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A weekend of juggling theory and practise with Jonathan Lardillier
10am to 4pm, 19-20 May, 2018

The purpose of this method is to help jugglers to progress technically in a fun and enjoyable way based on a strong sense of musicality. It develops the ability to play with other jugglers, but also with other disciplines working with beats, such as musicians or dancers. Continue reading “Harmonic Throws Method”

Three days exploring narrative and character work on stage with Elisabeth Clarke-Hasters
22-24 September, 2017

Since the dawn of time, human beings have loved stories. This workshop examines various methods of creating a character and constructing a coherent story for it. It will show the ‘dramatic curve’, how to keep your audience invested in your character, and the danger of ‘too many ideas’. Continue reading “Tell Me A Story”

A weekend poi workshop with Ivan ‘Mel’ Gorbunov
12-13 August 2017. 12am – 6pm

Russian poi spinning experience – it’s the great story of the classic poi spinning style development. Smooth and clear original poi spinning without any juggling, rolling and extra poi – it’s a true love of russian poi-spinners and an important base for everybody who wants to be a pro! Continue reading “Body Tracing – Russian Edition”

Waves and Frequencies, a neverending process
A 5 day dance workshop with Aragorn ‘Bishop’ Boulanger
1-5 August 2017. 12pm – 5pm

AragoRn Boulanger a.k.a BishoP will share his technical development of waving through what’s called « WindStyle ». This technique is based on three principles used to explore and master the circulation of movement through and inside the physical body. Continue reading “Waves and Frequencies – Aragorn ‘Bishop’ Boulanger”

A 5 day juggling workshop with Denis Paumier
10am – 5pm, 16 – 20 May, 2017

We will approach juggling through its mathematical notation: siteswap. By shuttling back and forth between theory and practise, allying movement and rhythm, body and props, we will develop a composition method for solo and group juggling. We will go through all stages from learning to performing. Continue reading “Writing Juggling – Denis Paumier”

3 Day clowning and physical comedy workshop with Joanna Bassi
10am – 5pm, March 31st – April 2nd

“We can all be funny once – it’s the second time that counts.”
Joanna Bassi

The work focuses on character development, personality and presence enhancement especially for circus and street artists, whether they interact with the public or not. Continue reading “From Mood to Mode – Physical comedy with Joanna Bassi”

After an immensely popular workshop in 2016, Matthias Romir is back!

Expressive Juggling Workshop
Discover the potential of catching and throwing as a powerful individual artistic language. The workshop is open to anyone working with any kind of props, but willing to spend some time with clubs and balls. We will look at different techniques with clubs and balls and we will transfer what we achieve to the participants’ favourite props and to their own work. Continue reading “Matthias Romir – February 3 – 5, 2017”

Results of Residency showing – 9 December, 7.30pm

In 2007 Lucas discovered juggling and it was love at first sight. Continue reading “Lucas Castelo Branco – Residency and Juggling Workshop”

A 5 day dance and juggling workshop with Jean Daniel Fricker and Celine Angelou

25 – 29 March 2017

Our Juggling and Dance Experience Workshops are intended for jugglers who want to experiment; sensations, emotions and feelings, beyond their limits and open their juggling to expression.

Continue reading “Dance & Existence / BUTOH workshop with Jean Daniel Fricker & Celine Angele”

5 Days of Clown with Peter Sweet
28 September – 2 October 2016

The simple open presence of each person, revealing themselves generously to an audience, is the source of the comedy that we will explore in this workshop. Continue reading “Clown with Peter Sweet”

A FIVE DAY WORKSHOP WITH ARAGORN ‘BISHOP’ BOULANGER
17-21 October 2016. 2pm – 7pm

AragoRn Boulanger a.k.a BishoP will share his technical development of waving through what’s called « WindStyle ». This technique is based on three principals used to explore and master the circulation of movement through, and inside the physical body. Continue reading “Windstyle Workshop with Aragorn”

5 Days of Juggling with Morgan Cosquer
24 – 28 October 2016

Approach the juggling as a way of expression; develop and enrich this language.

