Acrobatie aérienne 

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]

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]

La session INTENTS « Verticalité, pesanteur et gravité » propose une approche interdisciplinaire et transversale de la pédagogie. En réunissant des professeurs et des intervenants de pays, pratiques et écoles différents, l’objectif est de partager des compétences, de mener une réflexion commune et de s’interroger sur des manières de faire. En partant l’expériences de terrain, les quatre intervenants – Roberto Magro (La Central del Circ, Barcelone, Espagne), Clare Anderson (National Center for Circus Arts, Londres, Royaume-Uni), Marie-Céline Daubagna (Le Lido, Toulouse,
France) et Chloé Moglia (artiste et directrice artistique de la compagnie Rhizome) – proposent d’aborder la verticalité, la gravité et la pesanteur dans le langage des aériens à partir de leurs expériences singulières. Il s’agit de proposer des outils, des pistes de réflexion qui sont ensuite à explorer par le corps, dans l’espace particulier d’un processus de transmission propre à chacun. Ainsi, l’ouvrage
rend compte de leurs expériences mais également des témoignages des professeurs participant à la session de formation continue menée par la coordinatrice pédagogique, Anne Morin [résumé de l'éditeur]

Jill Franklin’s Intermediate Guide to Aerial Silk provides comprehensive and easy to follow instruction for the experienced aerialist. Coupled with clear, concise, directions and technical photos, Jill takes you on a step-by-step journey of proper form and position for each maneuver. Most important, Jill’s mandatory motto, ‘SAFETY FIRST’ is emphasized throughout this guide. Intermediate Guide to Aerial Silk is not intended as a sole learning avenue but rather, a customized tool to assist you when taking aerial instruction with a qualified instructor. This guide will help you gain the strength of a Cirque performer, the lovely lines of a Ballet dancer and fluid movement like a Pilates pro. [editor summary]

The process of teaching in the aerial arts is a powerful opportunity to support students in their physical and personal growth. While other resources in the aerial industry focus on the break-down of specific skills or moves, this book dives into the actual teaching process. It addresses the "why" behind teaching as well as safety, basic anatomy, learning styles, class planning, curriculum design, and more. Designed for both the new and experienced aerial teacher, this book offers thoroughly researched insights for anyone interested in aerial teaching. [editor summary]