Performance. Art. Training.
We are sad to announce that following the latest information, Katapult will remain closed from March 14th until April 19th.
We will follow the recommended guidelines of the relevant authorities and keep updates coming as often as is necessary. Please bear with us in this time of severe instability, and keep making great art.
If you have to stay at home, then you’ve got lots of time to train, create, and grow.
All the best to you all,
The Katapult team
Puppet manipulation with Johanna Ehlert and Anthony Mathieu
25-26 April, 2020
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
The workshop is an immersion in the world of puppetry. We will work on the fundamental techniques of manipulation and relationship between manipulator and puppet and on how to initiate communication by using fortuitous gesture. Continue reading “Invisible – Puppet manipulation and creation of new monsters”
5 days of Windstyle dance with Aragorn ‘Bishop’ Boulanger
2pm – 7pm, 4-8 May, 2020
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
Here we will go through the basics of Windstyle; the foundations of the form, and the initiation of the concepts and mindsets, in order to develop an effective practice for everyone. Continue reading “Windstyle – Level 1 – Aragorn ‘Bishop’ Boulanger”
One day of silent work in clown and communication with Richard Kimberley
9 May, 2020
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
No words, just play. “You learn more about someone in an hour of play than in a life time of talking”
A silent exploration into clown, ourselves and communication through physical play and exercises with Richard Kimberley. Continue reading “Silent Play – Richard Kimberley”
Three days of ‘Michael Chekhov acting technique’ with Anna-Katharina Andrees
15-17 May, 2020
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
Tools for circus artists and performers in new circus.
Let’s continue our exploration with the Michael Chekhov Technique – this time focusing on specific tools for improvisation and ways to structure your composition, your creative process or just your personal rehearsal/ training. Structure can be freeing – just as improvisation can bring you to clarity.
It is not necessary to have done the previous workshops. Basic tools will be repeated. Continue reading “Your Creative Space 4.0 – Anna-Katharina Andrees”
14th of December – 20:00h
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
Christmas is near and we would like to invite you all to our last event of the year! Continue reading “Katapult Christmas Cabaret”
A three day juggling, theatre and object workshop with Matthias Romir
29-31 May, 2020
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
In this juggling workshop, the aim is to explore the interplay of forces between the juggler and his objects more deeply and thus to better understand juggling as an expressive art. Continue reading “The Interplay of Forces – Matthias Romir”
Movement workshop with Lisard Tranis and Clémentine Telesfort
13-14 June, 2020
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
Our workshop is aimed at people from all disciplines that are interested in expanding their creative tools and refining their movement quality. We propose the participants to focus on four main aspects that we are keen to develop as dance artists: sensitivity, control, availability, and creative adaptation. Continue reading “The Attentive Act – Lisard Tranis & Clémentine Telesfort”
Two days of flow juggling & object manipulation with Damien Boisbouvier
20-21 June, 2020
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
Kúklos is Cycle. Kúklos is Circle. Kúklos is any circular movement; or object, such as a wheel, a ring, a sphere, a globe. It is also a marketplace, a crowd of people.
Rhuthmós is Rhythm. Rhuthmós comes from Flow. Rhuthmós is any measured movement; repeating, regular motion, such as a vibration. It is proportion, it is symmetry, it is arrangement, it is order. It is also state, condition; form, shape; fashion, manner. Continue reading “Circles, Cycles & Rhythms – Damien Boisbouvier”
5 days of Windstyle dance with Aragorn ‘Bishop’ Boulanger
2pm – 7pm, 3-7 August, 2020
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
In this session, we will go deeper into the Windstyle practice in terms of technique, requirement, and meaning; getting closer to the way that Aragorn and his company are regularly practicing it in life, and using it in their artistic works. Continue reading “Windstyle – Level 2 – Aragorn ‘Bishop’ Boulanger”
Two days of movement with Antoni Androulakis
29-30 August, 2020
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
The class is a synthesis of the different ways I have approached the floor work over the past 7 years. It will include a body preparation which consists of a mix of strength and coordination exercises, making our body ready to incorporate new information in a sustainable way. Continue reading “Fluxfulness – Antoni Androulakis”
A full week of partnering, listening and endurance with Arno Ferrera and Mika Lafforgue
7-11 September, 2020
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
For acrobats – dancers – movers
In this 5 days workshop with Arno Ferrera (CH, IT) and Mika Lafforgue (FR), two acrobats of Un loup pour l’homme, we will work around partnering through some practices of the company’s material. One of the focus of the week will be on the roles of flyer and base, this not to be clearly defined, therefore interchangeable. Continue reading “Around Lifts – Un Loup Pour L’Homme”
Juggling workshop with Jonathan Lardillier
17-18 October, 2020
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
Minimum level: Three ball cascade, good music feeling and/or good site swap knowledge is a welcome extra.
