Acrobatie aérienne 

This book examines how circus and circus imaginary have shaped the historical avant-gardes at the beginning of the 20th century and the cultures they help constitute, to what extent this is a mutual shaping, and why this is still relevant today.

This book aims to produce a better sense of the artistic work and cultural achievements that have emerged from the interplay of circus and avant-garde artists and projects, and to clarify both their transhistorical and trans-medial presence, and their scope for interdisciplinary expansion. Across 14 chapters written by leading scholars – from fields as varied as circus, theatre and performance studies, art, media studies, film and cultural history – some of which are written together with performers and circus practitioners, the book examines to what extent circus and avant-garde connections contribute to a better understanding of early 20th century artistic movements and their enduring legacy, of the history of popular entertainment, and the cultural relevance of circus arts. Circus and the Avant-Gardes elucidates how the realm of the circus as a model, or rather a blueprint for modernist experiment, innovation and (re)negotiation of bodies, has become fully integrated in our ways of perceiving avant-gardes today.

The book does not only map the significance of circus/avant-garde phenomena for the past, but, through an exploration of their contemporary actualisations (in different media), also carves out their achievements, relevance, and impact, both cultural and aesthetic, on the present time.

Female solo aerialists of the 1920s and early 1930s were internationally popular performers in the largest live mass entertainment of the period in the UK and USA. Yet these aerialists and this period in circus history have been largely forgotten despite the iconic image of ‘the’ female aerialist still flaring in the popular imagination.

Kate Holmes uses insights gained as a practitioner to reconstruct in detail the British and American performances and public personae of key stars such as Lillian Leitzel, Luisita Leers, and the Flying Codonas, revealing what is performed and implicit in today’s practice. Using a wealth of original sources, this book considers the forgotten stars whose legacy of the cultural image of the female aerialist echoes. Locating performers within wider cultural histories of sport, glamour, and gender, this book asks important questions about their stardom, including: why were female aerialists so alluring when their muscularity challenged conservative ideals of femininity and how did they participate in change? What was it about their movements and the spaces they performed in that activated such strong audience responses?

This book is vital reading for students and practitioners of aerial performance, circus, gender, popular performance, and performance studies.

Achieve harmony of body, floor, and air with this delightful introduction to key concepts using the aerial hammock

This syllabus is designed for teachers and students who are interested in learning and understanding the connection between aerial and floor movements. It teaches not only aerial skills and tricks, but also how these elements can be seamlessly merged with dance movements on the ground.

Aerial Dance for Dancers provides teachers and dancers with the tools they need to understand the organic connection between aerial and floor movements. Our detailed “Step by step” floor & aerial exercises contain all the information required to effectively link movements into sequences: music, counts, starting position, space, tips, and outcomes.

This book also provides a variety of support materials, including: descriptions of aerial rigging equipment, important instructions for safety and spotting, lesson examples with time management, and illustrations of essential aerial dance positions. It also contains a glossary of dance terminology.

In its unique synthesis of yoga, ballet, contemporary dance, and circus, Aerial Dance for Dancers offers teachers and dancers inclusive access to the resources of this innovative, expressive movement style.

The Cambridge Companion to the Circus provides a complete guide for students, scholars, teachers, researchers, and practitioners who are seeking perspectives on the foundations and evolution of the modern circus, the contemporary extent of circus studies, and the specialised literature available to support further enquiries. The volume brings together an international group of established and emerging scholars working across the multi-disciplinary domain of circus studies to present a clear overview of the specialised histories, aesthetics and distinctive performances of the modern circus. In sixteen commissioned essays, it covers the origins in commercial equestrian performance during the late-eighteenth century to contemporary inflections of circus arts in major international festivals, educational environments, and social justice settings.

