Creative Rigging - Aerial Acrobatics

This seminar is aimed at participants with basic rigging knowledge and focuses on the creative, experimental and performative use of rigging methods in aerial acrobatics.

Rigging as an artistic tool: How can rigging be used dramaturgically, visually and choreographically?

Advanced rigging techniques:

• Self-balancing
• Classic counterweight system
• Dynamic suspensions & moving points

Creative freedom in a safe environment:

How do you safely experiment — “What is allowed, what is possible? ”

• Develop and discuss your own ideas and approaches
• Practical exercises: Technical testing of systems & creative exercises with aerial acrobatic props

The workshop combines theory with lots of practical work, supplemented by:

• Models, live demonstrations & group exercises
• PowerPoint presentations
• Joint reflection and exchange
• Handout with advanced tools and examples