Spooky Scary Skeletons - Youth & Teen  Aerial Showcase
Nov
2
to Nov 3

Spooky Scary Skeletons - Youth & Teen Aerial Showcase

WHAT: Come join us for Gravity Aerial Arts' 15th season of showcases!  Come get in one last little bit of spooky season spirit these two amazing aerial circus showcases brought to you by the Youth & Teen students of Gravity.  Libations and snacks available before the show and at intermission.

A portion of our proceeds will be donated to Brent's Place - who's mission is; "To be a safe, supportive, long-term home filled with hope for families facing a life-threatening medical crisis".

Flyer by Isis Stevens

WHEN:

  • Saturday November 3rd 7:00 p.m.

  • Sunday November 2nd 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater

COST:

  • $20 General Admission

  • $15 Students, Teacher, Seniors & Veterans

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Spooky Sexy/Scary Skeletons - Aerial Showcases
Oct
18
to Oct 19

Spooky Sexy/Scary Skeletons - Aerial Showcases

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WHAT: Come join us for Gravity Aerial Arts' 15th season of showcases!  On Friday we'll have our first ever after dark showcase, Hosted & Produced by Autumn Brennan and Jessica Free, prepare to be amazed by tantalizing, seductive, and frightening aerial, burlesque, and other variety acts.  Or come on Saturday for an equally exciting but more family friendly show.  Come get in the spooky season spirit these two amazing aerial circus showcases brought to you by the students and staff of Gravity.  Libations and snacks available before the show and at intermission.

WHEN:

  • Spooky Sexy Skeletons - 7:00 p.m. Friday October 18th (mature adult content)

  • Spooky Scary Skeletons - 7:00 p.m. Saturday October 19th (more family friendly)

WHERE: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater

COST:

  • $20 General Admission

  • $15 Students, Teacher, Seniors & Veterans

Flyer by Isis Stevens

Flyer by Isis Stevens

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FLORESTA
May
31
to Jun 1

FLORESTA

  • Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (map)
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A bit about the Show:

This was Gravity Aerial Art's 4th original sold out aerial production in 2023, so we decided to bring it back for 2024! Get ready to be mesmerized by the talents and creativity of this incredible cast. Watch as they spin, fly and flip though the air as they tell this beautiful tale. The amazing costumes, sets and music will allow you to become fully immersed and lost in this magical land.  3% of our ticket sales will be donated to  the Rainforest Foundation and the rest will be used to pay our amazing performers.

A bit about the Story:

Our flower and fairy peacekeepers will take you on a journey to meet all of the creatures that live in this beautiful forest. The bees, birds, butterflies and monkeys will come into conflict with the jaguars, spiders, dragonflies and snakes. Watch as these conflicts erupt into a massive storm. Come see for yourselves if these creatures are able to save this beautiful forest.

A bit about the Creators:

Isis (left) is 18 years old and a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School. She is grateful to have been a part of the Gravity community for 7 years. It has been such a wonderful part of her life and she is so honored to have the opporutnity to create this show. Isis also loves painting and has done lots of art for Gravity, incliuding show fliers and a mural at the studio. She is excited to continue training and performing on the East Coast next year during her first year of college at Brown University, where she will study environmental science and visual art.

Alannah
(right) is 19 years old and pursuing a Business Management & Marketing degree at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. She is currently working for 406Cirque and Mountain Air Dance in Bozeman coaching youth troupes and working on creating some shows next fall. She grew up in Denver and has been a part of the Gravity community for 7 years. Creating this show has been her favorite project yet and has been an amazing opportunity and experience!

When:

  • May 31st 7:00 p.m.

  • June 1st 2:30 p.m.

  • June 1st 7:00 p.m.

Where: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

Cost: $25-30 (use promo code EARLYBIRD by 5/8/24 for $3 off each ticket)

Photo by Martha Wirth

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Aerial in the Park
May
26
2:30 PM14:30

Aerial in the Park

WHAT: We'll be setting up our aerial rig on Memorial Day, to celebrate our 4 Gravity graduates; Anthony, Ananda, Isis and Maddie and possibly more? (my apologies if I'm missing others??). We'll have a variety of apparatus to put up and play on. Feel free to bring your own as well, please also bring other land things like hula hoops, kites, juggling stuff, etc.. Oh and something yummy to share!

