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Holiday Class Schedule 12/16-12/31

Here’s to a happy, healthy holiday season for all of our wonderful students and staff, and their families. As instructors head home for the holidays, and as we transition into our 2017 schedule (found here) there will be a few changes to the class schedule.  The schedule from mid-December onward is listed below, days with an * are modified from the usual schedule, days with no asterisk are as usual. *Fri 12/16 – 9:30-11:30am Open Gym 6:15-7:45 Level 2 & 3 Lyra/Rope Technique Edition (Erica) Sat 12/17 – 9:30-10:45 Aerial Yoga 11-12:15 Level 1 & 2 Silks/Trap Sun 12/18 – 9:30-10:45 Aerial Yoga 11-12:15 Level 1 & 2 Silks/Trap 1-3 Open Gym Tue 12/20 – 5:45-7 Aerial Yoga 7:15-8:30 Dance Trap 8-9:15 Level 2 & 3 Silks/Trap *Wed 12/21 – 6:30-8:30 Open Gym Thu 12/22 – Teens, 5:45-7 Level 1 & 2 Silks/Trap 7-8:15 Level 2 & 3 Silks/Lyra *Fri 12/23 -9:30-11:30am Open Gym 6:15-7:45 Level 2&3 Lyra/Rope Holiday Fun Edition (Erica) Sat 12/24 – 9:30-10:45 Aerial Yoga (Erica) 11-12:15 Level 1 & 2 Silks/Trap Sun 12/25

Winter 2017 Schedule

It’s looking like a great new year at B.A.D. We’ve added another kids class, an aerial workout class (Aerial Building Blocks) for those wanting to get a little stronger before liftoff, and lots of exciting apparatus classes. 2017 Schedule Jan – March ADULT CLASSES Tuesday 6:00-7:15 Level 2 & 3 Trapeze Tuesday 7:30-8:45 Level 3 & 4 Silks/Rope Wednesday 8:15-9:30 Level 2 & 3 Silks/Trapeze * Thursday 6:00-7:15 Level 1 & 2 Silks/Trapeze  Thursday 7:30-8:45 Level 2 & 3 Lyra Saturday 11:00-12:15pm Level 1 & 2 Silks/Trapeze ** Sunday 9:30-10:45am Aerial Yoga Sunday 11:00-12:15am Level 1 & 2 Silks/Lyra Sunday 12:30-1:30 Aerial Building Blocks *This class will likely change to level 2&3 Silks/Lyra on the spring schedule **This class will likely change to level 2&3 Silks/Trapeze on the spring schedule   YOUTH CLASSES Thursday 4:30-5:30 Teen Aerial 13-17 Saturday 12:30-1:30 Kids ages 8-12  – STARTS JANUARY 28   OPEN GYM Wednesday 6:00-8:00 Open Gym Friday 9:30-11:30am Open Gym Sunday 1:30-3:00 Open Gym  

Schedule Changes 11/16 – 11/28

Our instructors are heading out own town for training and family gatherings over the next few weeks, so a few classes have been canceled.  Please check the schedule below.  The open gym schedule is below the class schedule.  Our 2017 schedule will be announced soon, along with Black Friday specials! Class Schedule 11/16 – 11/28 11/16 Wednesday 6:00 class – CANCELED 11/17 Thursday 4:30-5:30 Teen Aerial – Anastasia 5:45-7:00 Level 1 & 2 Silks/Trapeze – Anastasia 7:00 Level 2&3 Silks/Lyra – TBD – please RSVP if you plan to come to this class!  11/18 Friday 5:15 Level 1& 2 Lyra – Anastasia 6:15 Level 4& 5 Lyra – Anastasia 6:15 Rope/silks – CANCELED 11/19 Saturday – CLOSED 11/20 Sunday 9:30 Aerial Yoga – Nina 11:00 level 3 & 4 Silks – Nina 11:00 Level 1&2 Silks/Trap – CANCELED 11/22 Tuesday 5:45 Aerial Yoga – Nina 7:15 Dance Trapeze – Nina 8:00 Level 2 & 3 Silks/Trap – CANCELED 11/23 – 11/25 CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING 11/26 Saturday 9:30 Aerial Yoga – Nina 11:00 Level 1

