CREATION LAB - 4 WEEK WORKSHOP SERIES

Interested in developing your own personal aesthetic, movement language and choreography? Then this course is for you. Going beyond set skills and tricks, this course is designed to delve into your own creative power and give you a variety of tools to develop your own vocabulary, style, sequencing and choreographic storytelling.

Over 4 sessions, we’ll explore a variety of approaches to circus creation through creative exercises that develop personal choreography. Each week will be guided by a different circus artist to bring their unique perspectives from backgrounds in dance, acrobatics, theatre, academia, clown and more. You can build towards a specific act, idea or project or simply take the course as an opportunity to investigate each approach and add to your creative toolkit.

Open to any circus discipline, ground or aerial based. If you are working in a unique discipline/apparatus you may need to provide your own equipment. All levels welcome, but participants should have at least a basic understanding of their discipline as no technical skills or tricks will be taught.

Next Series TBD.
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 6 students

COST:
$120 + 13% HST (sliding scale available down to $80)
Additional financial support is also available to BIPOC artists through our training bursary program.

HOW TO REGISTER:
Send an email to hello@herciniarts.com with the subject ‘Creation Lab Registration’. Please include the full name(s) of the participants you are registering. We’ll be in touch within 48 hours to confirm receipt and send you payment information to secure your spot in the course.

COVID-19:
Although masks are no longer required for indoor activities, participants are encouraged to wear a mask or face covering throughout the class, especially when moving about throughout the space.
Work spaces will be distanced from each other by at least 6 ft and participants are encouraged to maintain physical distance when possible.
For additional ventilation the studio door will be propped open when weather permits. The studio is regularly sanitized and ventilated between classes.
Hercinia Arts recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing and requirements and best practices will continue to fluctuate. We will be in compliance with government regulations at the time of this workshop, and reserve the right to make additional changes to requirements based on recommended best practice from health professionals. Updates will be sent to registered participants.

ACCESS:
This class will be taught in English and the instructor will demonstrate skills/movements as necessary for additional visual aid. Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace and to take breaks as needed.
Studio Flux is located on an industrial street with minimal sidewalks. Entrance and all activities are at ground level (no steps). There is one non-gendered washroom at the back. Washroom door is very narrow and unfortunately not accessible by wheelchair. Chairs are available and can be placed throughout the space. We regret that we are not able to offer ASL interpretation for this event. If you have any other access needs please let us know and will make accommodations where possible.
Transportation: The 72 Bus stops less than a block from the door and runs from both Union and Pape stations. The studio is also a 10min walk from the Queen streetcar. There are 6 Parking spots and 3 Bike Parking spots available right outside the studio. Additional Bike Parking is available at the Esso Gas station at Carlaw/Lakeshore.

For any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at hello@herciniarts.com.