What to Expect
Hanne Coeckelberghs will teach over 20 hours of Aerial Silks, offering a fresh approach and numerous techniques to enhance your skills. Classes will begin with straps-based conditioning and basic dynamics, ensuring all levels can participate. You will learn to find the weightless moment in silks, a key to performing dynamic tricks.
Expect to learn quick windmills, dynamics , hip rolls, and more, with some skills you'll be able to achieve by the retreat's end and others requiring further practice. You can also request specific tricks you'd like to learn, and Hanne will incorporate them into the program.
About the Instructor
Hanne Coeck is a notable circus artist celebrated for her innovative performances that seamlessly merge traditional circus elements with contemporary artistry.
She began her journey with aerial silks in 2009, cultivating a deep passion for the craft through daily training. Between 2015 and 2019, Hanne attended the Academy for Circus and Performance Arts, a prestigious professional circus school in the Netherlands.
During her time there, she honed a distinctive style characterized by fluid movement, inventive silk tricks, and dynamic expressions. Hanne also specialized in aerial straps, a discipline she incorporates into her aerial silks performances, as well as showcasing it independently.
Her impressive achievements include performances with renowned circus companies across the globe. In addition to her performance career, Hanne has been sharing her expertise through various workshops internationally since 2018.
About the Program
Alongside the 20 hours of training in aerial silks and straps, there will be plenty of time to explore the beautiful area around Umbria. We’ll visit the crystal-clear, cold waters of Le Mole di Narni, enjoy a full day off to discover the spectacular Waterfalls of Marmore, and take a guided tour of the ancient Roman ruins of Carsulae.
You can also sign up for optional activities such as horseback riding, laser tag in the forest, or a professional massage. In the evenings, we’ll unwind together with face masks and a movie, look at the stars through a telescope and we will finish the retreat with time to play on the silks with stage lights, followed by a pizza party to celebrate!
Information:
Prerequisites:
At least a year of experience in aerials is required. Inverting and climbing should be easy. If you doubt about your level, simply email us.
Accommodation:
single beds in shared room (see accomodation section on website for more information)
Price:
Earlybird until Dec. 15 - €1700
Full Price - €1900
Payment:
25% deposit
Payment plans available upon request:
Price includes:
All meals, classes, transportation to and from train station and group excursions, and including planned meals out
Additional costs:
Any souvenirs, any additional snacks, drinks or gelato during excursions or spare time, flights to and from Italy, transport to local train station, and massages