Summer is here! Well, sort of. Winter is definitely over and we are excited about summer session. Our second year in the studio just flew by ( we moved in May of 2008) and I have to say that we are exactly where I had hoped. I’m so proud of the beautiful, innovative, funny and overall inspiring work that the students created and performed for their end of the session demos and the student cabaret!  We are looking forward to a summer full of creativity, exploration and growth. -Stephanie

• Summer classes & camps
• New classes and workshops
• Did you know
• Calendar of upcoming events

SUMMER SESSION

MAY 3 – AUG 20 (NO CLASSES JULY 3-5)

Summer classes have begun but it’s not too late to register! Enrollment is open all session with prorated tuition rates.

» View the new class schedule

SUMMER CAMP AT KT

JULY 12 – AUG 20 (ONE WEEK SESSIONS)

Our summer camp is a creative and fun place for kids ages 6-12 to explore circus over the summer. Kids learn aerial arts, acrobatics, juggling, stilts, clowning and physical theatre, dance and movement as well as costume design and arts and crafts. Each week the kids put on their very own circus performance complete with costumes, make-up and lighting!

AUGUST 23-27

We are doing a special week-long performance training intensive for advanced youth ages 10-21. Skill training, dance and choreography, act development, audition prep and more.

Contact the KT office for more info: (310) 606-2617

NEW CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

MIME THEATRE TAUGHT BY AWARD-WINNING MIME/KT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR STEPHANIE ABRAMS

Learn to use your body and face to express yourself on stage and in life. This unique class focuses on the fundamentals of pantomime technique: body control, use of gesture and facial expression and communicating ideas through movement. Students will learn to use illusionistic mime, physical improvisation and abstract movement to build their movement vocabulary, create detailed characters and tell stories.

No experience necessary. No inhibitions allowed

Sundays 4:00-5:30pm *Ongoing*

RACHEL WALKER, BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Trapeze artist/coach extraordinairre, Rachel Walker returns to KT for exclusive workshops. Rachel was the original solo swinging trapeze artist with Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza, from 2006-2008. She has also worked with Circus Discordia, the Dresden Dolls, Cirque Eloize and numerous influential directors/ choreographers such as Victor Fomine and Andre Simard (Cirque du Soleil), Shana Carroll (Les 7 Doigts de la Main), and Aimee Hancock (Cirque Eloize).

Dance Trapeze – Sat July 31, 12-3pm

KT Students – $100 / Open to Public – $125

Discover the dance trapeze, a single-point trapeze on a swivel. You will learn basic standing and sitting positions, and work on techniques exploring swinging, spinning, and using the ground. Participants with an appetite for adventure will work on inverted movements and choreography sequences. All levels welcome!

Act Creation Intensive – Sat July 24, 4-7pm; Sun July 25, 6-9pm & Sat July 31, 12-6pm & Sun. Aug. 1, 6-8 followed by an informal presentation of new work.*Must attend all days.

KT Students- $300 / Open to Public- $325

For experienced aerialists – come with your existing piece, or ideas for a new piece. Working in a small group (6 students maximum), Rachel will teach techniques to awaken the creative process, and help you to evaluate your concepts and skills. Students should come with an open heart, ready to work and play.

Space is limited! Call to enroll: (310) 606-2617

DID YOU KNOW…

Our roots our in the theatre. Kinetic Theory began as a physical theatre ensemble in San Francisco in 2000. The company won awards and received public and critical acclaim for their 4 original, mimed plays. The group has been on hiatus since the move to LA and the creation of the studio, but plans are underway to mount an LA production soon!

For more information about auditions, upcoming performances or mime and physical theatre classes contact the KT office: (310) 606-2617

SUMMER CALENDAR

MAY 15

KT Youth Circus Performs at Grant Elementary School Carnival

JULY 3-5

Closed for Independence Day

JULY 12

Summer Camp Begins

JULY 17

KT Circus Performs at The Skirball Cultural Center

AUGUST 14

KT Circus Performs at East Meets West Pole Competition The El Portal Theatre in N. Hollywood

AUGUST 21

KT Circus Performs at The Skirball Cultural Center

AUGUST 20

Summer Camp Ends

AUGUST 22

Summer Session ends

We had a great time this morning…but it was early and we are tired.

