Master Trainer Lu Yi brings more than 50 years of experience to Circus Center. For 33 years he was associated with China’s celebrated Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe, first as a star performer then as its Director. He was also Vice President of the Chinese Acrobats Association. During his long tenure with the Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe, Master Lu Yi toured internationally, and his company was the first Chinese group to perform in Western circus productions, notably with Circus Knie in Switzerland and the Big Apple Circus in the US. He also taught circus arts for Circus Oz in Australia. In 1990, Master Lu Yi moved to the US to become Master Teacher and Artistic Director at Circus Center. He has judged international circus competitions in Paris, Monte Carlo, and China.
The International Aerial Teacher Program (IATTP) offers formal teaching training courses for aerialists who wants to make aerial arts education their career. The program encompasses the fundamentals, the theoretical composition, safety practices, artistry and business administration. Since the IATTP program commenced in 2012, we have had very good response from both graduates and contenders. After going through the IATTP program, you will have to take the certification examinations held by Aerial Arts America, the governing body that protects the standards of aerial arts training.
We have the Regular Track and Fast Track sessions. Regular Track session starts end of March and beginning of October each year. Fast Track is a 10-day intensive course (6 hours a day) every 4th week of May and 2nd week of November, each year. To get more information, please email us at: info@rubykaren.com or visit Aerial Arts America
AERIAL DANCE THEATER
3001 Red Hill Avenue, Bldg. 1-107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (Entrance from KALMUS)
Aerial Dance Theater (ADT) is a performing arts venue that hosts classes, events, showcases/ performances, rehearsals, parties, and other functions. It is the new headquarters of the RUBY KAREN PROJECT, the ORANGE COUNTY AERIAL ARTS, and CIRCO ETEREO USA.
Amenities of ADT:
Professional Sprung Floor (5 layers)
22 Feet Vertical Space for Aerial Acrobatics
Can accommodate as much as 20 Rigging Points
Any Aerial Apparatuses – you name it… we have it… or will have it, if its customized.
Two (2) Studio Spaces for Dance, Aerials and Gymnastic/ Acrobatic trainings
Extensive Lighting Equipments for Events and Performance Functions
Multi-purpose Hall for Private Parties, Corporate Functions or Theatrical Concerts
We are happy to announce that the Orange County Aerial Arts, its affiliated organizations, the school of the Ruby Karen Project and Aerial DAnce Theater were all featured at Modern Luxury’s Riviera OC Magazine in its August 2014 edition. Here is the direct link to the article:
RIVIERA MAGAZINE features the ORANGE COUNTY AERIAL ARTS
“I’m originally from Chicago. With a tumbling and gymnastics background. I’ve coached tumbling and artistic girls & boys gymnastics. I’ve worked in circus acrobatics for 11 yrs. 7 yrs with Cirque Du Soleil”
Tuesdays 6:30pm
$91. / 4 classes with waived registration (Valued @ $124.)
Single Class: $32.00
**Class package expires in 30 days. Make up class can be used for any other class except Hula Hoop. Online reservation is a must, and 24hr Cancellation policy is required
Brande Lee has been studying and performing circus/aerial arts since 2009. She specializes in aerial lyra, silks, hammock, pole, and hoop dance.
Brande began her aerial training with Orange County Aerial Arts (OCAA)/ Ruby Karen Project and is an alumni of their 2009-2010 apprentice program. She performed in OCAA’s “Airborne” and “Nightmare on Air” and still trains and performs with them to this day. Brande furthered her professional training at the New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) in their 2013-2014 Intensive Training Program.
Over the past five years Brande has performed with her company, Elevated Aerial Dance, VIP Woman’s Dance, Wire Monkey Dance, SHOW Circus, and currently, she is performing as an aerialist in the 2014 Cirque de la Mer show at Sea World, San Diego.
Brande has plans to compete in the 2014 West Coast Aerial Arts Festival in the professional division this coming November. She is so excited to be a part of this event and to work with such talented artists from various areas around the country.
Our Grand Opening Party is this Sunday, June 29, 2014 @ 1pm – 6pm. See below for party schedule and activities.