WHO: Anyone is welcome to come hang out the more the merrier! You must sign have a signed Gravity waiver before playing on the rig!

WHEN: Monday May 27th, 2024

WHERE: Cheesman Park - We'll post once we find a spot on Monday but you should also probably be able to do a loop through the park to spot us.

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Coyote - Youth & Teen
May
4
to May 5

Coyote - Youth & Teen

  • Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

WHAT: Gravity Aerial Arts Presents “Coyote”- a mythological aerial adventure.

A whimsical night filled with mischievous figures, tricksters and icons from the spiritual world.  The intermediate to advanced youth & teen students of Gravity will share their favorite Mythological tales through aerial dance.  This is Gravity's 14th season of showcases!

Coyote, the trickster, is one of the most well-known Native American myths. He is a clever and mischievous figure who often gets himself into trouble. He is said to have the power to shape-shift and to be a source of wisdom and humor.

Drinks and snacks will be available before the show and at intermission.

WHEN: Saturday May 4th at 7:00 p.m. & Sunday May 5th at 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater, 119 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205

COST:

  • General Admission - $20

  • Students, Teachers, Seniors & Military - $15

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Coyote - Adult Showcase Sign Up
Apr
5
to Apr 6

Coyote - Adult Showcase Sign Up

WHAT: Come perform in Gravity Aerial Art's 14th showcase! A Mythological Aerial Adventure! Brush off those Mythology books and find a Mythological story, goddess, god, creature, animal etc. that speaks to you! Please prepare a 3-4 min solo, duo or small group #.


WHEN:

  • 7:00 p.m. Friday April 5th (Dress Rehearsal 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday April 2nd)
    OR

  • 7:00 p.m. Saturday April 6th (Dress Rehearsal 5:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday April 3rd)

WHO: Adult Gravity students and staff (see requirements below).

WHERE: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater

REQUIREMENTS: (Please read fully and put deadlines and rehearsal dates in your calendars).

  • 18+ (unless you have instructor and parent permission.

  • Must be taking weekly classes or private lessons at Gravity Aerial Arts, Jan-March 2024.

  • Sign up & Pay by March 5th; Solos $70, Duos $40/person & Groups $30/person. (The show fee includes photos, video, dress rehearsal and performance.)

  • Complete your Show Info Form by March 11th.

  • MANDATORY Dress & Tech Rehearsals at CPRD theater, see schedule above. (Please adjust your schedules now so you can make the full dress rehearsal for your show, we need to run the shows in order so rigging changes can be set and practiced. It's also important that you get to feel out the stage).

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Coyote - a mythological aerial adventure
Apr
5
to Apr 6

Coyote - a mythological aerial adventure

  • Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

WHAT: Gravity Aerial Arts Presents “Coyote”

A whimsical night filled with mischievous figures, tricksters and icons from the spiritual world.  The adult students and staff of Gravity will share their favorite Mythological tales through aerial dance.  This is Gravity's 14th season of showcases!

Coyote, the trickster, is one of the most well-known Native American myths. He is a clever and mischievous figure who often gets himself into trouble. He is said to have the power to shape-shift and to be a source of wisdom and humor.

Drinks and snacks will be available before the show and at intermission.

WHEN: April 5th & 6th at 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater, 119 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205

COST:

  • General Admission - $20

  • Students, Teachers, Seniors & Military - $15

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Sock Exchange Party
Jan
19
6:30 PM18:30

Sock Exchange Party

WHAT: Come join us for our annual Sock Exchange Party. Please bring a pair of gift wrapped socks and if you’d like something yummy to eat or drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)! We'll exchange the socks white elephant style. All are welcome and wanted even empty handed it's really just an excuse to get the circus family together!

WHEN: Friday January 19th at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Gravity Aerial Arts

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Youth & Teen Winter Showcases
Dec
10
to Dec 16

Youth & Teen Winter Showcases

Come see what your kids have been working on this fall! Students will have about 10-15 minutes to warm up while our audiences get situated and then their performances will begin! Please feel free to invite a few friends and family members but remember our space is limited so not too many please.