Thank you to KTLA & Allie Mackay

School of Circus Arts – 5am  Segment

Children’s Circus – 6am  Segment

Get in Shape – 7am  Segment

The season of shows has arrived! 9 performances, 4 completely different shows! Not to mention summer classes, camps, other gigs and more! “Are they crazy?” you ask yourself. Yes, completely insane! But the shows are going to amazing and this spring and summer are going to be filled with creativity and growth!

• Shows, shows, shows!
• Summer enrollment
• Summer circus camp
• Did you know
• Calendar of upcoming events

Shows

KINETIC THEORY CIRCUS ARTS PRESENTS…

THE KEY OF LIFE

Inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology, this original show combines awe-inspiring circus skills with physical theatre and stunning costumes. Featuring the performers of the Kinetic Theory Circus Troupe.

April 8- 24

Thursdays and Saturdays at 8pm
$10 in advance, $15 at the door

Tickets on sale now… save money and insure your seat! Call (310) 606-2617

A MAGICAL JOURNEY

Kinetic Theory Circus Arts 2nd Annual Student Cabaret Featuring students of all ages and all levels!

Friday, April 30- 8pm
Saturday, May 1- 8pm
Sunday, May 2- 2pm

Each performance is a different show!
$10 in advance, $15 at the door

Tickets on sale now… save money and insure your seat! Call (310) 606-2617

Summer Session

May 3- Aug. 20 (no classes July 3-5)

Enrollment for summer classes and camps begins next week!

Priority registration (current students)- April 5

Open registration (new students)- April 12

Classes will fill quickly, enroll early.

» View the new class schedule

Summer Camp at KT

July 12- Aug. 20 (one week sessions)

Our summer camp is a creative and fun place for kids ages 6-12 to explore circus over the summer. Kids learn aerial arts, acrobatics, juggling, stilts, clowning and physical theatre, dance and movement as well as costume design and arts and crafts. Each week the kids put on their very own circus performance complete with costumes, make-up and lighting!

Aug. 23-27

We are doing a special week-long performance training intensive for advanced youth ages 10-21. Skill training, dance and choreography, act development, audition prep and more!

Contact the KT office for more info: (310) 606-2617

Did You Know…

Did you know that we are the only school in Southern California offering a pre-professional training program in circus arts? The KT Circus Troupe & training program offers aspiring professionals ages 16+ both skill and performance training as well as “real-life” performance experience. Some KT Troupe members have already gone on to professional careers and can seen performing around LA at theatre and club venues and abroad with companies such as Cirque du Soleil.

For more information about auditions, upcoming performances and booking, contact the KT office 310-606-2617

Upcoming Calendar

April 5

Priority registration for summer begins

April 8

KT Circus Troupe’s show “The Key of Life” opens

April 12

Open registration for summer begins

April 17

World Circus Day… come see our show in honor of circus around the globe

April- 19- 25

Last week of winter/spring session + student demos!

April- 26- May 2

No classes. Open workouts and private lessons available (check with office for times)

April 30- May 2

“A Magical Journey” KT 2nd Annual Cabaret!

May 3

Summer session begins

The summer session runs May 3 – August 20

Priority registration for current students is April 5
Open registration for all is April 12

Don’t wait! Classes are expected to fill up fast.

