WHAT IS CONVERGENCE?
Convergence Acro Festival is a celebration of acrobatic movement: Partner Acrobatics, AcroYoga, Cheerleading, Handbalancing, Tumbling, & more! Featuring teachers from all over the south-eastern Great Lakes area, it is an opportunity for different movement communities to converge, connect, and discover what’s possible through the sharing of skills & smiles.
WHO IS THIS FESTIVAL FOR?
Movers of all shapes, sizes, and experience levels welcome! This festival is for total beginners to advanced practitioners. Multiple workshops with different skill level requirements (prerequisites) will be offered simultaneously to accommodate the diversity of skill, interest, and experience. It is a safe and inclusive event for all respectful human beings.
INVESTMENT (all prices in CAD $):
~ Super Early Bird (Feb 28): $120 Full Event / $75 Single Day
~ Early Bird (May 31): $140 Full Event / $85 Single Day
~ Regular Price & *At The Door: $160 Full Event / $95 Single Day
*At the Door is cash only
SCHEDULE
Each session will include multiple workshop offerings, as well as a free-training area called ‘Rebel Island’. A longe/spotting belt will be available for approved users.
Saturday, June 16th
11:00 – 12:00 ~ Arrival & Registration
12:00 – 1:00 ~ Opening Ceremony
1:00 – 3:00 ~ Session 1
3:00 – 3:30 ~ Snack Break
3:30 – 5:30 ~ Session 2
5:30 – 7:15 ~ Dinner
7:15 – 9:30 ~ Jam & Exchange
Sunday, June 17th
9:00 – 10:00 ~ Arrival & Registration
10:00 – 12:00 ~ Session 3
12:00 – 1:45 ~ Lunch
1:45 – 3:45 ~ Session 4
3:45 – 4:00 ~ Short Break
4:00 – 6:00 ~ Session 5
6:00 – 6:30 ~ Closing Ceremony
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
No partner required: Part of the magic of Acro is that we train it as a community. Groups will consist of 3 or more to ensure a base, flyer, and spotter. Groups often change throughout a workshop session so you’ll make many new friends to climb on.
Children: Although the Acro scene is most populated by adults, children are welcome at this event provided anyone under the age of 16 is accompanied by a supervising adult.
Parking: There is lots of parking at the gym, however, if the lot is full please find street parking around the side streets of the
neighbourhood. Please consider carpooling, public transportation, or human-powered means of arrival.
Food: Located in the Old East Village, The gym is a 15-20 minute walk to several food options including restaurants and grocery stores. The intention is to also have high quality food vendors at the event – details to come.
Accommodation: Crash with a local, stay in an Airbnb OR enjoy a Convergence’s group rate discount at either the Holiday Inn Express downtown or Fanshawe College residences. Information and booking here: https://app.sport-travel.com/Tournaments/HotelList_Results_sr.php?eventid=8738
What should I bring?: 1. Anyone else you think might enjoy this event! (No partner required) 2. Comfortable clothes for movement, ideally not loose/baggy. 3. A water bottle. 4. You do NOT need to being a yoga mat.
Still have Questions? [email protected]
Visit www.ConvergenceAcroFestival.com for the teacher lineup and more information about the event!