• Expressions, our 3rd student cabaret show, in April
• Summer troupe shows at the Skirball Center and The Muckenthaler Cultural Center
• The Incredible Mr. Nobody in August
• Alchemy & Absinthe at The Edison in September
• Illusions in October
• and, of course, the progress and growth of so many inspired students!

I know, personally, I learned a lot this year. I can’t believe that a year has gone by since I was planning the expansion of the studio. I feel so at home in the new space, it feels like we’ve always been here. As I look towards the future, I look forward to seeing our students continue to build their skills and explore their creativity, be inspired and find their passion, imagine and create and achieve their dreams. This is still just the beginning…

2012 is going to be the year of the creative process. Even if your goal for this coming year is just to get into better shape, being creative and having fun really takes the edge off of your workout. Just remember:

“Progress is a process”, that’s a Stephanie original

“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

• Winter/Spring Session 2012
• Winter Circus Camp
• Massage & Bodywork at KT
• Demos!
• Winter Workshops/Holiday Training
• Troupe Auditions
• Annual Holiday Potluck
• Important Dates

Winter/Spring session 2012 will run from Tuesday, January 3- Tuesday, April 23. The new schedule is here!

Priority registration (currently enrolled students only) begins on Monday, December 5

Open registration begins Monday, December 12

WINTER CIRCUS CAMP IS BACK!

TWO, WEEK-LONG SESSIONS: DEC. 19-23 & DEC. 26-30

Looking for a fun and creative place for your kids to spend their winter break? KT’s circus camp is the place to be! Kids ages 6-12 spend their day learning acrobatics, aerial arts, juggling, clowning, stilt-walking, making their own juggling balls and more! At the end of each week the kids put on their own circus show for their friends and family. All levels welcome.

December 19-23 & 26-30
Sign-up for one week or both

Mon- Fri. 9am-3pm
$350 per week
*Discounts for siblings or signing up for both weeks!

Contact the KT office to sign up 310-606-2617
info@kinetictheorytheatre.com

ON-SITE MASSAGE & BODYWORK AT KT

We are very pleased to announce that we now have a massage therapist on site at KT! Sabrina Jackson is an experienced, certified massage therapist that works with many dancers and athletes. She will be offering Swedish, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue and Sports Massage sessions beginning in December. Her services will be offered in the “stretch room” above the main office. This cozy space is private, warm and quite relaxing.

A note from Sabrina:
Hello KT students. My name is Sabrina, and I will be the new resident massage therapist at Kinetic Theory.  I am thrilled to have this opportunity to get to know each and every one of you both in classes and in the the massage room.  As a graduate of the Masters Massage Program at California Healing Arts College, my work is intuitive, nurturing, and supported by specific massage science.  I am a National Academy Of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, a pole dance instructor and have an extensive dance background in several styles of dance.  What this means for you is that I understand what your bodies go through and know what you need.  I offer a combination of dancer specific sports massage and I am eager to learn more about the needs of circus artists of all disciplines. My clients include USPDF Pole Dance Champions (and Kinetic Theory students): Natasha Wang, Mina Mortezaie and Alethea Austin as well as many other celebrated athletes and artists.

Massage Rates & Descriptions:
Enrolled KT Students/Parents- $40 for 50 min OR $55 for 80 min
General Public- $55 for 50 minutes OR $75 for 80 min

Sports Massage:
Increase flexibility with this interactive massage that combines compression, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (specific therapist assisted passive and active stretching techniques) and deep tissue. This is a popular choice for athletes and performers, and is a goal oriented therapeutic modality. While it can certainly feel nice, it’s not the choice if you are looking to zone out and relax.

Swedish Massage:
A full body nurturing experience that will address superficial musculature, improve circulation, enhance digestion, and leave you relaxed and energized.  This is the right choice if you want to let go into that wonderful “massage space” of  half awake half asleep dreamy goodness!

Shiatsu Massage:
The perfect choice for those interested in natural healing. This clothed style of massage uses palming, compressions, and stretches to stimulate energy centers and meridians in the body to bring balance to the internal organs therefore assisting the body in self healing.

