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NEW Schedule in Topanga this Summer

By Kristy · Comments (1) · Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

FOCUSfish Summer Fundraisers
& Special Events FOCUSfish is expanding to inner-city neighborhoods this Spring and looks forward to fundraising this summer in our beautiful new Cirque-donated performance tent, equipped in part by funds granted to us by The Annenberg Foundation.
Please mark your calendars for what promises to be BIG FAMILYFriendly BIG Top FUN!
Fridays from 6-9pm:

July 6
July 13
July 27
August 10

Homeschooler, Katey, appears in Towerpalooza, December 2011

 

Summer Camp:
This year is a very special year because we are moving to a unique community space in the Old Topanga neighborhood.  
Big Rock Ranch believes in FOCUSfish and is welcoming us with our very own, all-weather aerial pavilion, complete with aerial silks, static trapezes, hammocks and lyras.

Cali-Camp will offer
FOCUSfish Aerial Arts Camp all Summer 2012.  For more aerial camp information:  

Cali-Camp at
Big Rock Ranch
(310) 455-0404  calicamp.com

About our instructors:
Our aerial specialists have just completed the semi-annual FOCUSfish Teacher’s Forum on March 19, 2012.  Our specialists are body smart, safety trained, performing artists, and compassionate people.

And Special Guests:
FOCUSfish believes in a well-rounded, holistic curriculum.  Special guests will include prop manipulators, dancers, Pilates & Yoga specialists, acrobats, and martial artists.

Instructors:  
Kristy Beauvais,
Lexi Pearl, Ivanna Wei, Lila Grace
Lexi at Camp Show /Trust Ranch 2011

 

Monday- 5pm  (NEW 5-6 yr olds)

Monday- 6pm  
(NEW 7-12 yr olds)

Monday- 7pm  
(Aerial Yoga with Lila Grace)

 

Tuesday- 5pm  (Winter Schedule Tuesday 3pm kids and NEW  Intermediate 8-12 yr olds)

Tuesday- 6pm  (Winter Schedule Tuesday 4pm kids and NEW  Beginner 8-12 yr olds)

Tuesday- 7pm  (Winter Schedule Homeschool Intermediate 10am Kids/ Teens and NEW Intermediate Level Aerialists 9-16yrs)

 

Wednesday- 5pm  (Winter Schedule Tuesday 5pm class kids and New Beginner-Intermediate 8-12 yr olds)

Wednesday- 6pm  (Thursday 5pm class kids and New Beginner 8-12 yr olds)

Wednesday- 7pm  (Teen-Adult Aerial Tricks and Choreography Class)

 

Thursday- 5pm  (Thursday 3pm kids and NEW 5-7 yr olds)

Thursday- 6pm  (Thursday 4pm kids and NEW 6-9 yr olds)

Thursday- 7pm  (Beginner 11am Home school Class and New 6-12yr olds)

Saturday- 8am  FAMILY CIRCUS CLASS (all ages and levels/ up to 3 family members attend together $35)
 
Saturday- 9am  FAMILY CIRCUS CLASS (all ages and levels/ up to 3 family members attend together $35)

Saturday- 10am  Circus Kids Class (5-8 yrs)

Saturday- 11am  Adult Aerial Fitness

Saturday- 12pm  Aerial Yoga for Adults

Summer Schedule
www.focusfish.com
info@focusfish.com
323.691.5747

 

 FOCUSfish serves the Greater Los Angeles County areas

LOCATIONS for Current Annual COMMUNITY CLASS OFFERINGS:  XTC/Eagle Rock- XFC/Sherman Oaks- Big Rock Ranch/Topanga

FOCUSfish Board of Directors
Executive Director & Flounder:  Kristy Beauvais

Board Chair:  John Midby
Secretary:      Karolina Saloun
Treasurer:      Faye Berriman
Director of Special Events:  Julianne Lampard
Director of Marketing:          Melissa Larsen
Director:        John Brockmeier
Director:        Susannah Wolk

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The Tower Footage is Here!

By Kristy · Comments (1) · Friday, January 20th, 2012

The Tower 2011 SHOW

Takin' aerial to the sky in a big way!

 

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FOCUSfish in South Central on KABC, December 14th & 15th

By Kristy · Comments (0) · Thursday, December 15th, 2011

FOCUSfish flies into South Central to bring its unique approach to Aerial Fitness to under-served families and school children.  Check us out on KABC news at 11pm on December 14th and then watch us all day on December 15th at KABC online and on the TV news programs.  FOCUSfish is making waves in the fitness landscape, helping people to combat obesity, diabetes, and sedentary lifestyles. 

 http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/video?id=8467791

FOCUSfish… Where art meets physical education

for

EVERY BODY!

SPECIAL EVENT: FOCUSfish Flies Into the World of Duke Ellington
December 15, 2011 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Winter Flight – the World of Duke Ellington flies at The Foshay Learning Center Thursday, December 15th.