The Aerial Movement® ACROBACIA & CALISTENIA AÉREA VOLUMEN 1 (VERSIÓN COMPLETA: MINI BOOK 1 DINÁMICOS + MINI BOOK 2 SLOW MOTION) es un nuevo enfoque sistemático para el entrenamiento aéreo que incluye teoría, práctica y unametodología única que combina biomecánica, entrenamiento programado, técnica, acondicionamiento y entrenamiento físico, y ejercicios preparatorios. Enfocado en la progresión, el desarrollo, y la ejecución de movimientos dinámicos, explosivos y a "cámara lenta" en acrobacia aérea y calistenia aérea, este programa se creó como resultado de un análisis detallado de los movimientos. A través de este análisis, cada movimiento ha sido dividido en sus componentes básicos, como los "eslabones" que forman una larga "cadena". El objetivo de este manual es trabajar de forma gradual y metódica para sentir y comprender la clave de los movimientos en acrobacia aérea y calistenia aérea. Existen muchos caminos para llegar al mismo destino; The Aerial Movement® Volumen 1 es solo uno de ellos. Algunos de los temas tratados en este manual se han resumido a partir de publicaciones científicas y se seleccionaron en función de su eficacia con la finalidad de ayudar a los estudiantes a alcanzar sus objetivos en la acrobacia aérea y calistenia aérea. Seamos artistas de circo, acróbatas aéreos o amantes de la calistenia aérea, profesionales o "amateurs", llegados a este nivel, somos atletas. Si bien se han tomado todas las precauciones en la preparación de este manual, el autor no asume ninguna responsabilidad por errores u omisiones, o por problemas o daños resultantes directa o indirectamente causados o supuestamente causados por el uso de la información contenida en este manual.

The Aerial Movement® AERIAL ACROBATICS & CALISTHENICS VOLUME 1 (MINI BOOK 1 DYNAMICS) is a new systematic approach for aerial training that includes theory, practice, and a unique methodology that combines biomechanics, programmed training, technique, conditioning, and preparatory exercises. Focused on the progression, development and execution of dynamic, explosive, and slow motion movements in aerial acrobatics and aerial calisthenics, this manual was created as the result of a detailed movement analysis. Through this analysis, every movement was broken down to its basic components, like the “links” that form a long “chain”. The aim of the manual is to work gradually and methodically in order to feel and understand the key movements in aerial acrobatics and aerial calisthenics. There are many paths that lead to the same destination; The Aerial Movement’s Volume 1 is just one of them. Some of the topics presented in this manual have been summarized from scientific publications, and were selected based on their effectiveness in helping students attain their aerial acrobatics and aerial calisthenics goals. Whether we are circus artists, aerial acrobats or calisthenics enthusiasts, or consider ourselves professionals or amateurs, at this level, we are all athletes. While all precautions have been taken in the preparation of this manual, the author assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for problems or damages resulting directly or indirectly caused or allegedly caused by the use of the information contained in this manual.

The Aerial Movement® AERIAL ACROBATICS & CALISTHENICS VOLUME 1 (MINI BOOK 2 SLOW MOTION) is a new systematic approach for aerial training that includes theory, practice, and a unique methodology that combines biomechanics, programmed training, technique, conditioning, and preparatory exercises. Focused on the progression, development and execution of dynamic, explosive, and slow motion movements in aerial acrobatics and aerial calisthenics, this manual was created as the result of a detailed movement analysis. Through this analysis, every movement was broken down to its basic components, like the “links” that form a long “chain”. The aim of the manual is to work gradually and methodically in order to feel and understand the key movements in aerial acrobatics and aerial calisthenics. There are many paths that lead to the same destination; The Aerial Movement’s Volume 1 is just one of them. Some of the topics presented in this manual have been summarized from scientific publications, and were selected based on their effectiveness in helping students attain their aerial acrobatics and aerial calisthenics goals. Whether we are circus artists, aerial acrobats or calisthenics enthusiasts, or consider ourselves professionals or amateurs, at this level, we are all athletes. While all precautions have been taken in the preparation of this manual, the author assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for problems or damages resulting directly or indirectly caused or allegedly caused by the use of the information contained in this manual.