Deep Tissue Massage:
Great for those who have chronic pain in specific areas. Unlike Swedish, where the whole body is addressed, deep tissue focuses on one or two areas of the body per session.  I use heated jade stone to soften the tissue and then use cross fiber friction to loosen adhesions in the muscles. The work is deep, slow, specific, and can in some cases cause mild soreness in the tissue for a day or two after.  This one is no joke.  Be ready to breathe!!!!

Jade Stone:
Relax and unwind with this extremely pampering massage! The heat will soothe your muscles and prepare them for deeper work. Alternating temperature (hot and cold) increases circulation, energizes, cleanses internal organs / systems, naturally strengthens your immune system, and enhances your overall sense of well being.

Body Part Express! If you are in a hurry or just want to have your shoulders, back, hips, or any other specific body part addressed you can hop on the table for 20 minutes, and then we can send you on your way!

*Please note I don’t use oil, so your skin won’t be slippery after!

Massage appointments will be available every Tuesday and Thursday and the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.
Please contact Sabrina directly with any questions or to book a session.

Sabrina Jackson (424) 288-9951

END OF THE SESSION DEMOS

DECEMBER 12-18

Our students have worked hard all session and are ready to show off their skills and creativity in their end of the session demos! All “Beginning”, “Intermediate/Advanced” and artistic classes will be doing demos during the last 30min- hour of class during the week of Dec. 12-18. Come see our students in action. FREE!!!

Demo Schedule:

Monday Dec. 12

Youth Circus Arts- 5:30pm
Beg. Aerial Arts- 7pm
Int/Adv, Trapeze & Rope/Tissue- 8:30pm

Tuesday Dec. 13

Beg. Contortion- 11am

Wednesday Dec. 14

Youth Circus Arts- 5:30pm
Beg. Contortion- 7pm
Physical Theatre- 8:30pm

Thursday Dec. 15

Int/Adv. Trapeze- 12:30pm
Beg. Contortion- 2:30pm

Friday Dec. 16

PreK Circus- 5pm
Youth Circus Arts- 5:30pm
Beg. Aerial Arts- 7pm

Sunday Dec. 18

Youth Troupe/ Pre-Pro Troupe- 12pm
Beg. Contortion & Beg. Aerial- 2:30pm
Beg. Contortion- 5pm

WINTER WORKSHOPS & HOLIDAY TRAINING SCHEDULE

Not looking forward to taking a vacation from your training over winter break? Get in extra practice in these December workshops…

Training Intensives with Xiaohong Weng
Xiaohong is coming back, finally! Over the summer his workshops had to be suddenly cancelled when his wife had a horrible accident and nearly drowned. She is doing much better and Xiaohong is looking forward to returning to KT, this time to focus more on hand-balancing and partner acro! Xiaohong is a master acrobatics teacher with over 30 years of experience. He joined the Nanjing Acrobats at the age of twelve and has since dedicated his life to the art of circus. He is currently the Director of Acrobatics at the Circus Center in San Francisco and still performs hand-to-hand around the country.

Sign-up for one, two or all three training intensives:

Partner Acrobatics-*not for beginners*
Tues. Dec. 13, 6-8pm

Flexibility Intensive *all levels*
Thurs. Dec. 15- 6-8pm

Hand-Balancing
Beginning- Sat. Dec. 17- 12-2pm
Intermediate/Advanced- Sat. Dec. 17- 2-4pm

1 intensive= $40
2 intensives= $75
3 intensives= $105

Xiaohong will also be available for private lessons in hand-balancing, partner acro, acrobatics (tumbling, hoop diving, mini-tramp), flexibility and Chinese Pole.

Vertical Exploration- Advanced Rope & Tissue Techniques with guest teacher Jonathan Perez
This KT exclusive workshop is designed for professionals or pre-professionals who are looking to add to their skill vocabulary. The course focuses on creativity on a technical level, demonstrating different ways to do drop preparations or static positions, while also focusing on transitions between movements. Students will also learn different climbs and begin to harness their own creativity into the development of new drops, different wraps, and various kinds movement in the air. Rope will be the primary apparatus but these techniques can be applied easily and readily to tissue as well.