AERIAL DANCE THEATER
3001 Red Hill Avenue, Bldg. 1-107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (Entrance from KALMUS)
Aerial Dance Theater (ADT) is a performing arts venue that hosts classes, events, showcases/ performances, rehearsals, functions and alike. It is the new headquarters of the RUBY KAREN PROJECT, the ORANGE COUNTY AERIAL ARTS, and CIRCO ETEREO USA.
Amenities of ADT:
Professional Sprung Floor (5 layers)
22 Feet Vertical Space for Aerial Acrobatics
Can accommodate as much as 20 Rigging Points
Any Aerial Apparatuses – you name it… we have it… or will have it, if its customized.
Two (2) Studio Spaces for Dance, Aerials and Gymnastic/ Acrobatic trainings
Extensive Lighting Equipments for Events and Performance Functions
Multi-purpose Hall for Private Parties, Corporate Functions or Theatrical Concerts
Here is the beginning stage of our construction. More pictures to follow.
GRAND OPENING PARTY: SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
PROGRAM
1pm – 1:30pm Ribbon Cutting
1:30pm – 2:30pm Free Classes and Play Time
2:30 – 3:30: Performances by RKP students & Guests
3:30 – 5pm: Fee Classes and Play Time
5pm – 5:45pm Performances by RKP students & Guests
1-5pm: Silent Auction and Intermittent Speeches
* There will be silent auction, donation boxes and other fundraising activities
Proceeds shal go towards our second level mirror
* If you plan to participate in any of our activities, please sign or have your parent
sign a Release and registration form. Pleases wear appropriate work-out clothes.
* We will provide snacks. There will also be food brought by each guest.
We encourage everyone to share in food and drinks.
* If you want to perform, please provide us with your music. Email to: info@rubykaren.com
Jacob “Kujo” Lyons. Photo courtesy of www.COMPLETEPOLE.com
[notice]PLEASE MAKE SURE TO GO TO BUILDING 1 – SUITE 107 (Entrance is from KALMUS DRIVE)[/notice]
We are so proud to present the very best in the West Coast and guest artist to Orange County Aerial Arts and Circo Etereo, the one and only, Jacob “Kujo” Lyons … as he shares with us his expertise in Aerial Straps and Chinese Pole. More about Kujo
A little over 1 year ago she decided to get off her couch and get serious about her fitness and nutrition program. So she joined our apprentice program. She recently got measured for our upcoming production of Alice: Flight to Fantasy. She was surprised to find that since her last fitting for our Mortars production, she has lost 4 inches around her waist, bust, and thighs. She has also lost 30 lbs.
Edie also shared with me that she did receive a 3rd place medal in our WCAAF. She does miss her sofa, but loves her results more.
It’s Never too Late to Start Something New…!
Edie has been with the Ruby Karen Project for 4 years. She decided her desk job as a Financial Analyst wasn’t giving her the activity she needed to maintain a mobile lifestyle well into her retirement years.
Because she has a background in fine arts, she knew she wanted to do something different. Aerial arts seemed like the right fit to fulfill her
creative and curious nature. It took 3 years of conditioning with the school before she was ready to compete on the silks in her age division at the first annual West Coast Aerial Arts Festival this past November. Edie was an inspiration to the young aspiring aerial artist at the festival as they all wanted her autograph in their program. She may not have won a medal in the competition on that day, but she won the respect of her peers young and old alike. Which is more valuable than any medal. Thanks Edie for having the courage to inspire us all.
Master Trainer Lu Yi brings more than 50 years of experience to Circus Center. For 33 years he was associated with China’s celebrated Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe, first as a star performer then as its Director. He was also Vice President of the Chinese Acrobats Association. During his long tenure with the Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe, Master Lu Yi toured internationally, and his company was the first Chinese group to perform in Western circus productions, notably with Circus Knie in Switzerland and the Big Apple Circus in the US. He also taught circus arts for Circus Oz in Australia. In 1990, Master Lu Yi moved to the US to become Master Teacher and Artistic Director at Circus Center. He has judged international circus competitions in Paris, Monte Carlo, and China.