Like dancers in the sky, aerial silks athletes hang from long strips of fabric and perform acrobatics suspended from them with beauty, grace, and sheer physical skill. This captivating book encourages readers who may not have access to other sports to be physically and acrobatically active. It profiles the leading silks performers, circus arts organizations that teach courses, and places where one can see the acts in person. Readers learn how aerial silks compares with dance, trapeze, and yoga, how to spot quality instructors and studios, and the necessary practices to keep athletes safe while having the maximum amount of fun.

L’Association du Vide publie son nouveau livre photographique « Le Vide », un récit en noir et blanc sur l’aventure du spectacle de cirque « Le Vide » dans les plis de son montage - re création et jusqu’à sa rencontre avec le public.

Il réunit 146 photographies argentiques du photographe Vasil Tasevski prises lors de la présentation du spectacle au Quartz, scène nationale de Brest, en mai 2017 et 8 textes de Fragan Gehlker. Le livre « Le Vide » est à la fois un regard singulier sur une quête, la mémoire d’une histoire collective et l’archive d’une œuvre qui entame sa dernière tournée en 2019. Une surprise se cache dans le livre : une affiche réalisée à partir d’un tirage fait aux Halles de Schaerbeek en mars 2016.

Specifically designed for aerialists—including those who do trapeze, silks, and other aerial arts— Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts is an invaluable resource for those who want to optimize their performance and train safely.

Using a biomechanical and movement-based approach, Emily Scherb, a physical therapist who specializes in the care, treatment, and education of circus performers—explains the anatomical rationale for progressions of learning and demonstrates simple movements to achieve the coordination, muscular control, strength, and fitness to hang with correct form, how to progress from hanging into a pull up, an inversion, and beyond with a strong center, precise muscle sequencing, and ease of movement.

Aerialists will learn how bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissues allow for specific movements and gain an appreciation for concepts of proximal stability.

This full-color illustrated guide lays a solid foundation for beginners and advanced students with a wealth of insights into their own performance as well as refreshers on fundamentals in warm ups and conditioning. It explains how to structure a training session, how to care for injuries, and best practices for basic self first aid. [editor summary]

This beautiful book charts the development of the circus as an art form around the world, from antiquity to the present day.

Using over 200 circus related artworks from the French National Library's private collections, celebrated cultural historian Pascal Jacob tells the story of travelling entertainers and their art and trade. From nomadic animal tamers of the Dark Ages to European jugglers and acrobats of the 1800s, from the use of the circus as Soviet propaganda to the 20th-century Chinese performance art renaissance, this is an exhaustive history with a uniquely international scope.

Jacob draws on both rare and famous artworks, including prints dating from the 13th century, and paintings by Picasso and Doré. In doing so he demonstrates the circus to be a visual and physical masterpiece, constantly moving and evolving, and just as exciting an experience for audiences now as it was 1,000 years ago.

As I look back at the last 15 years, one of the things that stands out to me is how much my capabilities have grown every time I learned to build another piece of my own equipment. From building that first pair of wooden stilts to designing complex apparatus, each time I learned to build a new piece of my own equipment has been a major step in developing new capabilities. But it’s not just my capabilities that have grown. The growth I have seen in the middle and high school aged students that have learned to build their own equipment has been equally amazing to me. This book offers step-by-step instructions for building 32 safe aerial projects at home. [editor summary]

Chacun possède sa propre vision du cirque, un univers aux richesses insoupçonnées et en constante évolution. Cet ouvrage en propose une histoire abondamment illustrée, de ses origines saltimbanques à ses formes les plus contemporaines.

