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The Movement Academy

Locality: Rosebery, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 447 881 629

Address: 3/3 Mentmore Avenue 2018 Rosebery, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.themovementacademy.com.au

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25.01.2022 If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. ~ Booker T. Washington

25.01.2022 Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. ~ James Allen

24.01.2022 Our latest newsletter blog is live! Good news all round as we continue to expand our timetable and opening hours to accommodate more returning movers, including our talented kids and teens. Fridays are looking a lot more fun with Beginner Silks, Intermediate Lyra & our ever popular Queer Movers!

24.01.2022 Ready. Set. Move! Words can not describe the pleasure we feel to see your smiles and hear your laughs again today! In case you missed it, adult classes and open training resumed today, and the timetable is up and ready for booking. You will notice that there are some classes we are yet to re-introduce. This is partly due to our new opening hours, but also part of our attempt to spread out the number of bodies within the space at any one time. ... From today, our opening hours will be: Monday - Thursday 12pm-9pm Friday 12pm-5pm Saturday 9am-5pm We will be keeping a close eye on bookings and aim to grow the timetable and opening hours as demand increases and risk decreases. In the interest of your health and safety, and as part of our effort to control capacity and allow space for everyone, please respect our new 2 hour daily training limit (previously 3 hours) when visiting The Movement Academy for classes and/or open training. Although this will be the new normal for all movers at TMA (and many gyms around Australia) we aim to increase this back to the previous limit of 3 hours as soon as it is safe and viable to do so. Finally, and most importantly Please know that no one is expecting anything from you but kindness and love when you return to classes in the coming weeks. We have all been through our own individual journeys, physically and emotionally, and we can only assume that many of you will have mixed feelings about your first visit. Our coaches have been briefed to start slowly and gently, regardless of the class or perceived level. Not that you need permission, but well extend it to you regardless; when stepping through our doors for the first few weeks (and as long as you need) take it easy and be patient with yourself. Our sincerest thanks, gratitude and support. The Team at TMA

24.01.2022 Our beloved trapeze master Mr Bernard Bru is coaching his last classes on our regular timetable tonight before moving (just a hop, skip and swing) away from Sydney Although we will miss his glorious energy and expertise every week, we thought it was important to assure you that he is by no means disappearing Bernard will continue to be our rigging guru, keeping us safe in the air for years to come, and we are already in discussions about regular visits for ongoing private...s and workshops! Dear Mr Bru Thank you for passing on the skills that you have developed over so many years (beyond any of us!) and showing us through your undeniable passion that the aerial arts are for anyone from 2 years through to 102 years of age

24.01.2022 Term 3 for kids and teens kicks off next week beginning Monday 20th July! For safety and quality assurance, we have kept a very close eye on capacity this term, with almost all classes having a strict limit of 6 kids. Because of this, we only have a few spaces left in our 6-12 years classes: Monday 4:30-5:30pm (1 spot)... Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm (2 spots) We are also very proud to have introduced a couple more intermediate level lessons during the week to cater towards our budding young mini movers or those kids who already have strong foundations in gymnastics, acrobatics or dance. In past terms, we have always managed to accept new enrolments throughout the first few weeks, but unfortunately we cant offer that luxury with the restrictions we have put in place. So please get in touch with us immediately if you have been planning to book your little one in!

23.01.2022 Queer Movers is back! We are proud to announce that our most colourful 90 minutes of the week recommences this Friday at 6pm, and is guaranteed to bring the fun back to your Friday nights! Queer Movers is our LGBTQIA+ lesson aimed at making you the most diverse and strong mover you can be, amongst kind, generous and resilient humans that we are proud to call our members.... Coached by any one of our many fabulously queer (and all round fabulous) resident coaches, this lesson is aimed at all levels to build the flexibility, strength and mechanics required for aerials and acrobatics utilising aerial straps, ropes, bars, rings, handstands, tumbling and lots of stretching. We invite you to join our colourful, sparkling community and learn more about what your body is capable of in our safe, positive and supportive sanctuary. When this class became part of our regular timetable back in December, we received some enquiries from movers asking whether this class was suitable for them. At TMA we acknowledge that sitting under (or over) the rainbow can come in many forms; perhaps you have two mums, maybe all of your closest friends in the world are gay and transgender, or youre even known to jump the fence yourself after a few drinks but the awesome truth is that only you will know in your heart of hearts if this class is for you. Regardless, all are welcome to join the frivolities that will no doubt follow this lesson on many Friday nights in the near future, once restrictions allow. We look forward to moving with you on Friday nights, but please do book ahead. Space is very limited due to our current self imposed venue capacity, and this class is bound to fill up!