B.A.D. in Auxiliary Magazine

One of the most gratifying things about aerial arts is their versatility.  We get to collaborate with almost everyone: ballerinas, yogis, athletes, rocks climbers, circus folk, musicians, visual artists, and fashion pros.   We are truly lucky to be able to team up with talented people from so many different backgrounds, and last month we had the pleasure of doing a photo shoot with some exceptionally talented ladies from Auxiliary Magazine.   It was so much fun to be styled for this shoot, and it’s even more fun seeing the result of everyone’s hard work.  You can get the full issue at auxiliarymagazine.com                       Styling: Shannon Krampus Hair: Lauren Ashley Makeup: Mallory Stoos Photography: Jennifer Link Models: Erica, Anastasia,

A Glimpse into the Life of an Aerial Instructor

Let’s assume that those of you reading this have been, or at considering becoming one of our students.  We love hearing your experiences at our studio, and thought you’d want to know a little bit about ours. First of all there are four of us: Anastasia, Erica, Larry, and Nina, and one more in training, the lovely Jolene. We’ve all had various careers and life experience outside of the studio, which makes each of our styles unique.  We all first came to aerial out of curiosity, which developed into a serious passion for dancing on apparatus, and teaching was an opportunity that happened to arise from that. I (Erica) first fell in love with aerial arts in Seattle, where I lived throughout the first decade of the 2000s.  When I moved back to Buffalo in 2011, I was quite distressed to find this city lacking in things to dangle from and dance on. After searching high and …not really low… I came to rent some space in the Alt Theatre in 2012. Finally, I could at least practice, although I constantly missed being able to take class with other aerialists.

Aerial Forums July 20-21 at The Alt Theatre *Location Change*

WHAT: Word on the street is that uninformed masses of all sorts are causing world chaos! Don’t be uninformed!!! Join us for these delightful and highly educational aerial open forums. Our instructors will lead a discussion and short slide show, and then we’ll open the floor for you to pick our brains with all of your questions about the mysteries of aerial work. Each day is devoted to one topic, but we’ll try to do a short recap of the other day too. WHERE: Now at The Alt Theatre, 255 Great Arrow Ave (3rd Floor), Buffalo, NY 14207 WHO: Aerialists of all levels, friends of aerialists, and other performance artists are welcome. Kids are also welcome. COST: There is no charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. ($10 suggested donation) PRIZES: If you RSVP, you’ll be entered to win one 60-minute private lesson, and one snazzy pair of leggings, both being raffled each day.  RSVP HERE (scroll to July 20-21 on the calendar).  You must be present to win. AERIAL STYLE FORUM – Wednesday July 20 6pm-7:30pm This amazing woman brought silks to the public

Private Lessons, Small Group Lessons, and Aerial Parties

Private lesson for 1 or 2 people.  60 minutes $70, or $35 each.  90 minutes $100 or $50 each for 90 minutes.   Private lessons focus on building aerial skills on a single apparatus (lyra, trapeze, silks, rope, etc.).  Private lessons can be for any skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Small group lessons for 3 to 5 people.  60 minutes $30 per person, 90 minutes $40 each.   We can teach a small group of any level, or of mixed levels.  If you’ve got a few friends and want to reserve a class just for yourselves, this is a great option.  Can be on any apparatus, silks, trapeze, lyra, rope, hammock, or aerial yoga.   Aerial parties are great for larger groups and social occasions.  60 minutes 6-8 people $25 per person, 90 minutes $35 per person// 60 minutes 9-12 people – Flat rate $220, 90 minutes 9-12 people – Flat rate $270.  The moves that you will learn can be modified for most ages and abilities. Usually we use aerial silks for parties, but you can request another apparatus.   Please be patient as we are putting together a

No classes 7/19-7/26**

We’ll be taking a little break from holding classes to enjoy the summer.  Please join us at Dig Buffalo for the aerial forums on 7/20 and 7/21. **Dance trapeze will happen on 7/19, and will have a break on 8/2.  Open gym for dance trapeze will be held 7/26 for $5, but no new instruction will be

Schedule changes 3/30-4/3

Due to rehearsals and performances for our awesome show Silk, Silver & Steel, our schedule will have to be a little bit different this week. And don’t forget our new schedule including Tuesday evening aerial yoga, and dance trapeze, and Friday evening college night, begins on April 5th! This week: Wednesday – no open gym Thursday – regular schedule Friday – no classes, show at 8:00! (doors at 7:30) Saturday – no aerial yoga, beginner class at 11:00.  Show at 8:00! (doors at 7:30) Sunday – aerial yoga at 10:30, open gym as

Closed today due to Weather

We are sorry to have to cancel aerial classes today, but these roads and weather conditions are looking pretty nasty! We plan to be open tomorrow as scheduled.  As for tonight, we recommend staying home and having a glass of wine – and joining us for a great class tomorrow or next
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