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TEACHERS

Peter van valkenhoef Has been passionate about acrobalance over 30 years of hard work and happiness. Taught by all the main Dutch acro teachers of the time, especially by the Osmani’s and finely trained by Claude Victoria at centre de perfectionnement at Chalon sur champagne in France. He has had the great chance to work at Cirque Archaos , Wintergarten varieté and many other great places. Now he feels it is time to pass the knowledge www.ijsenweder.com

Marieke Drent came in contct with partner acrobatics 12 years ago and was immediately sold. Taught by Dutch acro teachers including Det Rijven, Jim Klinkhamer and  Wybren Wouda. Marieke combines partner acrobatics with her passion of physical theatre. In 2009 she started performing in Circus Klomp and last year she started duo VanPlan with Winfried Deuling which focuses on absurd acro performances. www.circusklomp.nl www.facebook.com/vanplanacrobaten

Peter’s a star in inventing funny new tricks (and Marieke is his guinea pig). Strange twists, turns and variations, mostly L basing. Marieke likes handstands. Hand to hand, hand to feet, hand to elbows, hand to knees, hand to sheens, it doesn’t matter (she still stands). They challenge each other to remain in the trick, while cheating and making it difficult for each other, pushing the boundaries. We want to challenge each of you to push the boundaries; playing together, finding out new tricks and variations. But most of all, having fun!

Noël Spauwen From 1987 on he has been teaching acrobatics, for different levels and in various settings world wide. Noel a social-psychologist, who has "fathered" acro elements that have spread in the world started his acrobatic career in the ‘school’ of the “Como Brothers”, the founding fathers of Dutch acrobatics. He has performed in duos, trios and groups in the streets and on festivals in Europe. https://acronoel.wordpress.com/contribute/

Elizabeth Overton is more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Her playful spirit and compassionate heart shine through in her acrobatics teaching and practice. Her background in competing and teaching gymnastics has given her a level of body awareness and technical teaching ability that few possess. Training with Liz is guaranteed to inspire and empower students of all skill levels and backgrounds. Liz graduated from Acro Revolution Teacher Training in 2014, studied the Dutch style of acrobatics at Pitch Catch Circus, and currently trains at the San Diego Circus Center with her partner, Matt Fields-Johnson, under their coach, Jean-Luc Martin. When she’s not on her hands at the Circus Center, she and Matt travel the country teaching and training. Most importantly though, she will treat you like family and make you laugh hysterically along the way.

Matt Fields-Johnson has always been a lover of adventure and movement who has fallen in love with partner acrobatics. As an infant he would vault out of the crib and onto the floor before he could walk. Now he travels the country teaching and training acrobatics with his partner, Elizabeth Overton. Matt brings an unassuming strength to his practice and teaching. His articulate, concise coaching holds space for students to grow, puts them at ease, and sets them up for success. Matt graduated the Acro Revolution Teacher Training in 2014, studied Dutch Acrobatics at Pitch Catch Circus, and is currently training at the San Diego Circus Center with Jean-Luc Martin. Matt loves to train, but more than anything he loves the friendships that are formed within the acrobatics community. Come train with Matt and see your practice excel and your community grow

Angela Buccinni Butch & Yoni Kallai met at the first Israeli acrobatics convention in 2011. In 2012 they started teaching and performing together based out of The Muse Brooklyn that Angela founded and directs. They believe in training well with a focus on solid technique but always through a sense of play for all ages and skill levels. They do their best to make the world better for all.

Richard Hanks is a hand-to-hand porter who specializes in Acrobatic Ballet. He is co-owner of a new circus company Second Hand Circus which focuses on tented and traveling shows.
Teaching style: Conditioning, individual training, performance-ready skills, and how to make them more aesthetically pleasing.

Lesley Kennedy is a lover of movement and the body. She holds a BFA in dance from Ohio University, 2 decades of massage therapy and teaching private pilates, and performed nationally and internationally with several dance companies and choreographers including Aszure Barton, Doug Elkins, Brian Brooks, and the Hells Kitchen Dance Project  with Mikhail Baryshnikov. Lesley currently teaches intermediate level Acroyoga in NYC where she focuses on movement, flow, and transitions in her partnered acrobatics. A lover of play, communication, trust, and good technique!

Mendel Romanenko a certified NYC Acroyoga teacher, brings a background of many years of gymnastics, breakdance and parkour.  He is also a mentor, coach, and teacher from employee teams to teenagers. He balances clarity of perspective for the physical practice of partner acrobatics, and the diplomacy of negotiation that are necessary whenever partners work together. Mendel values attention to detail and precise technique to create a strong and fun experience through the practice of acrobatics and yoga.

Nathan Redwood Price and Isis Clegg-Vinell met at the National Centre for Circus arts in London in 2008, it was there they formed their aptly named partnership; “Nathan and Isis”. Since then they have developed a international reputation for their work ethic, ability, creativity and passion. They have appeared at numerous events and venues around the world, dazzling audiences with their elegant choreography and high-level circus technique. As teachers they offer a keen eye seasoned with spicy British humor.

Nicki Miller is a Brooklyn based director and performer known for her theatrical take on circus arts. Between her undergraduate degree in Acting (Syracuse University)  and personal trainer certification (NASM), Nicki's aerial teaching strikes a balance between physical challenge and creative exploration. Her teaching of silks and rope technique focuses on understanding apparatus and developing intelligent movement habits to allow for confidence and expressivity in the air. Nicki has taught silks and rope at multiple studios in NYC since 2011, and she has been a guest teaching artist for aerial technique, choreography and performance coaching around the country including multiple schools in North Carolina, upstate New York and as a resident artist at the 2016 Santa Barbara Floor to Air Festival.  www.nickimiller.com

Chris Delgado has been teaching and performing German Wheel for over 7 years.  Having coached and entertained across the US and internationally, he is thrilled to be living in NY. After graduating from University, he attended Dell Arte International School of Physical Theater, then made his way to Chicago where he was fortunate enough to train with the world renowned Wolfgang Bientzle. He immediately fell in love with the German Wheel and hasn't stopped rolling since.  Dividing his time between teaching (that's right, you too can come for a spin on a German wheel!) and performances from Abu Dhabi to Sun Valley Idaho, he stays quite busy.  For more info about him or to come take a Wheel class, check out his website at TheWheelDelgado.com.

Emory M. Moore Jr. is a multi-certified fitness innovator and pioneer in the United States, with 30 years experience in such diverse arts as Chinese and Japanese martial arts, Qi-Gong, Pilates, Strength/Conditioning, Yoga, and Capoeira. Having studied with the most renowned teachers of the modern era, Emory was instrumental in laying the foundation for fitness instructors throughout the United States, Germany, and Switzerland. He has been featured in the New York Times, Self, TimeOut, and W Magazine. Highly sought by Olympic athletes, professional dancers, celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Sean Puffy Combs, and captains of industry for his expertise. Emory created the EM Technique, a method for exercise and movement techniques focusing on holistic fitness and body harmony. https://vimeo.com/63712129

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