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Cirque Spooktacular - Youth & Teen Aerial Showcase
Nov
17
to Nov 18

Cirque Spooktacular - Youth & Teen Aerial Showcase

  • Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

WHAT: Come see the youth & teen students from Gravity Aerial Arts perform in our 13th showcase! Extend your spooky season with this enticing show full of witchy witches, bendy vampires, spooky spiders and more! Be amazed as they bring all of their creepy crawly creations high into the air!  All ages welcome but there will be some spooky content.  Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be available before the show and at intermission.

WHERE: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

WHEN: Friday November 17th & Saturday November 18th at 7:00 p.m. (different cast and show each night).

TICKETS:

  • General Admission - $20

  • Students, Teachers, Seniors & Military - $15

by Isis Stevens

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Cirque Spooktacular - Aerial Showcase
Oct
20
to Oct 21

Cirque Spooktacular - Aerial Showcase

  • Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

WHAT: Come see the students and instructors from Gravity Aerial Arts perform in our 13th showcase! Get properly prepared for this spooky season with this enticing show full of sexy witches, bendy vampires, spooky spiders and more! Be amazed as we bring all of our creepy crawly high into the air!  Audience costumes are highly encouraged prizes will be awarded after intermission to the best dressed!  All ages welcome but possible spooky and sexy content.  Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks will be available before the show and at intermission.

WHERE: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

WHEN: Friday October 20th & Saturday October 21st at 7:00 p.m. (different cast and show each night).

TICKETS:

  • General Admission - $20

  • Students, Teachers, Seniors & Military - $15

by Isis Stevens

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Cirque Spooktacular
Sep
30
7:00 PM19:00

Cirque Spooktacular

WHAT: Come perform in Gravity Aerial Arts 13th showcase! Calling all spooky cats, sexy witches and bendy spiders lets get creepy crawly for this Halloween themed showcase!  Please prepare a 3-4 min solo, duo or small group #.

WHEN:
7:00 p.m. Friday October 20th (Dress Rehearsal 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday October 17th)
OR
7:00 p.m. Saturday October 21st (Dress Rehearsal 5:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday October 18th)

WHO: Adult Gravity students and staff (see requirements below).

WHERE: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater

REQUIREMENTS: (Please read fully and put deadlines and rehearsal dates in your calendars).

  • 18+ (unless you have instructor and parent permission.

  • Must be taking weekly classes or private lessons at Gravity Aerial Arts, Sep-Oct 2023.

  • Sign up & Pay by September 22nd; Solos $70, Duos $40/person & Groups $30/person. (The show fee includes photos, video, dress rehearsal and performance.)

  • Complete the Show Info Google Form by September 30th a link for this will be emailed in your sign up confirmation email.

  • MANDATORY Dress & Tech Rehearsals at CPRD theater, see schedule above. (Please adjust your schedules now so you can make the full dress rehearsal for your show, we need to run the shows in order so rigging changes can be set and practiced. It's also important that you get to feel out the stage).

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Disney Cirque with a Twist
Jun
2
to Jun 3

Disney Cirque with a Twist

  • Cleo Parker Roninson Dance Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

WHAT: A Disney themed aerial dance showcase featuring the instructors and adult and teen students from Gravity Aerial Arts. Come see what sort of twists our students and instructors will add to these magical Disney classics! These creative and talented beings are sure to entertain and amaze you with their self concocted aerial pieces. Open to all ages, however there might be some adult content. Drinks and snacks will be available before the show and at intermission.

WHERE: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater, 119 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205

WHEN:

  • Friday June 2nd at 7:00 p.m.

  • Saturday June 3rd at 7:00 p.m.

    • (Two totally different shows and casts!)

COST:

  • $20 General Admission,

  • $15 Students, Seniors, Teachers, Veterans, Etc.

    • (Prices will increase $5 on the days of the shows.)

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Disney Cirque - Youth & Teen Showcase
May
6
to May 7

Disney Cirque - Youth & Teen Showcase

  • Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

WHAT: Come see our intermediate to advanced youth and teen students fly through the air in this Disney themed aerial showcase! These creative and talented beings are sure to entertain and amaze you with their self choreographed aerial pieces. Family friendly! Drinks and snacks will be available before the show and at intermission.

WHEN: Saturday May 6th at 7:00 p.m. & Sunday May 7th at 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater

COST:

  • $20 - General Admisson

  • $15 - Students, Seniors, Teachers, Veterans, Etc.

