Kategorie: 31.10.2026

Kata & Arno

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To sync with your partner we will dive into smooth variations of the Chi-Roll and simple moves like the super-couple and throws – also introducing the 4-Wings-System, a language for a deeper understanding of Partner Dragon Staff and finding possible variations.
From there we will explore steps and ways of moving during the flow.
We will also look into more complex tricks and discover the vertical planeT.

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: 31.10., 14:00 – 17:30

Duration: 3 h (including a break)

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

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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

Babz Robinson

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Like big moves that add whoa to your flow?
From the originator of the infamous Scorpion, learn the building blocks that will come together to help you master this iconic “what the hell was that?!” move. You will also learn entries, exits, and variations to help you integrate Scorpions directly into your flow from day one.
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Embrace the horizontal world of elbows, including bunny ear passes, duck ins, and outs, over the back elbow breaks and more! Learn techniques from a master to help you unlock these often-mystifying moves and find out how to fit them into your unique flow. You may also discover that these timings and techniques directly translate to shoulder passes and duckouts – Bonus!! 

About Babz:

One of the hoop world’s most prolific creators of hoop dance trick tutorials Babz Robinson, Canadian native has been raising the bar and innovating modern hoop dance since 2003. Her comprehensive tutorials and passion for sharing knowledge have taken her to teach in over 20 countries on 4 continents, and now she lives in our own backyard! Rarely seen without a smile on her face this exuberant woman lives to empower people in their hoops and in their lives.

Who is this for: intermediate/advanced

Participants need: bring your hoops

Location: AFZ

Date & Time: 31.10., 10:00 – 13:30

Duration: 3 h (including a break)

Price: 60€ (50€ for JiM e.V. members)

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Meghan Ferguson (Ohmega)

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In the first half of this intensive workshop we will focus on double hoop combos that incorporate rolls and tosses to add flair and impressive tricks to your repertoire. We will use chest rolls, C rolls and tosses with one hoop while the other hoop gracefully transitions around the first one. In the second half of this workshop we will explore transitions between basic moves like weaves, caps and flowers with techy moves that incorporate isolations, smears and antispins. By learning such transitions this opens up your double hoop flow to another level, giving more possibilities of how to create unique combos and your own unique flow. This intensive workshop is geared towards more intermediate/advanced hoopers looking to elevate their existing hoop flow, and so participants should feel comfortable with basic moves like antispins, isolations, weaves and rolls.

About Ohmega:

Scientist by day, flowartist by night, Ohmega loves to experiment both in the lab and with her props. Ohmega started hooping in 2011 and has since become a multiprop expert with other tools such as fans, buugeng and staff. Her main focus is double hoops, where she continuously searches for unique transitions and flow. She is always up for a challenge and loves to share her knowledge!

Who is this for: intermediate/advanced

Participants need: bring your hoops

Location: AFZ

Date & Time: 31.10., 14:30 – 18:00

Duration: 3 h

Price: 60€ (50€ for JiM e.V. members)

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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/

• Introduction to 3-Poi Spinning
• Beginner Poi Manipulation
• Poi Juggling Foundation

Bow

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Take your control over basic poi spinning to the next level.
We’ll review foundational spinning techniques and explore different ways to use 2 poi in one hand and 3 poi. A solid introduction to 3-poi spinning, with plenty of exercises to build control and coordination.

Discover a different side of poi.
This class offers a broad introduction to poi manipulation, exploring shapes, pathways and sequences that rely less on conventional spinning techniques. A great way to expand your movement vocabulary and start thinking about poi differently.

Build strong foundations for your poi juggling journey.
We’ll focus on the fundamentals that make future progress easier, with exercises designed to improve your technique, control and consistency. Also perfect for experienced jugglers who want to go back to basics and refine their technique.

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: BEGINNER and INTERMEDIATE

Participants need: 2 or 3 poi depending on the class

Location: AFZ

Date & Time: 31.10., 09:00 – 13:00

Duration: 3h with breaks

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