Wednesday Dec. 21
6-8pm
KT Students- $40
General Public- $50

About the Instructor:
Jonathan Perez is a state champion springboard diver, gymnast and aerialist. He is currently finishing his third and final year at the prestigious Ecole Nationale de Cirque (ENC) in Montreal with a major in corde lisse (aka- rope). A native of Whittier, Jonathan is looking forward to returning for the holidays to share his knowledge before finishing his final semester at ENC and embarking on his professional career as one of the world’s top rope artists.

KT CIRCUS TROUPE AUDITIONS

Dreaming about a career as a professional circus artist? Are you ready to take your training to the next level? The Kinetic Theory Circus Troupe & training program is seeking fiercely dedicated, up-and-coming performers…

Must be:

• at least 12yrs. old (no age limit) *
• experienced in acrobatics, dance and/or theatre
• advanced level in your circus focus discipline (aerial, contortion, hand-balancing, partner acrobatics, object manipulation or clowning/character)
• ready to commit at least 9hrs per week to training: Tues/Thurs 6-9pm & Sun. 10am-1pm
• striving to perform and willing to commit to rehearsal & show schedules

AUDITIONS: Thursday Dec. 22, 6-8pm

Contact director Stephanie Abrams for more information or to reserve a space for the auditions.
(310) 606-2617 stephanie@kinetictheorytheatre.com

*Youth troupe program for ages 8-15 as well

ANNUAL HOLIDAY POTLUCK PARTY

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 6-9pm

It’s the time of year for holiday cheer! Mark your calendars for our annual holiday potluck party. Sign-up in the office to bring a dish (don’t show up empty handed) and come and enjoy the company of awesome circus folk.

IMPORTANT DATES

DECEMBER 5

Priority Registration for Winter Session Begins

DECEMBER 12

Open Registration for Winter Session Begins

DECEMBER 12-18

Fall Session Demos

DECEMBER 13, 15 & 17

Xiaohong’s Intensives

DECEMBER 18

Last Day of Fall Session *must use all make-up classes before winter session begins

DECEMBER 21

Rope & Tissue Workshop with Jonathan Perez

DECEMBER 19-23 & 26-30

Winter Circus Camps
Winter Break, No Group Classes. Open Workouts Mon/Wed/Fri 10am-2pm & Tues/Thurs. 1-4pm. Private lessons available with some coaches. *STUDIO CLOSED: DEC. 24, 25, 30 JAN. 1 & 2

JANUARY 3, 2012

Winter Session Begins

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Workshops & guest teachers
• KT goes global
• New classes
• Did you know
• Calendar of upcoming events

KT Exclusive Workshops!

Rachel Walker, Back by Popular Demand

Aerialist and coach extraordinairre, Rachel Walker, returns to KT with another set of one-of-a-kind workshops! Don’t miss this chance to learn new trapeze techniques and skills, explore your apparatus and grow as an artist.

Dance Trapeze- all levels

Sat. Feb. 20, 12-3pm
$100-KT Students/$115- general public

Advanced Trapeze- for experienced students… new material!

Sat. Feb. 20, 4-6pm
$75-KT Students/$90- general public

Artistic Development Series- for advanced students and professionals

Sun. Feb. 21, 6-9pm; Sat. Feb. 27, 12-6pm; Informal presentation of new work- Sun. Feb. 28, 6-8pm (must attend all)$250- KT Students/$265- general public

*Rachel will be in town from Feb. 15- 28 and will also be available for private and semi-private lessons.

Space in these workshops is limited! Contact the office to enroll: 310-606-2617

The Art of Circus Make-up

Taught by KT’s own make-up and costume diva (and coach) David Garcia, this class will cover all of the basics and a bit beyond. Learn to do it all from natural stage make-up to fantasy creatures! Fee includes a basic make-up kit.

Sat. Mar. 6, 1-4pm
cost $150

*David is also available for custom make-up and costume design and creation

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 and France sharing her knowledge and her signature approach to teaching flexibility and artistic development. Check out the photos from her trip.
Stephanie will be in Sweden Feb. 15-25 then in New York City in March. Stay tuned for more dates and cities on the “KT International Tour”!

