Location: Aerial Antics | 2215 Gladwin Crescent, Unit 130, Ottawa, ON, K1B 4K9

Description:

In this 1.5 hr workshop participants will learn techniques for effectively mastering handstand balance in various positions. The instructor has developed a program that gives step-by-step understanding and confidence in hand balance.

The handstand program is divided into two categories: Beginner and Experienced 

Beginner is for those who have not achieved a handstand or who stand unsteadily and are afraid of falling/hurting themselves, a set of preparatory exercises and detailed explanations have been developed on how to work with the body as a whole and parts of the body individually, in order to ultimately achieve a confident, even handstand.

Experienced is for those with a more established level who have already had some success in handstands and would like to improve and diversify the number of possible elements and exercises. Exercises include: complex balance exercises (one-arm stand) and strength exercises (planche, mexican, press-up to handstand).

Participants must be able to demonstrate basic fitness exercises including: straight arm plank hold for a minimum of 30 seconds, hollow body hold for a minimum of 30 seconds, superman hold for a minimum of 30 seconds, headstand for a minimum of 5 seconds, handstand supported by wall for at least 20 seconds.

 

Instructor Andrii Balykhin (@andrew_balykhin)

Born and raised in Ukraine. Andrii has been doing acrobatics since childhood. Andrii entered the Kyiv Circus Academy, majoring in aerial gymnastics and graduating with a Master’s degree. From 2020-2022, Andrii was a coach in his own school: «Young Vision Team» a children's school of aerial gymnastics and acrobatics in Kyiv, Ukraine. In Canada, Andrii continues to develop himself in acrobatics and handstand with a desire to share and exchange his experiences with everyone who is also interested in the art of body control.

Available: 6

Price: $65.00 Taxes not included

Required age: 8+ on the day of the activity

Notes: No zippers, buttons, jewelry etc. permitted on equipment.

Prerequisites: Flexibility skills required all levels: Pancakes legs together and separately, splits of any level, the ability to lift and hold a bridge from the floor (required), the ability to do a bridge from a standing position (preferred but not required).

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