Versatile Arts

embracing the power of "and"

NEW SPACE!:  Versatile Arts has found a new home!  We are proud to announce that as of mid-August 2008, we have relocated to The Cathedral, a beautiful space with 30' ceilings located within the SPACE design collective at 7601 Greenwood Ave N. 

Adult Aerial Instruction

We offer classes and private lessons in corde lisse (aerial rope), tissu, single and double trapeze, lyra, and aerial net. All classes will take place at The Cathedral, 7601 Greenwood Ave N.  Here is a map.

All classes begin with warm-ups and stretching.  One-hour private lessons generally do not include warm-up time, so plan to arrive early or warm up before you come to the studio.  We recommend 20-30 minutes of cardio activity before all classes to prepare the body for stretching and training.

Almost anyone can try aerials!  However, people with active or chronic shoulder, back, hip, wrist, or knee issues should discuss those with the instructor before taking a class.  Also, at this time our classes are limited to adult participants, so you must be over 18 to fly with us.  We highly recommend SANCA for the younger circus fans - they have a wide range of classes for ages 2 and up.

Looking for something different for your next birthday party, morale event, etc?  Book a private aerial party for up to a dozen people!  You bring the food; we provide the entertainment.  Bring a camera!  (No booze til after the aerials, sorry.)

NEW:  Versatile Arts now offers monthly memberships!  See below for details.

Schedule

The Cathedral Calendar is now available online!

Introduction to Aerials.  This is a 4-week course that teaches basic skills and techniques on rope, tissu, and trapeze, and is highly recommended if you've never taken an aerial class before.  This class runs at various times depending on the availability of the students.  Contact us if you are interested in being put on the list for the next time we run the class.   Cost is $85, prepayment required.  Refund policy:  $20 of your prepayment is nonrefundable; if you cancel more than 48 hours before the series is scheduled to begin, I will refund $65 or credit you that amount toward a future class.  Cancellations received less than 48 hours before class do not qualify for a refund.

The next Intro Series will run on Mondays, 7:30-9 pm, Dec 1 - 22.  Registration is now open - act fast as this class almost always fills quickly.

NEW: Level 1 aerials, Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm.  This new beginner class will run as a 5-week session starting Nov 19 and does include Nov 26, the day before Thanksgiving.  Cost is $80, with a $40 nonrefundable deposit required to hold your place in class.  (If you have a student membership, this class can count as your weekly included class but you must still register.)   This class will be taught by Tamara the Trapeze Lady and will cover trapeze, tissu, and rope skills as well as conditioning and strength training. Prerequisite:  Intro to Aerials or instructor approval. Register now!

Level 1-2 aerials, Mondays 6:00-7:30 pm.  Next session runs Nov 3 - Dec 22.  Cost is $130, with a $40 nonrefundable deposit required to hold your place in class.  (If you have a student membership, this class can count as your weekly included class but you must still register.)  All apparatus are included, as well as overall conditioning and strength training.  Please refer to the level descriptions and/or contact us to determine whether this class is appropriate for you.  (This class has registered full - please contact us to discuss other options.)

Level 2-3 aerials, Sundays 4:00-5:30 pm.  Fall session runs Nov 2 - Dec 21.  Cost is $130, with a $40 nonrefundable deposit required to hold your place in class.   (If you have a student membership, this class can count as your weekly included class but you must still register.)  This class covers all apparatus although students are welcome to specialize.  Please refer to the level descriptions to get a better idea of the skills covered.   Instructor approval required to join this class.

All-levels drop-in class. Thursday 1:00 - 2:30 pm   As the name indicates, this class is open to all levels of experience; however, we do require that you complete our Intro series or the equivalent before attending. Please Contact us to find out if this class is appropriate for you.  Covers all apparatus, no pre-registration required.  Cost is $15. If you are not registered in a session-based class, this class can count toward your student membership.

NEW CLASS!  Aerial Performance Lab, Sundays 5:30 - 6:30 pm.  Working on a new piece and want feedback?  Want inspiration for a new piece, or people to work with on a group piece?  Come to this new drop-in class that focuses on all aspects of aerial performance development:  character, storyline, theatrics, music selection, and choreography on the ground as well as in the air.  $10/class if you are enrolled in another Versatile Arts class, otherwise $15.  Appropriate for students at level 2 and above.

Open Gym - Drop-in training hours!  Cost is $10/person for non-members for as long as you wish to train.  Training and student memberships include unlimited drop-in hours.   Beginners must have completed an introductory class or the equivalent.  We reserve the right to deny or postpone access to those we feel are not yet experienced enough to train on their own.  Current drop-in schedule:

Tuesday 4-8 pm

Thursday 4-8 pm

Saturday 11 am - 2 pm

More classes and open gym hours will be scheduled as demand warrants, so if there is a particular day/time that would work for you please let us know.  Private lessons are available by appointment.

Memberships

Versatile Arts now offers three levels of membership in addition to our ongoing payment options:

1. Training membership: $60/month plus $5 insurance surcharge.  Includes unlimited training during open gym hours.

2. Student membership: $100/month plus $5 insurance surcharge.  Includes unlimited training during open gym hours plus one 90-minute class per week.

3. Professional membership: $150/month plus $5 insurance surcharge.  Unlimited training during any time the space is not exclusively reserved for class, plus 40% off group classes.  Must be approved by the director and must sign a usage agreement.  Troupe discounts are available.

Cost

Private Lessons:  $40/hr for 1, $50/hr for 2, $60/hr for 3, $15/person/hr for 4 or more

Payment options

1. Check to Versatile Arts, 7601 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

2. Paypal to versatile.arts@gmail.com - please no credit-card-based payments!

3. Cash or check delivered to the studio.

Attire

Once you're hooked on aerials, you might consider ordering a custom unitard, or at least buying one of our stylish baseball jerseys!

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