New Classes

Just added- Fri. 7:30-9pm Beginning Contortion!

Are you looking for ways to expand your movement vocabulary? Want to be more expressive with your body or improve your dance skills for circus, pole, or any other performance style? Or just want to spend an hour a week doing a really fun class… come to “Creative Movement” on Sundays from 1-2pm with Gia-Rose! This new class incorporates basic dance technique with creative expression. Learn to move while doing fun, original choreography!

Did You Know…

Did you know that we host private parties, team-building workshops and special events at the KT studio? Have your birthday circus style, bring your office “3 ring-circus” in for some task juggling lessons or come in with your pals for the ultimate “girls/guys night out”.

Contact the KT office for more info 310-606-2617

Upcoming Calendar

February 20-28

Aerial Workshops with Rachel Walker

March 6

Make-up Workshop with Davidra

April- 16- 25

Spring Shows and Student Cabaret

April 17

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

April 25

End of Winter/Spring session

• Winter/Spring 2010 classes are filling up!
• KT goes global
• Guest teachers & workshops
• 2nd Annual Student Cabaret
• Open workouts
• Calendar of upcoming events

2010 Winter/Spring Schedule

The new session just started, January 4, and runs until April 25, 2010. Check out the new schedule

Some classes are already full! Don’t miss out on your chance to achieve your 2010 goals!

Call us to enroll or with any questions: 310-606-2617

KT Takes Over the World

Kinetic Theory Founder/Artistic Director Stephanie Abrams is excited to be teaching some international workshops this year. She will be sharing her knowledge and her signature approach to teaching flexibility and artistic development at circus, fitness and dance studios in Germany, Switzerland and Sweden in January and February. She will also be working on some new material of her own, while networking and spreading the KT love around the world!

KT Exclusive Workshops

Acrobatics Intensive with Simon Chaban

Simon is a world-class circus artist and acrobat specializing in acrobatic fire staff, an art that combines high-level tumbling and hand-balancing with manipulating a staff lit on fire! Simon’s unique approach to teaching acrobatics incorporates skill work with exploring other elements like movement, tempo and expression. Explore your acrobatic potential or build on your skills as an artist!

Wed. Jan. 20, 7:30-9:30pm
$50- KT Students/ $65- general public

*Simon will also be available for private or semi-private lessons

The Art of Circus Make-up

Taught by KT’s own make-up and costume diva (and coach) David Garcia, this class will cover all of the basics and a bit beyond. Learn to do it all from natural stage make-up to fantasy creatures! Fee includes a basic make-up kit.

Sat. Feb. 6, 1-4pm
cost TBA

*David is also available for custom make-up and costume design and creation

Rachel Walker, Back by Popular Demand

Aerialist and coach extraordinairre, Rachel Walker, returns to KT with another set of one-of-a-kind workshops! Don’t miss this chance to learn new trapeze techniques and skills, explore your apparatus and grow as an artist!

Dance Trapeze- all levels

Sat. Feb. 20, 12-3pm
$100-KT Students/$115- general public

Advanced Trapeze – for experienced students… new material

Sat. Feb. 20, 4-6pm
$75-KT Students/$90- general public

Artistic Development Series – for advanced students and professionals

Sun. Feb. 21, 6-9pm; Sat. Feb. 27, 12-6pm; Informal presentation of new work- Sun. Feb. 28, 6-8pm (must attend all)$250- KT Students/$265- general public

*Rachel will be in town from Feb. 16- 28 and will also be available for private and semi-private lessons.

Space in these workshops is limited! Contact the office to enroll: 310-606-2617

Student Cabaret – Save the Date

We are very proud to announce Kinetic Theory’s 2nd Annual Student Cabaret! Got a great idea for a new piece? Ready to show your skills to the world? Here’s your chance! Any Kinetic Theory student can perform an original act in any circus related or physical theatre discipline- no audition necessary. We will help you develop your piece and advise you on all of the details!

The shows will be at the end of April.
For more information or questions please contact the office.

Open Workout, stregthen & practice outside of class

Did you know we offer Open Workout training times? This is a great time for beginning and intermediate level students to conditioning between classes and for advanced students and professional artists to polish their skills and work choreography.

