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WHAT'S NEW:
- Contortion Workshop by Otgo Waller Sat. March 2 @ 2:30pm
- Get your Tickets to our 16th Spring Production - Yin-Yang in Motion Saturday, Mar 30
- Bungee Class Starts this Saturday, February. 24 @ 2:30pm
- Enroll Now for Summer Intensive Workshops
- Plan Ahead for Your Circus Summer Camp
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CONTORTION WORKSHOP by
OTGO WALLER
Famous Mongolian Contortionist
SATURDAY MARCH 2, 2024 @ 2:30PM 1hr. 15 min.
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OTGO WALLER, a professional contortionist and founder of Flexible Body Art LLC, hails from Mongolia, where she honed her craft near the holy mountain Bogd Uul. By 13, she was among the world's top contortionists, graduating from the Mongolian State Circus in 1980 and even featuring on a Mongolian postage stamp. In 1991, she joined the Ringling Brothers & Barnum Bailey circus in America, skyrocketing her career. With appearances on major networks and renowned stages like Cirque du Soliel, Otgo now shares her expertise, training Olympic athletes, models, and more. Click here for Ms. Waller's Bio. | | | |
ORANGE COUNTY AERIAL ARTS
present its 16th Annual Spring Production
YIN YANG IN MOTION
Sat. March 30, 2024 3:30pm @ Aerial Dance Theater, Costa Mesa
Prepare for mesmerizing acts by the students of the Ruby Karen Project, together with its apprentice group, the Orange County Aerial Arts, as they display captivating twirls, spins and dynamic tapestry of 'Yin Yang in Motion', where the journey takes you to a transformation and exploration of the shades of gray that we experience.
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
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CHECK OUT OUR UNIQUE CLASSES
BUNGEE CLASSES starts this week, Saturday Feb. 24 and thereafter at 2:30pm. Experience the exhilaration of defying gravity in our dynamic class, offering low-impact, high-intensity cardio, blending classic bodyweight exercises with the thrill of suspension. The bungees challenge every muscle group by providing resistance as they lift you up. Join us as we elevate your fitness journey to new heights! Class is Limited Sign-Up Now.
CONTORTION BASED FLEXIBILITY by Ruby Karen
Mon 6pm & Thurs 3pm
A GREAT STRETCHING REGIMEN based on contortion exercises including barre coupled with expert coaching sums up for an effective work-out. The session will extensively cover exercises that focuses on shoulders, back, joint flexors, muscle extensions, ligaments and body alignment.
You will feel free and loose by the end of the class. The instructor will adjust the exercises based on your range of movement, physical condition, limitations, and your goals.
Google Review about Contortion Class: "I love coming to Ruby’s contortion class !!!! She’s a very knowledgeable and empathetic to her individual students , offering variations on the multiple poses throughout the class . She targets the whole body in the hour and I feel so energized after! Also working through contortion has developed a layer of new found strength in my aerial work. I love Monday for contortion class !!! - by Audrey H - "
CONTEMPORARY AERIALS Fridays @6pm by Ruby Karen
See Highlights of this class on our Instagram Post
This class focuses on applying aerial techniques using unique and specialized equipment. We gathered that upon the completion of this beta program, we shall continue this class using the most sought out apparatus: Static Cloud, Double Sling and Mini Hoop. Reserve Now
Sign-Up Now to get started with a new approach in aerial training.
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CIRCUS CAMP
(Monday thru Friday)
5 Consecutive Days :: 4 Hrs./Day
Immerse yourself in Circus and Aerial activities including Acrobatics, Contortion, Stilts, Juggling, Stilts, Plate Spinning, Dance and other similar activities. Attendees will be grouped accordingly.
Demonstration on Friday @12pm
What does the summer camp include?
