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Spring Circus Session Juventas Guide 2017-2018 A non-profit, 501(c)3 performing arts circus school for youth dedicated to inspiring artistry and self-confidence through a multi-cultural circus arts www.circusjuventas.org experience How to Use Our Class Pages There is an abundance of information in the following pages, and sometimes it can get overwhelming. Never fear, we are here to help! The information below highlights the important components and explains how to decipher the information, quickly and accurately! CLASS DESCRIPTION: Offers general information about the act, but not details like levels. PRE-REQUISITES: Describes skills and PERFORMING STATUS: Classes are listed as requirements needed before entering an act non-performing, Spring Show 2018 or Summer AND LEVEL. Also helps explain Show 2018. level progressions within the act. Class Information Prerequisites Performing Status MULTIPLE TRAPEZE (MT) This act entails the use of one double-decker trapeze on which six students perform simultaneously. Students learn basic– to intermediate-level trapeze maneuvers while learning to work, often in synchronicity, with a team. MT 0100-01 Multiple Trapeze ages 9-15 (Tue 5:00 p.m.) Meets minimum age by Sept 1, 2017 (age 8 ok if 2 years Spring Show 2018 MT 0100-02 Multiple Trapeze ages 9-15 (Tue 8:15 p.m.) Side by Side or Star) and space availability MT 0100-03 Multiple Trapeze ages 9-15 (Fri 4:00 p.m.) MT 0100-04 Multiple Trapeze ages 9-15 (Fri 7:15 p.m.) MT 0100-05 Multiple Trapeze ages 9-15 (Sat 11:00 a.m.) MT 0100-06 Multiple Trapeze ages 9-15 (Sat 1:15 p.m.) SAMPLE MT 0200-01 Multiple Trapeze ages 9-15 (Mon 4:00 p.m.) Able to execute a high cradle, must have at least three Spring Show 2018 MT 0200-02 Multiple Trapeze ages 9-15 (Mon 7:15 p.m.) consecutive sessions and have performed in Multiple MT 0200-03 Multiple Trapeze ages 9-15 (Fri 6:15 p.m.) Trap 0100, and space availability CLASS CODE: This letter and number code CLASS DAY AND TIME: Each class meets at its assigned day and is used for registration tracking. time weekly. Most classes meet once a week for 55 minutes unless otherwise indicated. MORE ON CLASS CODES AGE RANGE: Some classes denote a range, Codes denote the level of the act and are listed but others indicate a minimum age only. in progression order (beginning to advanced). Codes for non-performing classes = 0000 Codes for Spring Show classes = start with 0100 and progress through 0900 Codes for Summer Show = 1000 The numbers following the dash denote the particular section of the class. Some classes have several sections offered at the same level. Finding the Right Class for You! We have color-coded our class pages to make selection easier. Each act is marked to denote the level of pre-requisites needed for the FIRST level of that act. See below: GREEN acts require no additional pre-requisites other than the student meet the age requirement. New to our program? Start here! These are the classes everyone is eligible for—no prior experience necessary! YELLOW acts require previous experience to BEGIN training in this act. Look carefully at the pre-reqs listed to determine your eligibility. Requesting classes you are not yet eligible for will only slow down the registration process. PURPLE acts require an ADVANCED level of training even for the lowest level. These classes are often marked as “invitation only.” If you are interested in any of these acts but have not received a recommendation from your coach, indicate your interest in the “notes” section of your online registration. 2 Session by Session: Important Dates! Print this for the fridge and be in the know all year long! (Dates are subject to change: please pay attention to our weekly family emails for the most up-to-date information). Fall 2017 (Sept 18-Nov 18) Winter 2017-2018 (Nov 27-Feb 10) September 18 First day of Fall Session classes November 27 First day of Winter Session classes Oct 30-Nov 4 NO CLASSES - Fall Break November 27- Costume measurements taken for Spring November 3 ANNUAL GALA December 2 Show (done in class) November 6 Fall Session classes resume December 18 Last day to change Performing Status November 16 Give to the Max Day (GiveMN.org) (Spring Show Performers) November 18 Last day of Fall Session classes Dec 25-Jan 6 NO CLASSES - Winter Break January 8 Winter Session classes resume February 5 SPRING REGISTRATION DEADLINE February 10 Summer Show Parent Meeting February 10 Last day of Winter Session classes Spring 2018 (Feb 19-April 21) Summer 2018 (May 14-July 9) February 19 First day of Spring Session classes May 14 First day of Summer Session classes February 24 Spring Show Parent Meeting May 28 NO CLASSES (MON ONLY)- Memorial Day March-April