Check out the awesome photos from the shows

Words cannot describe the pride I feel for what we have created at KT. I am so excited to see what’s next. Now let’s get back to work, summer session has begun!

The cast of Imagination – Sunday 04/29 show

“Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will” – George Bernard Shaw.

- Stephanie
- Kinetic Theory Founder/Artistic Director

• Summer 2012 Has Begun
• Summer Circus Camp
• Upcoming Workshops
• Summer Shows
• KT Gear
• New Make-Up Voucher Policy
• Important Dates

SUMMER SESSION 2012: APRIL 30 – AUGUST 19

Youth Split Sessions Available: April 30 – June 24 / June 25 – August 19

The new session has begun! There are still spaces in classes.

» View the new schedule

Contact the KT office to enroll or with any questions about the new schedule (310) 606-2617

SUMMER CIRCUS CAMP – SPACES STILL AVAILABLE

Looking for a way to keep your kids from swinging from the drapes or juggling your antique vase collection this summer? Look no further, KT Circus Camp is the place to be! Kids ages 6-12 can spend their summer days learning acrobatics, aerial arts, clowning, juggling, stilt-walking, and even put on their own circus show at the end of each week! We keep our camp small so each child gets individual attention and learns in a safe and creative environment.

6, week-long sessions- July 9 – Aug. 17

Monday-Friday 9am-3pm
$350 per week
*Sibling & multi-week discount available

Contact us for more info or to enroll (310) 606-2617

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

RACHEL WALKER RETURNS!

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). After coaching at KT for a year (2008-2009), Rachel returned to Montreal to get back into swinging trapeze. She recently completed the coach certification program at the acclaimed Ecole National de Cirque (ENC) in Montreal and is currently teaching aerial workshops around the globe.

DANCE TRAPEZE

Discover the dance trapeze, a single-point trapeze on a swivel. 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!

Beginner: Sun. May 20, 11-1pm/ $60

DANCE TRAPEZE

Experienced aerialists will learn a new skill vocabulary and explore advanced swinging and spinning maneuvers including drops and releases while exploring artistic expression and choreography.

Intermediate/Advanced: Sun. May 20, 6-9pm/ $90
Space is limited! Sign Up Now!

Rachel is also available from May 20-22 for private and semi-private lessons in static, duo or dance trapeze, hoop or act development

JUGGLING WORKSHOPS WITH 9-TIME GOLD MEDALIST JOSH HORTON

Josh Horton first learned to juggle at an after school circus program in Normal, Illinois. Now Josh, a 9-time gold medalist in the world championships of juggling, is one of the best jugglers in the world. In addition to performing his act at corporate events, resorts, and basketball halftime shows, Josh has lots of experience as a juggling instructor. Josh has taught all levels, from teaching 3 balls to elementary school students, to leading advanced level classes at the International Jugglers’ Association Convention.

Josh will be leading two back-to-back workshops exclusively at Kinetic Theory!

LEARN TO JUGGLE!

Experienced aerialists will learn a new skill vocabulary and explore advanced swinging and spinning maneuvers including drops and releases while exploring artistic expression and choreography.

Sun. May 20- 11am-12pm *ONLY $10 for KT students, $15- general public *

BEYOND BASICS

This workshop is for those who already have control of 3 balls and are wanting to learn anything beyond that. Whether you want to learn the basic 3 ball tricks, or you are ready to start working on 7 clubs, this workshop is for you! Minimum Age: 8, no max! Length: 2 Hours

Sun. May 20- 12-2pm *ONLY $20 for KT students, $25- general public*

THE ART OF RIDICULOUS – PHYSICAL COMEDY INTENSIVE WITH FAMED CLOWN, JOHN GILKEY!

