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Group Classes

While most learning at the Cirque Lab happens in the context of private and small group lessons, we periodically offer group classes. If nothing is listed here, we don’t have any group classes going at the moment.

Dorky Dance Fitness

with Sadye Osterloh

    5 week session:

    Saturdays 10-11am

    Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30th

    Dorky Dance Fitness is BACK!!! Laugh, dance and sweat til you’re ripped…with simple dance moves and hilarious exercises. Sure to get your blood pumping and your muscles grooving, this class is adaptable for all ages, sizes, shapes and abilities! Pricing for the 5-week session is on a sliding scale.

    For more information, visit DorkyDanceFitness.com.

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    Private Coaching

    The following BCG members are available to provide private lessons in their circus arts specialties. Please see the details listed under each individual instructor to find out what they teach, pre-requisites, and how to get in contact to book a lesson.

    Aerial hoop & fabric

    with Dream Frohe

    • Private lessons for individuals
    • Beginner-advanced Aerial Hoop/Lyra
    • Beginner Aerial Fabric
    • No experience necessary

    Dream Frohe is an aerialist with a passion for thoughtful and dynamic movement.  She has been teaching and performing aerial dance nationally and internationally since 2010. Using her background as a gymnast, in addition to a lifelong interest in dance and other art forms, she teaches the fundamentals of body awareness, strong technique, and expressive movement in a fun and safe environment.  Follow her on Instagram @dreamfrohe.

    Email dreamfrohe@gmail.com for rates and details.

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    HANDSTAND CLASSES & PRIVATE LESSONS

    with PJ Perry, MS

      PJ is a long-time aerialist and member of the Bellingham Circus Guild.  She coaches intermediate and advanced aerial rope, and now offers private and group instruction in basic handstands.  Her coaching technique draws from her years teaching anatomy and kinesiology at the university and several trade schools, and she has extensive experience coaxing movement out of all walks of life, from her 20+years of teaching pilates.  She began applying her teaching to circus arts in 2017 and hasn’t looked back.  PJ is also still a performing artist, specializing in aerial rope and aerial duo.

      For availability & rates, email gingerly.aerial@gmail.com 

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      AERIAL FABRIC

      with Laura Burch

      Update: Not currently accepting new students.

      • 9 years of age or older
      • Private lessons and small groups
      • No experience necessary

      Aerialist Laura Gwendolyn Burch teaches private lessons on aerial silk. Laura has performed all over the US in multiple touring shows, and focuses her teaching on building strong foundations in a fun environment. Visit her website at www.lauragwendolynburch.com or look her up on Instagram: @laura_gwendolyn_burch to see her current projects.

      For availability & rates, email lauraburch.lb@gmail.com 

      BEGINNER AERIAL SILKS

      with Margaret Myhre

      • Private lessons
      • Aerial silks/fabric for beginners
      • No pre-requisites

      Margaret is a circus artist with experience in Aerial silks, rope and straps, hand balancing and contortion. She has a BA in Dance and a BS in Kinesiology from Western Washington University.

      To schedule a lesson, email movementwithmyhre@gmail.com 

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      Trapeze, Lyra, & more

      with Noa Schnitzer

      • Trapeze – beginner through advanced

      • Lyra, Fabric & Rope –  beginner through  intermediate

      Noa is an aerialist specializing in trapeze. She has taught aerial and Pilates for a decade and finds joy in working with students of all levels.

      Her lessons synthesize drills and skills students can take into their own lives – in the air and on the ground.

      For availability & rates, email noaschnitzer115@gmail.com 

      beginner aerial

      with Emily Crabill

      Update: Not currently accepting new students.

      • Aerial Silks (fabric/tissue)
      • Aerial Sling
      • No pre-requisites

      Emily has been practicing aerial circus since 2015. She specializes in aerial silks (fabric/tissue) but has experience on rope, straps, and sling as well. As a coach, Emily works with students to master basic aerial silks or sling skills and gain a thorough understanding of fabric theory. She’s delighted to share the joy aerial brings her with beginner students looking to try something new in a safe, comfortable and fun environment.

      Email crabilea@gmail.com for rates and details.

      Prop Manipulation

      with Richard Hartnell

      • All experience levels
      • Lessons for individuals & groups
      • Toss juggling, contact juggling, poi, staff, and other props

      Private and small-group instruction with an emphasis on increasing comfort and flow with objects in general; coaching for close-up or stage performance.

      Richard Hartnell is a Bellingham-born international performer, grand-student of multi-disciplinary juggler and MacArthur Genius Michael Moschen, and once-frequent resident artist among the circus warehouses of the SF East Bay. Follow him on Instgram @contactballer. 

      Contact richard@richardhartnell.com for rates and scheduling.

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      HULA HOOPING & SILK FANS

      with Natale Luma

      • All ages & abilities
      • Lessons for individuals & groups
      • Beginner-advanced hoop skills
      • Doubles, quads, & multi-hoops
      • Beginner-intermediate silk fans
      • Stage presence & choreography

      Natale Luma has been hooping since 2011, performing and teaching professionally at events like Electric Forest, Pacific Fire Gathering, Shambhala Music Festival, Northwest Flow Fest, and more. With over 10 years of teaching experience, she is an encouraging, experienced instructor who is excited to share her knowledge. To learn more, visit LumaFlow.net or follow Natale on Instagram @lumaflow.

      To schedule, email LumaHoop@gmail.com

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      FLOW ARTS

      with Quinn Murley

      • All ages & abilities

      • Poi, staff, double staves, & fans

      Quinn has over 7 years of experience in flow arts and prop manipulation, and over 5 years of experience in teaching students of all ages. He’s known for his variety of skills and fast, high-energy performance style. Quinn offers lessons to all ages and skill levels in poi, staff, double-staves, and fans. You can find him on TikTok and Instagram @firecat.quinn, or at his website firecatquinn.com

      For rates & scheduling, email qmurley@gmail.com