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Disney Cirque with a Twist - Adult Showcase Sign Up
May
1
to May 10

Disney Cirque with a Twist - Adult Showcase Sign Up

WHAT: Come perform in Gravity Aerial Arts 12th showcase! Give your favorite Disney movie, character, song or show, something a little extra, add your aerial circus skills and voila you'll have a fantastic act and we'll have a couple wonderful shows! Please prepare a 3-4 min solo, duo or small group #. Use the link below to reserve your spot.


WHEN:
7:00 p.m. Friday June 2nd (Dress Rehearsal 5:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday May 30th)
OR
7:00 p.m. Saturday June 3rd (Dress Rehearsal 5:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday May 31st)


WHO: Adult Gravity students and staff (see requirements below).


WHERE: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater


REQUIREMENTS: (Please read fully and put deadlines and rehearsal dates in your calendars).

  • 18+ (unless you have instructor and parent permission.  (There are also few spots left in our Teen/Youth showcase Sunday May 7th)).

  • Must be taking weekly classes or private lessons at Gravity Aerial Arts, March-May 2023.

  • Sign up & Pay by April 30th; Solos $70, Duos $40/person & Groups $30/person. (The show fee includes photos, video, dress rehearsal and performance.)

  • Complete the Show Info Google Form by May 10th a link for this will be emailed in your sign up confirmation email.

  • MANDATORY Dress & Tech Rehearsals at CPRD theater, see schedule above. (Please adjust your schedules now so you can make the full dress rehearsal for your show, we need to run the shows in order so rigging changes can be set and practiced. It's also important that you get to feel out the stage).

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Cirque Floresta
Mar
10
to Mar 12

Cirque Floresta

  • Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A bit about the Show:

This is Gravity Aerial Art's 4th original aerial production. Get ready to be mesmerized by the talents and creativity of this incredible cast. Watch as they spin, fly and flip though the air as they tell this beautiful tale. The amazing costumes, sets and music will allow you to become fully immersed and lost in this magical land.

A bit about the Story:

Our flower and fairy peacekeepers will take you on a journey to meet all of the creatures that live in this beautiful forest. The bees, birds, butterflies and monkeys will come into conflict with the jaguars, spiders, dragonflies and snakes. Watch as these conflicts erupt into a massive storm. Come see for yourselves if these creatures are able to save this beautiful forest.

A bit about the Creators:

Isis is 17 years old and a junior Visual Arts major at Denver School of the Arts. She is so grateful to have been apart of the Gravity community for 6 years, it has been such a wonderful part of her life and she is so honored to have the opportunity to create this show. Isis also loves painting and has done lots of art for Gravity, including show fliers and a mural at the studio.

Alannah (right) is 17 years old and a senior at Denver East High School. She has been doing aerial for almost 10 years and has coached camps and classes at Gravity for 4 years. She enjoys performing on all aerial apparatuses especially invented and creative ones. She will attend Montana State University in Bozeman in the fall to study business and Spanish.

When:

  • March 10th 7:00 p.m.

  • March 11th 7:00 p.m.

  • March 12th 3:00 p.m.

Where: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

Cost: Early Bird $20-25 (tickets will go up $5 on 3/9/23)

Photo by Martha Wirth

Highlights from previous productions:

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Dreams and Nightmares - Gravity's 11th Aerial Showcase (kids and teens)
Nov
18
7:00 PM19:00

Dreams and Nightmares - Gravity's 11th Aerial Showcase (kids and teens)

WHAT: Come see some of the youth and teen students at Gravity Aerial Arts perform in our 11th aerial dance showcase! What do you see when your eyes are shut? Come see our most beautiful dreams and our scariest nightmares come to life up in the air! This show will be fun for all ages! Refreshments will be sold before the show and at intermission, so come thirsty.

WHEN: November 18th at 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater, 119 W Park Ave, Denver, CO 80205.

COST: $20 - Students, seniors, teachers, military can use promo code 5OFF for $5 off.

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Auditions for Gravity's 4th Aerial Production
Nov
4
to Nov 5

Auditions for Gravity's 4th Aerial Production

WHAT: Calling all circus artists! Come audition to be a part of Gravity’s 4th aerial production. Our previous productions have included an artistic rendition of The Little Mermaid, an original Such Great Heists (an art heist) storyline written by Cassie Wilson, and Aerial Avengers, an interpretive superhero-villain storytelling of real world issues. This year Isis Stevens and Alannah Petitt are creating an original storyline based in a forest with a variety of magical creatures that bring opportunity for a diverse collection of artistic aerial and circus acts!

