CUSTOM TRAINING AT NECCA
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Reserved Training Appointments
Please review the information below to reserve training time at NECCA.
TRAINING DURING COVID-19
We are happy to be able to provide a disinfected and socially-distanced place to train during this time. Previously we offered open training times we called “Members Only.” Now, because participants must have an assigned space and an appointment, we are calling this training option “Reserved Training.” To be eligible for Reserved Training, you must be pre approved and start with an orientation and pre-pay for your training time. There is a health officer on site at all times for emergencies, but there is no coaching help available during the Reserved Training times. This is recommended for intermediate to advanced students and artists who do not require guidance or someone to oversee their training.
PRECAUTIONS
Any reserved training participants must follow all of NECCA’s COVID-19 safety policies in addition to our regular studio safety policies. This requires, among other things: each participant to have a scheduled appointment, provide their own equipment (or have NECCA equipment assigned to them), be willing and able to train while wearing a face mask, and be socially distancing in their lives outside of NECCA.
You must also either live in Vermont or one of the approved counties. Click here for a list of those counties.
A full list of required COVID-19 Safety policies are available here.
COST
Cost for the initial reserved training orientation is $20. You only need to do this once, then you are approved to sign up for reserved training times at $20 per 2-hour session.
This calendar is updated weekly and is subject to change at any time.
OPEN TRAINING AT NECCA
GENERAL OPEN TRAINING: “MEMBERS ONLY”
“Members Only” is the name we give our our general open training times. This time is open to intermediate/advanced students and professionals who have been given an orientation and permission. There is no coach facilitator for Members Only times and participants are expected to be able to train on their own safely. Note: Elite-level visiting performers, coaches, and guests may inquire about additional training times and options.
DETAILS
To be considered for Members Only training please contact Elsie at esmith@necenterforcircusarts.com with the following information:
- Your circus arts experience and what activities you wish to train during Members Only times.
- What classes you are currently taking at NECCA, and/or video of your current training.
- What area of orientation you are seeking: floor skills, aerials, trampoline, tight wire and/or german wheel. Note that there are different requirements for each level, which will be reviewed when your orientation is arranged.
- If you are a guest looking for short term training please include the dates of your proposed visit.
COST
If you are approved for Members Only training you will do a comprehensive orientation of the training space with Elsie. The cost for this orientation is $20. Cost for Members Only training is $10/day or $70/month.
For a snapshot of the Members Only training options please review the calendar below.
FACILITATED OPEN TRAINING: “OPEN STUDIO”
Open Studio is available for any student age 16 or over enrolled in a session class or regular private lessons, regardless of their level. There is no coaching or instruction during open studio, but there is a coach available to facilitate, answer questions, help with rigging and equipment, etc. Students are expected to work on the material they are learning in classes and lessons and can execute safely.
DETAILS
- Location: 10 Town Crier Dr, Brattleboro VT
- Open to anyone in adult classes or youth troupe, by permission.
- Youth Troupe students and anyone under 16 can attend with permission.
- Free as a make up for a missed class. Up to 2 permitted per session. Cannot roll over make ups from one session to the next. Click here for more on our Make up Policies.
- Free to Members Only, Residency & Performance Program students.
- There is no rigging allowed in Open Studio except on our aerial pulley point systems.
- NOTE: There will not be Open Studio on Sun Oct 28, Sun Nov 18, Sun Dec 23 & Sun Dec 30.
TIMES
- Thursdays 7:30pm-8:55pm
- Sundays (not running in Summer) 10:00am-12:00pm
There will be no open studios on these days: Nov. 9th and 30th, Dec. 21st and 28th, and Jan. 4th.
COST
- $10/daily pass
- $70/monthly pass
MEMBERS ONLY & OPEN STUDIO CALENDAR
CONTACT
10 Town Crier Dr
Brattleboro VT 05301
802-254-9780
info@necenterforcircusarts.org
