WCT Update – hula classes & Holiday intensives

Hello all,

Another update on the Trust as we have a few more classes coming up. Now that we have a little more certainty over our venue situation we will hopefully be able to plan a bit further in advance & our next update may be a ‘proper newsletter’ so if you have anything you wish to include please send it to info@circus.org.nz. We’d love to include something about your experiences of being involved with circus (e.g. the Proms)

Venue-wise we will be sticking with the BNU gym for now. While this does not afford us the high roof we really need for advanced classes it does give us the stability to plan ahead and not be trying to make things to work at the last minute. We still hope to run our more advanced classes back at D9 but we’ll need to wait and see if Capital Gymnastics are able to offer us slots at a popular enough time to cover the increased venue hire. For now we are planning based on the BNU and campaigning for a space of our own.

Class bookings & mail outs

We are into our third block using the http://classes.org.nz online enrolment system now. It has saved us a LOT of work. I do understand some people are having trouble paying. No-one has given me clear information but I believe the problem is with Paypal and I’m hoping to set up a different payment processor. This newsletter is being sent our through the classes.org.nz system for the first time so it should have automated unsubscribe options (cross fingers).

I am looking at inviting other groups to use the on-line booking system (on a small scale at this stage). So if you run yoga classes or pilates or something like that on a block booking basis and would like to try using it let me know. The first level of use would basically allow people to have an on-line form to fill in and you could receive e-mails as they do so & get a spreadsheet of all their details sent through and provide them with payment information. (basically replacing paper enrolment forms). The system stops taking bookings when the class is full. More sophisticated functionality includes mailing list management and taking credit card payments.

The system uses civiCRM – an open-source contact management system (for those of you who care). It is also being used by the Green Party in New Zealand.

Hula hoop classes

Tanya is back next week and she’s keen to run some hula hoop classes. We will be starting them on Monday 8 September for 6 weeks from 7-8pm. It’s now open for enrolments on http://classes.org.nz.

Places are limited to 8 students per class. We have capacity to put on a second class (from 8-9om if there is sufficient demand but that’s it.)

Holiday intensive

We will be running holiday intensives from 30 Sep to 3 October. There will be two levels + kids. Kids classes are also booked through http://classes.org.nz this time as there was insufficient notice for Capital E to pick it up. Please note that the enrolment system requires each person registering to have their own e-mail address (even if you have to create a temporary e-mail account for your kid)

KIDS CLASSES 4 – 6pm

1. “Kids Performance Club” for kids who already attend Friday classes or have other experience with the Wellington Circus Trust or CapitalE – a chance to perfect your favourite skills and if you wish, create a small act to show your family on Friday.

2. “Kids Circus Starters” To jump start new circus kids. This will also allow you to join the Friday CapitalE circus classses in term 4.

ADULTS 6-8pm

1. “Beginners Aerials Intensive” For new students and students that have only attended a Beginners1 class.

2. “Performance Development Intensive” for more experienced students who are keen on linking tricks into sequences and/or developing a performance piece for themselves and/or our end of year Xmas party

Sacred Clowning

Another one on the radar…. Check out

http://www.playfoolspirit.co.nz/index.php

September 6 - 7 Thorndon Wellington

Circus Proms

Don’t miss the Circus Proms - fantastic circus performances from professionals and amateurs done to a live orchestra in a first class venue. This even is brought to you by Wellington Circus Trust and Vector Wellington Regional Orchestra and is a must-see for all ages. Tickets available from Ticketek

Intro to circus - holiday intensive

We are running a one-week intensive to have a go at different circus skills in week two of the school holidays - 6-8 pm 28 April - 2 May.

Open to beinners (even if you have never done it before!) and intermediate level

 Try aerials, tumbling, low-flying trapeze, tissu juggling, hula hoop and more! Booking are via http://www.classes.org.nz

VULA: From BATS

VULA: From BATS to The Barbican and Beyond

This show features Nina - our mime artist from Circus Proms - maybe a bit more dance than circus but worth a look!!!