Saturday extra practices (select acts only) June 4-8 Sampler Camp Week April 1-7 NO CLASSES - Spring Break June 11-15 Weeklong Performance Camp Week April 9 Spring Session classes resume June 18-22 Weeklong Performance Camp Week April 21 World Circus Day June 25-29 Weeklong Performance Camp Week April 22 Last day of Spring Session classes July 2-3, 5-6 Sampler Camp Week July 2-7 NO CLASSES- Summer Break Spring Celebration 2018 July 9 Make Up Day for Memorial Day Classes; Last Show teams are not assigned until Spring Session: please pencil day of Summer Session classes ALL dates listed below into your family calendar. July 9-13 Weeklong Performance Camp Week July 10-13 First Half/Second Half Rehearsals Yellow Show (Summer Show Performers only!) Tech/Dress Rehearsal Monday, April 23, 4:00 pm July 14 Building Transition Day (Summer Show Performances Wednesday, April 25, 7:00 pm performers only) Friday, April 27, 7:00 pm July 16-20 First Half/Second Half Rehearsals Saturday, April 28, 1:00 pm (Summer Show Performers only!) July 23-25 Tech/Dress Rehearsals Blue Show (Summer Show Performers only!) Tech/Dress Rehearsal Tuesday, April 24, 4:00 pm July 26-August 12 Summer Show Performances Performances Thursday, April 26, 7:00 pm Saturday, April 28, 7:00 pm Sunday, April 29, 1:00 pm SPRING AND SUMMER SHOW Purple Show MEETINGS: Tech/Dress Rehearsal Tuesday, May 1, 4:00 pm Performances Thursday, May 3, 7:00 pm SPRING SHOW PARENT MEETING: Saturday, Friday, May 4, 7:00 pm February 24th at 4:30 p.m. (meet-and-greet with the Saturday, May 5, 1:00 pm coaches from 4:00-4:30 p.m. ) This meeting is a must for new families with first-time performers. Attend the meeting and here's what you'll get: A packet of valuable information regarding show procedures and call times. First dibs on volunteer spots! Hear about performer expectations for the spring shows and have the chance to ask questions to our staff. Many classes have extra practices scheduled. Find out if your student is scheduled for any extra practices. And, of course, you'll find out which SHOW TEAM your student is assigned! SUMMER SHOW MEETING DATE CHANGE: The summer show meeting date has changed! It is now scheduled for Saturday, February 10th at 2:30 p.m. (Students enrolled in classes with codes of 1000 are performing in the summer show.) This is a mandatory meeting for both performers and parents to attend. 3 BEST BETS CHEAT SHEET While this session guide includes a comprehensive list of all class offerings, these “Best Bets” pages are a condensed list of classes that have the highest chance of accommodating more students. While all of our students have the option to request any class in the online system, we recommend taking a look at these narrowed-down options as a good starting point for those who have not yet been enrolled, or who are looking to add/change their current class roster. You can also filter on “Best Bets” classes in our online Class Finder. Notes Class Information Prerequisites Performing Status ADULT CIRCUS ARTS (ACA) Try your hand (or foot!) in Spanish web, triple trapeze, hoops, juggling, unicycle, and more. Great exercise and fun in a safe environment! ACA 0000-01 Adult Circus Arts ages 22+ (Thu 7:15 PM) Age 22+ and space availability Non-performing ADULT CORE CONDITIONING (ACORE) This class combines core stability, strength, balance, and agility using the seven primal movements. This class is intended to help students prevent injury, improve posture, and increase integrated strength. ACORE0000-01 Adult Core Conditioning ages 22+ Age 22+ and space availability Non-performing (Mon 6:15 p.m.) (FF) AERIAL CONDITIONING (AEC) This class is for intermediate-level aerial students looking to supplement their training, allowing students time and space each week to work exclusively on technique and strength, two key components of aerial training. VERY LIMITED AEC 0000-01 Aerial Conditioning ages 11+ (Wed 4:00 PM) (FF) Must have at least one year of experience in Non-performing an aerial class and meet minimum age requirement by Sept 1, 2017, and space availability BALANCE EXPERIENCE (BAEX) Try out a variety of balance apparatuses, including low wire, globes, German wheel, and unicycle. LIMITED BAEX 0000-01 Balance Experience ages 6+ (Sat 11:00 AM) Meets minimum age by Sept 1, 2017 and Non-performing space availability BOYS TEEN INTENSIVE (BTI) This class is for the teenage boy who is interested in accelerating his training in rope, straps, acrobatics, hand balance, and conditioning. LIMITED BTI 0000-01 Boys Teen Intensive ages 13+ Meets age requirement by Sept 1, 2017 and Non-performing (Mon 4:00-6:00 PM) (FF) space availability BUNGEE TRAPEZE (BT) Trapeze work and bungee maneuvers create a thrilling spectacle from the heights of the big top.