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Learn to fight in the style seen in the Game of Thrones and Outlander TV series. Particular attention is paid to proper partnering and acting the fight. This class will cover the basics of Broadsword stage combat including attacks, defenses, close quarters techniques, and footwork. Participants will have the opportunity to take the Society of American Fight Directors skills proficiency test.

Broadsword: Single Weapon Certification

Contact Info: email@actorsgymnasium.orgThe Actors Gymnasium • 927 Noyes St • Evanston, IL 60201

Photo by Cole Simon

Adult Classes

Winter II 2017

Photo by Cole Simon

January 30 - April 9, 2017

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Artwork by Joe Taylor

847.328.2795 • www.actorsgymnasium.org

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About our FacultyDirector Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi is a second generation circus performer, a Master teacher, and an award-winning choreographer. Physical Theatre Director Molly Brennan has been called “Chicago’s Queen of Mischief and Make-Believe” by American Theatre Magazine. The Actors Gymnasium has faculty with circus credentials that stem from training at The Actors Gymnasium, New England Center for Circus Arts, Circus Juventas, and National École de Cirque. Instructors have performed with esteemed circus and theatre companies worldwide. For complete bios, visit: www.actorsgymnasium.org/about-us/faculty/.

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Jan 8 – Mar 19 All Levels; $415 SUNDAY 10:00am-1:30pm

need help paying for class?FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

www.actorsgymnasium.org/classes-camps/scholarships/

Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi

Molly Brennan

Krystyn Tsagarakis

Tommy Tomlins

Oyunchimeg “Oyuna” Yadamjav

BeginningGymnastics MONDAY 8:30PM - 9:30PM $185 Learn to tumble or just practice your skills in a multi-level class where everyone is welcome.

Aerial Arts (Beginning/Intermediate) MONDAY 7:30pm - 8:30pm $185 Combine aerial sequences to create performance routines.

Aerial Arts TUESDAY 7:30PM - 8:30PM $185 Build strength and learn fundamental aerial techniques on silks, Spanish web, trapeze, lyra, and straps.

Circus Arts WEDNESDAY 6:00PM - 7:30PM $248 Increase strength and flexibility while crafting skills in aerial (silks, lyra, trapeze, Spanish web) and ground apparatus (tight wire, globe, stiltwalking, juggling, unicycle).

Flexibility THURSDAY 6:00PM - 7:00PM $185 Increase flexibility and learn how to prevent injuries in this introduction to contortion by boosting limberness, strength and healthy circulation.

Circus Fitness FRIDAY 9:45AM - 10:45AM $185 Improve stamina, muscle tone, and overall strength with circuits on trapeze, Spanish web, aerial silks and more in this unique workout.

Aerial Arts FRIDAY 1:00PM - 2:00PM $185

Aerial Arts (All Levels) SATURDAY 10:00AM - 11:00AM $185

Photo by Cole Simon

Get out of the gym...get into the air!

Photo by Cole Simon

Intermediate

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847.328.2795www.actorsgymnasium.org

Photo by Cole Simon

Physical Theatre MONDAY 7:00pm - 8:30pm $248 Move hard! Make bold choices! Celebrate whimsy! Learn to devise expressive performance using Clown, improvisation, and object partnering with “Chicago’s Queen of Mischief and Make Believe”, Molly Brennan.

Aerial Arts (Beginning/Intermediate) MONDAY 7:30pm - 8:30pm $185 Combine aerial sequences to create performance routines.

Advanced Gymnastics MONDAY 8:30pm - 10:00pm $260 Looking to really polish your skills? Stay after Gymnastics for the 30 minute advanced class to perfect your technique. Teacher permission required.

Contortion THURSDAY 6:00pm - 7:30pm $260 Push your flexibility to its healthy limits. Stay after Flexibility for the 30 minute advanced class to continue strengthening your muscles. Teacher permission required.

Circus Arts II MONDAY 6:00pm - 7:30pm $248 Further explore each apparatus while building musicality and flow. Teacher permission required.

Aerial Composition & Choreography WEDNESDAY 7:30pm - 8:45pm $248 Work as an ensemble with choreographer Jill Heyser to create an original circus act. Teacher permission required.

Silks THURSDAY 6:00pm - 7:00pm $235Master wraps, drops, sequences, and choreography in this dedicated class. Teacher permission required.

Broadsword (See back panel) SUNDAY 10:30am - 1:00pm $415Open Registration begins January 4 at Noon.

Adult classes are 16+. We also have classes for ages 2-15.

Take your circus skills to the next level. Train with us for the 2017-2018 year! Our 9 month Professional Circus Training Program provides 27 hours per week of training in circus arts, dance and physical theatre under the direction of Master Teacher Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi with Physical Theatre Director Molly Brennan.Photo by Cole Simon

Professional Circus Training Program