Continue reading “Workshop with Morgan Cosquer”

A weekend of hoop with Gail O’Brien
11 (evening), 12 & 13 November 2016
Gail O’Brien has taught and performed in a global capacity for the last 8 years. Winning Instructor of the year awards from Hooping.org and Flow arts Institute in 2015 and performing at many international festivals, corporate events and cabarets. Continue reading “Hoop Intensive with Gail O’Brien”

5 Days of juggling with Van-Kim and Cyrille
21 – 25 November 2016

For us, the beauty of contact juggling is in the connection between the body and the ball. Through a deeper understanding of rolling, stall points and throws, we will look for an awareness of the body and qualities of movement that can feed the creation process. Continue reading “Under the Ball with Van-Kim Tran and Cyrille Humen”

16-20 December 2016

After a sold-out workshop in January this year, Mikel is back for round two. Continue reading “Juggling with Mikel Ayala”

A FIVE DAY WORKSHOP WITH BEN RICHTER
6-10 JUNE 2016. 10am – 4pm

“The first object the juggler needs to understand deeply is the body. If we develop our understanding of how the body works and how it ‘wants to move’ then we can find a more harmonious relationship to the objects that live outside us. Continue reading “Movement, Creation and Performance for Jugglers”

CLOWN – DIRECTING THE PLAY
A THREE DAY CLOWN WORKSHOP WITH FRASER HOOPER
1, 2, 3 APRIL 2016. 10am – 4pm

Continue reading “April’s Fool – Fraser Hooper Workshop”

Alexander Technique for Movers and Shakers – with Peter Sweet and Jeanine Ebnother Trott

Balance in Challenge is an intensive program designed to expand your awareness, deepen your understanding of your own movement and provide you with tools for staying present under pressure. Continue reading “Balance in Challenge – 11th-18th March 2016, Berlin”

Join us in Berlin for the first Katapult workshop series. Continue reading “Berlin January Workshop Series – Mikel Ayala, Matthias Romir, Sakari Mannistö”

Expressive Juggling Workshop – Matthias Romir
Discover the potential of catching and throwing as a powerful individual artistic language. The workshop is open to anyone working with any kind of props, but willing to spend some time with clubs and balls. We will look at different techniques with clubs and balls and we will transfer what we achieve to the participants’ favourite props and to their own work. Continue reading “Matthias Romir – January 16-18, 2016 – Berlin Workshop”

Sakari
Sakari is a juggler, a circus artist and artistic director and founder of Agit-Cirk. Sakari concentrates his work in finding his own style of performance and performing of alternative styles of circus arts. He has performed with his own productions at festivals and in various events both in Finland and abroad. He has become an iconic Finnish juggler. Continue reading “Sakari Mannistö – 22-24 January 2016 – Berlin Workshop”

Mikel has spent 15 years studying the relationship between object, juggler and scene. He has trained at: Circomedia (Bristol), Carampa (Madrid) and Lido (Toulouse), being taught by jugglers such as Rod Laver, Haggis McLeod, Sam Veale, Donald Grant, Luke Wilson, Sean Gandini, Walid El Yafi, Churun, Viktor Kee, Stefan Sing, Maksim Komaro, Sylvain Cousin, Jive Faury, Morgan Cosquer, Etienne Manceau, Iris. Later, he studied a different approach to objects from Philippe Genty: “théâtre d’objet” working with materials, puppets, scenography. Continue reading “Mikel Ayala – January 8-10, 2016 – Berlin Workshop – SOLD OUT”

Save the dates! Guillaume will be teaching the next Katapult workshop at Katakomben-Berlin from 27-29 June. Continue reading “Guillaume Martinet – Berlin Workshop – Defracto”

Introduction

This workshop will be about waves and slow motion and how to eventually be aware of extra objects like balls, clubs, hoop etc.

The days will be punctuated by short or long, group or solo impro allowing the student to critique the technique of both others and themselves in terms of what they see, where are the mistakes and how someone manages their weight. Developing tools for analysis and self-analysis is very important to improve in any discipline.
Continue reading “Andre Hidalgo – London Workshop – December 5th-7th 2014”

Alexander Technique for Movers and Shakers – with Peter Sweet and Jeanine Ebnother Trott

Balance in Challenge is an intensive program designed to expand your awareness, deepen your understanding of your own movement and provide you with tools for staying present under pressure. Continue reading “Balance in Challenge – 10th-15th Nov 2014, Berlin”

A workshop in applied Alexander Technique – with Peter Sweet and Jeanine Ebnother Trott

This is a highly personalized workshop. You will have the opportunity to develop a rich understanding of your own movement patterns and acquire a set of tools for reducing tension in any activity. Continue reading “Balance in Challenge – 19 – 25 May 2014”