02/18/2026
Kelsey here with some exciting news! Yuri Marmerstein (professional stunt man) contacted us about doing a stunts workshop at the circus school so we're doing it! I wanted to share the opportunity with the film community of Pittsburgh. Could you please pass this information along? (Or help me to do so?)
Here are the details:
Stunts & On Camera Fighting Workshop
Saturday, April 4th at Iron City Circus Arts in the Southside
2:30 to 5:00 PM
$60 per person
Learn the art of fighting on camera to create intense visuals as well as a captivating story. This workshop will take students through fundamental concepts to maximise intensity while being completely safe and controlled.
Who is this for?
Actors, martial artists, dancers, gymnasts, circus artists, etc. Anyone who is interested in action cinema.
Prerequisites: none. Beginners are welcome!
Recommended: training in martial arts, dance, gymnastics, or movement is helpful to pick up on the technical elements and choreography.
Having a good level of conditioning is also recommended as this will be a very physical class, though students are encouraged to go at their own pace.
Workshop will consist of:
Basic fundamental movements: falls, rolls, reactions
Fighting Techniques for camera: punches, kicks, defense, takedowns, stacking a hit, etc.
Partner work for timing and rhythm
Learning and Performing Fight Choreography, plus adding in acting and story
Time for open practice to drill techniques, film, and create
About the instructor: Yuri a stunt performer, coach, and former professional acrobat currently based in Cleveland.
Stunt Reel: https://vimeo.com/988182030/5d94353381
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11975115/
IG:
Link to sign up: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=19933&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=04/04/26
Questions? Email Kelsey Keller at [email protected]
Iron City Circus Arts is the circus school of Pittsburgh. We offer classes for youth and adults in aerial silks, hoop/lyra, aerial rope/corde lisse, static trapeze, pole dance & fitness, handstands, flexibility, and more! We believe that circus is for everyone!
