Our aerial arts collective wants to teach more classes and spread the circus love, but we can't do it without new equipment!
Have you ever marveled at the beauty of aerial dance and acrobatics at modern cirque shows? Never thought you could take to the sky with this amazing art form? Well, we want to teach you how!
After a highly successful start just six months ago for Sky Candy, our class sizes are growing and we are actively looking to expand our class offerings to get more people into aerial and circus arts. We've secured a temporary indoor warehouse space for the winter so we can continue teaching classes through the cold months (yay!), but now we need to purchase our own, new equipment and look toward the future of our collective. We can only do this with your support!
Trapezes, aerial silks, lyras, rigging equipment, crash pads and more are expensive and we could use a boost from the community in order to keep our classes affordable to allow as many folks as possible to join in the fun. For this coming year, we will also be actively seeking a permanent home as well as building a new outdoor aerial rig that is both bigger and more easily transported so we can take the show on the road and share our skills in performances, group classes and community outreach. Once we have put down some solid roots, we want to share aerial and circus arts with the greater Austin community, especially the younger generation through outreach in public schools and a summer youth program starting in 2011.
We've got lofy goals and your generous donation (in any amount!) will help us reach glorious new heights. Thanks and see you in the sky!
ABOUT SKY CANDY
Sky Candy is an aerial arts collective whose mission is to develop and foster interest for the aerial arts in Austin, TX. We offer classes, open studio and rehearsal space for newbies and experienced aerialists alike and welcome anyone who is interested in learning to defy gravity to join us for some fun!
WHERE YOUR MONEY WILL GO
* New equipment (carabiners, swivels, silks, lyra, crash pads, etc)
* Refurbishing of existing aerial rig
* New bigger, better portable aerial rig
* Seed money for producing an affordable summer youth program (we will seek additional grants in the coming months)
* Seed money to secure a permanent warehouse space/home (security deposit, permits, insurance, etc)
FIND US ONLINE
Website & Blog: http://skycandyaustin.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/skycandyaustin
Twitter: http://twitter.com/skycandyaustin
YouTube: http://fyoutube.com/user/skycandyaustin
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Dec 20, 2010 -
Jan 29, 2011
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Our heartfelt thanks! Maybe even a great big hug if you're local to Austin!
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LIMITED, STAND ALONE REWARD: Free admission for one person to the Flying Pirate Riot on Tuesday, January 25th at the US Art Authority + five raffle tickets for our fabulous prize drawing at the event! Prizes include Whole Foods Market gift cards, free aerial arts classes, free entry to the slam and more!
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All of the above and an invite to our Sky Candy Benefit Party in Austin, TX - location and date TBD, but expect late January/early February
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All above and your choice of a Sky Candy ladies tank top (black), ladies tee shirt (red) or mens tee shirt (dark red)
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Everything in $50 level and one regular class in lyra, silks, static trapeze or rope
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Everything in $50 level and one private class for you and up to 3 friends in lyra, silks, static trapeze or rope
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Everything in $50 level and a DVD of our recent performances
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Everything in $50 level and a Sky Candy collective member made-with-love basket of baked goods including shortbread, vegan Girl Scout cookies, pumpkin & banana bread, oatmeal raisin cookies, homemade "Sky Candies" and more! Hand delivered if you live in Austin, TX. Shipped anywhere in the US otherwise.
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Everything in $50 level and one full class series (6 week session) in lyra, silks, static trapeze or rope
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Everything in $50 level and we'll photoshop YOUR face onto your favorite aerial performance photo, then we'll put it on a mug, a tee-shirt or an 8"x10" framed glossy - seriously. We'll even throw in some homemade "Sky Candies" for your enjoyment as you bask in your own glory.
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Everything from $200 OR $250 level plus we'll create an aerial piece for you to your favorite song and perform it for you live (or send you a video if distance does not permit an in person show)
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Everything in $500 plus we'll perform a 30 minute piece in your show - anywhere! (Note: this does not include travel and lodging expenses, so if the show is outside of central Texas, we might have to negotiate some other things. If you're in Austin and surrounding area, you're in luck!)
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Everything in $500 plus free unlimited group lessons and open studio access for you for one year