You are an idiot. First accept this, then learn how to use it and your ability to play comedy will grow exponentially. Almost without exception, the successful film and stage comedians of today play the clown archetype. Learn what the clown archetype is and how to play it. Discover your sense of anarchy, humility and stupidity in this crash-course clown class with John Gilkey from Cirque du Soleil. *Ages 16+

John Gilkey is an american circus icon. From his humble beginning with the Pickle Family Circus in San Francisco to his years working with the top circuses in the world: Cirque du Soleil (Iris, Varekai, Dralion, Quidam) and Dragone’s Le Reve, he continues to bring laughter to stage. He can currently be seen performing in Iris at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood as well as serving up “undefinable alternative comedy” with his group We Are Nudes at venues around Los Angeles.

Tues. June 12- 1-4pm $50
This workshop has limited space available, sign up now!

MORE SHOWS, COMING SOON!

Mark your calendars, Kinetic Theory Circus Troupe will be presenting a summer show this July!

July 14 & 21- 2pm & 8pm

KT Circus performs a brand new, original show at KT Theatre! Tickets go on sale June 15! Stay tuned for more info…

July 28- 12 & 2pm

KT Circus Troupe performs at the Skirball Cultural Center. Visit www.skirball.org for more information.

July 28- 7pm – The Forest for the Tree

KT staff, students and friends come together in a special benefit show to help KT’s own Dmitrious “Tree” Bistrevsky take his training to the next level at the prestigious Ecole Nationale de Cirque in Montreal! All proceeds from this event will go directly to Tree. Come see your favorite KT coaches (Eric Newton, Stephanie Abrams, Lexi Pearl, Kennedy Kabasares & more!) as well as student stars and stay after the show for a reception/going away party. $25 donation

GOT CIRCUS GEAR?

We are ordering new KT clothing! Leggings and yoga pants, t-shirts and shorts as well as more sizes of “circus” pants, tank tops and hoodies. Pre-order your KT clothes and get 10% off your order! Come into the office to get the pre-order form.

NEW MAKE-UP VOUCHER POLICY

We don’t want you to miss class, but if you are enrolled in a full session (16 weeks) of classes at KT you get to miss class two times for each class you are enrolled in and make-up your missed classes within the same session. You get one make-up per class if you do half the session. This is still our policy. But in an effort to keep better track of make-ups and cut down on paper, now instead of getting all of your make-up vouchers at the start of the session, you will need to come into the office to pick up your make-up voucher if you miss class and want to schedule your make-up. You must present a valid make-up voucher when you come to your make-up class. Make-up classes are for currently enrolled students only, must be used within the current session and are not transferable.

IMPORTANT DATES

APRIL 30

Summer session begins

MAY 20

Dance trapeze workshops with Rachel Walker/ Juggling workshop with Josh Horton

JUNE 12

Clowning workshop with John Gilkey

JUNE 18-24

Week 8, end of 1st half-session

JULY 4

Closed for Independence Day

JULY 9

Summer camps begin

JULY 14 & 21

KT Circus Troupe’s summer show

JULY 28

- KT Circus Performs at the Skirball Cultural Center

- “The Forest for the Tree”- benefit show for Dmititrious “Tree” Bistrevsky

We are very proud of the dedication and discipline that our students bring to Kinetic Theory to make us the BEST Circus Training Arts Studio in Los Angeles!

We would also like to thank the HUNDREDS of people that came to support experimental theatre!

Here are some production stills that were taken over the weekend. Like them, pass them along and spread the good word of the CIRCUS!

Imagination Photos

Kinetic Theory Circus Arts, LA’s only professional circus-theatre training program, invites you to the 4th annual Student Cabaret Performance weekend during the month of April on these dates:

Friday, April 27 at 8pm
Saturday, April 28 at 8pm
Sunday, April 29 at 2pm

This year’s event spans three days and will feature 45 different acts of all kinds of circus disciplines including:

Aerial Arts: Silk, Straps, Rope, Hoop, and Trapeze. Acrobatics, Dance, Contortion, Hand-balancing, Partner Acrobatics, Physical Comedy and Theatre, juggling, and Chinese Yo-Yo (Diabolo).

