Conditioning

Building upper body strength will go a long way in circus arts! This class is primarily intended for people who already take aerial class, but aerial experience is not a requirement. The primary focus is on upper body strength, but we also work on core, lower body, flexibility training, and even some cardio. The difficulty level will be customized individually for each student. Open to all skill levels. We'll work on building core, flexibility, rhythm, and lower and upper body strength using a stability ball and floor exercises. We will also incorporate working on movement & feet extension exercises, as well as fun partner exercises.

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Ballroom

Ballroom dance may seem like an intimidating experience, but it's incredibly fun! This class will cover the basics of Waltz, Rumba, Tango, Foxtrot, and Cha Cha on a rotating schedule or by popular vote. No previous dance experience of any kind is necessary. This class is for absolute beginners, up to intermediate level! Partners are also not necessary, although it's encouraged to bring a friend. This class accepts $10 "fitness" credits.

NOTE: Advance online registration is firmly required for ALL NOCA classes, including Ballroom! If the class fills up, and you're not signed up online, you will not be able to take the class. Conversly, if the class is empty, the instructor will not show up to teach. If there are multiple people in your group, each person will need to register a separate account on the website. The liability waiver is part of this registration process, so it must be completed individually by each participant.

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Belly Dance

Belly dance has its roots in folk dances of the Middle East and North Africa where it is traditionally performed at social gatherings and celebrations. This beautiful dance provides a low-impact, full-body workout that is accessible for all fitness levels. Physical benefits include muscle toning and increased coordination and stamina. Belly dance is also wonderful to build self-confidence, relieve stress, encourage creative expression, and just have fun! This class will include breakdowns of basic belly dance movement vocabulary and build them into combinations to get you dancing! This class accepts $10 "fitness" credits.

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Hoop Dance

Hula Hooping provides you with the opportunity to tone muscles, increase stamina and flexibility, improve coordination and reduce stress through the promotion of overall mind/body health. Much like dance, hooping opens up your body to creative expression, movement and fun from within the hoop.

This class will include waist hooping, hand hooping, flow assistance, and FUN. Modifications are available to accommodate any student level, from beginners to the more advanced. Challenge and engage yourself with our hooping classes!
This class accepts $10 "fitness" credits.

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Juggling

Juggling classes for adults are available by request. We often have casual juggling practice time during Open Gym, and we're happy to teach beginners! This is free! Just call ahead and let us know if you're coming to Open Gym to juggle. Open to ages 15+. We offer private lessons in juggling for adults, or kids aged 7+. We can also help you plan trips to amazing regional juggling festivals and conferences, including the Atlanta Groundhog's Day Juggling Festival, the International Jugglers Association Festival, and the Asheville Juggling Festival! Attending one of these events is truly the best way to learn about the art of juggling!