Participants new to German Wheel will work on the basics of rocking techniques, practice half turns, learn how use foot belts, and explore partner work. Newcomers may have the opportunity to take full rotations and go upside down depending on their progress. Participants with prior wheel experience will have the opportunity to work more dynamic skills including bar-board transfers, hip circles, high rolls, etc.
Prerequisites: Recommended minimum height 5’6” based on wheel size, but open to all, recommend thin/flexible Acro shoes
Taught by Jeremy Cifonie. Jeremy Cifonie is a Chicago-based circus artist specializing in aerial rope, German wheel, and clown. His circus career began with the Gamma Phi Circus at Illinois State University, where he trained until graduating until 2020. Following graduation, he began performing and coaching full-time in Chicago before leaving to tour the United States year-round with companies such as Cirque Us, Cirque Dreams, All Wheel Sports, Cirque Mechanics, Flynn Creek Circus and Westchester Circus Arts, among others. His coaching practice emphasizes student-led inquiry, individualized and sustainable technique, and a follow-the-fun mindset.