Bleeding after traumatic injury is the leading cause of preventable death. The goal of Stop the Bleed training is to empower students to learn and practice basic emergency medicine skills during this time of increased violence and emergencies.
In this free 2-hour training, you'll learn from local firefighters and other first responders with first-hand knowledge and insight into Austin systems. The session includes hands-on demonstrations and practice with direct pressure, tourniquet application, and wound packing during bleeding emergencies. When possible, you'll also receive a take-home trauma care kit.
The Austin Fire Department (AFD) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Stop the Bleed coalition started as a response to the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs in November 2022. Queer firefighters and paramedics wanted to empower the LGBTQ+ community by hosting free training, with the first class happening at The Little Gay Shop in Jan 2024.
Please register to join us at Black Box Creative on April 25th!
Turn strength and flexibility into magic in this high intermediate/advanced pole workshop. We’ll break down powerful tricks like a ballerina flip, one-arm airwalk, twisted teddy entries, and dramatic split shapes while exploring smooth transitions and creative aerial pathways. This class is designed for experienced polers ready to push their limits and unlock new movement possibilities! Find your instructor Lauren on Instagram @peachyy_cowgirl.
Prerequisites: Chopper invert, shoulder mount, ballerina, figurehead, bracket-hold air walk, teddy, and devil's elbow hold