October 7, 2025

We are excited to announce a new Workshop with Dan Saab!

Introducing Lyra, Hammock and Loops Dynamic Movements on December 6 and 7, 2025!


WHERE: LADD Miami Circus Arts Center, 1395 NW 22nd street, 33142 Miami, FL

ABOUT: In each of the four workshops, students will learn various flips and slides on the hoop, hammock, and loop straps to highlight the dynamic nature of these apparatuses. Students will practice well-known poses and explore different drops and slides from these poses to add unique flair to their tricks.

WHEN: Lyra Workshop: Saturday December 6, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Loop Straps Workshop: Saturday December 6, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Hammock Workshop: Sunday December 7, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

WHO: About the Instructor | Dan Saab

At the age of 8, Daniel began his aerial artistry journey at Independent Lake Camp in Orson, Pennsylvania. Ten years later, he embarked on his professional career, performing in various locations across New Jersey and New York while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Studies at Montclair State University. At MSU, he developed a diverse skill set, including acting, dance, choreography, costume design, playwriting, directing, and stage management. By participating as a cast member and working on production teams, he gained a well-rounded understanding of both performance and production processes.To further his performance and coaching careers, Daniel enrolled in the Intensive Professional Program at Circus Warehouse NYC, where he trained daily in various forms of aerial arts, dance, and fitness. During this program, he had the opportunity to work with experts in their fields. His specializations include Aerial Hammock, Aerial Hoop, and Aerial Loop Straps, though he is also formally trained in Rope, Flying Trapeze, Tissu, Single-Point/Static Trapeze, and Contortion.Daniel began performing at renowned venues such as Oz New Orleans and The Slipper Room NYC. As his career progressed, he performed in large-scale shows at Universal Studios Orlando and Madison Square Garden. In addition to these, he has showcased his versatility through private events, corporate gigs, and competitions. When not performing, Daniel travels across the country and around the world, teaching workshops and private lessons.

Instagram: @dan_saab ; @laddmiamiart ; @laddmiami

www.danieljsaab.com

COST: 2-hour workshop $90

Offer: Book one and get other 10% off!

2 workshop sessions $170

3 workshop sessions $ 250

4 workshop sessions $ 320

Spaces are limited to 15 person by session! Reserve your spot!

March 25, 2025

Acrobatic Duo Trapeze Masterclass and Introduction to Aerial Duo Workshop

Technical and artistic exploration of duo trapeze specific techniques with Marie Christine Fournier:

Join us for a 20-hour Aerial Duo Masterclass where we will learn, refine and master duo trapeze specific techniques, learn the basics of connecting skills while enhancing artistic exploration. As well as acquiring a variety of new skills, you will be encouraged to push your creative boundaries and discover a unique vocabulary to flow seamlessly with your aerial duo partner.

This year we also bring you Introduction to Aerial Duo Workshop for beginners. No prerequisites for this level.

Here are some insights into a typical training session:

· General activation & specific warm-up on trapeze

· 90 to 120 minutes dedicated to technical work which involves duo specific exercises & drills

· Refine basics & existing vocabulary, create new sequences, aerial flow work, technical exploration

· 30 to 60 minutes of artistic research

· Specific conditioning & flexibility work

Prerequisites for Masterclass

Level: Intermediate // Advanced Levels

· Excellent physical condition

· Extensive aerial or acrobatic experience

· Porters are comfortable in the catcher’s position for long periods of time

· Flyers have great core strength

Participants (Limited availability)

10 places available for each: Masterclass or Intro Workshop

Schedule Masterclass

Tuesday May 6th 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Wednesday May 7th 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Thursday May 8th 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Friday May 9th 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Saturday May 10th 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Price

$520.00 May 6th to 10th

Schedule Introduction to Aerial Duo Workshop for Beginners

Saturday May 10th 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Sunday May 11th 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Price

$150.00 May 10th to 11th

We offer a 10% discount to all mothers in homage to Mother's Day.

Private Lessons || May 6 to May 11
Level : All levels
Length : 60 minutes per lesson
Schedule: before and/or after the master class and workshop
Fee : $120

Contact us to schedule your private class with Marie Christine : www.laddmiami.org

Location

Les Ailes du Désir (LADD) | Miami Contemporary Circus School

1395NW 22nd street

33143 Miami, Florida

Biography

Marie-Christine Fournier possesses 16 years of extensive experience in the circus industry as a trapeze artist. She toured over a decade for Cirque Du Soleil and collaborated with world-renowned companies such as the 7 Fingers and Cirque Eloize, allowing her to develop a wide range of technical, artistic and methodological skills.

Over the past few years, Marie-Christine earned a Circus Arts Teacher Certification from the Montreal National Circus School and has built an exciting teaching portfolio. She has been teaching masterclasses, workshops and retreats around the world from North America, throughout Europe and Latin America to Circus arts passionate students to professional circus artists.

Thanks to her personal journey and unique life experiences, she is thrilled to share her technical knowledge with her students but also a deeper and more enriching understanding of the world of circus arts, which she enthusiastically shares in her workshops.

Marie Christine will be available for private and is always available to reach out directly should you have questions about this exciting Masterclass on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/fournier_mc

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Miami Circus Arts Center is a fictitious name for Les Ailes du Desir Foundation Inc. (LADD) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

1395 NW 22st

Miami, Florida, 33142

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