$10 drop-in/$100 monthly
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10am-2pm
Sunday 6-8pm

Upcoming Calendar

January 4

Winter/Spring session begins

January 20

Acrobatics Workshop with Simon Chaban

February 20-28

Aerial Workshops with Rachel Walker

April- 16- 25

Spring Shows and Student Cabaret

April 17

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

April 25

End of Winter/Spring session

Are you on Facebook? Become a fan of KT
www.facebook.com/kinetictheorytheatre

2010 will be the year of determination!

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” – Henry David Thoreau

• Winter/Spring 2010 Schedule
• Holiday party!
• End of the session demos
• Troupe auditions
• Great holiday gift ideas
• Calendar of upcoming events

2010 Winter/Spring Schedule

The new session runs from January 4- April 25, 2010. Check out the new schedule: http://kinetictheorytheatre.com/KT-2010_WinterSpring_schedule.pdf

Priority registration (currently enrolled students) begins Dec. 8!
Open registration begins Dec. 15!

Don’t let your 2010 goals fall by the wayside! Call us to enroll or with any questions: 310-606-2617

Celebrate the Season, KT style

Join us for a casual potluck holiday party at the studio on Sat. Dec. 12 at 6pm.

FREE! All are welcome, all we ask is that you bring something to share. Happy holidays from KT!

Student Demos

Students will be showing off their amazing talents in their end of the session demonstration performances Dec. 14-20. Come out and support them and show your appreciation for the hard work.

Monday Dec. 14:

5pm – Youth Aerial Arts

7:30pm – Beg. Aerial Arts

Tuesday Dec. 15:

11am- Beg. Contortion
12:30pm- Beg. Aerial Arts

Wednesday Dec. 16:

5pm- Youth Aerial Arts
7pm- Beg. Contortion
8:30pm- Int/Adv. Contortion & Int/Adv. Aerial Arts

Thursday Dec. 17:

12pm- Mixed Level Aerial Arts

Friday Dec. 18:

11:30am- Int/Adv. Contortion

Sunday Dec. 20:

12pm- KT Circus Troupe & Youth Circus
3pm- Beg. Contortion & Beg. Aerial Arts

KT Circus Troupe & Youth Circus Auditions

Are you dreaming of being a professional circus artist? Are you ready to take your training to the next level? The KT Circus Troupe may be the place for you.

• Continued training in acrobatics, hand-balancing, aerial arts, contortion, and more
• Ensemble performance work, choreography/ act development, improvisation and stage skills
• “Real-life” performing experience at events around LA!

Ages 16+ (no age limit)
Sunday, December 13
4-6pm
Call to reserve a space or with any questions. For Youth Circus auditions (ages 8-15) contact us: 310-606-2617

Give the Gift of Circus

Looking for the perfect gift for your friends, co-workers, spouse/partner or kids? Making your wish list known to your friends and family? Think of circus! We have gift certificates available! You can give a drop-in class or a full session of classes, private lessons or even a performance!

We also have stylish KT tanks and “circus” butt pants, tote bags, stainless steel water bottles, and (the much anticipated) hoodies! Get your KT gear while supplies last… great gifts for the holidays!

Upcoming Calendar

December 6

KT Circus performs at the Skirball Cultural Center’s Hanukah Festival. Visit www.skirball.org for more info

December 8

Priority registration for winter/spring session begins for currently enrolled students

December 12

KT Holiday Potluck Party!

December 14-20

End of the session student demos

December 15

Open registration begins for winter/spring session

December 20

Last day of fall session

December 21-January 3

No classes (open workout Dec. 21, 23, 28 & 30 from 10am-2pm and private lessons still available). We will be closed Dec. 24- 26 & Dec. 31-Jan. 3

January 4- April 25

Winter/spring session

*Stay tuned for more info on upcoming rigging workshops and stage make-up workshops!

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2010 will be the year of determination!

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” – Henry David Thoreau

• Rachel Walker returns to KT for aerial workshops
• Thanksgiving break
• Troupe auditions
• KT circus gear
• Calendar of upcoming events

Trapeze and Performance Intensives with Rachel Walker

Rachel Walker 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, 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). Rachel returns to KT after 5 months of intensive training to offer these exclusive workshops!