WHEN:

  • Auditions:

-November 4th at 6:30pm-8:30pm

-November 5th at 9am-11am

  • Rehearsals

-Friday December 9 at 7:30 pm Full Cast Welcome Meeting

-1 Weekly Studio Rehearsal January till the show (day and time will be set once you have been cast)

-Friday (evening) February 17th Run Through (at the studio)

-Friday (evening) February 24th Run Through (at the studio)

-Friday (evening) March 3rd Run Through (at the studio)

-Monday (evening) March 6 Tech Rehearsal (at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater)

-Tuesday (evening) March 7 Tech Rehearsal (at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater)

-Wednesday (evening) March 8 Dress Rehearsal (at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater)

  • Shows:

-Friday March 10th at 7pm
-Saturday March 11th at 7pm
-Sunday March 12th at 2pm

Come prepared . . .
-With a two minute act showcasing the circus skill of your choice.
-Willing to show your strength and skills in an aerial-based audition sequence taught by Isis and Alannah

REQUIREMENTS:
-16+ (exceptions made with management approval)

-Commitment to making 90% of all of the rehearsals. Commitment to communicating and getting caught up when rehearsal are missed.

-Find and provide a costume for yourself that is agreed upon with your group.

-Show fee to help cover rehearsal times, scene leader, theater rental and other production costs. Amount TBD, but should be fairly reasonable.

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Dreams and Nightmares - Gravity's 11th Aerial Showcase (adults and teens)
Oct
14
to Oct 15

Dreams and Nightmares - Gravity's 11th Aerial Showcase (adults and teens)

WHAT: Come watch the students and instructors at Gravity Aerial Arts perform in our 11th aerial dance showcase! What do you see when your eyes are shut? Come see our most beautiful dreams and our scariest nightmares come to life up in the air! This is an adult and teen show so there will possibly be some mature content (stay tuned for info about the family friendly youth and teen show on November 18th). Refreshments will be sold before the show and at intermission, so come thirsty.

WHEN: October 14th & 15th at 7:00 p.m. (two completely different casts shows).

WHERE: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater, 119 W Park Ave, Denver, CO 80205.

COST: $20 - Students, seniors, teachers, military can use promo code 5OFF for $5 off.

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Dreams and Nightmares - Showcase Sign Up
Sep
14
to Sep 15

Dreams and Nightmares - Showcase Sign Up

  • Cleo Parker Robinsion Dance Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

WHAT: Come perform in Gravity Aerial Arts 11th showcase!  What do you see when your eyes are shut?  Let’s see your most beautiful dreams, scariest nightmares or as always please take this and get as creative as you’d like!  Please prepare a 3-4 min solo, duo or small group #.

WHEN:-7:00 p.m. on October 14th and 15th 

WHO: Ages 18+ (Possible exceptions with management & parental approval.  There will be another under 18 show, mostly for our Youth and Teen level 3 and 4 classes on November 19th.)

WHERE: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater

REQUIREMENTS: (Please read fully and put deadlines and rehearsal dates in your calendars).

1. Must be taking weekly classes or private lessons at Gravity Aerial Arts, August-October 2022.

2. Sign up & Pay by 8/14/22  *$70 solo show fee (includes photos, video, dress rehearsal and performance). Please sign up and pay through Mindbody on whichever day you would like to perform on, must also be able to attend the corresponding dress rehearsal (see dates below). (We won't have a sheet at the studio this time so please make sure you sign up online).*Duos $40/person & Groups $30/person. 

3. Complete the Show Info Google Form by 9/14/22 a link for this will be emailed in your sign up confirmation email. (Please contact me if you don’t receive it. I will not be chasing people anymore. I love you all but I just don't have the time. If you don't give me all of your info on time you will not perform.  I will send group reminders.)

4. MANDATORY Dress & Tech Rehearsals at CPRD theater.  (Please adjust your schedules now so you can make the full dress rehearsal for your show, we need to run the shows in order so rigging changes can be set and practiced).

-October 14th Show - Dress Rehearsal Monday 10/10/22 5:00-9:00 p.m.

-October 15th Show - Dress Rehearsal Tuesday 10/11/22 5:00-9:00 p.m.

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