Join the Circus: Forearm/Elbow Stands (Ages 7-11)

Cardio Yoga : A Trip to the Zoo

Meredith King

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(76)

Improve balance and learn variations of this acrobatic skill!

Class Experience

In this workshop, students will learn various poses in forearm and elbow stands. We will do a flexibility warmup consisting of back and splits exercises. Then we will work on balance drills and poses like: thinking pose, fang, and split. Students will learn entrances and exits to and from other skills in their repertoire. 

I am a very hands-on teacher in the face-to-face classroom and strive to teach in the same way online. Students will watch me demonstrate an exercise and then I will watch...

Students will improve their balance in a basic forearm stand. They will add variations to this skill based on their level. They will learn safe and creative entrances and exits to the balance.

I have nearly 15 years of experience teaching dance. I’ve been coaching flexibility for the last three years. I currently work at several dance studios and perform aerial acrobatics and contortion with Sora Contemporary Circus.

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Parents should be aware that all acrobatic skills include some risk. The most common risks in this class are falls/tumbles out of the position and muscle strain. I recommend that students have an adequate space to work in, clear from clutter, and that they can hold a one minute plank and a back bend, before attempting this class.

Meet the teacher

Meredith King

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(76)

Hi! I’m Meredith, a former homeschooler, communication scholar, circus artist, contortion coach, and dance teacher. I grew up and currently reside in my Old Kentucky Home, where I teach full-time at a university. I’ve also spent nearly 15 years as...