Rigging Workshops
Rigging Basics 1.0
Rigging and safety in aerial arts
In this 2-day intensive workshop, Annika Hemmerling and Tomasz Bajsarowicz, Cirque du Soleil rigger, will teach the technical rigging skills that are important for a successful career in the professional field. Theoretical know-how is combined with practical application.
The workshop can be held in German and English and will last two days.
If you would like to conduct a workshop from us in your training space, school or company, feel free to contact us.
Full workshop dossier is available upon request
Rigging 2.0-
Creative, performative and experimental applications of rigging techniques
Rigging 2.0 – Advanced is aimed at participants with a solid basic knowledge of rigging (e.g. the Rigging 1.0 – Basic workshop) or experience in choreography, directing and dramaturgy. The aim of the workshop is to understand rigging not only as a technical but also as an artistic tool: How can the mechanics of rigging be used dramaturgically, choreographically and visually to open up new performative possibilities in aerial artistry?
The workshop can be held in German and English and is aimed at all those who have done the basic course, aerial professionals, as well as professionals from choreography / direction / dramaturgy.
About us
Annika Hemmerling and Tomasz Bajsarowicz give workshops together throughout Europe and share their knowledge with great passion. Their focus is on combining functionality and creativity in a safe environment.
Tomasz Bajsarowicz (PL)
Tomasz Bajsarowicz is a civil engineer and circus rigger. With his technical expertise, he supervises rigging and production concepts for numerous circus companies and training venues in Europe, including Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Bouffon, Cia Omkara and 7 Woman Company. He is currently working as a show rigger for the Cirque du Soleil production ALIZE in Berlin.
Annika Hemmerling( DE)
Annika Hemmerling is an aerial artist and performer in the field of magic nouvelle and rigging. After graduating in Contemporary Circus Arts at Codarts University, she worked internationally as a solo artist for various productions and founded her own company. In her teaching activities, she places particular emphasis on promoting creative processes and combining technical know-how with artistic concepts.
Upcoming Workshops
-For our upcoming workshops check out our calender-
If you would like to have one or the whole workshop serie in your school, training space or rigging support for your company, dont hesitate to contact us.