IMA Student Show & Contortion Intensive & Backbends Online
Do you remember our amazing Halloween show from last year? Great! The next student show will take place again this year on November 1—apply now by April 30!
In addition, the next Online Contortion Intensive begins on May 7. Spots are in high demand and are now available for booking. Don’t meet the prerequisites yet? Then Siona’s online backbends course will help you get ready for contortion.
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IMA Student Show on 11/01/2026
Participation requirements:
- You are available on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1;
- are going to visit at least 15 classes in your chosen discipline between June 1 and Oct. 30;
- can participate in 3 performance classes and the final rehearsal on Oct. 31;
- buy one of the performance packages:
Performance Training Package for Members - 180 €
If you have a membership with us for the entire preparation period, you can purchase the Performance Training Package for €180. This includes:
- 15x 3h performance training
- 3 performance classes with teacher
- the final rehearsal with teacher on Oct. 31
- access to discord thread for exchange with participants and teachers
- help with costume, makeup, music, choreography
- and of course the chance to shine on our legendary show 💫
As a member, you can also choose the Performance & Classes Package and pause your membership during this time.
No Member Yet? Performance & Classes Package - 450 €
Don't have a membership with us but still want to participate? Then you can take advantage of the Performance & Classes Package for just €450 to attend regular classes at a special discount (payment plans available, and existing packages can be extended), and you'll receive:
- 15 regular classes (for only € 18 per premium class)
- 15x 3h performance training
- 3 performance classes with teacher
- the final rehearsal with teacher on Oct. 31
- access to discord thread for exchange with participants and teachers
- help with costume, makeup, music, choreography
- and of course the chance to shine on our legendary show 💫
How to apply:
Contortion Online: Single leg backbends to Needle
The next 6-week intensive course for online contortion begins on May 7. Since the last session had a long waiting list, we’ll be focusing once again on backbends in front splits, pigeon pose, or lunge—tailored to your individual level. We’ll train active flexibility for the shoulders and hip flexors, learn how to grab the foot during the backbend, and work on straightening the knee while doing so. Thanks to the very small group size, you’ll receive detailed guidance and corrections, whether you’re a beginner or advanced.
- consistent training with lessons that build on each other
- individual instruction for your level
- trick variations for beginners and advanced students
- access to recordings for 14 days
- active flexibility in the shoulders and hip flexors
- grab and straighten the feet in backbends
- beginner variation: in Pigeon and Dancer's Pose
- advanced: Needle Balance in the splits
Online Backbends with Siona
Would you like to work on improving your back flexibility and shoulder mobility? Or do you want to train contortion but don’t meet the participation requirements yet? No problem—Siona will get you in shape!
She is a certified yoga and flexibility instructor and has just completed our stretching teacher training program. Starting now, every Monday at noon, you’ll have the opportunity to work with her on building a strong and healthy back.
Do yourself a favor and use your lunch break to maintain a healthy work-life balance and stay in shape!
When & Where
every Monday from 12 to 1 pm
via Zoom
Prices:
Trial class for new customers: €10
Single Online Stretching: €16
10x Card Onine Stretching: €12
(Participation also possible with all packages & memberships)
Current Class Schedule
💬 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.
What are the membership options?
With our memberships, you can train at the best price and make the fastest progress through regular training. Every month, you receive new credits that can be used for classes, courses, and workshops.
You can choose between membership S for 4-6 classes per month, M for 8-20 classes per month, and L for 12-30 classes per month – with a minimum term of either 3 or 12 months, after which you can cancel on a monthly basis.
As an M or L member, you can also use your credits for open training and bring a guest with your credits once a month. If you are unable to use up your credits, they will simply be carried over to the next month.
Which advantages do I have as a member?
As a contract member, you receive a 10% discount on private lessons and access to the membership area in our IMA Community Space on Discord. There you can exchange ideas with coaches and other students and receive helpful information and tips for your training. You can also occasionally participate in workshops at a reduced price. After completing an instructional session, M&L members can also participate in open training, invite a guest to training once a month using their credits, and pause their membership for one month once a year.
You have more questions? Feel free to email us at hello@ima-studio.de anytime—we're happy to help.
See you in the studio!