Each camp package consist of five (5) consecutive days from Monday – Friday, 9:15am – 1pm.learning and having fun on a variety of circus and acrobatic disciplines such as: Aerial & Ground apparatus: Aerial Tissu/Silk/Fabric, Hoop/Lyra, Trapeze, Triangle, Hammock, Cube & Birdcage, walking Ball, Tumbling, Hand Balancing Contortion, Stilts, Juggling, Hula Hoop, Tight Rope Plate Spinning, Dragon Flow, Butterfly Wings & Isis and more
Summer Camp Schedule
Week 1: June 17 – 21
Week 2: July 8 – 12
Week 3: July 15 – 19
Week 4: July 29 – Aug 2
Week 5: Aug. 5 - 9
Camp Rates:
Week Rate (5 continuous days Mon - Fri): *$500.
15% Promo Discount Code: SummerCamp2024
Promo Ends: May 31.
*The weekly rate is valid only for specific dates. If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled dates, which span five consecutive days from Monday to Friday, you forfeit that session, except in the case of a genuine life-and-death emergency. Please refrain from purchasing this package if you are uncertain about your availability.
Single Day: $120. (no discount)
Refunds will NOT be provided for partially used services, reservations that are cancelled late, or instances where students do not show up.
Please complete Waiver and Safety Agreement Form
http://www.rubykarenproject.com/forms/registration-form/
Location: Aerial Dance Theater, 3001 Red Hill Bldg. 1 Ste 107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
RESERVE YOUR CAMP WEEK AND PAY
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AERIAL ACROBATIC INTENSIVE Workshop
A 3-Day Workshop (10am-2pm)
This is designed for individuals with a strong interest in enhancing their aerial skills and simultaneously developing strength, endurance, and flexibility.
Students will engage in a concentration of aerial disciplines, to name: Silks, Hoop, Trapeze, Rope, and Sling/Hammock. Additionally, ground skills like Contortion and Hand Balancing will be introduced as supplemental skills to compliment aerial executions. Skill adjustments will be made based on the teacher's assessment of each student's proficiency level.
AERIAL INTESIVE WORKSHOP Schedule
Week 1 MWF: June 24, 26, 28
Week 2 MTuW: July 1, 2, 3
Week 3 MWF: July 22, 24, 26
Week 4 MWTh: Aug 5, 7, 8
Teen/ Adult Aerial Intensives (13 & Up)
Juniors Intensive Aerials (8 – 12)
Tuition Rate:
*Week Fee (3 Designated Dates): $400
Day Fee: $150.
*The weekly rate is valid only for specific dates. If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled dates, which span three days within the week, you forfeit that session, except in the case of a genuine life-and-death emergency. Please refrain from purchasing this package if you are uncertain about your availability.
Refunds will NOT be provided for partially used services, reservations that are cancelled late, or instances where students do not show up.
Please complete Waiver and Safety Agreement Form
http://www.rubykarenproject.com/forms/registration-form/
Location: Aerial Dance Theater, 3001 Red Hill Ave. Bldg. 1 Ste 107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
RESERVE YOUR INTENSIVE WORKSHOP AND PAY
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Be sure to stay tuned to our YouTube Channel for these breathtaking displays, featuring awe-inspiring acts on Silks, Sling, and Trapeze. This is a testament to our unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of circus arts. | |
ALL TIME FAVORITES
Aerial Classes: Kids - Teens - Adults
Open Gym for Advance / Professionals
Circus - Contortion - Dance
Private Sessions
Recital and Showcase Performances
Teacher Certification Training Course
See Our Schedule and More
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WHAT IS THE APPRENTICE PROGRAM |
The Apprentice program is geared towards recreational and pre-professional training in performing arts, both from a production’s front and backend. It is a contract that consist of technique classes in aerials and acrobatics combined with practice sessions. Supplemental benefits and opportunities include membership in RKP's performing team, the Orange County Aerial Arts (OCAA), demonstrations at several popular venues and community events including the OC Fair, Festival of the Arts - Laguna Beach, Newport Beach Film Festival, South Coast Plaza's Festival of Children, Thousand Lights @ Sherman Gardens, OC Fairground's Winterfest and more. The program also prepares the apprentice for a single competition event at the West Coast Aerial Arts Festival.
