Rigging and safety in aerial arts
Instructor: Annika Hemmerling and Tomasz Bajsarowicz
In this 2-day intensive workshop, Annika Hemmerling and Tomasz Bajsarowicz 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 will be held in German and English and will last two days 21. & March 22, from 09:30 – 12:30 and 13:30 – 16:30.
In this workshop, Annika Hemmerling, aerialist and circus artist, and Tomasz Bajsarowicz, experienced construction engineer and rigger at Cirque du Soleil, will focus on the safe use of rigging in aerial arts.
Theoretical and practical content:
Understanding the different effects of forces on the structure and the artist
The most important knots and material knowledge
Introduction to pulley blocks
Imparting knowledge to formulate a technical rider correctly
This makes it possible to communicate and ensure the rigging requirements and other technical needs to your venue in advance. The aim is to impart skills for the professional field of work. Participants will be able to work safely and effectively with rigging, which in addition to safety also opens up more opportunities for a greater variety of performances.
On April 12, there will be an advanced workshop Rigging 2.0 – Advanced on creative, performative and experimental applications of rigging techniques. You can find all the information here.