Rigging & Risk Management for Aerial Acrobatics, Circus & Dance ^expired Free

• Session 1: (Aerial Rigging Basics) th/fri Oct. 17/18
• Session 2: (Advanced Topics) sat/sun Oct. 19/20

This 2 part workshop series is offered in separate two-day sessions, intended to be taken in sequence. Enrollment in Session 2 requires completion of Session 1 or prior participation in a Basic-Level workshop or permission of the instructor.

Session 1: Aerial Rigging Basics
Aerial Rigging Basics will cover principles, theory and practices for many typical scenarios (14 hours). This intensive hands-on, participatory workshop will focus on principles and practices of rigging and risk management for circus, acrobatic, and aerial dance performance. It is suitable for riggers, performers, coaches, studio/facility/theatre managers, and others involved in executing or overseeing aerial performance.

When: Oct. 17/18 (Thursday & Friday)
Schedule: 9–5 Daily (1 hour lunch break);
Location: NECCA, Winston Prouty Gym, Brattleboro, VT
Session 1 Only Fee: $395
Note: if enrolling in both Session 1 & 2 discount rate of $770 for both.

Session 2: Aerial Rigging Advanced Topics
Aerial Rigging Advanced Topics will explore more complex issues and techniques, including specialized scenarios. (14 hours) This intensive hands-on, participatory workshop will focus on principles and practices of rigging and risk management for circus, acrobatic, and aerial dance performance. It is suitable for riggers, performers, coaches, studio/facility/theatre managers, and others involved in executing or overseeing aerial performance. Note: Enrollment in Session 2 requires prior participation in a Basic-Level workshop or permission of the instructor.

When: Oct. 19/20 (Saturday & Sunday)
Schedule: 9–5 daily (1 hour lunch break)
Location: Day ONE: NECCA, Winston Prouty Gym, Brattleboro, VT ; Day TWO: NECCA Trapezium, 10 Town Crier Drive, Brattleboro, VT
Session 2 Only Fee: $395
Note: if enrolling in both Session 1 & 2 discount rate of $770 for both.


About the instructor
Jonathan S. Deull is deeply engaged in the study and practice of rigging for live entertainment, with a particular emphasis on aerial performer rigging for circus, aerial dance and theatre. He is an ETCP Certified Rigger (Theatre), and an ETCP Recognized Trainer. He serves as a voting member of the PLASA Rigging Working Group that formulates rigging standards for the entertainment industry, and as a Safety Consultant and member of the Safety Committee for the American Circus Educators Association, developing guidelines and protocols for aerial performance training programs and facilities. He has presented workshops on rigging and other subjects at LDI, USITT, AYCO and other industry gatherings and serves as Executive Vice President of Clark Transfer, the theatrical transportation and logistics company started by his grandfather.
www.deull.net