23.01.2022 Our latest newsletter blog is live! There's extra Calisthenics and Acrobatics classes on the schedule starting this week, a run down of our opening hours over the holiday period, and an exciting change to our class descriptions and levels. Summer at TMA is going to be hot ;)

22.01.2022 Were proudly COVID SAFE As part of our framework to keep everyone safe, one of our sensational staff is wearing the official hat (well, its actually a stylish lanyard) of Safe Hygiene Marshal at all times to continually monitor and review the implementation of hygiene measures and ensure that they are being followed. A gentle reminder on the important practices that we ask you to strictly adhere to:... * Sanitise at both checkpoints; entrance and floor. * Always check in with staff at the front desk. * Maintain physical distance at all times. * Spray or wipe down anything you touch with alcohol. * All movers are limited to a maximum 2 hour visit each day. * If you are feeling anything less than 100%, stay at home. You may see our coaches spotting during privates or kids classes; this is part of an agreement between the coach and student, purely for safety, and the only time that it is appropriate. Apart from this (or unless you are part of an aerial or acrobatic duo) there should be no time that you are making physical contact with anyone else in the space. Unfortunately this does include handshakes and hugs. Please accept our most sincere gratitude for all of your efforts in sanitisation and physical distancing over the last month. Although many may not like to admit it, our city is certainly not in the clear, but witnessing everyones commitment to keep our gym and all within it safe has been incredibly encouraging and heartening. Thank you for keeping our entire community moving.

22.01.2022 We knew he wouldnt stay away for long The amazing Bernard will be back for one day only to teach two workshops, imparting more of his hard-earned trapeze wisdom. Learn to twist, wrap and invert, manipulating the trapeze in unique ways that only a veteran performer and coach like Bernard can! SATURDAY 28 MARCH 2020... Advanced Trapeze 12:30-2:30pm $85 ($75 for members) Beginner / Intermediate Trapeze 3:00-4:30pm $70 ($60 for members) Please head to the workshops tab on our app for details on prerequisites and to make a booking. If you are a member, please call or see us at the desk for your discount!

22.01.2022 Our latest newsletter blog is live, with an update on all the important info as we progress from one step to the next... Get the latest on adults classes, kids terms and opening hours!

22.01.2022 Happy Mardi Gras Movers! Be proud. Be safe. And most importantly, be fabulous! Queer Bootcamp is cancelled for tomorrow only for obvious reasons ... The Team at TMA is looking forward to ALL of your stories on Monday! #HappyMardiGras

21.01.2022 Behind the scenes with one of our star coaches Maddi, helping you reach your acrobatic goals from a distance Is their a skill, drill or move that you would love some help with? Comment below so our team can program their online lessons with you in mind!

19.01.2022 Join us from anywhere! Thank you for your enthusiasm and encouragement to get our classes online, and for your patience whilst we figured out the best way to do it Which we have now done And we are damn excited about it! Starting from this week, we are releasing five 45-50 minute lessons each week to build an 'on demand' IGTV library so that you can move whenever and however you like, cycling through a wide range of disciplines and aimed at our entire community of acrobats,... aerialists and mini movers, all of whom we miss so dearly. We already have two lessons up and ready, with plenty more to release over this week and next, including: Stretch with Maddi Costello (live!) Handstands with Reid McGowan (live!) Yoga with David Helman Aerobic Conditioning with Catherine Wait Ballet with Donna Mitchell Splits Mobility with Caitlin Cook Metabolic Conditioning with Renee Straumietis Pilates with Paige Walker Contortion with Thomas Worrell Acrobatics with Jade Miller Calisthenics with Brendan Irving Now is the perfect time to train the drills and skills that will make you the absolute best acrobat and mover you can be. And our coaches will be keeping an eye out on their lesson videos to answer any questions you may have, or even just for some well needed, general banter! As of right now, we are offering a presale option of $148 for 8 weeks (thats 40 lessons that you can play on repeat) until this Friday 3rd April as we build up our first week of lessons and iron out any technical difficulties. Otherwise, you can wait till Saturday and jump onto the standard membership of $21 / week with absolutely no ongoing commitment or obligations. The process is super simple: 1. Sign up at themovementacademy.com.au/online 2. Request to follow @themovementacademyonline on instagram 3. Email [email protected] with your registered name and instagram handle 4. We will approve your follow request, and you can start moving straight away! We also understand that many of you may have credits from unused portions of passes and memberships, and we will happily apply those credits to either of the above options. Just send us an email to get the ball rolling

