Kategorie: 01.11.2026

Kata & Arno

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On the second day we will start immediately with more advanced movements, like Halos and Feicha-Rolls.
We will also introduce a partner dragon specific concept, the Hyper-Roll. It is more than an adaptation of solo dragon movement.
Finally, we will try some Basic Partner Double Dragon movements in parallel- and in cross-position and some transitions between those.

About Kata & Arno:

Kata and Arno are the artists and creative minds behind Flame
Rain Theatre. Their absolute passion is Partner Dragon Staff. For an entire decade they systematically developed concepts and movements. Their complexity evolved far beyond what is possible by just Jamming around. From the beginning they loved to share their results and turning Partner Dragon into common flow practice – by now seen at any convention or fire jam in Europe.

Who is this for: Intermediate
Experience with Solo Dragon Staff (Backwards Chi-Roll recommended)

Participants need: Please tell us if you need a dragon and/or partner.
contact@flame-rain.at

Location: AFZ

Date & Time: 01.11., 14:00 – 17:30

Duration: 3 h (including a break)

Price: 70€ (60 € for JiM e.V. members)

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• Advanced 3-Poi Spinning
• Poi No-Beat Technique
• Weave Variations · 2 & 3 Poi

Bow

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Take your 3-poi spinning to the next level.
We’ll focus on grip and spinning techniques that give you greater freedom and control with 3 poi. Expect challenging sequences involving chasers, switchbacks, stalls and more.

Whether you’re completely new to no-beat or already exploring it, this class will give you a structured way to progress.
We’ll work through foundational drills and exercises designed to help you understand, develop and refine your no-beat technique.

Weaves have endless possibilities — let’s explore them!
We’ll dive into a variety of weave patterns, variations and transitions, combining 2 and 3 poi spinning with throwing. Expect lots of ideas to experiment with and take into your own practice.

About Bow:

I am Bow , a French juggler based in Berlin.
I specialize in poi spinning and juggling , I like to push the boundaries of multi poi and explore new ways to spin poi through manipulation and diferent variant of the prop. I perform and teach juggling/spinning for a living.

Who is this for: INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED

Participants need: 2 or 3 poi depending on the class

Location: AFZ

Date & Time: 01.11., 09:00 – 13:00

Duration: 3h with breaks

Price: 70€ (60 € for JiM e.V. members)

Yves Vander Donckt

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Two days of intensive partner acrobatics training for experienced acrobats who want to take their skills to the next level.

During the Pro-Con, Yves Vander Donckt will work with a small group of advanced participants over two full training days. In addition to following a fixed workshop programme, the training will focus on the participants, their formations and their individual goals. This gives us the time to work in depth: to refine technique, analyse elements, develop new skills and progress on the details that are often difficult to address in a regular workshop setting.

We will work on high-level duo and group acrobatics, with the exact content adapted to the level and interests of the participating acrobats.

About Yves:

Yves Vander Donckt is an internationally experienced Belgian acrobatics coach and currently part of the coaching team of the German Sport Acrobatics Federation (DSAB), where he works in high-performance athlete development. Before coming to Germany, he coached within the Portuguese and Hungarian acrobatics systems and worked alongside Belgian national coach Sergey Tretyakov.

His experience extends well beyond national-team training. Yves has worked as an expert for World Gymnastics/FIG coach education and is regularly involved in international high-level acrobatics training. He has also coached regularly at Cirque du Soleil athlete workshops, working with advanced acrobats on disciplines including Banquine and Russian Cradle and on transferring competitive acrobatics skills to the stage. You can see some of his work on Instagram.

For the Pro-Con, this means a rare opportunity to spend two days working closely with a coach who is used to analysing and developing acrobatics at the highest level.

Who is this for: Advanced partner acrobats with solid experience in duo and/or group acrobatics. This is not an introduction to partner acrobatics.

When: Saturday, 31 October & Sunday, 1 November 2026

Duration: 6 hours of training per day / 12 hours total

Group size: Small, focussed training group. At most 20 people.

Pre-Requisites: Standing H2H Tempo with Release, Banquine 180°

Price: 140€

Tickets: https://tickets.jimev.de/pro-con-26

Almut Sarazin

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We will explore the playful world of juggling with our feet. We will try a variety of props, including spinning carpets, tubes and balls. Through playful exercises, we will get to know the props and learn tricks for both solo and group juggling. As the workshop progresses, we will discover the new possibilities that arise when we combine foot juggling with simple partner-acrobatics figures. 

About Almut:

Almut Sarrazin caught the circus bug at the age of 12 and spent her youth at juggling conventions. In 2004, she graduated from the École Supérieure des Arts du Cirque (ESAC) in Brussels as a club juggler. Since then, she has performed on many stages, including Roncalli productions and Dirk Denzer’s Variety Festival. She later earned a degree in education and special-needs education and became a certified circus educator (BAG). In 2015, she fell in love with antipodism at the Krystallpalast Varieté. She now works from Leipzig as a performer, circus educator and workshop instructor.

Who is this for: Anyone who would like to use their feet for more than just walking. A basic knowledge of partner acrobatics is helpful, but not required.

