Anatomy Theory to Practice: Scapulohumeral Rhythm
Scapulohumeral rhythm. Sounds pretty cool, right? It is. As I mentioned previously, teaching an anatomy class has my head full of anatomy-related thoughts, and they all center around one basic …
Anatomy of the Shoulder: from structure to function
In the world of circus arts education, it is taken as a given that an understanding of anatomy is important. I couldn’t agree more. For the past nine weeks (ten …
Fitting it all in: the trouble with #circuseverydamnday
Let me know if any of this sounds familiar: Your number one priority (or at least, really, really high on the list) is your circus training. Whatever the discipline, you …
Finding Your Balance
Quick. Here’s a test for you. Stand up. Grab your phone and open the timer function. Set the timer for 15 seconds. Lift one leg up-knee up towards chest-as high …
Hey there bendy people! Managing Hypermobility for Circus (part three)
I would like to tell you a story. It’s not about circus. It’s about the Boston Marathon. Every year, around the time of the Marathon, personal trainers around the city …