The purpose of the Harmonic Throws 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 with beats as musicians or dancers. It also helps to better understand the fundamentals of juggling. It combines learning, creativity and pleasure. Continue reading “Harmonic Throws – Jonathan Lardillier”
Five days of dance and juggling with Stefan Sing and Cristiana Casadio
24-28 February, 2020
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
“If you want to juggle better, learn to dance.” – Stefan Sing
This workshop will explore the intrinsic connection between throwing objects and body movement, combining the Organic Juggling techniques of Stefan Sing with the choreographic and rhythmic qualities of contemporary dance, taught by Cristiana Casadio. Continue reading “Organic Juggling Meets Dance”
Learn how to be funny with Peter Shub
22-23 February, 2020
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
– German description below –
Learn the key foundations of being funny.
Getting people to laugh requires genuine humor, which is definitely about more then telling jokes. Continue reading “How to be Always Funny Sometimes – Peter Shub”
Work on the three human levels: brain, heart and movement with Marianna de Sanctis
1-2 February, 2020
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
A masterclass open to jugglers and hoopers.
We will work on artistic research with objects, elements of theater on stage and clowning. Continue reading “EmoHoop – Marianna de Sanctis”
Clowning with Joanna Bassi
12/ 19/ 26, January 2020
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
This workshop covers contemporary clowning – what is only absurd, and what is also funny and why. It also looks into classic tricks of the trade, exercises in search of comic identity, style and timing.
On the longer run we can approach how to compose an act. Continue reading “Game of Clowns – Joanna Bassi”
12th of October – 20:00h
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
It’s been one year since we opened the first half of the new location! Continue reading “Katapult 1 Year Birthday Party”
Acrobatics and partnering through the lens of agility with Winston Reynolds
6-7 December, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
There is a certain sensitivity in acrobatics behind all the larger movements. It’s a tool where the smallest adjustment can make a significant difference on the eventual physical and physiological outcome while practicing. Continue reading “Microbatics – Winston Reynolds”
Three week programme for partner acrobatics
4-22 November, 2019
Monday to Friday
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
SOLD OUT!
The programme provides professional instructions in the field of handbalancing, group acro, hand-to-hand, high acro balance, dynamic skills and group games. Additional to the acrobatics training there will be dance and physical theater classes to spice up our performing skills on stage. Continue reading “Partner Acrobatics, Dance & Physical Theater”
From inner thoughts to stage performance with Cox Ahlers
16-17 November, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
This is a lab for generating new aspects of creation. The questions, how to express ourselves, how to use our technical skill to deal with a theme and how to take a stand in the actually political circumstances constantly come along in our quotidian art-work. Continue reading “Thematic Creation – Cox Ahlers”
Acrobatic and hand to hand research Lab with Tiphaine Rochais and Daniele Sorisi
9-10 November, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
The goal of this workshop is to learn new techniques and ways to create acrobatic material alone, in couple or in groups.
The aim is to increase our vocabulary of movements. To do so, we will learn or relearn the basics of the movements, and then focus on how to brake those basics using the personal characteristics of our body, our creativity and our potential. Continue reading “Build, Destroy and Rebuild – Tiphaine Rochais & Daniele Sorisi”
Three days of ‘Michael Chekhov acting technique’ with Anna-Katharina Andrees
1-3 November, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
Tools for circus artists and performers in new circus.
