Aerial Burlesque- The Series
December 9, 2023 December 18, 2023
SERIES OF CLASSES

Explore a new side of yourself from the ground to the air in Aerial Burlesque 101: The Series! From classic bump n’ grind, to neo, and everything between…baring to skivvies or just baring your soul - learn the foundations of combining two art forms. Craft of storytelling with a tease, with ground and aerial performance. 

This accelerated series is for low-flying apparatus only— but you’ll learn how to create an act from the entrance to exit. 

All genders, bodies, experience levels welcome, 18+ only. Participants will complete a code of conduct, waiver, and some light course pre-work. Homework is assigned throughout. Our primary goal is to create a safe space for participants both in movement and creation. 

The series culminates in a private performance for fellow participants, and students will also receive a recorded video of their piece to use for future pitches if they desire! 

Prerequisites: 

Students should be able to independently mount and dismount the apparatus of choice, and complete at least 3 moves at knee, hip, or chest height. You can schedule a private lesson if you are totally new to aerial in order to meet these requirements. 

About the Instructors: 

Ellie Cerceaux 

Ellie Cerceaux first picked up a hula hoop in 2011 and hasn't stopped spinning since! Their signature style blends circus, burlesque, and their favorite fandoms into a spiral of sparkle. They have performed at Smoky Mountain Burlesque Festival and New Orleans Nerdlesque Festival. One time, they were even named “Not-So-Sexy” by Razorglam Productions, which they consider a compliment! Ellie flies high as a co-founder of Celestial Cabaret, a circus and variety collective where all bodies are celebrated as heavenly bodies. With humor and a knack for the unpredictable, Ellie twirls across the stage and into the hearts of audiences. Be careful! They will leave you dizzy and breathless.

Notes: 

**space is limited to create an intimate nature with the classmates, no recording is allowed of other participants. Because we want all to feel welcomed and included- if you feel unsafe at any point please speak with the course facilitators or a third-party. 

What to wear: 

Due to the nature of aerial and being on shared equipment, safety garments are required that fully cover all bits. Pasties are required regardless of gender.