Additionally, the apprentice learns added skills not offered to regular students, including ground acrobatics, circus arts, contortion, hand manipulation skills, acro-adagio/ acro-gymnastic partnering, and dance movement in many forms.
Lastly, the apprentice gets to have a one-on-one goal oriented discussion with us and undergoes a yearly placement examination to secure academic growth and maturity in the specific discipline/s they have chosen. It is also in this program where the student is prepped for higher education or professional undertakings.
If you are interested, email us so we can discuss the process more in detail. Click here for more information
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Year 2024: Performance Opportunities
Apprentice and Regular Students
*Regular Students can Participate
*Spring Recital and Showcase March 30
Imaginology @ OC Fairgrounds April 13 & 14
Arts and Science Family Festival @ the Segerstrom TBA
Project 60 June 8
Summer Camp Demonstrations @ ADT June - August
Festival of the Arts. Laguna Beach July 14
Festival of Children @ South Coast Plaza Sept. 22
Newport Beach Film Festival Oct 17–24, 2024
West Coast Aerial Arts Festival Nov. 8 -11
*Holiday Showcase @ ADT Dec. 5
Other Demonstrations and Showcases
If you are interested in participating in any of our performance activities, please contact us. Shortly after, we will ask you to fill out the Casting Form and purchase the Rehearsal Package as early as possible so we can start choreographing your personalized recital piece. Feel free to reach out to us for questions.
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🤩It's Time to Pay Your Yearly Registration Fee🤩
MAINTENANCE FEE: Every January, all active students who have been with us for over a year is required to pay a yearly Maintenance Fee of $20.00 to handle minor adjustments in your Mindbody account.
Click Here to Pay your Yearly Maintenance Fee
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Mindbody Reservation and Cancellation Policies | |
We know that the Mindbody system can be a bit challenging at the beginning however here are a few tricks to ensure you can reserve your spot and cancel on time.
- Always sign-in under your name if you are the student or sign-in under your child's name. Contact us if you are having trouble setting-up your child's account.
- Most of our 4-class packages expire in 30 days of the 1st scheduled session (with exceptions).
- When purchasing a package, be mindful when selecting the 1st class of that package. You will not be able to reserve a date before that initial date you selected.
- Reserve 5-7 days in advance for a session, and if you know your schedule well enough, reserve for the remaining sessions of the package.
- Our cancellation policy is strictly observed. You will need to cancel 12 hours in advance of the session you are reserved in, otherwise your session will be considered redeemed.
- When getting on the waitlist, make sure that you had opt-in to received text messages and email notification so you will know when you have been admitted to the class. Once admitted, the session will be deducted from your package.
- Do not sign-into waitlist if you do not have a session to apply the class, otherwise we will charge you with a single drop-in rate.
If you practice these parameters, you will see how flexible and advantageous the system can be for you. We have opted to give you as much options so you can plan your training and be as efficient with your time.
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Waitlist and Notification of Class Admission:
Please update your MB account to receive notification via email and text of admittance from your waitlist reservation. Here's how:
- When you log in, go the PROFILE and go to the PERSONAL column.
- There is an "Edit" button and it will allow you to add your Phone provider and make sure to enter your mobile phone to get text messages when added from the waitlist.
- Also make sure to update your email address and OPT-IN for our newsletter. This way you are up to date on all announcements and have an added source when figuring school activities, news, important announcements.
- Please add info@rubykaren.com rubykaren@gmail.com and lucachn@gmail.com in your email's safe list. This way, newsletters do not get dumped in your spam or junk folder.
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***OUR CLASS SIZE HAS INCREASED***
Sign-up as a waitlist and check its status within 12 hours before the session.
We have a 12 hrs. cancellation policy; Be mindful of our 30 day policy on most packages. We do not extend packages even if there are holidays or closed business days. Make sure to reserve your spot several days to a week before the session to ensure you have a spot.
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