When we put out the call for feedback over on Instagram, folks asked for intermediate and advanced classes. While that content exists in our curriculum, we’ve chosen to move away from a framing of Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced lessons in our programming. The lines between those categories are very blurry and not particularly useful for our purposes.
We’ve designed the Studio Series as a set of programs that could take someone from zero context to dynamic suspensions – but that path isn’t the only (or singularly best) road toward expertise. To that end, Studio Series classes are categorized by focus, rather than level: Ground for foundational skills, Containers for iconic patterns & harnesses, and Flight for suspensions.
While Ground is where we suggest folks start, it isn’t a “beginner” class – these are exercises we still use when practicing. Similarly, Flight isn’t our “advanced” series – while suspension is a common goal, it isn’t the ne plus ultra of tying. And while Containers does sit between the two in prerequisites, the classes are as much a meditation on the ‘why’ of a tie as they are a space to strengthen technical skills.
Beyond the structure of the Studio Series, our classes are intentionally small. We’ve built the program to teach to the people in the room, not just repeat our class outlines. Because these classes are attendee-focused, they’ll be a little different every time.
So, looking for a challenge? Not sure where to go next?
We’ve got something for you.