About the studio space
New Moon strives to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone who wishes to train with us. We believe that in circus there is no too big, too small, too old, too queer, too shy, too different, or too anything – we’re all in this together!
Our studio space features two classroom spaces and all gender bathrooms at the ground level with a ramp entry, as well as an upstairs vaulted studio with a small warm-up space off to the side.
While our building’s address is on Greenwood Ave N, our door is located on N 76th Street. Look for the black awning with our sign on the brickwork. Ring the bell on the right-most door for entry.
What to wear, what to bring
We recommend you wear soft, stretchy athletic clothing that allows free movement and that you are comfortable wearing. Yoga pants or leggings and t-shirts are great choices. But aerial is a fairly unique practice so there are some things to be aware of:
- Things can snag on the fabrics and slings. Please no clothing with zippers, studs, metal fasteners, or anything that could catch. (watch out for pants with sneaky zippers on the pockets, waistband backsides, or the sides of the legs) Please remove all jewelry prior to training.
- The equipment can cause friction burns on bare skin. Please do not wear shorts, crop-tops, or bra-tops without an overlayer. Make sure your waist, lower back, and the backs of your knees are covered. High-waisted pants and/or shirts long enough to be tucked in are great choices.
- You can slide on the fabrics, ropes, and slings (and sometimes you don’t want to!). Cotton or cotton-blend fabrics are better on this equipment than lycra and other synthetic materials.
- We move around our apparatus, and sometimes our apparatus moves around us. Baggy or flowing clothing can get caught or stuck. We recommend closely fitting attire.
Sometimes performers will be rehearsing during open studio or during time they have rented and may be wearing specialty costuming for their performance. In an effort to keep our space welcoming and comfortable for all, during general training we do require shirts and bottoms (or leotards/unitards) be worn.
Please avoid using lotions, oils, or heavy perfumes before coming to the studio. Your skin should be clean and dry, both for your own safety and to keep the equipment as clean as possible for others.
Please bring a water bottle. You can fill it when you get here, but let’s help cut down on disposable cups!
Coming with prior experience
Because different studios have different curricula and different course structures, we require all visiting/transferring/cross-enrolling students to schedule a half-hour class placement assessment so that we can determine the best class fit for that student. Please email info@newmoonmovementarts.com to schedule an assessment.