Level Up Aerial Retreat
with Jessica Jay
June 23rd-30th 2024
This will be a time for you to level up on Fabric, including silks and sling, focusing on your own training, learning brand new skills, and leveling up in a serene retreat environment.
About Jessica Jay
Jessica Jay is a seasoned and award-winning aerial artist with a passion for creating and sharing her love for the aerial arts. Jessica has worked for a myriad of companies and events worldwide, having had the pleasure of working with visionary companies and artists such as Paper Doll Militia, P!nk, Snoop Dogg, Kentucky Conservatory Theater, and Circus Smirkus to name a few. Jessica is the owner of Sora Aerial Arts, artistic director of Sora’s professional performance company, Sora Contemporary Circus, and a lead aerial teacher trainer for world-renowned aerial theater company, Paper Doll Militia. Her knowledge and precision continue to grow with time and she is grateful to have the opportunity to share the gift of aerial with audiences and students across the world.
A lifelong athlete, she began her study of aerial acrobatics in 2010 studying under some of the most prestigious movement artists from around the globe. Since, she has become an innovative and deliberate composer. Jessica specializes in vertical aerial apparatus, intricate choreography and has a highly effective coaching style. She believes in efficiency of movement with a purposeful aesthetic. She has had the privilege of traveling the world teaching her skills and movement style to aerialists across the globe.
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What to expect
Each day includes 4 hours of aerial training in addition to your chosen supplemental training disciplines. On our rest day we will experience a memorable Italy excursion to the waterfalls of Marmore and swim at Lake Piediluco. Everyday there will also be activities such as hiking, stargazing, an aerial photo shoot, and pool party! In addition to this there will be delicious farm to table food prepared suitable for any dietary requirements.
Information
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Prerequisites:
this is an intermediate/advanced aerial training and you must be able to aerial invert, climb, and aerial hip key for the duration of each day's training.
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Accommodation:
single beds in shared room (see accommodation section on website for more information)
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Price:
$1800 early bird until January 15th 2024
$2000 after that
Price includes:
All meals, classes, transportation to and from train station and group excursions, and including planned meals out
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Additional costs:
Any souvenirs, any additional snacks, drinks or gelato during excursions or spare time, flights to and from Italy, transport to local train station, and massages
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