November 8, 2026

Vertical Dance

With Serenity Smith Forchion of nimble Arts

Dance on the walls and change the rules of gravity! We’ll suspend from rope and harness so you can learn the creative dimensions available when we turn the world on its side.

For movers curious to dance and tumbling, this can be a gentle way of flipping and flying while opening up new realms of physicality.

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More Details

When:
Sunday | 12:30 – 2:30 pm

Where:
The Cotton Mill
Cotton Mill Hill
Brattleboro, Vermont

Cost:
$75

Prerequisites:
None! This is an introductory class for all skill levels and bodies.

What to Wear:
Nimble Arts will provide a variety of harness models and sizes in order to find best comfort. Wear close fitting clothing that allows for full range of motion. We suggest leggings and a shirt that tucks in. A second layer on your bottom may be helpful to cushion the effects of the harness. Flat-soled shoes such as martial arts shoes are recommended (though not required) to start. We suggest Asics “Unisex Snapdown 2” Wrestling shoes or old school “Feyie” Shoes.

Ages:
12 & up or by permission of instructor

About the Coach

Serenity Smith Forchion and her twin sister, Elsie, are award winning aerialists and founders of Nimble Arts and the New England Center for Circus Arts. Serenity’s resume includes Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey, Special Award at Wuqiao Festival, Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, and American Circus Educators Award for Excellence in Education.

Her students grace the stages of the world including Circa, 7 Fingers, Soap, Pippin, and Cirque du Soleil. Serenity’s expertise brings detailed concepts of technique to each student focusing on fundamental body awareness in order to expand the student’s capacity to explore new movements and accomplish higher level skills and creativity.

Serenity hopes to inspire the current and next generations of circus performers and teachers with authenticity and grace.

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