Featuring The Flying Fish student acts of High-Flying Daring-Do as part of the first Aerial Performance Series in South Central LA. The event marks the beginning of FOCUSfish’s initiative to bring cutting edge fitness to economically disadvantaged children in our communities. Also Performing is Foshay’s band, led by Mr. Holland’s Opus award winning band leader Vince Womack; and, an Art Installation and Live Art by acclaimed Room 13 LA.  Food is served and doors open at 5:30. The show begins at 6:00. Tickets are $10 ahead of the show and $15 at the door.
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The Foshay Learning Center
3751 South Harvard Blvd.
Los Angeles 90018
This event is accessible to people with disabilities.

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Tags : aerial, Foshay, KABC, physical fitness

Happy 5th Anniversary FOCUSfish!

By Kristy · Comments (0) · Monday, November 28th, 2011

Hi, I’m Kristy Beauvais, Executive Director and Flounder of FOCUSfish.

Growing up with a bodybuilding Dad and a dance teaching Mom, followed by a career in professional dance and personal training, comes FOCUSfish… where ART meets Physical Education.

Currently we are reaching over 5000 youth, adults and children with special needs in communities throughout greater Los Angeles.  We empower these communities with FLIGHT by bringing aerial arts education grounded in sound physical education principles; and lift their spirits with family circus entertainment, featuring people of all ages and abilities.

In our 5th year, we are on a mission to raise $50,000 to cover the expansion of our programming and equip these programs with new trapezes and climbing silks… the equipment FOCUSfish uses to inspire, strengthen and GIVE HOPE to thousands of people dealing with such issues as: Autism, Obesity, Diabetes, and Sedentary Lifestyles.

Join the MOVEMENT! Become an AngelFish!

Don’t let schools obliterate PE for young children. Don’t stand for communities of obese people not able to care for their own families. And marvel at a child with special needs as she soars through the air, like a STAR.

Hang with FOCUSfish, become a donor today, and be a part of the solution.

Thank you. ~ Kristy


December 11, 2011 – TOWERPALOOZA, a holiday aerial revue that will soar from a 75ft tower on Saddle Peak in the Santa Monica Mountains, starring the families of the Topanga community. Truly a unique performance environment brought to you by our performance fitness culture!

December 15, 2011 – Summer 2012 – L.A. Rising Is Produced by FOCUSfish (a 501c3 non-profit), an organization rising to the occasion for our community’s health and happiness. L.A. Rising is an event that raises money to expand Focus Fish’s cutting-edge mobile fitness programs designed to HELP ALL OF L.A. RISE.

L.A. Rising Is:

  • Rising Up Off The Ground With Aerial Fitness And Aerial Performance Arts…
  • Rising Up For Children’s Health, Community Activism, And Family Fitness…
  • Rising Up Against Childhood Obesity, Juvenile Diabetes, And Sedentary Adolescence…
  • Rising Up For Physical Education In Southern California Schools…
  • Rising Up For Early Establishment Of Healthy Lifestyles…

Check Out Our Upcoming Events Here →

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FOCUSfish programming for special needs groups

By Kristy · Comments (0) · Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

FOCUSfish programming for special needs groups grows in its new Cirque-surroundings in Topanga and Sherman Oaks.  Classes with people of all abilities is what FOCUSfish does best!  If you would like to know more about this therapeutic approach to circus fitness, contact Kristy at info@focusfish.com.  

*All programming for special needs endorsed by The Center for Well Being and Dr. Stephanie Mihalas

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Tags : circus fitness, group shows, special needs, therapeutic

FOCUSfish & the Annenberg Foundation’s Alchemy Leadership program

By Kristy · Comments (0) · Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

FOCUSfish has been a proud part of the Annenberg Foundation’s Alchemy Leadership program that strengthens the non-profit sector with its empowering and informative seminars. FOCUSfish will be awarded a $10,000 check in March 2012 for its work with the Annenberg Foundation in improving our community through our efforts in improving people’s health and wellness by inspiring them to MOVE where they work, learn and play!

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FOCUSfish is awarded grants

By Kristy · Comments (0) · Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

FOCUSfish was awarded a $5000 grant which we are happy to utilize on programming for people with special needs and The National Jewish Council for Disabilities.  We were also able to purchase new equipment for our Physical Education programming in LAUSD elementary schools.

We have also just been awarded another $1000 for our new program in the RHF community of Amistad Plaza.  Kristy Beauvais brings her popular Family Circus fitness classes to the children and parents of the Crenshaw community.

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Tags : grants, LAUSD, The National Jewish Council for Disabilites

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Recent News

  • NEW Schedule in Topanga this Summer
  • The Tower Footage is Here!
  • FOCUSfish in South Central on KABC, December 14th & 15th
  • Happy 5th Anniversary FOCUSfish!
  • FOCUSfish programming for special needs groups

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