Flexibility and Handstand Workshops with Gretchen in Motion
World class hand balancer Gretchen In Motion is coming to Buffalo to offer two amazing workshops!
Thursday October 17 – 700-9:00 Active Flexibility – Southtowns Studio
Saturday October 19 – 2:00-4:30 Handstands – Northtowns Studio
About Gretchen:
Gretchen “In Motion” Ernst has been balancing around the world for the past decade. Her training began in San Francisco with subsequent studies in Montreal and the Ukraine. She has toured with Carson and Barnes Circus, Opus Opera and most recently Celebrity Cruises. She delights in being upside down and encouraging others to do the same!
Workshop Descriptions:
Active Flexibility (all levels)
For anyone wishing to increase flexibility safely and effectively. Experience working with alleviating joint pain and that “stuck” feeling. Come with questions!
- theory and exercises for active range of motion
- improve lines
- focus on legs and feet with time for back bends if desired
Handstands (all levels)pre-requisite: must be able to kick up to handstand against the wall
- handstand specific warm up
- cleaning technique
- progressions specific to students’ levels including:
-how to work at a wall effectively (no banana!)
-working with a partner
-working in the middle of the room
-leg positions, legography, sculpting beautiful lines
-presses, tricks, one arm handstands – as appropriate to students’ progression
-working with a partner
-working in the middle of the room
-leg positions, legography, sculpting beautiful lines
-presses, tricks, one arm handstands – as appropriate to students’ progression
- discussion and exercises for joint health and longevity
- handstand specific conditioning
Pricing and Sign Up
Early Bird pricing until October 4
Active Flexibility – $45
Handstands $55
Regular Price October 5 and after
Active Flexibility $55
Handstands $65
Sign up here! **Use the arrows to scroll to October 17/19 in the calendar.