The Contortion IntensiveThe next intensive will take place January 6th - February 1st 2019
Application for the 2019 intensive is now closed
The Contortion Intensive is a summer training program single-handedly developed by Catie Brier for aspiring contortionists and it is held every year at Circus Center in San Francisco. Unlike anything offered in the US, this four-week intensive not only increases students' flexibility and knowledge in Mongolian contortion, but develops and creates well-rounded performers. This program will focus on perfecting technique, developing personalized tools, and learning new skills to add to students' repertoires, as well as weekly workshops. These speciality workshops will deal with nutrition, character development, resumes and helping students navigate the professional circus world upon completion. Throughout the intensive, students will work on developing individual acts, which will then be presented in a final showcase on the last day of the intensive. Any budding contortionists looking to enhance their technique while gaining knowledge of this business would significantly benefit from this intensive.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE Classes are held 5 days a week, between the hours of 9am-6pm. Each day students take 2 classes, totaling 3-5 training hours. Actual class times vary from day to day. SAMPLE CLASS BREAKDOWN Monday: Injury Prevention and Contortion Tuesday: Hand Balancing and Acrobatics Wednesday: Contortion and Specialty Workshops Thursday: Hand balancing and Active Flexibility Friday: Semi-Privates and Hand Balancing/Conditioning Note: Most days will also have open gym time scheduled. Price: $2,800 USD
Click button below to be redirected to the official Circus Center webpage. From there you can find the directions to apply and learn more about the program!
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FAQ
Is this program suitable for beginners?
Short answer, no. This program is designed for students who have had previous flexibility or contortion training. That said, everyone is encouraged to apply!
Why don't you have a minimum skill level?
Everyone's body is different. Some skills that are considered standard contortion skills might be hard for certain people because of body type/proportions, training experience, etc. I don't want to discourage people to apply because of body type. We do hope that everyone who applies is able to go in and out of a chest stand relatively easily though.
Do I need to find my own housing, or will housing be provided?
You are responsible for finding your own housing. There are resources on this website, or you can ask the circus community as there are usually people looking to sublet their rooms during the month of June.
Is there an age limit?
Technically no. The program is designed for students 16-30, but you will not be turned away solely based on age. (Every past intensive has had at least 2 students over 30)
Short answer, no. This program is designed for students who have had previous flexibility or contortion training. That said, everyone is encouraged to apply!
Why don't you have a minimum skill level?
Everyone's body is different. Some skills that are considered standard contortion skills might be hard for certain people because of body type/proportions, training experience, etc. I don't want to discourage people to apply because of body type. We do hope that everyone who applies is able to go in and out of a chest stand relatively easily though.
Do I need to find my own housing, or will housing be provided?
You are responsible for finding your own housing. There are resources on this website, or you can ask the circus community as there are usually people looking to sublet their rooms during the month of June.
Is there an age limit?
Technically no. The program is designed for students 16-30, but you will not be turned away solely based on age. (Every past intensive has had at least 2 students over 30)