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AERIAL RETREAT 2022

A Magical Week

18-23 July (FULLY BOOKED) | 8-13 August (advanced) | 22-27 August (intermediate)

Highlight of the year: Aerialists from all over the world travel to the "Aerial Tower" in Lenggries for our annual aerial retreat. In the middle of nature, in the mountains of beautiful Bavaria, we train intensively by the "Aerial Tower Method".

Facts

★ An intensive, deepening course, connecting aerial silk with dance,

★ 6 days (5 training days / 15 training hours + 1 free day for site-seeing),

★ Exercises to improve: Clean installations, posture & long lines, and smooth movements,

★ Masterclass in: Styling & details, transitions, performance and stage presence,

★ Always with respect for body and mind,

★ Lunch is included on training days,

★ Open training is after each training at the Aerial Tower possible,

★ During the day, a mountain chalet with kitchen, a mini-spa with sauna and a bouldering wall are available,

★ Site-seeing tips and a group excursion included.

Bonus modules

★ BONUS 1: Theory class “The Deepening“. We go into detail based on the reference guide “AERIAL TOWER METHOD - Basic Routines & Additional Elements, Level 1”. Incl. photos, sequences, music counts and tips.

★ BONUS 2: Seminar "A Healthy Lifestyle for Aerialists". Topics: Nutrition, physical balance, active muscle recovery strategies, injury prevention, positive mindset.

★ BONUS 3: Highlight experience “Night of Atmosphere". Our Aerial Tower becomes a stage, including professional lighting and special effects. Use this opportunity as a unique photo and video booth!

Aerial Tower Method

The training program has been developed with great care by professional aerialist Simone Heitinga .

How it works

We work with short basic routines to music, both on the floor and in the silks, to which we add new elements each training. The aim is NOT to learn complex "drops" but to work in a concentrated way on improving clean installations, posture, long lines and flowing movements. A new compatibility of physical power and elegance underlies this concept.

See also the recommendations of the participants at the end of this page.

Structure of the training (3 hours)

1. Warming up (40 min)

2. Stretch Flow in Hammock (15 min)

3. Basic routines in Aerial Silk, with integration of strength & flexibility exercises (45 min)

4. Aerial Dance Choreography (60 min)

5. Cooling down (20 min)

For whom

This is a course for adults (18+). You love to "dance in the air", are open-minded, like to connect with other international participants and enjoy training outdoors in the fresh mountain air.

Min. requirements: Classic climb, single foot lock, double foot lock, straddle, hip key.

Useful to know: Angle hang, pull up, cross back straddle.

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Location

Especially for the international aerial retreats we have opened the AERIAL TOWER.

Address: Hochseilgarten Isarwinkel, An der Brauneck Bergbahn, Gilgenhöfe, 83661 Lenggries.

Airport: Munich (100 km from Lenggries).

Train station: Lenggries (2 km from the Aerial Tower).

If necessary (due to weather conditions), we will move to an indoor training hall.

Costs

€ 995

Cancellation policy

A refund minus 10% booking fee is possible up to 2 months before the retreat. A 50% refund is possible up to 1 month before the retreat. After that, no refund is possible. Your credit can be used toward the retreats in 2023.

Area & Accommodation

The Aerial Tower is located in a very attractive area for summer vacation. There is a various range of accommodations (not included in our price), check: Site-seeing & hosts in Lenggries.

Free Gift !!

Online course “Warm up for Aerial Dance“.

The warming up (on the floor) according to the AERIAL TOWER METHOD has been specially developed for aerial dancers. To prepare for your “Magical Week 2022” you are invited to take part in this online course of 5 sessions (5 hours in total) which will be offered to you in June 2022.

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Please note: There are ONLY 6 places per retreat!







8-13 August 2022 (advanced)22-27 August 2022 (intermediate)









Participants about the retreat

Katja Kortström, Professional Circus artist, Cirque du Soleil soloist and actor (Finland)

“A dream to come true for an aerialist who loves nature and specific training with silks. Simone’s precise teaching method gets your body quickly in shape and is well taken care of with efficient warm up and stretching. Placing for workshop is just gorgeous surrounded by the mountains which is ideal for creativeness and brings best out of people. I warmly recommend as a highlight for your summer!“

★★★★★

Jennifer Halsall (Canada)

