Sponsors:
Platinum sponsor
Sweet Spot Aerial Productions
Sweet Spot Aerial Productions’ mission is to raise the visibility of and demand for aerial and circus arts in Washington, D.C., and beyond. Our overarching goal was to present narratives and identities not typically seen in circus performances, from queer relationships to characters navigating their identity and sense of belonging in a world that rarely clears a path.
In the past year, Sweet Spot has teamed up with Circus Students Around the World (CSAW) to raise money for CSAW’s grant programs, which provide funding for circus artists of color pursuing higher education and professional training in circus arts.
In the future, Sweet Spot looks forward to pursuing more educational outreach – online and in person – to continue to broaden access to the circus arts in DC and elsewhere.
Sweet Spot is currently teaming up with Circus District to create an improved online directory of local circus artists and organizations, allowing show producers, students and circus enthusiasts to more easily find the exceptional practitioners of these art forms in their neighborhood.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/sweetspotaerial and www.circusdistrict.com for more information, and email christian@sweetspotdc.org to get in touch about fundraising, education or collaborative projects.
Gold sponsor
Taberna del Alabardero
This piece of Spain, just steps from The White House, will transport you to an elegant and royal atmosphere surrounded by friendly faces, an engaging menu and world-renowned wines.
Taberna Del Alabardero opened its doors in 1989, becoming one of the first Spanish restaurants in DC, and celebrated its 30 Anniversary with the 2019 Honorary RAMMY award. Spanish Chef Oscar Ordoñez brings back the authentic Spanish Cuisine and introduces new dishes with traditional ingredients.
Silver sponsors
ACRO Physical Therapy & Fitness
The owners of ACRO Physical Therapy & Fitness have over 20 years of experience in the world of acrobatics, gymnastics, fitness and rehabilitation. This lifelong passion and expertise influences how they assess, treat and empower patients & clients. Mentors and past opportunities with quality companies and institutions have shaped their views and solidified the foundations of the practice.
Circus Mobility
Circus Mobility owner Jessica John is a coach and mentor to performance artists across the globe. With over 30 years of high-level sport experience, Jessica is a premier skill acquisition specialist for circus artists and pole dancers, from Cirque du Soleil professionals trying to stay healthy on tour to committed enthusiasts trying to fit in training between careers and kids. She draws from her own remarkably rich movement background as a circus artist, dancer, and competitive athlete, as well as a former career as an intelligence officer and lawyer, to offer a unique opportunity to learn what it takes to reach high performance goals.
Bronze sponsors
Aerial Animals
Aerial Animals is a family-owned business located in Golden, Colorado, founded in 2010 by Patti to promote her daughter’s aerial aspirations and to teach the business side of circus. Aerial Animals believes in supporting the circus community. Over the years we have donated over $10,000 of cash and circus equipment to non-profits and individuals. The company specializes in custom trapeze and Lyra projects and offers other products online.
The Audacity Project
Rachel Strickland is an interdisciplinary performance artist, aerialist, storyteller, and award winning choreographer. Her work combines circus arts, dance and movement modalities, and elements of bizarre spectacle to create original, socially relevant performative works. She is the director of The Audacity Project, an 8-week guided process to equip artists and creatives with the tools necessary to be working professionals. As a mentor, Rachel is passionate about empowering artists to pursue their most authentic work and to claim their places in the world with conviction.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please contact Gwynne Flanagan.
Publicity partners
Theater J
Theater J is a nationally-renowned, professional theater that celebrates, explores, and struggles with the complexities and nuances of both the Jewish experience and the universal human condition. Our work illuminates and examines: ethical questions of our time, inter-cultural experiences that parallel our own, and the changing landscape of Jewish identities. As the nation’s largest and most prominent Jewish theater, we aim to preserve and expand a rich Jewish theatrical tradition and to create community and commonality through theater-going experiences.
Monarca in Flight
Monarca in Flight is Northern Virginia’s first studio devoted primarily to aerials and aerials education. They offer clean, convenient studio space and top-notch instruction in silks, lyra, rope, hammock, and more. They also have classes and workshops in other circus skills (handstand, tumbling, acro yoga, etc.) plus fitness and performance training to let you tailor your aerial journey to your own needs.
Alma Dance Studio
Alma Dance Studio offers Flamenco dance lessons, Latin rhythm, dance fusion, stretch and strengthen, and more. Visit the website to check the schedule. In addition to ongoing classes Yolit offers workshops, private and semi-private lessons for all levels and ages upon request in the Washington DC area.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please contact Gwynne Flanagan.