As we head into the winter holiday season, it is fun to reflect back on the year that we have flown together! We here at A3 so value your place in this community, whether you are in class or enjoying the photos from far away.
Every day we are grateful for the privilege to hold this space of risk and safety, courage and fear, individual sparkle and ensemble enthusiasm, because all that awesomeness goes out into the world with flair! We have a couple of classes with space, if you know folks who might love this work, please share!
Fledgling Flyers!
Ages 1.5-3(ish) with their adult,
Thursday 9-9:45am,
$45/month.
Physical exploration galore, on the ground, through the tunnels, in the air. Adults are guided in ways to encourage the adventures safely.
Adaptive Aerial
Ages 9-13,
Thursday 3:30-4:15,
$55/month,
For our young folks living with disabilities that prevent full participation in our other afterschool classes. This class has a high teacher-student ratio to allow flexibility and following the student's inspiration.
The positive enthusiasm about A3 you all already spread means the world to us! Thank you!!
Ashland's Festival of Light Parade!
Image Descriptions:
1: A line of 3 stiltwalkers spread their white wings with lines LED lights in front of a Free Palestine sign (photo Shanann Higgins)
2: 2 Adult stiltwalkers wave white wings over snug sweaters and jackets as they walk down the street. (photo Cian Murty)
3: Pairs of stiltwalkers spread their wings, almost backlit against the glowing sky as they wait for the parade. (photo Cian Murty)
2024 was full to Bursting!
We deepened our collaborative partnerships by:
Hosting two workshops for youth with disabilities with Bridging Communities
Stiltwalking at two events by Living Opportunities as they celebrated 50 years supporting the disability community in the Rogue Valley.
Celebrating Earth Day on the wall and stiltwalking at ScienceWorks
Collaborating on our first weeklong summer camp with ScienceWorks
Adding performances to ScienceWorks MonsterBall fundraiser
Stiltwalking and performing for Southern Oregon Pride.
We took creative risks:
The Performance Company created their first full show: The Sinister Soirée
The entire studio presented A Ruckus in Time at the Historic Armory, our big first show outside the studio!
The Performance Company toured to perform at the San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival
We joined Flynn Creek Circus on stilts and in the air during their Ashland performances
We offered scholarships to ensure full participation by all who come to us
We celebrated with the Ashland Community:
Stiltwalking at the Travel Oregon Welcome Center for the Medford and Ashland Chamber of Commerce meetings.
Participating in PARADES - Fourth of July, Pride, Festival of Light (those pictures of wings!!)
Celebrated our 5 year Anniversary with fun, a mini performance, and food in Ashland Creek Park
Save the Date
The Ashland Aerial Arts Performance company is busy creating a wacky circus extravaganza! February 28-March 1, 2025. You won't want to miss this!
Image Description: A dozen colorfully costumed performers, some with red or green clown noses pose with mouths open on and around a suspended metal window frame. (photo @kkellyimages)
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