Here’s the official press release:

For a very limited season only! Prior to it’s European tour to 6 cities in

 Ground breaking New Zealand Theatre work Vula from director Nina Nawalowalo, which took the Sydney Opera house by storm in 2007, is back in Wellington for a Fringe Festival season At Te Whaea Theatre before embarking on an extensive tour to Europe including a six city tour of Holland and a 10 night season at London’s Barbican Theatre as part of their prestigious BITE programme.The season at The Barbican, described by The Times as “the worlds top arts centre”, is part of a programme which includes companies such as The Ninagawa Company, Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre, the Maly Drama Theatre of St Petersburg, Ronnie Burkett’s Theatre of Marionettes, Cheek by Jowl and Peter Brook’s Theatre des Bouffes du Nord is a huge achievement for a production which  began life at Bats theatre in 2002The show features original cast member Fiona Collins (Awhi Tapu, Frangipani Perfume and award winning My Pennina) whose creative input and stunning performance has been a bedrock of the show  since it’s  creation.  The show also features the wonderful Kasaya Manulevu and new comer Nora Aati  (Mapaki, My name is Gary Cooper) . The Conch is excited that for the first time the show will incorporate a Maori performer in the shape of Toi Whakaari graduate and former Mai Time presenter Ngapaki (Marama) Emery. Vula (Fijian for ‘moon’) is performed on a stage flooded with water, combines magic and illusion with traditional song and dance to create a captivating piece of

The Company
Vula is the  work of groundbreaking

Womens Circus Aotearoa

Suitcase Circus V - eco-rangers in action! - the capitvating new show from Women’s Circus Aotearoa.

February 22 & 23 8PM  and 24 4PM at Newtown Community Centre. Koha entry.

Finf out more here http://www.fringe.org.nz/comedy/suitcase-circus-v/ 

Kids classes

CIRCUS START-UP - NEW in 2008

Do you want to run away to the circus? Get a head-start and develop your Circus Skills in this fun 2 hour, 8 week course. You will learn the basics of balancing, trapeze and juggling, working towards your Grade 1 Circus Certificate. This course will be taught by performers from the Wellington Circus Trust.

WHEN: Every Thursday night, February 14 to April 3

TIME: 6.15pm to 8.15pm

VENUE: Capital E

PRICE: $125

AGE: 8 years +

CIRCUS CARRY-ON - NEW IN 2008

After completing Circus Start-Up and being hungry for more, start on your Grade 2 or 3 Circus Certificates. This is an exciting 2 hour, 8 week course where you further develop your circus skills. This course will be taught by performers from the Wellington Circus Trust.

WHEN: Thursday night, February 14 to April 3

TIME: 6.15pm to 8.15pm

VENUE: Capital E

PRICE: $125

AGE: 8 years +

Booking is through Capital E!

PERILOUS ’08

Wellington’s own circus explosion in civic square, Sunday Feb 3, 2008 , 12-5pm.. the sensation of summer!!

FEATURING spectatular outdoor performances on the Big Rig and Stage from Magenta Diamond, Ake Ake, Empress Stilt Dance, Fire & Ice Horse Vaulting, The Pickle Family Circus and music from The Masterous Coloundrifull Troupe.

INTERNATIONAL TRAPEZE ARTIST RUBYFLY

With wandering musicians and performers, animations and interactive workshops, popcorn and candy floss!! 
And Free Workshops in all the skills of the Circus from flying trapeze to unicycling & Juggling,  

Perilous  - one of the reasons we love Wellington! An Awkward Productions production in conjunction with Wellington Circus Trust

Classes for 2008!

We have two week-long intensive classes at the end of January and a ten week block of classes starting from 13 Feb. Details of the intensives are below and check out the classes page for the term time courses. Kids courses are offered through Capital E

Summer Intensive Introductory Circus Workshop

This year the summer intensive workshop is aimed at beginners / new comers who wish to explore a variety of different circus disciplines (static trapeze, tissue, low flying trapeze, rope, stilts etc) throughout the week. This will be held in the week of

When: January 21^th-25^th 2008 (5 nights)

Time: 6.30-8.30pm each night

Cost: $100

To book please email: info@circus.org.nz

Intermediate Performance Development Workshop

This workshop is to develop performance skills for people with prior experience.

When: 28^th January- 1^st February 2008

Time: 6-8pm

Cost: $100

To book please email: info@circus.org.nz

New Hula Hoop classes

Tanya (aka Magenta Diamond of Perilous, Gravity and Other Myths and Heavenly Burlesque) will be teaching Hula Hoop classes and running a hoop making workshop in October. Check out the Hula Hoop Classes page of our website for more info.

Wellington Circus Trust and Vector Wellington Orchestra present Circus Proms

The Vector Wellington Orchestra is joined by Wellington’s circus troupes to present a concert for the whole family. Spectacular aerial performers, sensational stilt dancers, jugglers, tumblers, unicyclists and clowns will entertain everyone, while the Orchestra plays old favorites such as Swan Lake, Baby Elephant Walk, and the Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy. All the fun, excitement and wonder of the circus accompanied by the VWO, who just may join in the circus action themselves!

Cost: Adult $35, child (14 yrs & under) $20, adult with baby lap ticket $35

Venue: Wellington Town Hall

Tickets are available from Ticketek and further information is available on the Vector Wellington Orchestra website.