Illusion Straddle (Magic Trick) - Sofia Rodriquez
Illusion Straddle (Magic Trick) - Sofia Rodriquez
AERIAL HOOP/LYRA - Intermediate to Advanced
Sunday 10a-1130a (TH)
Illusion straddle, also known as “Magic Trick”, can be an elusive skill that requires compression strength, flexibility, and precision. In this workshop, we will cover drills and techniques to achieve this beautiful move. There is no need to master the skill to progress throughout the workshop, as it will be adapted into sequences in a way that is more accessible.
Pre-requisites: Must be comfortable with pike beats and beats from a straight-arm hang.
After teaching 4th grade in Austin, TX for 5 years, Sofia ran away to the circus and currently lives in Colorado where she teaches aerial arts and flexibility to various skill levels and ages. As an instructor for over 8 years, single point lyra is her passion but she is adept at teaching dance trapeze, sling, and fabric. She emphasizes form and theory to build skill with not just movement mastery, but with creativity and sequence development as well. Aside from working full-time as an aerial instructor, she has instructed immersions at the Aerial Dance Festival, retreats at Sweet Retreats, and travels to bring her unique workshops to studios across the nation. You can view her work on Instagram under the handle @cirquedancer.