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Sling & Hoop/Lyra Workshops with Dan Saab
Rock & Roll Up (Sling) - Int/Adv
Saturday, July 26, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
In this workshop, we will cover twists and rolls in and out of wraps as well as the foundations to develop our sideways rotational movement skills.
For intermediate/advanced students sequencing with C-Shaping and rollups will be a heavy focus of this workshop.
Prerequisites Int/Adv Students
Must be able to get into back straddle safely and without a spot
Familiarity and comfort in back straddle, standing in the sling, and general foundational skills
Must be able to hold a hollow body in the sling for at least 5 seconds
Working on c-shape rotation each direction (hands on or hands-free)
Please note our cancellation policy:
If you cancel 48hrs prior to the workshop series, The Hive SF will issue 75% of your refund. If you cancel 24hrs prior to the workshop, The Hive SF will issue 0% refund, and 0% refund on same day cancellations.
Cost: $80
Dynamic Movement (Hoop) - Int/Adv
Saturday, July 26, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
In this workshop, students will learn different flips and slides on the hoop to emphasize the dynamic nature of this apparatus.
Students will take several commonly known poses and learn different drops and slides out of them in order to add a different flare to these tricks.
Prerequisites Int/Adv Students
Must be able to straddle invert and tuck/pike invert under the bar safely, easily and without assistance
Ease with foundational hoop skills
Working on elbow circles a bonus but not required
Please note our cancellation policy:
If you cancel 48hrs prior to the workshop series, The Hive SF will issue 75% of your refund. If you cancel 24hrs prior to the workshop, The Hive SF will issue 0% refund, and 0% refund on same day cancellations.
Cost: $80
The Dropshop (Sling) - Int/Adv
Sunday, July 27, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
In this workshop, we will be exploring all things dynamic on hammock. We will cover different kinds of rolls, slides, and flips, as well as different entrances and exits for each.
The focus of this workshop will be taking several commonly known wraps and applying different actions to them.
Prerequisites - Int/Adv Students
Must be able to invert in the air unassisted
Must be able to safely “diaper drop”/”front salto” without a spot
Must be able to safely “bomb drop”/”candy cane drop” without a spot
Ability to safely “diaper drop”/”front salto” and stop the momentum without rolling to armpits is a bonus but not required.
Please note our cancellation policy:
If you cancel 48hrs prior to the workshop series, The Hive SF will issue 75% of your refund. If you cancel 24hrs prior to the workshop, The Hive SF will issue 0% refund, and 0% refund on same day cancellations.
Cost: $80
Fast Spins & Flares (Hoop) - Int/Adv
Sunday, July 27, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
For the second half, we will focus on the intricate details of making your spins faster mid-flight.
We will discuss and practice different fast-spin techniques, as well as methods to find a stable centered position.
Prerequisites Int/Adv Students
Students must be able to cleanly and easily invert on their own
Students must have the bodily tolerance to participate in 1.5-2 hours of an almost entirely spinning focused curriculum
Working on inverting directly into a meathook from a hanging position while spinning is a bonus but not required
Please note our cancellation policy:
If you cancel 48hrs prior to the workshop series, The Hive SF will issue 75% of your refund. If you cancel 24hrs prior to the workshop, The Hive SF will issue 0% refund, and 0% refund on same day cancellations.
Cost: $80
About Dan
Daniel Saab is a professional aerial performer and instructor of just over 10 years. He began learning to coach at a summer camp in Pennsylvania and continued his teaching development at various training facilities around the east coast. As a resident instructor, he has helped develop aerial programs, choreographed showcases, trained future coaches, and managed large group classes. After shifting his focus to workshops and private lessons, he now travels around the country and world to share his knowledge with students around the globe.
Specializing in spinning and dynamics, he has been sought after by high-level students who want an experienced coach to help them with movement they would be nervous to attempt on their own. But as a technique-driven coach with a lot of patience Daniel also works well with beginner-level students.
He emphasizes that all of his students must maintain a strong foundation while also allowing them the freedom for creativity so they can develop not only as an athlete, but as an artist.