17.01.2022 It’s the mind itself which shapes the body ~ Joseph Pilates

15.01.2022 To Our Dearest Community, As you may well know, there is a pending lockdown of non-essential services in NSW, likely to take place over this coming week. At this very moment the exact details are unknown, however Australia will receive an official update tomorrow morning about the impacts and plans following the National Cabinet meeting tonight.... So at this stage, tomorrow is a normal day of moving at TMA, but is likely to be one of the last for a little while, until our beautiful world gets back on its feet. Needless to say, when the time comes, all memberships, passes and terms will be stopped until further notice, and honoured when life is back to normal. We will notify everyone by email and socials with more details following the official advice from government tomorrow. Take care of yourself and each other

14.01.2022 Talent is a universal gift, but it takes a lot of courage to use it. ~ Paulo Coelho

13.01.2022 The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. ~ Dan Millman

12.01.2022 TMA TANKS ARE BACK!!! There are a few different styles (including one for kids as promised) and we'll have them in time for summer! Although we have decided not to follow social norms (you do you) by labelling them as mens or womens, the measurements are a little different for each style, so please be sure to refer against the chart when deciding your size.... All items are $28 and need to be purchased at the desk by COB on Saturday 31 October so that we can have them to you by mid/late November.

12.01.2022 Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing ~ Arundhati Roy

12.01.2022 Hang in there Movers! Stay strong. Be safe. Keep moving

11.01.2022 Our latest newsletter blog is live! There's extra stretch classes on the timetable, a brand new term to advance your movement, the return of our school holiday workshops and news on enrolling your mini movers for Term 4. There's bound to be something there to put a spring in your step!

10.01.2022 Are You Ready To Move? We are only days away from re-opening and are so excited to see all of your faces again! To recap the main points from last weeks newsletter; access to the space for private coaching will commence from this Monday 15th June, adult classes and open training will resume on Monday 29th June, and kids terms will hopefully kick off at the start of Term 3 beginning 20th July.... For everyones health and safety, we are following a framework that reflects both national and international standards of practice. We will continually monitor and review the implementation of hygiene measures to ensure they are being followed and remain effective. During the next two weeks of private coaching, our opening hours will be: Monday 12pm-4pm Tuesday 4pm-8pm Wednesday 12pm-4pm Thursday 4pm-8pm Friday 12pm-4pm If you are already in touch with a coach who suits your needs and goals perfectly, please contact them directly to organise a 1:1 lesson or perhaps you might even like to get a small group together! If you arent already in touch with one of our coaches we are more than happy to help. Just send an email or call us. We will explain the next steps in more detail through official newsletters, so if you would like to be part of our mailing list, please simply download our app and create an account when logging in. See you all very soon. Until then, stay safe and be kind to yourselves x

10.01.2022 To Our Dear Movers,, This post goes out to our entire community, to confirm what most of you would already know TMA will close from 12pm today following the latest information from the government.... Information about this current situation and what the future holds is obviously very sparse and in most cases, non existent, but we are staying positive in regards to what this means for the future of Australia and us. Please know that once more information is available, we will explore other possibilities of what TMA may look like under whatever the law allows. So at a this stage, we are remaining extremely positive and seeing this as a simple suspension of operation until further notice. Needles to say, memberships, passes and terms will be stopped, and honoured accordingly when normal operations resume. Well be in touch. In the meantime, take care of yourself and others. Lots of love, The Team at TMA

08.01.2022 Advanced Terms are back!!! Starting with 8 weeks of Advanced Lyra coached by the endlessly inspiring Jack Dawson! Saturdays 3:00-4:30pm... 8 Weeks Commencing 17th October (next week!) $352 or members enrol for the term at the 'extra class' rate Prerequisites: - Straight Arm / Leg Inversions - Toes To Bar x 5 reps - Front Split - Extensive Intermediate Experience Capacity is very limited and will no doubt book out fast (our terms often fill up in less than 24 hours!) so please visit us at the desk or call 0447 881 629 to book now!

08.01.2022 Today we released one of our most exciting (and no doubt most anticipated) lessons in the last three weeks strength and conditioning for aerial skills whether you have a bar to hang off or not! The incredible Thomas Worrell provides us with a full session of aerial conditioning drills, partnered with an associated floor based option for each. You can train either or both options; its essentially a choose your own adventure lesson. If youre not already moving with us online and would like to, jump onto the online tab of our website to find out what its all about!

08.01.2022 Kid, you’ll move mountains! ~ Dr. Seuss

08.01.2022 There is something within him which urges him to rise above himself, to control his environment, to master the body and all things physical and live in a higher and more beautiful world. ~ David O. McKay Keeping physically distant. But staying tighter than ever.... We our movers!

