In its 13th year, BUST is a six-week socially engaged circus intensive for or people who self-identify as women or gender-non conforming. All shapes, sizes, ages, backgrounds and ability levels are welcome.
In this workshop, students participate in:
circus disciplines (trapeze fabric, stiltwalking, acrobalance,
& more!),
physical theater exercises, and
embodied discussion
As a way to:
explore notions of strength,
build community,
examine femininity,
deconstr...
In its 13th year, BUST is a six-week socially engaged circus intensive for or people who self-identify as women or gender-non conforming. All shapes, sizes, ages, backgrounds and ability levels are welcome.
In this workshop, students participate in:
circus disciplines (trapeze fabric, stiltwalking, acrobalance,
& more!),
physical theater exercises, and
embodied discussion
As a way to:
explore notions of strength,
build community,
examine femininity,
deconstruct the gender binary and
uncover deeper layers of thought and embodiment that
inform theatrical performance.
As a culmination of this exploration, students create a show to be performed on July 1-2 at the Wise Fool studio. No previous circus experience of any kind is required!!
SCHEDULE: required classes--Monday & Wednesday 5:30 -9pm, Sunday 12:30-4:30,
optional (conditioning/open studio)--Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30pm, Fridays 7:30-8:30am, Fridays 6-8pm
Cost is $725
Accessibility is important to Wise Fool, scholarships, work trade and payment plans are available, and are prioritized for people of color, queer/trans folk and people aged 15-20. To apply for a scholarship/work trade/payment plan, please enter coupon code BUSTSCHOL16 when you are asked to pay, and then fill out our online scholarship application form.
Questions about BUST!? Contact studio@wisefoolnm.org or Ilana at 505-310-9723.