What to bring:

• Clothes that allow you to move freely and lie comfortably on your back. No hoods. 
• Thin socks
• Water bottle

Location: AFZ

Date & time:

31 October, 13:30–16:30
1 November, 10:00–13:00

Duration: 2 × 3 hours

Price: €100 (€90 for JiM e.V. members)

http://www.almut-sarrazin.de/

Verena Rau

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You cannot master the best tricks in a single day – but everyone has to start somewhere. In this workshop, you will learn techniques and preparatory exercises for three wonderful tricks: backcrosses in both directions, helicopters and flats with variations. Verena will share her best tips so that you practise correctly from the start and take the most direct route towards your dream three-club tricks.

About Verena:

Verena Rau has been juggling for more than 20 years. She works professionally as a performer on stages large and small throughout Germany and beyond. She is known for her graceful, dance-inspired style, particularly with clubs, and combines juggling with singing and several styles of dance in her stage shows. She has also organised juggling conventions for many years, hosts gala shows and represents Germany in the EJA (European Juggling Association). Her skill has earned her several gold medals at the German Technical Juggling Championships.

Who is this for: Anyone who can confidently juggle a three-club cascade

What to bring: 3 clubs

Location: AFZ

Date & time: 1 November, 14:00–15:30

Duration: 1.5 hours

Price: €30 (€25 for JiM e.V. members)

www.verena-rau.de

Ella Hummel

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Dynamics on aerial straps:
Aerial straps are the baseline for all other aerial apparatuses. This workshop is dedicated for all aerialists who want to learn or improve their swings and dynamics skills to add into sequences. We will cover the basic swings such as front back; side side; (high) plank beats. After which we will work towards turns and pirouettes. The exact workshop content will be adapted to the level and wishes of the students and can also include dislocs, inlocs and saltos for more advanced participants.

About Ella:

Ella started aerial arts, especially silks at the age of 15. In lack of a teacher she taught herself, traveling to every workshop she could. Already before graduating from highschool she started teaching classes and workshops. After her graduation, she got directly accepted to the dutch circus highschool ACAPA where she specialized in aerial rope. Then she switched school (Flic scuola di circo) as well as speciality and started with her now main discipline aerial straps, whilst continuing to teach rope and silks classes at the royal society of gymnastics of Turin and workshops across studios in northern Italy and Germany.
She’s a recent graduate of Belgium’s national circus school ésac from which she graduated recieving special mentions in June 2025.
Whilst she enjoys creating and performing, her main passion remains sharing the knowledge she aquired throughout the years with her students across countries and languages. Putting special focus to respecting the capacities of each individual and working with their strenghths to help them achive their long term goals.

Who ist this for: aerialist who have prior experience swinging on any apparatus

Participants need: Maybe wrist protection, long sleeve shirt

Location: AFZ

Date & Time: 01.11., 14:00 – 16:30

Duration: 2,5h

Price: 70€ (60€ for JiM e.V. members)

https://www.instagram.com/the_circus_bird

Ella Hummel

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„How to aerial straps“, for everyone: an introduction into the apparatus of aerial straps. We will go through different exercises and base positions in straps, as well as start with the principles of spins and swings. The exact workshop content will be based on the students wishes and capacities.

About Ella:

Ella started aerial arts, especially silks at the age of 15. In lack of a teacher she taught herself, traveling to every workshop she could. Already before graduating from highschool she started teaching classes and workshops. After her graduation, she got directly accepted to the dutch circus highschool ACAPA where she specialized in aerial rope. Then she switched school (Flic scuola di circo) as well as speciality and started with her now main discipline aerial straps, whilst continuing to teach rope and silks classes at the royal society of gymnastics of Turin and workshops across studios in northern Italy and Germany.
She’s a recent graduate of Belgium’s national circus school ésac from which she graduated recieving special mentions in June 2025.
Whilst she enjoys creating and performing, her main passion remains sharing the knowledge she aquired throughout the years with her students across countries and languages. Putting special focus to respecting the capacities of each individual and working with their strenghths to help them achive their long term goals.

Who is this for: You can do at least one Inversion

Participants need: Maybe wrist protection, long sleeve shirt

Location: AFZ

Date & Time: 01.11., 10:00 – 12:30

Duration: 2,5h

Price: 70€ (60€ for JiM e.V. members)

https://www.instagram.com/the_circus_bird

Kathrin Wagner

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This workshop is for anyone who wants to become more playful. You will learn how to develop movement sequences, use the space around you deliberately and work with contrasts to make your movement more engaging. All levels are welcome, as you will connect tricks that you already know.

What to bring: If you have your own props, please bring them.

Location: Asam

Date & time: 1 November, 14:00–17:00

Duration: 3 hours

Price: €60 (€50 for JiM e.V. members)

https://kathrings.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kathrings/

Kathrin Wagner

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In this fun, dynamic hoop-juggling workshop, Kathrin will guide you through different throws and ways of catching rings and hoops. Play with creative concepts involving movement, rhythm and composition. Together, we will try a range of throwing techniques and learn how to integrate them into the hooping skills you already have. Whether you are new to juggling or simply want to broaden your skills, this workshop is all about curiosity, creativity and developing your own style.

Who is this for: You already feel comfortable using a hula hoop, regardless of what you have done with it so far.

What to bring: If you have your own hoops, please bring them.

Location: Asam Gymnasium

Date & time: 1 November, 10:00–13:00

Duration: 3 hours

Price: €60 (€50 for JiM e.V. members)

https://kathrings.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kathrings/