All shows are family friendly, so bring the entire family along and enjoy any night(s) of theatrical circus that will no doubt amaze, inspire, and entertain you to no end.

Ticket Prices are as follows:

• $12- advance tickets
• $15- at the door
• $30- 3 show pass

Mark your calendar! Tickets go on sale April, 1st.

For tickets/more info: (310) 606-2617

” Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will” – George Bernard Shaw.

- Stephanie
- Kinetic Theory Founder/Artistic Director

• Summer Circus Camp- early registration
• “Check-in and Win” Contest
• 4th Annual Student Cabaret- SAVE THE DATE
• 2012-2013 Performance Studies Applications
• Juggling Jam
• Open Workouts – a sweet deal
• Did You Know…
• Important Dates

SUMMER CIRCUS CAMP
GET AN EARLY START!

Trying to get an early start on your summer plans for the kids? Look no further, KT Circus Camp is the place to be! Kids ages 6-12 can spend their summer days learning acrobatics, aerial arts, clowning, juggling, stilt-walking, and even put on their own circus show at the end of each week! We keep our camp small so each child gets individual attention and learns in a safe and creative environment.

6, week-long sessions: July 9 – Aug. 17

Monday-Friday 9am-3pm
$350 per week
*Sibling discount available

Sign up before April 15 and save!
Early registration- $300 per week

CHECK-IN & WIN! –
FACEBOOK CHECK IN CONTEST

Check-in at KT from your mobile device from now until the end of the session (April 23), write something great about your classes/being at KT and you could win one of these great prizes:

• unlimited open workout pass ($150 value)
• 50min. massage from Sabrina Jackson ($40-$55 value)
• drop-in class in any 1.5hr class ($30 value)
• KT bag and water bottle ($24 value)

All you have to do is:

• check-in on your mobile device when you come in for class or open workout and write something great (what you love about KT, how excited you are for back torture, how great your cabaret piece is going to be, etc…)
• show the office person your post (we will be keeping a tally).
• repeat this process as much as possible!

At the end of the session the students with the most check-ins will win!

Contest Rules:

• Check-ins are only valid for students that are attending class or open workout at the time they check-in
• Valid check-ins from March 3-April 23 will be in the final count
• Limit one check-in per day
• Winners will be announced April 24
• Prizes cannot be given as gifts or combined with any other coupon or offer. Redemption may subject to scheduling and availability.

“Like” Kinetic Theory Circus Arts on Facebook!

PERFORMANCE STUDIES PROGRAM
APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 1

The first conservatory-style program for circus/theatre in the US, this 2-year intensive program offers professional quality training in theatrical circus performance to students with advanced level circus skills. Train with some of the top circus and theatre instructors in the world!

In the first year, a strong emphasis is placed on creation, innovation and experimentation, while also honing technique in movement and physical theatre, acting and improvisation, as well as individual and ensemble acrobatics and dance. Students in this program train a minimum of 20 hours per week, focusing on their main discipline (various aerial apparati, hand-balancing, contortion, object manipulation or clowning) and work to incorporate theatre, storytelling and expression into their skill work.

Second-year students focus on creating an individual act and an ensemble production. In addition to performance, students at this level learn all aspects of theatre from costumes and make-up to lighting, stage management, rigging and marketing. Students develop their personal portfolio and finish the program ready to embark on their careers as performers.

To apply you must:

• submit an audition video that best showcases your abilities in both skill and creative expression
• be at least 18 years of age by September 2012 (no age limit)
• have a strong foundation in acrobatics, dance or theatre
• be at an advanced level in your focus discipline
• submit an application

Applications and videos must be received by April 1. Qualified applicants will be invited to audition in person (if possible).

For more information about the program, submission requirements, or to receive an application form, contact Artistic Director: Stephanie Abrams.

