April 2024

News & Events

Wow, what a year it's been already!


We're excited about our Spring Showcase coming up this weekend! Check out all your aerial buds and see their beautiful creations!!


Also, you don't want to miss our upcoming workshops with Ginger Snaps and two of Paper Doll Militia artists!


And we have a very special show announcement!


Read all the details below:

SGS Spring Showcase

Get ready for an epic circus event showcasing Stomping Ground Studio's students and coaches!


Please note that there are two different show groups so make sure to double check what show you are purchasing tickets for if you are coming to see someone specific.

Performer Line-Up

Friday, April 5th at 7pm and Saturday, April 6th at 2pm


Kitson Sass, Margaret Murphy, Tyler Christensen, Chloe Dowd, Amanda DeGraw, Elizabeth Erronis, Ella Van Langeveld, Emily Swanson, Brandy Schmidt, Stephanie Winter, Jessica Jenness (Friday Only), Stacey Wiles & Kari, Jenn Justad, Katie Capistrant & Dylan Portoghese (Saturday Only), Alissa Kaasa


Saturday, April 6th at 7pm and Sunday, April 7th at 2pm


Christy Klink, Katie Fuller, Jessi Holland, Grace Whinnery, Thomas Leick, Olivia Crowell, Katie Capistrant & Dylan Portoghese (Saturday Only), Alessandra Affinito & Nat Sutter, Marissa Hoffarth, Sherry Walling & Brooks Larson, Sherry Walling (solo)


*Please note list is not in show order*

Buy Showcase Tickets Here

No Duo Aerial in April

Duo aerial class will resume in May, and we'll focus on partner trapeze!


Tuesdays at 5:45pm

Workshops with Ginger Snaps!

Lines and Finishing

April 13th

1:30pm - 3pm

$65


This workshop is based on classical dance technique and is for aerialists who want to work on their grace and finesse in the air! We will cover basic techniques for clean lines and intentionality, soft hands, and graceful emoting through movement....even when it hurts! Attendees should have at least 1 year of consecutive aerial classes.



Lyra Spins: We've Gone Plaid!

April 13th

3pm - 4:30pm

$65


This workshop is for intermediate to experienced spinners who want to ramp up their speed and grace in spin! We will cover going warp speed, faux one-arm spins, and spins in back and side balance. Attendees should have at least 1 year of consecutive class experience and be comfortable with basic spins.

Register Here!

The Tastiest Tease in Texas Visits Minneapolis!


Ginger Snaps, The Tastiest Tease in Texas, is an award-winning international burlesque performer, aerialist, and producer from Austin, TX. Voted Austin's "Best Burlesque Performer" every year since 2016 by the Austin Chronicle Reader's Poll, she is renowned for her unique burlesque and aerial performance creations.

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Workshops with Paper Doll Militia Artists!

Workshops with Saffron


Weavy Silks Magic

Thursday, May 2nd

7pm - 8:30pm

$65


Twirly Whirly Sling

Sunday, May 5th

2pm - 3:30pm

$65

Workshops with Rain Anya


Swish, Sway, Swoop

Sunday, May 5th

10:30am - 12pm

$65


Slacking Off

Sunday, May 5th

12:30pm – 2pm

$65

Read Workshop Descriptions and Artists' Bios Here

Schedule Changes and Other News

Online Handstands with Lynn


Take a midday break, on your hands!


Monday's virtual handstand class has moved to Thursdays at noon!


Register for Virtual HS

Flexibility Technique with Gunnar


Thursdays at 7pm

Fridays at 4:30pm*


*Note Friday's new start time!

Register for Flex

Costume Swap!


Thank you joining our first ever costume swap! We all went home with some new-to-us stage swag :)


If you missed it this time, do not fret for we will do it again!

Youth Summer Camp

Registration is now OPEN!


SUMMER CAMP DATES

$275/week


5-9 Year Olds

July 15 – 19 / Session 1

Aug 5 – 9 / Session 3


10-14 Year Olds

July 22 - 26 / Session 2

Aug 12 – 16 / Session 4

*Snacks and lunches are not provided and will need to be packed and brought from home. We have a water bottle filling station so students should bring a reusable water bottle.

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Upcoming Show

Touching Two Worlds: Integration


Friday, May 3

6:30 pm

Continuing Education Event for Mental Health Professionals


Saturday, May 4

Two shows: 4 pm & 7 pm

General Audience


700 N 1st St, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Performance Art for Mental Health Awareness Month: Touching Two Worlds


As part of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the Luminary Arts Center proudly presents, ‘Touching Two Worlds: Integration’ a circus performance which explores the beauty and diversity of our inner worlds through artistic movement.


The three-act show will feature a troupe of Twin Cities circus performers, including Kristen Shaw, Clara Younge, Leo Bruslavtsev, Katie Capistrant, Grace Zenzen, Grant Robinson, Dylan Portoghese, and Brooks Larson, with ensemble numbers including: Julie Elias, Allison Diverde, Liminal, Alissa Kaasa, Erin Gargaro, and Amanda DeGraw

 

Visiting artists will include Rain Anya of Paper Doll Militia and Saffron Van Rossem of Circus with Purpose.

Get 25% off Tickets

T2W: Integration in the news!


Check out the story Fox9 news did with Dr. Sherry Walling about using circus as therapy!


Fox9 News Blip

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