» view the summer schedule

Kinetic Theory Circus Arts 2nd Annual Student Cabaret Featuring students of all ages and all levels

Friday, April 30- 8pm
Saturday, May 1- 8pm
Sunday, May 2- 2pm
$10 in advance, $15 at the door

Inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology, this original show combines awe-inspiring circus skills with physical theatre and stunning costumes

Thursdays and Saturdays at 8pm
April 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 & 24
$10 in advance, $15 at the door

Written & Directed by Stephanie Abrams
Costumes by David Garcia
Developed & Performed by the Kinetic Theory Circus Troupe: Dana Dugan, Hannah Finn, Amy Guion, Lynn Janovich, Ally Pereira, Scott Renkes, Meghan Robertson, Andrew Smith and Gia-Rose Strada

Halfway through the winter/spring session… time flies when you’re having fun! To wrap up the end of the session and celebrate our 2nd anniversary in the studio we will be having nearly an entire month of performances, woohoo!

• Shows, shows and more shows!
• Summer Circus Camp
• KT International
• Did you know
• Calendar of upcoming events

Spring Shows

Mark your calendars, you don’t want to miss these upcoming performances!

Kinetic Theory Circus Troupe’s new theatrical circus spectacle…
The Key of Life

Inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology, this original show combines awe-inspiring circus skills with physical theatre and stunning costumes!

Written & Directed by Stephanie Abrams
Costumes by David Garcia
Developed & Performed by the Kinetic Theory Circus Troupe: Dana Dugan, Hannah Finn, Amy Guion, Ally Pereira, Scott Renkes, Meghan Robertson, Andrew Smith and Gia-Rose Strada

Thursdays and Saturdays at 8pm
April 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 & 24
$10 in advance, $15 at the door
Tickets go on sale March 15!!!

A Magical Journey
2nd Annual Student Cabaret

Featuring KT students of all ages and all levels!

Fri. Apr. 30- 8pm
Sat. May 1- 8pm
Sun. May 2- 2pm
Three different shows!
$10 in advance, $15 at the door

Want to do an act? All students are welcome to perform, spaces are first come first served. Contact the office to get on the line-up.

Youth Summer Circus Camps

We are very excited to announce that we will be running two weeks of summer circus camp in Orange County at the Muckenthaller Cultural Center in addition to 6 weeks of circus camp and one week of performance camp at the KT studio!

Camp at the “Muck” in Fullerton: June 21- July 2
KT Circus Camp: July 12- August 20
KT Performance Camp:August 23- 27

Registration begins April 12!
Contact us for more information.

KT Takes Over the World

Kinetic Theory Founder/Artistic Director Stephanie Abrams has been busy teaching some international workshops this year in addition to her work with the amazing students here at KT. She recently was in Germany, Switzerland, France and Sweden sharing her knowledge and her signature approach to teaching flexibility and artistic development. Check out the photos from her trip.

Her recent workshops at North Pole Studio in Stockholm were so popular that she has been invited back to Stockholm this fall where she will also serve as one of the judges for “Pole Art International” the only pole competition and showcase dedicated to the artistic side of pole acrobatics! Visit www.poleart.org for more information on the event.

Stephanie will be teaching workshops in New York City this month. Stay tuned for more dates and cities on the “KT International Tour”!

Did You Know…

Did you know that we are the only circus studio in Los Angeles that offers a progressive, performance- based approach to circus training. Performance is our passion and teaching the art of performing is as important to us as teaching skills and safety. All of our skill classes incorporate movement sequencing, improvisation and creative expression. We also offer “Creative Movement”, a class that combines dance technique with expressive movement. We also have special workshops in artistic development for circus artists, pantomime and physical theatre.

Upcoming Calendar

April 5

Priority registration for summer session begins

April 8

KT Circus’s “The Key of Life” opens

April 12

Open registration for summer session and camps begins

April 17

World Circus Day… stay tuned for more info. on related events

April 19-25

Last week of winter/spring session/ student demos

April 25

End of Winter/Spring session

April 26 – May 2

No classes, open workouts & private lessons available

April 30 – May 2

“A Magical Journey” 2nd Annual Student Cabaret

May 1

KT Youth Circus performs at Westside Waldorf School’s Mayfair

May 3

Summer Session begins