Vertical Theatre Method multi-apparatus workshop with Rain Anya from Paper Doll Militia
WHAT: This 2-hour immersive workshop will guide students through the expressive side of aerial arts, combining movement, emotion, character, and theatrical presence.
The evening will include structured improvisation and physical theatre techniques to help students expand their performative range and connect with audiences on a deeper level.
WHEN- Thursday, Feb 27 @ 7:30pm.
WHO CAN JOIN– Whether you’re just starting to explore performance or are an experienced practitioner looking to expand your repertoire, this workshop welcomes all levels of experience. Ideal for aerialists comfortable on their apparatus, it encourages you to move beyond tricks and discover your unique aerial voice through creativity and guided exploration. For all aerialists ages 15+.
COST-$80.
REGISTRATION– https://challengeaerial.punchpass.com/classes/16827712
INSTRUCTOR– Rain Anya
With her 3 decades of experience on stage in theatre, dance, music, and circus, Rain’s life’s work is in the integration of circus arts with other performance and movement disciplines. Rain is co-founder and co-artistic director of LA/Glasgow based aerial theatre company, Paper Doll Militia and has been creating, performing, and coaching with the company since its inception in 2006. Rain continues to push the boundaries of aerial arts through her work with invented apparatus and innovative design.
Rain’s passion for aerial coaching brings her all over the world teaching specialty workshops, teacher trainings, and retreats (Greece, Mexico & Panama). When she’s not on the road, Rain offers private lessons out of her East LA home studio. Rain is Yoga Alliance certified and has extensive knowledge in various other movement forms that inform her distinct style, including a lifelong background in theatre and dance. She approaches aerial arts as a form of storytelling, focusing on theatricality, emotional authenticity, and creative exploration.
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