Algarve Aerial Traincation
Sat, 26 Oct
|Lagos
Come spend a week with other advanced aerialists from around the world in the stunning Algarve! We'll be sharing, teaching and learning together! Prices include luxurious rooms, studio for the week, a kayaking trip & a Halloween showcase.
Time & Location
26 Oct 2024, 15:00 WEST – 02 Nov 2024, 10:00 WET
Lagos, Quinta de Verao, 8600-310 Lagos, Portugal
About the event
Our mission and greatest passion is to create a safe space for your inner artist to soar. Focusing on technique and transitions together sets the foundation for exploration and play. We honor and celebrate all aspects of the human experience and invite you to allow those experiences to infuse your imagination in the showcase. Return home with new friends, shared experiences and a rejuvenated spirit! Our goal is to create a week that will infuse your routine with new knowledge, build lasting friendships and memories that will last a lifetime! Limited to 12 so don't wait to book your spot!
October 26-November 2
Aerial Traincation with a Halloween Showcase
Available Aerial Equipment:
Aerial Rope | 2 ropes in the studio and you can bring your own
Aerial Hammocks | We have 10 hammocks in the studio that are long enough to be used as slings (height can be adjusted)
Aerial Lyra | We have 4 lyras of various sizes
Aerial Silks Plenty of aerial silks (low stretch and high stretch options --Fabric Depot and Prodigy)
Aerial Straps | 1 set of 2.5 meter straps
Trapeze | 1 trapeze
Storytelling | We will explore different qualities of movement and stillness alike, create narratives and storylines to be expressed fully, create intentions for transitions and to just have fun!
We will have 6 days together, 5 of which will be for training and one day in the middle we'll take a day off to go kayaking to the famous grottoes along the Atlantic coast and then picnic on the beach (weather permitting).
SAMPLE SCHEDULE TRAINING DAY:
9-11: first session
11:30-coffee break
11:30-1:30 second session (sequences, transitions, choreo)
1:30-4: lunch break & terrace time with jacuzzi and sea views
4-6 optional choreo work for the showcase (you can also go explore the algarve in this time if you prefer)
6:30 dinner on your own (or together if you choose)
FREE TIME
EXCURSION DAY:
Either a group hike along the stunning cliffs over the Atlantic Ocean or a kayaking jaunt to the famed local caves. We will decide together based also on weather conditions that week. Both include a group picnic on the beach.
NOV 1: SHOWCASE
This day we will do lighter training in the morning so you have time for one more run through of your choreo in the early afternoon. We will have a group rehearsal for those in the show. Those who are not performing are free to explore or just chill.
Show will start at 7pm-late. We'll have a dj afterwards so we can dance!
Your Traincation Host: Meredith Levitt
Hosted by Meredith, a certified teacher with Paper Doll Militia and aerial performer for over 10 years, the goal is to have time to share expertise, enjoy being creative and meet other aerialists from around the world!
PRE-REQUISITES: Must have an openness and willingness to play and explore. Have a strong interest in building community, strength and confidence. Intermediate levels are also welcome as long as you are independent. We are running an extremely small, boutique traincation so there are plenty of points for everyone! You can bring your own apparatus but the studio has plenty of equipment available for your use and brand new crash mats.
- Lodging options:
Shared Room: 650 euros
Private Room: 950 euros
PRICES INCLUDE:
--luxurious rooms
--4 hours a day of training together
--free training in the afternoons
--salt pool & jacuzzi every day until 4pm
--5 pro photos from the week
-- a group kayaking excursion or hike to the famous ponte da piedade grottoes with picnic lunch
--a spooky showcase to celebrate your inner demon
*Private and shared room options
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
–Flights to Faro or Lisbon
–Airport transfers (can be arranged)
–Meals (we will cook lunch together and shop together for the food)
How to Get Here
The studio is located 1km from Lagos. You have international flights into Lisbon and Faro. Depending on your departure city, they are more or less expensive. Generally, within Europe, flights to Faro are cheaper and from the United States Lisbon is cheaper. However, in 2024, there will be a direct flight from NYC to Faro so this will be a great option if you’re coming from that side of the pond.
From Faro: you can either take a shuttle, a bus or a private taxi/uber to the studio. Generally the price is about 85 euros for private taxi and shuttles are around 12 euros. It’s a 45 minute drive. We can help you arrange group transport if you’re arriving at or around the same time.
From Lisbon: Bus is the best option. It’s about 15 euros and takes 3.5-4 hours to get to the Lagos bus station. From there it’s a 5 minute/5 euro uber to the studio. There are also trains but they take longer and you need to change trains at a station not far from Lagos. We can arrange group pick-ups and help you with transport if you’re arriving around the same time. There are private taxi options for up to 8 people at a time for around 300 euros.