We will continue our exploration with the Michael Chekhov Technique – this time focusing on imagination, characterisation and the use of space. It is not necessary to have done the previous workshops. Basic tools will be repeated. Continue reading “Your Creative Space 3.0 – Anna-Katharina Andrees”
Five days of juggling, dance and movement with André Hidalgo and Joseph Viatte
16-20 October, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
SOLD OUT!
We’ve always loved looking for what is in common between separate things. How deep must we go to find something essential enough that it unites them? Continue reading “A Holistic Approach to Object Manipulation – André Hidalgo, Joseph Viatte”
5 days of Windstyle dance with Aragorn ‘Bishop’ Boulanger
2pm – 7pm, 9-13 September, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
Sold Out
Here we will go through the basics of Windstyle; the foundations of the form, and the initiation of the concepts and mindsets, in order to develop an effective practice for everyone. Continue reading “Windstyle – Level 1 – Aragorn ‘Bishop’ Boulanger”
Presence and Circus Dramaturgy workshop with Pau Portabella
6-8 September, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
The aim of the workshop is to give new tools to the students in scenic presence, circus dramaturgy and creative processes.
Continue reading “Presence and Circus Dramaturgy – Pau Portabella”
Dance Improvisation workshop with Horacio Macuacua
17-18 August, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
Horacio proposes a highly physical work that demands attention, interest and intensity rather than a certain technique level, challenging the potentiality of each dancer to push the limits of body imagination and expression further to discover new and surprising possibilities. Continue reading “Sparkling Imagination – Dance Improvisation – Horacio Macuacua”
Two days of Floorwork with Laura Jervidalo Ravn and Siri Lindskrog
27-28 July, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
The workshop is created to expand your understanding of floorwork by studying these 5 different levels from where movement starts: Continue reading “Floorwork – Grounded View”
The body as the movement teacher with Florencia Buzzo
29-30 June, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
In the Flow Force workshop we work as a base to awaken listening and body awareness, from the sensitivity. Just as a musician practices the sensitivity of the ear to feel the sounds, we practice the sensitivity to feel our body. You can not move something if you do not feel it first, listen, name, that is, integrate. Integrate to dance with. Continue reading “Flow Force – Acrodance and Improvisation – Florencia Buzzo”
Three days of staff juggling with Romain ‘Meast’ Marguaritte
14-16 June, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
During these three days of intensive training we’ll go through the basics of Staff juggling, exploring different techniques as throws, contact and manipulation progressively with one staff, two then three staffs. We’ll focus firstly on moves specific to the staff object and on the body movement coming along the object, then the last day on 3 staff juggling advance focusing on the basic cascades (throws and contact) then on sequences mixing the different concepts we explored the days before. Continue reading “Global Staff Juggling – Romain ‘Meast’ Marguaritte”
Juggling workshop with Jonathan Lardillier
11-12 May, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
Minimum level: Three ball cascade, good music feeling and/or good site swap knowledge is a welcome extra.
The purpose of the Harmonic Throws 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 with beats as musicians or dancers. It also helps to better understand the fundamentals of juggling. It combines learning, creativity and pleasure. Continue reading “Harmonic Throws – Jonathan Lardillier”
5 days of Windstyle dance with Aragorn ‘Bishop’ Boulanger
2pm – 7pm, 22-26 April, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
In this session, we will go deeper into the Windstyle practice in terms of technique, requirement, and meaning; getting closer to the way that Aragorn and his company are regularly practicing it in life, and using it in their artistic works. Continue reading “Windstyle – Level 2 – Aragorn ‘Bishop’ Boulanger”
Eight days of new creative residency directed by Firenza Guidi – NoFit state Circus
13 – 20 April 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
| The workshop/creation is open to actors, circus performers, dancers, musicians, visual artists and technicians from all disciplines and to all those with a desire to embark on a multi-faceted creative journey. Continue reading “Opium_take me somewhere good – Creation with Firenza Guidi – NoFit state Circus” |
Three days of acrobatics and handstand with Winston Reynolds and Verena Schneider
8-10 March, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
A collaborative workshop – Looking at the interrelation of acrobatics and un-fixed handstand practice. Continue reading “The Acrobat in Flux”
Three days of ‘Michael Chekhov acting technique’ with Anna-Katharina Andrees
1-3 March, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
Tools for circus artists and performers in new circus.