JUGGLING JAM NOW ON SUNDAYS

Are you a juggler looking for other people to juggle with? Always wanted to learn to juggle but never have? Come to our new “Juggling Jam” sessions on Sundays from 6-9pm. Bring your own juggling equipment or use ours. All levels welcome. NO FIRE but un-light fire props are ok. Only $5 or pay $10 and utilize all of the open workout privileges!

COME TO OPEN WORKOUT AT KT

The KT studio is open 6 days a week for training, even when there are no classes. Get the extra practice time you need by coming to open workouts. Practice your skills, stretch and condition, or work on your new act in the beautiful and well-equipped KT studio. Open workouts are open to anyone, you don’t even have to be a KT student. We only require that you work safely on skills and equipment that you are able to do on your own.

No need to call ahead or reserve space, just come in:

Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays – 10am-2pm
Tuesdays/Thursdays – 1-4pm + *NEW* 6-9pm
Sundays – 6-9pm *NEW* Juggling Jam only $5!

$10 drop-in fee
$85 for a 10 open-workout pass
$150 per month for unlimited open workouts!

For more information on the open workout policies or to purchase an open workout pass, contact the KT office: (310) 606-2617

DID YOU KNOW…

KT is a great place to bring your camp, school or organization for a field trip. We offer interactive circus field trips for kids of all ages and can accommodate groups as large as 100 kids! Your group can join the circus for the day and learn the skills as well as the basic principles of circus: trust, commitment and teamwork. We also have an new circus show for kids, by kids featuring our pre-professional troupe. We are currently booking field trip groups and performances for spring and summer break.

Contact director Stephanie Abrams for more info on our field trips and kids shows.

IMPORTANT DATES

MARCH 3- APRIL 23

“Check In & Win” Contest

APRIL 1

Imagination tickets go on sale/Performance Studies applications due

APRIL 2-8

Priority registration for summer session

APRIL 9

Open registration for summer session begins

APRIL 15

Summer circus camp early registration deadline

APRIL 17-23

Demo week

APRIL 24-29

Spring break- No Group Classes

APRIL 30- AUGUST 19

Summer Session

Kinetic Theory calls out our funniest students and staff for a one-night event of circus hilarity!

FEATURING

• Physical Comedy students
• KT’s pre-professional clowns Meghan Robertson, Dmitrious Bistrevsky, and Alex Bistrevsky
• Alison Lockfeld
• Caryn Lindsey
• Improv by “Bench Ad”
• experimental mimeologist Stephanie Abrams!

Entry is FREE!

Seating is first come, first served.

Written & Directed by Stephanie Abrams

Choreography by Stephanie Abrams, Eric Newton & Alison Lockfeld

Featuring Kinetic Theory’s Pre-professional performance troupe:
Sydney Bernard
Fosse Lin-Bianco
Alex Bistrevsky
Dmitrious Bistrevsky
Cassie Cutler
Ceylon Harris
Reanna Martinez
Soli Rachwal
Meghan Robertson
Cheya Potter-Schrepfer
Samantha Sullivan

Saturdays, October 15, 22 & 29
2pm & 8pm

Tickets only $10 in advance or $15 at the door!
Seating is limited, get tickets now!

Written & Directed by Stephanie Abrams & Joshua Ryan Zehner

Featuring:
Chae Amando
Cassie Cutler
Jean-Louis Darville
Jesselyn Desmond
Deanna Fleysher
Tina Groff
Elle Harris
Caryn Lindsey
David Matz
Alexandra Pereira
Carlos Ragas

Saturdays August 13, 20 & 27 at 8pm
+
Special matinee show Sat. Aug. 27 at 2pm- pre-show performance by Kinetic Theory’s Pre-Professional Circus Troupe

Tickets: $20 in advance/$25 at the door

Thank you to KTLA & Allie Mackay

School of Circus Arts – 5am  Segment

Children’s Circus – 6am  Segment

Get in Shape – 7am  Segment

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