Gravity Dance, Duo Trapez & Contortion Intensive
The class schedule as of September is online – with new classes and teachers, Contortion Online will have a new 6-week course concept for maximum progress, Alejandro Lariguet will take you into the world of Vertical Dance in a workshop, and there's something to win! And by the way: we still have 2 free spots available in Aerial Hammock Teacher Training.
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Workshop: Gravity Dance
Do you remember our opening party and the thrilling vertical dance demonstration? On September 14, you'll have the chance to try it for yourself! Alejandro Lariguet will be hosting his Gravity Dance: a fusion of vertical and contemporary dance techniques.
This workshop explores weightlessness and collaborative counterbalance, using suspension to redefine physical interaction. Participants learn to overcome the barriers of gravity and transition seamlessly between floor and aerial movements. Through structured improvisation, Alejandro introduces techniques for spontaneous choreography and acrobatic dialogue. The workshop is ideal for dancers and movement artists looking to expand their kinetic vocabulary and culminates in a collaborative exploration of spatial dynamics on multiple levels.
About Alejandro
Alejandro Lariguet (Argentina/Berlin) merges 20+ years of contemporary dance with vertical experimentation. He is the founder of *Aerial Dance Berlin* (2017) and his work bridges aerial artistry and ground-based movement, emphasizing performative innovation. His methodology has been taught internationally, empowering dancers to harness suspension as a creative tool.
When & Where
Sept. 14, 2025 from 4 to 7 pm
📍Uferstraße 6, im Hinterhof rechts, 13357 Berlin
Price: € 60 early bird until August 22!
then € 72 or use 17 IMA Credits of your credit package or membership
New Course Concept Contortion Online: book now!
Starting in September, you will train once a week in a 6-week course on a specific topic—e.g., forearm and handstand balances, needle or chest stands. The groups will remain small so that each participant receives sufficient attention and careful guidance from the teacher.
This is a first! To this end, we would like to get to know you in an initial online session and ensure that you can train safely on your own. The participation requirements can be found below when booking.
- More efficient training: You train consistently and the classes build up on each other;
- Better learning effect: Individual guidance for your personal training level with exercises tailored to your current needs;
- Trick variations for beginners + advanced;
- Class recordings: 2 weeks time to repeat the training!
- Clean bridges
- Drop down to bridge and back up
- Forearm bridge
- Forearm stand into forearm bridge
- Forearmbridge into forearm stand
- For advanced students: shapes and transitions in forearm stand
Schedule as of September
We have received your feedback, further optimized our class schedule, and are pleased to welcome three new teachers to the team:
Sabine: will take over aerial rope from Sept. 29 and will be subbed by Aissatou until then.
Belina: enriches us with a duo trapeze class – here you can learn cool tricks in pairs!
Romina: complements our program with a Pilates class on Friday afternoons.
Welcome Sabine, Belina, and Romina! More information about the teachers will follow soon on Instagram.
What else is changing:
Due to the new teachers and your feedback, there are some changes, which you can find below in the class schedule. The changes at a glance:
New class times for: Aerial Yoga, Intro to Silks, Intro to Hoop, Aerial Hammock, Backbends, Vertical Rope, Online Stretching Splits
New classes in the program: All Aerial, Duo Trapeze, Pilates – more information can be found below.
If you would like to give us feedback, please feel free to do so here .
New: Duo Trapeze & All Aerial
Duo Trapeze
- Techniques for static and dynamic duo elements
- Structured partner building with a focus on technique and safety
- Expressive duo choreographies on the partner trapeze
- Individual support in small groups by a renowned teacher
All Aerial for Beginners
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of aerial acrobatics!
Here you will learn the basics of trapeze, aerial hoop, aerial hammock, and aerial silks. Step by step, we will introduce you to each discipline—from the first grips and simple figures to small combination sequences.
- A variety of exercises on four different aerial apparatuses
- Technical basics for safe and effortless entries
- Playful choreography elements
- Individual support in small groups
Win Theater Tickets
Raffle for 1×2 free tickets for “Humans 2.0”
Our friends at Chamäleon Theater are sponsoring the next free tickets! You can win 1×2 tickets for their new show “Humans 2.0” on August 30 at 9:30 pm.
How you participate
- Post a picture of your training at IMA (studio or online) on Instagram.
- Follow and tagg us.
- One draw for each picture in the pot. The more you post, the greater your chances of winning!
- Participation closes on Aug. 22 at 11:59 pm. The winners will be selected at random on Aug. 23 and announced via Insta Story and email. The free tickets will be available at the theater box office.
Requirement: you have to be a customer of ours. Simply post and win! Terms of participation
All information on the show
When: Aug. 30, 9:30 pm
Where: Chamäleon Theater Berlin
The show: Humans 2.0
Aerial Hammock Teacher Training
There are still spots available in our Aerial Hammock Teacher Training! 50 hours of aerial hammock teacher training. At the end of your training, you will receive a certificate from the IMA Intentional Movement Academy and will be able to teach Aerial Hammock classes independently.
💬 Still got questions?
How does the payment system with the credits work?
With our IMA credits, you can book all classes, workshops and trainings fairly and flexibly. Choose between credit packages or a credit membership and design your training just the way you want it!
IMA Credits offer you maximum flexibility: you only need ONE card or membership that you can use for ALL classes, training sessions and workshops. You pay different amounts of credits depending on the category. The bigger your package, the cheaper your training will be.
Which classes are particularly suitable for beginners in aerial acrobatics?
We offer special Intro classes for Aerial Hoop and Aerial Silks for beginners with no previous experience, in which you will first build up strength, learn the basics, and get a feel for the equipment. Once you are ready, you can move on to the Beginner classes. No Intro class is required for Trapeze and Aerial Hammock, so you can participate in the classes even without any previous experience.
Have you always wanted to try aerial but aren't sure what suits you best? Then our All Aerial class with Zinnia is just the thing for you! Here you can try out different aerial acrobatics props before deciding on one.
Do you offer Open Training?
Yes! In Open Training, you can repeat what you have learned in class independently without a teacher. You use our equipment and usually have 90 minutes for your training.
Our Open Training is available for members and package holders of the IMA. M & L members can use their contract credits for this. S Members or holders of credit packages can purchase Open Training credits.
You have more questions? Schreib uns jederzeit an hello@ima-studio.de – wir sind gern für Dich da.
See you in the studio!