After the introductory workshop at Katapult, we will continue our exploration with the Michael Chekhov Technique – focusing on imaginary movement and atmosphere. It is not necessary to have done the introduction. Basic tools will be repeated. Continue reading “Your Creative Space 2.0”
A weekend of questions, talks, workshops and ideas led by Elisabeth Clarke-Hasters and Oli Pinchbeck
11am – 6pm
9-10 February 2019
We aim for you to leave this workshop with a better practical understanding of what it takes to make a career in the arts, and with a wider knowledge of the skills to be developed or sought from others. Continue reading “The Artist as Creative Entrepreneur”
Three days of dance contact with Sharon Fridman
1-3 February, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
In this workshop we will share the most relevant aspects of the contact as a method of scenic composition with participants. Sharon has been working with these aspects throughout his career as a philosophical approach to the understanding of human relations. Continue reading “Map of Tact”
5 days of Windstyle dance with Aragorn ‘Bishop’ Boulanger
2pm – 7pm, 7-11 January, 2019
Wilhelminenhofstr 91, 12459 Berlin
Here we will go through the basics of Windstyle; the foundations of the form, and the initiation of the concepts and mindsets, in order to develop an effective practice for everyone. Continue reading “Windstyle – Level 1”
Three days of partner acrobatics with Roxy Kühn and Amir ‘Moody’ Modaï
7-9 December, 2018
Wilhelminenhofestr 91, 12459 Berlin
Practicing Partner- Acro can be fun, uplifting, playful and safe! Still, many times we get frustrated, injured, tire quickly or work in ways which contribute little to our progress.
In this workshop, we will work with each student/ couple in their own level and rhythm Continue reading “Effortless Flight”
2-4 days of dance, movement and partnering with Yeknom, Florian and Anna
10-13 November, 2018
Beilsteinerstr 109, 12681 Berlin-Marzahn Continue reading “Yeknom Triple Combo Workshop”
3 days of movement and manipulation with André Hidalgo
26-28 October, 2018
Wilhelminenhofestr 91, 12459 Berlin
This workshop is designed for people who are interested in all type of practices involving a body in relationship with object(s) or the opposite.
We will explore the body in many ways with and without objects to have a better understanding of how we can play with it. Continue reading “Juggling(manipulation) with Body(manipulation)”
A week exploring how objects influence movement, expression and creation with Benjamin Richter
10am – 4.30pm, 1st-5th October, 2018
Wilhelminenhofestr 91, 12459 Berlin
If the object could move by itself, how would it move?
How does this object – my body – want to move?
How can my body communicate with the other objects?
How can this dialogue create choreography? Continue reading “Movement Consciousness and The Language of Objects”
Three days of ‘Michael Chekhov acting technique’ with Anna-Katharina Andrees
28-30 September, 2018
Wilhelminenhofestr 91, 12459 Berlin
This is a workshop is for all circus artists and performers who are interested in getting more tools for presenting on stage what you want to reach and how you want to touch your audience emotionally. Continue reading “Your Creative Space”
A weekend of twin hooping with Emma Kenna Kerr
1pm-6pm, 22-23 September, 2018
Wilhelminenhofestr 91, 12459 Berlin
WORKSHOPS ARE ALL LEVELS but will be focused on Twin hooping (2 x hoops) this time with 3 of the 4 workshops being on poi-style twin hooping. Continue reading “Emma Kenna – Berlin Workshops”
A weekend of technical and creative handbalancing with Verena Schneider
7-9 September, 2018
For handbalancers – dancers – movers – acrobats
In this workshop I will share my way of training, combining both technical and creative approaches. Studying in LE LIDO (Centre des Arts de Cirque de Toulouse) and graduating as handbalancer passionate about dance, I am interested to find the movement and balance in between. Continue reading “Deconstructed Handstand”
Five days of juggling with Stefan Sing
27-31 August, 2018
The juggling workshops of Stefan Sing are known worldwide. As one of the pioneers in vitalising the art of juggling, and more than 25 years experience in teaching, from beginners to professionals, everybody can take massive inspiration as well as technical progress out of this class. Continue reading “Deep Juggling”
5 days of Windstyle dance with Aragorn ‘Bishop’ Boulanger
2pm – 7pm, 19-23 June, 2018
We are happy to program a level 2 Windstyle workshop, addressed exclusively to people who have already taken, at least once, any other Windstyle workshop with Aragorn before.
