2027 Emerald City Partner & Group Acro Intensive Programs

NEW! Group Acro Intensive: February 19-22, 2027

Four days of focused, progressive group acrobatics training with world-class coaches.

Designed for intermediate to advanced practitioners, this intensive emphasizes technique, ensemble skills, and structured progression in swings, banquine, stacks, lifts, and more.

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*Applications require a short prerequisite video. Scroll down or click the application for more details.*

CURRICULUM

Below is a sample of topics covered in this intensive. (subject to change) Additional curriculum details will be released in the coming months!

Swing: Entrances, exits, transitions
Columns: Dynamic 2 highs, 3 highs, creative variations
Banquine: Variations and linking skills
Group Acro tosses, pitching, and trio work
Creative Transitions
Ensemble process & professional partnering
Prehab/Rehab: Ankle sprain prevention, shoulder prehab, activating the kinetic chain (hip prehab), strength/flexibility/mobility workshops, rehab techniques

There are also be opportunities to take advantage of guided exploration with our coaches and focus on skills of your choice, or get focused feedback on choreography/performance technique. Pre-intensive workshops/jam time will also be available.

PRICING

Income-based sliding-scale tuition: $450–$700. Approximately 32 hours of training over four days at the equivalent of $14-$22/hr!

$450 (weekly gross income under $600)
$525 (weekly gross income $600-$800)
$625 (weekly gross income $800-$1,400)
$700 (weekly gross income >$1,400)

$100 deposit required upon acceptance. Payment plans and limited financial assistance and scholarships available, must apply before Nov. 20, 2026.

Cancellation & Refund Information

All $100 deposits are non-refundable and tuition is non-transferable.

14+ days before the event: Tuition is refundable, minus the $100 deposit.
3–13 days before the event:50% of tuition is refundable.
Within 72 hours of the event: Tuition is non-refundable.

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1: Check Prerequisites
Review the required skills, watch demonstration videos, and see instructions for shooting your application video.

VIEW PREREQUISITES

Step 2: Submit your application

Complete the application and upload your prerequisites video.

APPLICATION FORM

Step 3: Confirm your spot.
If accepted, pay your $100 deposit to secure your place. Payment due in full by Dec. 30, 2026.

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PREREQUISITES

As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to record a short video to help our coaching staff best shape the curriculum. For that video, choose the pre-reqs for the role you’ll spend the most time in during the intensive.

Click the buttons to view video demonstrations of each of the skills listed.

BASE

MID

FLYER

Additionally, you may be asked to demonstrate the following skills prior to acceptance.

Skill Group 1: Safe Exits

Thigh Catch Lower
Arm Catch Lower/T hold
Cradle Catches from Elevated Surface

Skill Group 2: Balance Skills

High Bird Standing
Back Lift Standing (back fly on hands)
Foot to Hand, L base

Skill Group 3: Stacking Skills

Two-high walking

Don’t know what these are? Check this video demo.

VIEW VIDEO DEMOS

Workshop Coaches

Arthur Davis III

Arthur Davis is a two-time world acrobatic champion, gymnastics Hall of Fame member, Cirque du Soleil Alumni, creator of the award winning AcroArmy for America’s Got Talent, and choreographer to multiple world champions. With 25 years of competitive and professional acrobatic experience he has developed a passion for coaching; empowering through technical practice, creative direction, and movement. Arthur’s true joy is working with people to bring out their best selves in every aspect. He specializes in the acrobatic technique from the Russian tradition of Sports Acro in a way that is digestible and lasting. Creating a space for safety, efficient progression, embodied truth and supportive direction, Arthur is a master at the art of expression, communication and lifting others up.

