Pitch Catch Circus School is thrilled to offer its Fall Acro Intensive in Asheville, NC. Join coaches Niko Douwes, Cassie Preyss, Blox, Christine Moonbeam, Ryan Hamity, Jeremy Martin, Micah Ellinger, Ariel Mihic and Z Farrell  for a 5-week partner acro intensive.

We’ll be offering 3 concurrent tracks for intermediate, advanced, and proficieny track students. Students are encouraged to attend the full 5 weeks, but may attend as little as 2 weeks. One week minimum for returning students. Arrangements can be made for half days or partial weeks to accommodate locals or remote work schedules.

The 30-hr per week program focuses on standing acrobatics including hand to hand, adagio, group acro and optional icarian modules. Partner acrobatics training is rounded out by instruction in tumbling, handstands, flexibility, pre-hab/conditioning and dance. Students also receive a minimum of 30 minutes per week in private instruction. Classes will run:

WEEK 1: Oct 17 – 23 Monday 9 – 3:45, Tuesday/Wednesday 8 – 3:45, Thursday half day 12 – 3:30, Friday 8-3:45, Saturday 10 – 5, Sunday/Monday off

WEEK 2: Oct 24 – 30 Tuesday – Friday 8 – 3:45, Saturday 10 – 5, Sunday Off

WEEK 3: Oct 31 – Nov 6 Monday – Friday 8 – 3:45, Saturday, Sunday, Monday Off

WEEK 4: Nov 7 – 13 Tuesday – Friday 8 – 3:45, Sat 10 – 5, Sunday/Monday Off

Week 5: Nov 14 – 19 Tuesday – Friday 8 – 3:45, Sat 10 – 5

Who should apply?

This year’s program is for intermediate, advanced and proficiency level acrobats. ​​

• Show proven dedication and discipline to training as well as a positive team attitude

• Looking to improve their professional skill set and/or committed to raising their personal practice to the next level

• Hoping to gain a greater level of technical understanding​

• Excited about building and strengthening their acro community in an inclusive way

• Interested in working with others collaboratively rather than competitively

• Interested in delving deeper into foundations and technique of having a healthy acro practice