05.01.2022 I have accepted fear as part of life, specifically the fear of change... I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: Turn Back. ~ Erica Jong

04.01.2022 Only 2 spaces left! Last week we announced our exciting new Development Series, and based on how quickly it has filled up, you are all just as inspired as we are by it The Movement Academy Development Series is an 8 week workshop aimed at progressing your skills through acrobatics, aerials and calisthenics. Designed for anyone who is at the very beginning of their journey in the world of aerials and acrobatics, through to those more experienced movers who wish to level up t...heir skillset in order to progress on to Intermediate or Advanced levels. Each week will deliver an intensive programme in flexibility, mobility, strength and conditioning - in the air and on the ground - utilising rings, bars, weights, trapeze, silks, lyra and straps. From beginner to advanced; you’re guaranteed to learn new skills with new friends! Sundays 10:00-11:30am Commencing 18 October (next term begins 10 January) $195 or enrol for the term using your membership

04.01.2022 NEW DAYTIME STRAPS CLASS To meet the ever increasing demand for this fierce apparatus, we have added a new straps class on the timetable on Wednesdays at 12:30-2:00pm coached by the fabulous Woody Fox! (Have a look at the following link for an impressive peak of Woody in action on his straps, and get excited )... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCg_ag97TFU&feature=youtu.be Even the beginning of a straps journey requires a fairly strong base of strength and movement skill, but if you have been consistent in your training and are keen to explore, then please come along! To support our efforts in setting up a new little daytime community, you are most welcome to join even if you can only tick off at least a couple of the following prerequisites: - Straight Arm / Leg Inversion - Chin Up x 3-5 - Skin The Cat - Meathooks We know that this may be a bit of an odd time compared to other classes, but with Monday nights consistently booking out we were eager to get another class on the schedule for you all and are hoping that this may help for those of you who work irregular hours or even as a lunch break for those working from home! Our straps classes have a strict capacity of 9 students, so please book ahead. And dont hesitate to get in touch by phone or email if you have any questions.

04.01.2022 The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the new ~ Socrates We are into our second week of building our 'on demand' IGTV library, with six lessons already live and plenty more coming this week and next If youre not already moving with us online, please jump onto our website and click the online tab to find out how!

03.01.2022 We are so excited to announce our first workshops post lockdown! The amazing Bernard Bru will be back for one day only to teach two workshops, imparting more of his hard-earned trapeze wisdom. Learn to twist, wrap and invert, manipulating the trapeze in unique ways that only a veteran performer and coach like Bernard can. SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2020... Advanced Trapeze 12:30-2:30pm $85 ($75 for members) Beginner / Intermediate Trapeze 3:00-4:30pm $70 ($60 for members) Please head to the workshops tab on our app for details on prerequisites and to make a booking. If you are a member, please call or see us at the desk for your discount!

03.01.2022 The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth. ~ Dan Rather

02.01.2022 Introducing your new Tuesday night stretch lineup! We have scheduled two more stretch classes on the timetable starting from this Tuesday night, coached by the incredibly bendy (and just all round incredible) Jack Dawson. Tuesday 6:30pm STRETCH (splits)... Tuesday 7:30pm STRETCH (back & shoulder) Nourishing, gentle yet energising classes to compliment and recover from your acrobatic practice, with a focus on opening up your hip, knee, ankle, back and shoulder joints. Lengthen your muscles, increase flexibility and find fluidity of movement with a variety of techniques (dynamic, passive, and PNF) and a strong focus on breath, alignment and stability. Both lessons will be held in the beautifully peaceful upstairs studio which makes the capacity very limited, so please be sure to book ahead if you need these in your life!

02.01.2022 Your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride. ~ Anthony Bourdain

01.01.2022 Sweat, tone and trim with joy, colour and a bangin 80s playlist! Our gorgeous friends from Retrosweat have moved in to virtually bring their one of a kind experience from our studio, directly to you. Check out what they have for you this week: Tuesday 7pm EST (tonight!) 80s Mixtape with Holly... Wednesday 9am EST 80s Power Ballad Retroflow with Kirstina Thursday 7pm 90s Edition Retrosweat on the Time Out Sydney instagram with Shannon They are working purely off your donations via PayPal.me/retrosweat with no amount too small or large. Jump over to the Retrosweat instagram account or website for more info You wont regret it ;)

01.01.2022 First Advanced Term for 2020 Join the international award winning sensation Thomas Worrell for a 6 week series of Advanced Silks! Wednesday 7:30pm-9:00pm... Starts 19th February Enrol with our standard class rates or 10 Pass. TMA members enrol at the extra class rate. Capacity is very limited and will no doubt book out fast (our last term booked out in less than 12 hours) so please visit us at the desk or call 0447 881 629 to book now!