Leslie Munoz

Leslie trained at Realis Gymnastics Academy under Youri Vorobiev, specializing as a trio top in acrobatic gymnastics. She earned a spot on the Junior Olympic Team in 2010 and later the Senior National Team in 2012. In 2014, she competed in her final World Championship and placed third on America’s Got Talent with Arthur Davis’s AcroArmy. Directly after her competitive career she performed with Spiegelworld’s Empire. After this tour she joined Celebrity Cruises as an acrobatic duo top and aerialist until 2020. Leslie is now pursuing a master’s degree in Applied Environmental Science.

Keaton Hentoff

Keaton is multi-disciplinary performer working with acrobatics, movement and physical theater. They started their circus journey over 20 years ago with Circus Harmony in Saint Louis and finishing their professional studies at the National Circus School in Montreal in 2016. Since then, they have worked with companies all over the world including C!RCA, Shoestring Circus and Midnight Circus. Currently Keaton is based out of NYC bringing innovative group acrobatics and creative hand-to-hand techniques to the US circus scene. They are the director of Company29 bringing new and innovative storytelling to the circus world. Also, Keaton does freelance carpentry, cooking and ceramics if you want other things other than circus. They can do that too.

TRAINING SPACE

Located just south of downtown Seattle off the SoDo Light Rail stop, Emerald City Trapeze Arts offers a dedicated circus training facility with padded floors, numerous sets of spotting lines, crash mats, and other specialized equipment.

Emerald City Trapeze Arts

2702 6th Ave S

Seattle, WA 98134

The venue is operated by SANCA (School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts), one of the nation’s largest nonprofit circus schools, dedicated to enriching our community through access to circus classes and performances.

SANCA’s core mission is to improve the mental, emotional, and physical health of children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities by engaging them in the joyous creativity of acrobatics and circus arts. Over the last 20 years, SANCA has provided over $2 million dollars in financial aid to ensure circus accessibility for all. Learn more.

Questions

2027 Partner Acro Intensive: July 17-25, 2027

The third annual Emerald City Acro Intensive has been confirmed for July 17-25, 2027. Similar to 2026, there will be 8 days of structured training, a dedicated Performance Track, and opportunity to perform during the Intensive week.

Want to be notified when more details become available?

SUMMER INTENSIVE INTEREST FORM

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Holland

Holland Lohse’s journey into circus began in childhood, riding unicycles down Colorado mountains and earning national titles in trampoline gymnastics and diving. Inspired by a Cirque du Soleil video in fifth grade, he pursued a career that’s taken him from South Africa to Shanghai, performing with Royal Caribbean, Cirque Mechanics, Le Grand Cirque, Jennifer Lopez, and Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson ONE, The Beatles LOVE, SUBLIM, and ’Twas the Night. A two-time bronze medalist at Cirque de Demain, Holland is known for his original duo straps act and Ginger Rope performances. He brings boundary-pushing creativity to every stage and continues to inspire audiences with his daring and dedication.

Sienna

Sienna began her acrobatic journey at age six in competitive Acrobatic Gymnastics, becoming a four-time national champion and representing the U.S. at the 2012 World Championships. After earning a degree in International Studies from UC San Diego, she returned to movement through full-time training at San Diego Circus Center. Her career has since taken her to the Las Vegas stage, performing in Le Rêve: The Dream and as a featured artist in Cirque du Soleil’s The Beatles LOVE. In 2024, she earned a bronze medal at the 44th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain with a new Ginger Rope act, and has since performed in SUBLIM and ’Twas the Night. As a teacher, Sienna brings her passion for storytelling and human connection into every class.

Ryan

Ryan began his movement career as a cheerleader in high school and college at Ball State University. In 2013 Ryan began his Acro career. Hand to hand, banquine and all other acrobatics training began with Jean Luc Martin at the San Diego Circus Center. In 2016 Ryan joined the acrobatic performance group AcroArmy created and coached by Arthur Davis III. AcroArmy performed internationally and for many large events until disbanding in 2019. Since then Ryan has performed on TV shows, movies, award shows such as the Emmy’s, and most recently at the multimillion dollar production “Awakening” on the strip in Las Vegas.