the bar and ropes to pose, invert, balance and drop into thrilling positions. After growing comfortable with solo work, you can learn to work in pairs and teams to build shapes in the air, turning them inside out and upside down in poses that highlight both strength and flexibility. Click Here to learn more or sign up for a class!
Acro Yoga
Students will learn how to balance, work together and gain strength while having fun! Class will begin with basic stretches and conditioning to prepare the body to work to it's maximum potential. No partner is necessary. Click here to sign up for a class!
Conditioning classes
Our Aerial Conditioning Class incorporates silks, static trapeze, fitness balls, and floor exercises. It is a full body workout using all four apparatuses in a circuit training format (going from station to station). The class has been created to help aspiring and professional flyers and aerialists condition for their craft. It makes exercise fun and new by letting you hang from a trapeze and invert on the silks. Click here to learn more. Click here to sign up for a class.
(the information page is located at our New York site so make sure you don't sign up for a class there or you'll have a LONG drive!)
Trampoline
We have an above-ground trampoline with a rebounding bed that can allow students to learn the fundamentals of body awareness and train for somersaults and twisting skills. Techniques learned on trampoline are directly applicable to ANY aerial or gymnastic pursuit, whether it is simply strengthening core muscles or developing the timing and spotting skills necessary to catch your double on the flying trapeze. Click here to learn more. Click here to sign up for a class.
(the information page is located at our New York site so make sure you don't sign up for a class there or you'll have a LONG drive!)
As The Rig Turns...
Yesterday we had Girl Scout troop 1950 came and celebrate with a Simply Flying party They were then were having so much fun that they added catching too! In class we had Courtney come and learn her set heelsand conquered some fear and did the release! Amanda caught her ½ turn and return, she also worked on the roll up and remount to the board. Sarah caught her set split, and Trevor, Gabe and Sam all cam to their first class and caught their knee-hangs! It was a awesome day!
CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!
Video of the week!
Let Love Soar
The final act from "Let Love Soar," a TSNY Beantown Staff Show. Performers: The Big Rig Flyers
Special thanks to Courtney for Editing and posting this video!
Take a breath and feel the freedom of flying...
-Ally
Sold Out Classes (Flying Trapeze)
Saturday, March 13, 2010 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 21, 2010 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Our current IFW session is almost over... Sign up now for the next one!
Sunday 10:00am - 12:00pm 3/21/10 – 6/13/10, (no class 4/4, 5/16, 5/30) Ten weeks plus show for $481. Show on June 19th, 7:30pm
Sunday 4:45pm - 6:45pm 3/21/10 – 6/13/10, (no class 4/4, 5/16, 5/30) Ten weeks plus show for $481. Show on June 19th, 7:30pm
Monday 7:00am - 9:00pm 3/29/10 – 6/14/10, (no class 4/19, 5/31) Ten weeks plus show for $481. Show on June 19th, 7:30pm
SILKS Intensive Aerial Workshop
Friday 7:00am - 9:00pm 4/9/10 – 6/11/10, (no class 4/30, 5/28, 6/18) Ten weeks plus show for $481.
STUDENTS MUST sign up for 2 "Working with Style and Music" classes when they register for this IAW. (Classes may be any week but we recommend towards the end of the workshop.)Show on June 19th, 7:30pm