Au fil des pages, affiches, dessins, estampes et photographies dévoilent les secrets de chacune des disciplines qui peuplent le grand chapiteau et offrent un voyage planétaire haut en couleurs. Né en Angleterre en 1768, développé en France, il magnifie avant tout le cheval. Entre 1880 et 1930, c’est l’âge d’or du dressage, de la splendeur allemande et du gigantisme américain motivé par le développement du chemin de fer. Viennent ensuite la révolution du cirque soviétique, la puissance d’évocation du théâtre acrobatique chinois, et le renouveau du cirque avec les écoles françaises, belges ou canadiennes.

Un ouvrage complet pour retrouver son âme d’enfant. [résumé de l'éditeur]

Das INTENTS-Seminar „Vertikalität, Schwere und Schwerkraft“ schlägt einen interdisziplinären und transversalen pädagogischen Ansatz vor. Durch das Zusammentreffen von LehrerInnen und ReferentInnen verschiedener Länder, Schulen und Methoden wollte man einen Kompetenzaustausch ermöglichen, gemeinsame Überlegung anstellen und bisher verwendete Methoden hinterfragen. Die vier ReferentInnen – Roberto Magro (La Central del Circ,Barcelona, Spanien), lare Anderson (National Center for Circus Arts, London, Vereinigtes Königreich), Marie-Céline Daubagna (Le Lido, Toulouse, Frankreich) und Chloé Moglia (Künstlerin und künstlerische Leiterin der Compagnie Rhizome) – schlagen vor, sich mit der Vertikalität, der Schwere und der Schwerkraft über die Sprache der Luftakrobatik zubeschäftigen, indem sie sich auf ihre eigenen praktischen Erfahrungen stützen. Es sollen pädagogische Tools, Denkstöße geliefert werden, die anschließend vom Körper erkundet werden sollen und zwar im Rahmen eines ganz individuell auszulebenden Übertragungsprozesses. Das Handbuch berichtet von den Erfahrungen der ReferentInnen, aber auch von jenen der LehrerInnen, die am Weiterbildungsseminar teilgenommen haben, das von der pädagogischen Koordi natorin Anne Morin geleitet wurde.

La sesión INTENTS “Verticalidad, peso y gravedad” propone un enfoque interdisciplinario y transversal de la pedagogía. Con el objetivo de compartir competencias, reflexionar en común e interrogarnos sobre los distintos métodos, hemos reunido a profesores y ponentes de países, prácticas y escuelas diferentes. A partir de experiencias prácticas, los cuatro ponentes – Roberto Magro (La Central del Circ, Barcelona, España), Clare Anderson ( National Center For Circus Arts, Londres, Reino Unido), Marie-Céline Daubagna (Le Lido, Toulouse, Francia) y Chloé Moglia (artista y directora artística de la compañía Rhizome) – proponen abordar la verticalidad,
la gravedad y el peso en el lenguaje de los aéreos a partir de sus experiencias personales. Se trata de proponer instrumentos, pistas de reflexión que serán luego exploradas por el cuerpo, en el espacio particular de un proceso de transmisión propio de cada uno. Así pues, este trabajo expone sus experiencias pero también el testimonio de los profesores participantes en la sesión de formación continua
dirigida por la coordinadora pedagógica, Anne Morin

The INTENTS “Verticality, weight and gravity” session suggests a cross-disciplinary approach. By combining the expertise of teachers and speakers from many different countries, schools and backgrounds, the objective is to share skills, reflect together and ask questions about how to act. Taking their experience in the field as a starting point, the four speakers– Roberto Magro (La Central del Circ, Barcelona, Spain), Clare Anderson (National Centre for Circus Arts, London, United Kingdom), Marie-Céline Daubagna (Le Lido, Toulouse, France) and Chloé Moglia (artist and artistic director of the company Rhizome) – suggested approaching the concepts of verticality, gravity and weight in the language of aerial disciplines starting from their own individual experiences. The idea was to recommend tools and avenues for reflection and then experiment on the body, in the specific place where they are conveyed to each individual person. This manual takes into account their experience as well as the testimonials of the teachers that attended the continuing professional development course led by educational coordinator, Anne Morin. [editor summary]