Workshops

Choreo Prep Workshops (Ages 14+)

Join us for a workshop series focused on creative ways to enhance your choreography for upcoming acts at Toledo Pride or future performances! (Open Gym clearance required.)

Exploring Stylization
With Renee Granados
June 29 4:00-6:00pm, Sunday
In this workshop, less is more! Explore ways to redefine aerial poses and sequences to create new and unique shapes and a style all your own. Participants should come prepared with a short and simple sequence - 5 poses max.

Character & Emotion
with Renee Granados & Chloe Whiting Stevenson
July 20 4:00-6:00pm, Sunday
Learn to build character and convey emotions through movement both on the ground and in the air. Participants should come prepared with a short and simple sequence - 5 poses max or approx. 1-2 min. (Aerial and ground skills welcomed!)

Creative Transitions
With Renee Granados
July 29 6:00-8:00pm, Tuesday
Whether traveling the floor or going from the ground to the air, learn to make your movement connections intentional and creative. This guided exploration will give tools and tips to get from A to B to Z in your own unique way. (Aerial and ground skills welcomed!)

Choreo Prep Workshops: Take one or get a discount for taking multiple!
$35 for a single workshop, $65 for two workshops, $95 for all three workshops.
Click here to purchase and register.

Partner Acro (Ages 18+)
With Chloe Whiting Stevenson, Matt Miller, & Morgan Sopko

Combine the physical practice of yoga and acrobatics! Play with good alignment and momentum to let the “base” balance and move a partner “flyer” in different movements and shapes. Everyone has the opportunity to practice each part based on their own comfort and does not need a partner to sign up. 

New students will learn the basics and experienced students will practice more challenging poses and transitions. It’s a low-stress, safe, and fun environment to improve fitness, balance, and communication. Students need to be comfortable getting up close and personal with another body.

Beginner Stilt Walking (Ages 8+) with Matt Miller, & Morgan Sopko

Walk tall and play big in this 1.5-hour stilting workshop! Learn balance, safety, and basic moves—no experience needed. We believe anyone can circus! Students 12 years old and under must bring an adult to stay and assist.

All equipment is provided: stilts, ties, and knee pads. Please wear a comfortable pair of clean, closed-toed shoes.

August 1st, 6:30-8:30pm, Wednesday

Stilting Workshops: $45 for a single workshop
Click here to purchase a pass and register.

Workshop participants can rent stilts for home practice and join us in two fun, community events:

• Old West End Parade on June 7

• Pride Parade on August 16

  (Knee pads are not included in rentals)