Sign up for 1, 2 or all 3! Ask about a discount!

Dance Trapeze

Sat. Nov. 21, 12-3pm KT Students- $100/ Open to Public – $115

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!

Advanced Static Trapeze

Sat. Nov. 21, 4-6pm KT Students- $75/ Open to Public- $90

Embark on high-level movements, improve technique, explore unique transitions, fine tune your skills and develop your individual artistry on the trapeze. Participants will also begin to work on stage presence, moving with attitude and intention, and building confidence for presentations. For experienced trapeze artists.

Artistic Development / Act Creation

Sun. Nov. 22, 4-7pm KT Students- $100/ Open to Public- $115

For experienced aerialists- come with your existing piece, or ideas for a new piece. Working in small groups (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. Students are required to bring: 3 visual images related to either to their piece, or why they are doing aerial.
Rachel will also be available for private lessons from Nov. 19-25.

Call us to enroll, spaces are filling! (310) 606-2617

Closed for Thanksgiving

Just a reminder that the studio will be closed Thurs. Nov. 26- Sun. Nov. 29. If you miss a regularly scheduled class, please contact the office regarding a make-up.

KT Circus Troupe and Youth Circus Auditions

Are you dreaming of being a professional circus artist? Are you ready to take your training to the next level? The KT Circus Troupe may be the place for you.

• Continued training in acrobatics, hand-balancing, aerial arts, contortion, and more
• Ensemble performance work, choreography/act development, improvisation and stage skills
• “Real-life” performing experience at events around LA!

Ages 16+ (no age limit)
Sunday, December 13
4-6pm

Call to reserve a space or with any questions. For Youth Circus auditions (ages 8-15) contact us: (310) 606-2617

KT Circus Gear, Represent!

We just received new KT Circus tote bags, just $12! Stainless steel water bottles, more circus tanks and pants and (much anticipated) hoodies coming soon! Get your KT gear while supplies last… great gifts for the holidays!

Upcoming Calendar

November 19-25

Rachel Walker guest teaches *Workshops on Nov. 21 & 22

November 26-29

Studio closed for Thanksgiving break

December 6

KT Circus performs at the Skirball Cultural Center’s Hanukah Festival. Visit www.skirball.org for more info

December 8

Priority registration for winter/spring session begins for currently enrolled students

December 12

KT Holiday Potluck Party!

December 14-20

End of the session student demos

December 15

Open registration begins for winter/spring session

December 20

Last day of fall session

December 21-January 3

Studio closed for winter break (check with office for open workout times)

January 4- April 25

Winter/Spring session

*Stay tuned for more info on upcoming rigging workshops and stage make-up workshops!

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Gravity Defying 101- Designed for intermediate level aerial students, this class focuses on various climbs, movements, combinations, drops and descents. Students will explore original methods of climbing and gaining altitude. On the spectrum of most efficient to most decorative/aesthetic climbs, the students will learn a wide variety. The basic families of drops—including twisting, frontwards, sliding, and some miscellaneous will also be covered. This workshop will include a thorough warm-up and will end with conditioning.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14- 10AM-1PM

“Ropeology”- Advanced/Professional: This workshop will cover a wide variety of material amassed from sources across the globe which is of interest to artists who already have a strong familiarity with rope and/or tissue. Unusual climbs and movements that seem to defy gravity, or at least work with it originally. High level locked and open drops will be presented for those who are ready. Also, Terry and Jukka will teach some sequences of movement from their own repertoire.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13- 1-4PM

$125- KTCA students, $150- general public

SPACE IS LIMITED, ENROLL NOW!

CALL: 310-606-2617

See these amazing aerialists in action!

Don’t miss a special demonstration performance by Terry, Jukka and up and coming aerialist Alison Lockfeld Friday, February 13 at 6pm at the KT studio.

Find out more about the guest teachers:

Terry’s work: www.cordelisse.com

Jukka’s work: www.juntiijukka.com

*Can’t make the workshops, Terry and Jukka will also be available for private instruction. Contact the KT office for more information.