Now that the community of Windstyle has grown, we assume it is time to propose the next level to those wishing to develop further. Continue reading “Windstyle Program 2018 – Level 2”
A weekend of partnering, listening and endurance with Arno Ferrera and Mika Lafforgue
2pm -5pm, 16-17 June, 2018
For acrobats – dancers – movers
In this workshop of two days with Arno Ferrera (CH, IT) and Mika Lafforgue (FR), two acrobats of Un loup pour l’homme (FR), we will work around partnering through some practices of the work of the company. Continue reading “Un loup pour l’homme Workshop”
Learn and discover new ways to improve and expand your movement intelligence – a weekend with Iftach Vardi.
11am – 5pm, 9-10 June, 2018
Decoding traditional exercises and practices from different disciplines from the worlds of martial arts, dance, soft acrobatics, competition sports and more. Continue reading “Decoding Motion”
2 days of practical reflection and re-creation with Cox Ahlers
11am – 5pm, 26-27 May, 2018
This is a lab for generating new aspects of creation. The questions, how to express ourselves, how to use our technical skill to deal with a theme and how to take a stand in the actually political circumstances constantly come along in our quotidian art-work. Continue reading “Thematic Creation for Solo and Group Work”
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 physical qualities and finding the unity between body, ball and stage, with Van-Kim Tran
6pm-9pm Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday/Sunday, 4-6 May 2018
Chose your habits!
Sometimes, we do things and we know why. Most of the time, we do things and we are not even aware of it. Through practice and experiments, we will find an efficient and harmonious contact juggling. Continue reading “Contact juggling: Unity of Movement”
A weekend research adventure for jugglers, object manipulators and movers with Mounâ Nemri
11am – 4pm, 21-22 April, 2018
I say no. You say no, she says no. They do it too. We all do, at least mean it, more or less all the time, as we were raised and built up to defend ourselves from everything… Continue reading “Awareness through the YES”
A weekend intensive of singular hooping with Mounâ Nemri
11am – 4pm, 14-15 April, 2018
This workshop is suited for hoopers that are looking for a personal way of moving. Continue reading “Me, My Hoop and I”
Three days of manipulation and movement with Joseph Viatte
6pm-9pm Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday/Sunday, 2-4 March, 2018
In this workshop, we might:
-Explore the fundamentals of graphic object manipulation and apply them irresponsibly to any object Continue reading “Object Manipulation, Movement and Existence”
A day of handstand training with Nicolas Montes de Oca
11am – 2pm, 27 and 28 January, 2018 Continue reading “Handstand Workshop”
A weekend of clown with Ray
10am – 4pm, 16-17 December, 2017
Do you want to take a break from daily routines?
Do you want to learn as you play funny games? Continue reading “Introduction to Clowning”
A 5 day dance and juggling workshop with Stefan Sing and Cristiana Casadio
10am – 4pm, 4-8 December 2017
“If you want to juggle better, learn to dance.” – Stefan Sing
This workshop will explore the intrinsic connection between throwing objects and body movement, combining the Organic Juggling techniques of Stefan Sing with the choreographic and rhythmic qualities of contemporary dance, taught by Cristiana Casadio. Continue reading “Organic Juggling meets Dance”
A weekend of mask theatre with Maria Eugenia Blanco
14h-18h, 2-3 December, 2017
Masks, for the Balinese, may serve as lightning rods, to collect, momentarily, a portion of the cosmic energi, the vital life of the universe.
This workshop is a theater exploration, and an approach of creation with masks. Continue reading “Balinese Masks”
Three days of developing material with Peter Sweet
27 (evening), 28 & 29 October 2017
What if all of the ideas that you will ever need are already present in your movement?
