Chains Workshop with Sara Tipton

About this event

This workshop will focus on some of the basic foundations and a few bold transitions

and tricks to build an aerial chains practice or routine upon. It will be conducted on

looped chains and is suitable for beginners.

This workshop is designed to help you learn chains at your own pace, safely, and with

your own style. I will work with you from the ground up so you can take hold of the

chains and fly on your own.

We will review rigging, setups, and sizing, and discuss different ways to hang the chains

safely.

You will learn how to properly grip the chains to avoid sliding and injury while building

the strength to add additional skills at your own pace.

You will learn how to safely condition your body as you work on transitional and

foundational movements while using basic biomechanics to ensure physical safety and

proper alignment.

We will complete a fun combo and create shapes and lines to help you get started in

crafting a routine that is specifically yours!

You will not need an invert to participate, although it will be helpful. The only prerequisite

is that you have some kind of aerial arts experience.

Wear long sleeves and form-fitting pants if possible, and cover your midsection. Socks

are highly recommended. Pole dance gloves and trapeze boots can be useful when first

learning, although neither is necessary.

DISCLAIMER: Chains can be uncomfortable for some and painful for others. Chains

can break fingers and pinch the skin. It’s important to know when you should stop to

avoid injury. While some bruising and pinching are a normal part of chain training, you

can overdo it. Please be aware of your pain tolerance and be able to speak up if

something is going beyond mild pain. You know your body best, but pushing past

bruising can result in more serious injuries.