America’s Got Talent!
Congratulations to KT Troupe performers Hannah Finn, Scott Renkes and Darren Kessner and KT coach Anatoly Koshelev for making it through the preliminary audition for America’s Got Talent! The performers  auditioned in front of the show’s producers on Sat. Jan. 30th. We know you guys got talent, best of luck with the show!

Youth Summer Circus Camps Want to keep your little monkeys from hanging from the curtains or trying juggle your antique vase collection this summer? Look no further, KT Summer Circus Camp is the place to be! Kids ages 6-12 will learn a variety of circus skills including: tumbling, partner acrobatics, aerial arts, juggling, clowning and mime and learn how to put together their very own circus show and perform it for their family and friends!

Sign up for one week or all 4! July 6- 31 (each week culminates in a show!).Contact us for more info. 310-606-2617

Youth Training Intensive This intensive week of training is designed to prepare advanced young performers ages 14-20 for professional performance careers. Performers will focus on creative work geared towards development of an innovative, high- caliber act while working their acrobatic and aerial skills. Audition and portfolio preparation will also be covered.
August 3-7. Housing available for out of town students Contact us for more info. 310-606-2617

KT Student Cabaret!
Mark your calendars: May 1 & 2 we will be hosting our first student showcase! Students of all levels and disciplines will show off their skills and The KT Circus and Youth Circus Troupes will present a new original production. Don’t miss this awesome show featuring the most talented bunch of circus freaks in LA!

Interested in performing? The cabaret is open to all current students, no audition necessary. Contact Stephanie for more info or to get on the line-up.

ARTBash 29/08 is a celebration of the Los Angeles performing arts community. Come see KT Theatre perform and support local theatre!

Saturday, Dec. 13, 8pm-2am
$20 admission, $10 open bar access

At the A+D Museum, 5900 Wilshire Blvd. (across from LACMA). For more information: www.artbashla.com

Demo Week!

Come out and see our students in action showing off their amazing circus skills! Monday, Dec. 15- Youth Aerial- 5:30pm, Beg. Aerial – 7pm, Int/Adv. Aerial- 9pm Wednesday, Dec. 17-  Beg. Contortion- 7pm, Int/advanced Aerial & Mime Theatre- 8:30pmFriday, Dec. 19- Beg. Aerial- 7pmSunday, Dec. 21- KT Circus & Youth Circus Troupes- 12:30pm

KT Holiday Potluck

Celebrate the end of the session, the holiday season and the end of the year (the first of many successful years for KT). Bring your favorite dish to share and hang out with the coolest bunch circus freaks in LA!Sunday, Dec. 21- 6pmContact Stephanie to sign up to bring a dish.

2009 promises to be an awesome year. We have some exciting events and workshops coming up in the new year… mark your calendar!

Jan. 10- Rigging 101

Taught by KT rigger, Daniel Gutierrez. Learn the basics of rigging: safety ratings, knot tying and hanging equipment (static trapeze and single point apparatus- tissue, rope, etc.) *Back by Popular Demand*

Feb. 19- Mar. 21- Kinetic Theory Experimental Theatre presents the LA premier of their hit show Silent Movie.

“This is not your mother’s mime”- San Francisco Weekly. Don’t miss it!

Feb. 28- Corde Lisse (Rope) Master Class

Taught by world- renown aerialist Terry Crane. *Back by Popular Demand*

Apr. 12- Speaking in Silence

A workshop in classical and experimental mime techniques taught by KT Artistic Director Stephanie Abrams.

May 1 & 2- KTCA Spring Showcase

KTCA students of all ages and all levels will show off their talents in our first all student showcase! Interested in performing? Give us a call to get on the line-up.

Don’t want your monkeys climbing the furniture and juggling your great-grandmother’s antique vases this summer? Put them in Kinetic Theory Summer Circus Camp (ages 6-12)! Call us for more information or to get on the waitlist.

Got Skills? What do you do with them? Put them to work at KT’s Summer Youth Training Intensive (ages 14-20). Conditioning and flexibility training, skill work in all circus disciplines, act development and audition prep. For advanced circus artists, by evaluation only. Housing available for out of town students.

For more information or to enroll in classes for next session: 310-606-2617