Time to go upside down; it’s Ass Over Head Month! We’re finishing out 2023 with two choreography courses as well as a workshop to help you beat the holiday stress.
November is Ass over Head Month
Each month at Cleveland Eclectic Dance, we focus on a different skill, topic, style of dance, or body part in all of regular classes. For November, we are focusing on getting you inverted. Whether this means work on your pole High V, Straddle Mount for Lyra, Handstand, or getting comfortable in Down Dog is up to you. We’ll be working with each student at their own level, and within their own comfort level, to achieve their goals.
No matter your goals, we are offering a couple of specialty classes to help you on your way.
Inversion Training Series
Wednesdays, November 2nd-30th 6:00-7:00pm
(No class November 23rd)
In Studio Only
This series is for students levels 3 and up who are working on inverting but haven’t gotten there yet, and also for those who can invert but would like to strengthen the skill and/or work on other kinds of inversions.
We will start the first class going over the biomechanics of a standard invert, and each student will be assessed based on their current abilities and their goals. A slow motion invert assessment video will be created for each student between classes 1 & 2.
Strength and conditioning drills for the various aspects of inversion, as well as the muscle groups needed to execute the skill, will be explored in subsequent weeks by the whole class together.
Throughout class sessions, students will be individually guided in assessing the exercises they are learning to choose ones that will work best for their bodies.
The final week, each student will come away with a training plan that they can continue to build on. The plan is based on the work done in the first 3 weeks, and each student’s plan is tailored to them.
Since each week will build upon the last, it is important to commit to all 4 classes. (PS There is no class on November 23rd as we are closed for the holiday. The 4th week of class will be November 30th.)
This four week series will be offered Wednesdays, November 2nd-30th 6:00-7:00pm (no class the 23rd).
This class is $70 for all four weeks, and is included on all Unlimited Memberships. Please contact us directly if you would like to use an existing Pole Flex Pass for this series.
THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY WAITLISTED. Your card will automatically be charged if you move off of the waitlist.
Handstand 101
Monday, November 7th 7:30-8:30pm
In Studio Only
The first step to being able to achieve a handstand is to understand that you WILL do a handstand….after you have learned the tips and techniques for proper positioning.
Handstands are more than just flipping upside down. Learn all the mechanics. When you take this class, you will learn a variety of exercises at varying comfort levels to achieve proper positioning for a handstand. Even if you do not get a handstand on your first day (not that you are expected to) you will certainly get an amazing workout.
This class is $15, and is included on all Dance & Fitness Flex Passes and Unlimited Passes.
THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY WAITLISTED. Your card will automatically be charged if you move off of the waitlist.
Upcoming Specialty Classes & Series
Burlesque Choreography
Mondays, November 7th-Decmeber 12th 6:00-7:00pm
In Studio Only
You must complete Burlesque 101 or have prior burlesque experience to take this course.
You’ve got your bumps and grinds down. Your walk is on point. You’re evolving and improving in your burlesque persona. What’s next?? Take the burlesque basics to the next level!
Throughout this 6 week course, you will learn combos and choreography, explore musicality and emotion, and complete one entire routine from start to finish!
Students in this series will have the opportunity to perform the group number at the Winter Soiree on Sunday, December 18th.
This class is $75 for all six weeks and is included on all Unlimited Memberships. Please contact us to register with a Flex Pass.
THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY WAITLISTED. Your card will automatically be charged if you move off of the waitlist.
Belly Dance Choreography
Tuesdays, November 8th-December 13th 6:45-7:45pm
In Studio Only
We welcome all students with belly dance experience either from completing Belly Dance 101 at CED, or from training elsewhere, to learn a group belly dance choreography number!
Since this is a choreography class that builds to a full song routine, please make sure you start attending no later than the second week of class to give you plenty of time to learn the dance.
This series will culminate in an opportunity to perform at our Winter Soiree on Sunday, December 18th.
This class is $75 for all six weeks and is included on all Unlimited Memberships. Please contact us to register with a Flex Pass.
Hibernation Time: A Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra Workshop
Saturday, December 10th 12:30-2:00pm
In Studio Only
A respite from the lake effect! Take some time away from winter to recharge your body, mind and soul with a 90-minute restorative yoga practice.
We’ll spend lots of time in supported and restful shapes…keeping the chill out and melting the stress away. The session concludes with yoga nidra – a guided meditation for deep rest.
Taught by Missy Grieco, CYT-200.
Please bring a blanket and a bolster or pillows for restorative poses. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat, though we will have ones available for you to borrow.
This special workshop is $20 per person.
Other Studio News
This won’t be our only November newsletter!
Keep an eye out for a special email on Friday, November 25th which will include all of the information about this year’s holiday sale!
Expect a deep discount on our weekly classes, as well as the chance to purchase classes as a holiday gift for those on your list!
UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
They are not available directly on our website, but you can grab an unlimited membership this month if you get in touch! This is the first time in over 3 years we have even talked about this membership beyond our current student base. There are only a handful available!
Want to learn more about the Unlimited Membership at Cleveland Ecelectic Dance?
