Constance is a dancer and aerialist that specializes in vertical apparatus; fabric, corde lisse (rope), and double/multi corde, but has performed on trapeze, lyra, pole, and specialty apparatus like cube and spirals. She is versed in partnering on bars (trapeze and lyra) as well as vertical apparatus. Constance is a touring artist working with a variety of circuses and companies touring the US and internationally.

Her passion for performing is only matched by her passion for teaching. Constance was the founder and director of The Space: A Movement Arts Studio in Atlanta, GA, USA from 2014-2018. She continues to teach in Atlanta, as well as across the US and abroad when she is not on stage. Constance is dedicated to growing community for aerial students and teachers locally as well as globally. She founded and organized the Atlanta Aerial Arts Festival, curated several years of Open Grip, a scratch night and produced The Black Curtain Revue. She started the group Aerial Instructors and Studio Owners on facebook that she continues to grow to support teachers worldwide.

Constance is a lifelong mover with an unending thirst for ever more knowledge about the human form and how we move in the world. She carries a B.S. in Biology in which she focused on Anatomy and Physiology, and has teaching certificates in yoga, pilates, and aerial arts. Constance provides teacher training and ongoing support for studios such as Canopy and Akrosphere as well as courses open to the public under her company Sage Movement Arts. She presents at aerial conferences and festivals as well as travels to teach workshops and continuing education for teachers. Constance is an editor of the Aerial Hoop and Rope manuals as well as a contributor to The Aerial Rope Manual Vol. 2. available at aerialdancing.com

Online Rope Courses

I have built two online rope courses; Introduction to Momentum and The Breakbeat Breakdown. These courses are fully online and fully self directed courses, in that once you enroll in the course you have access to the information forever so you can work thorough this material as quickly or leisurely as you like.

The material in these courses is shown on aerial rope, but all of the skills and technique can be performed on fabric as well.

The courses are broken down into several units containing 27 video lessons each and sandwiched by an introduction and a conclusion. Each unit has a narrow focus and builds on the previous information.

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private lessons

Private Lessons are currently only available on Mondays, and some Thursdays and Sundays, in person south of Atlanta or via zoom (eastern time zone).

I generally announce my availability at the start of a given month. Paid members of my patreon community can access advanced registration. Once availability goes public you can find the options via my telegram group or on instagram:

Telegram Group: Humble Club
Circus Echo IG

>> Priority is given to members of my Patreon Community <<

Constance offers aerial and ground (yoga, pilates, flexibility) private lessons when she is in Atlanta and when traveling for workshops and performances. Private lessons can be skill based, creative and improvisational, or choreographic in focus. She also enjoys helping aspiring professionals develop their own style and find their own voice through prompts and creative exploration. Constance specializes in corde lisse (aerial rope) however she is also versed in and enjoys teaching private lessons on fabric (aerial silks and sling), pole, and duo work on static trapeze, lyra, and vertical apparatus (rope and silks).

Solo Lesson Rates:
$95.00 (1 hr)
$130.00 (1.5 hrs)
$180.00 (2 hrs)

$350.00 (1 month) 4 lessons - expires after 3 months

Shared Lesson Rates:
$65/person (1 hr)
$80/person (1.5 hrs)
$100/person (2 hrs)


For Inquiries: look@circusecho.com

Policy Notes:
> Payment is required to secure a slot
> No refunds are provided once booked, reschedule only
> Rescheduling is acceptable before 7 days of the lesson aside from illness, injury, or emergency
> A max of 2 reschedules is acceptable, beyond that you forfeit your lesson
> A trusted aerial rig or engineered point and appropriate mats are required
> If you are unsure, send me an email

workshops

Constance Echo has a repertoire of pre-developed workshops, but is always open to building custom courses for studios by request! Her favorite things to teach are theory, momentum, and creative exploration.
Check the News section for upcoming workshops!

Email: look@circusecho.com for an up to date list of workshops and rates!

Vertical

Rope Foundations
Level I
Rope Fundamentals
Level II
Rope Principles
Level III
Rope Purpose
Level IV
Rope Things:
sequencing and choreo
Bendy Corde:
splits and backbends on rope
Introducing Momentum
Rope & Silks
Full Swing:
dynamic pathways
Circum:
infinity circles
Volution:
rolling up & rolling down
Drop It Like You Mean It:
theory and analysis
Connecting the Locks:
hip lock & thigh lock on fabric
The Space Between:
working on split tissu
The Space Between 2.0
advanced split tissu
Funky Fabric Flow
Hitchhiking on Silks
Unlocked:
tension locks on fabric
Breakbeat Breakdown
Slay the Belay
Fabric Theory

Bars and Loops

Sling Things:
theory and choreography
Sling It
momentum & dynamic pathways on sling
Spins & Flares
Sling or Straps
Double Up:
Loop Straps
Duo Trapeze Foundations
Duo Mix Up:
trapeze, fabric & lyra
Dance Trap Noods
Creative Sequences
Intent:
Mindful Lyra Choreo
Jumping Through Hoops
dynamic pathways on lyra

Specialty

Inversion Clinic
Creating Transitions
Pre-hab and Strengthen:
injury prevention and conditioning
Developing Lines
Shoulder Anatomy & Physiology
Lecture
Rope Games
Movement Prompts & Puzzles
mixed apparatus

Teacher Training & Professional Development

Constance offers support and training for aerial studios, program directors, and teachers.

Support can be in the form of zoom calls, regular staff classes, studio visits, and professional development workshops for staff.

For more about teacher training check out Sage Movement Arts or reach out via email to look@circusecho.com.

Services Offered:
- teacher training
- curriculum guidance
- studio management
- staff training for rigging and rescue

Studios Supported:
- Canopy Studio Athens, GA
- Aerial Dance Panama City, FL
- Akrosphere Alpharetta, GA
- Murmurations Burlington, VT
- Emerald Coast Pole Panama City, FL
- Gainesville Circus Center Gainesville, FL
- Refuge Aerial & Pole Baton Rouge, LA
- Milton Cirque Alpharetta, GA