What happens when you clear away the extra noise and invest yourself completely in each action?
In this workshop we will practice the fine art of listening to what we already have and developing it to its fullest potential. Continue reading “Creative Simplicity”
A 5 day juggling workshop with Tomi Soko
10-14 October 2017. 11am – 4pm
“A trick without life is a dead juggler, a dead juggler performs without soul so celebration between public and actor is reduced to the formality of the applause” Continue reading “Allies of Gravity – Tomi Soko”
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 five day dance workshop with Alex ‘El Greco’
10am-2.30pm, 4-8 September 2017.
The goal of this class is to expand our body’s capacity for movement, developing potency, versatility and creativity.
We will be building a vocabulary of movement based on acrobatics, setting the basics for the body to be able to move with freedom through all the levels, axes and directions. Continue reading “Organic Acrobatics”
A weekend of hoop with Gail O’Brien
POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2018
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”
A weekend of handstands with Anne-Julia Neumann
12pm – 3pm, 19-20 August, 2017
A handstand workshop for everyone who likes to discover the world upside down. The workshop combines technical coaching with focus on creative ways to achieve each student’s own handstand goals: new methods of training, balance tips and also research of personal movements. Continue reading “EquiLibre”
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 weekend dance acrobatics workshop with Yotam Peled
15-16 July 2017. 11am – 2pm
What are contemporary acrobatics to me? Risk taking, tricking, breaking the form, implementing virtuosity in flow? Above all, being able to understand technique through physical experience, being
kind to your body and at the same time pushing it, exploring the maximum but using the minimum necessary. Continue reading “Contemporary Acrobatics – Yotam Peled”
A residency opportunity has just become available at Katapult for the week of 19-23 June.
For more details, contact dec@katapult.berlin.
A 5 day contemporary dance workshop with Roberto Olivan
12th – 16th June, 2017
By learning and using many different kinds of dance techniques Roberto Olivan discovered their limitations for artistic expression. Whilst accepting the necessity for these conventional techniques, he knows that using them exclusively curtails freedom in the dance and the dancers. Continue reading “Instinct As A Source Of Movement – Roberto Olivan”
A 3 day clown workshop with Fraser Hooper
6-8 June 2017. 10am – 4pm
After a sold out workshop in the summer of 2016, Fraser Hooper is back at Katapult to share more of his unique insights into clowning and comedy. Continue reading “Directing the play – Fraser Hooper”
A weekend juggling workshop with Ben Richter
27-28 May 2017
If the object could move by itself, how would it move?
How does this object – my body – speak with other objects?
This workshop is about exploring the potential movement qualities unique to every individual object. Continue reading “Language of Objects – Ben Richter”
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”
A weekend workshop with Ronan McLoughlin
2pm – 7pm, 13-14 May, 2017
Poi technique from exploring the basic elements and creating a solid foundation to more advanced patterns, concepts and theory, and the route to get there.
Learn everything faster and easier! Continue reading “Poi Masterclass – Ronan McLoughlin”
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”
From January 23-28, we are delighted to announce our first shared residency, with Anni Küpper and Kaaos Kaamos.
The Results of Residency showing will take place at Katapult at 7.30pm on the evening of the 28th of January. Continue reading “January Residency – Anni Küpper / Kaaos Kaamos”
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”
Two months later, renovations are complete and we are two workshops, one residency and one show into our winter programme, with lots of great events coming up: Continue reading “Katapult – Work begins”
We are happy to announce our first showing:Critical Mess will present the results of their two week residency under Stefan Sing’s directorship.
We are pleased to announce that this week we received the keys to our new training space in Berlin – 109 Beilsteinerstrasse 12681 (S7/S75 Springpfuhl). 200sqm in one square room, 6-8m high ceiling with a Harlequin dance marley floor (internal photos to follow).
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”
We are please to announce that our first residency will be with Critical Mess – fifteen ball jugglers brought together from around Europe under the direction of Stefan Sing.
Still in the early stages of creation, Critical Mess will take two weeks at Katapult to create and develop material, before offering two showings on the evenings of Friday 14th and Saturday 15th October.
More details to follow.
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.
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
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”