“I truly felt that I was in the presence of greatness this week. Simone really connects with the group as well as she does with the individuals. In 5 days I couldn’t believe the things I was learning and able to do. The location is magical, our group felt like a family and I got to spend 5 intensive days pursuing my passion. What more could you ask for? Thank you, Simone and Axel, for your hospitality and friendship. You have created something truly unique. It was a tidal wave of inspiration! I can’t wait until next year.“

★★★★★

Shubhangi Kumar (United Emirates)

“These few days have been magic. Honestly, I couldn’t ask for better. Axel and Simone were the sweetest hosts. Safety and well being of everyone was their top priority always, they took such good care of us and made it feel homey, all the people I met were so kind, talented and humble, I feel truly grateful to each and everyone. From the warm ups on the deck to the swing choreography and the partner choreography till the cool downs on the deck everything was flawless and surreal, this workshop was everything and so much more than I hoped for. This whole experience has been so special to me, I’m always going to cherish memories of the beautiful Lenggries, can’t wait for the next workshop.“

★★★★★

Shamio Liem (Netherlands)

“The aerial summer week with Simone and Axel was intens, fun and beautiful! The venue and the surroundings are amazing. I learned a lot of dancing and being graceful in the air from Simones flair and her classes, thank you so much!“

★★★★★

Jennifer Halsall (Canada)

“This is my second retreat with Simone and it was even better than the first (which seems almost impossible). Every year I get better and the last day comes too fast! I’ll be back again!“

★★★★★

Shelly Gonsalves (U.S.A)

“This was my second time to attend a retreat with Simone and I hope to return again next year. Simone and Axel are brilliant and thoughtful hosts. I continued to develop my skills, in the most beautiful surroundings. I would highly recommend the retreat to any aerialist looking to increase their proficiency at dancing in the air and connecting with others in shared performance. Thank you so much, I’ve had a most amazing time.“

★★★★★

Lucy Kenward (U.K.)

“An aerialists´ dream: train in paradise in a wonderful environment. Dive into details you might be missing from your aerial practice, taking time to focus on these details, combining playful movement and moving to music in group choreography with time for open practice too. It really is as good as it sounds! I have been so, so, so happy here, thank you!“

★★★★★

Participants about the method

Rogier Guns (Netherlands)

“Thank you for your workshop. I am now integrating your tips into my daily practice. I notice that your visions are beautiful seeds that will bring great changes. Your teaching method is different and therefore nice. You have a lot of knowledge of body dynamics and technique, which gives a lot of added value to your knowledge as a performer. That combination makes performance possible from your strength, authentic without mis-abusing your body. Wonderful…“

★★★★★

Sanne Ephraim (Netherlands)

“The combination of dance and silks, I didn't find somewhere else yet. Instead of teaching tricks, the workshops are really focused on performance. Once you have participated in a workshop of AERIAL ART, you don't want anything else anymore!"

★★★★★

Natasja Bode (Netherlands)

“Fantastic workshops! I would love to do this all day. Simone is a great teacher, a wonderful performer and of course a great example, but also very capable. Technique, experience, contact with the silks and with each other, music and finishing touch; It's about the complete package and I didn't find this anywhere else. I am so happy with the workshops!”

★★★★★

Karin Vesseur (Netherlands)

“A very artistic and creative way of teaching, which challenges you with every exercise to really experience the art and to perform as an artist. Very special course!”

★★★★★

Elske Kooistra (Netherlands)

“With a great focus on styling, this class has taught me a lot about detailing a choreography and to present myself in a very elegant and polished way. Studying aerial silk with Simone has not only given me a lot of confidence in the air, but also a new look at aerial silks as a whole.“

★★★★★

Erika Suganuma (Japan)

“A wonderful workshop, which taught us how to improve our expressiveness and how to make a powerful performance with elegant body-lines, meanwhile inviting us into a beautiful world.”

★★★★★

Aurora Mohr (U.S.A.)

“Simone has helped me take my artistry to a new level, challenging me to focus on the details of every movement right down to its essence.”

★★★★★

Wendy van Hofwegen (Netherlands)

"Simone is the most attentive teacher who I have ever met. With positive attention, precision and her experience, she brings out the best in her students.”

★★★★★

Camillia Yang (China)

“I really enjoy the moment when I hang in the air. I feel free, beautiful and powerful. With Simone, I feel like that I have changed my power into art.”

★★★★★

Alina Ushakova (Ukraine)

“Amazing how one can combine strength exercises with a dance and nice choreography, making it not only muscle training, but a real small performance. Well-structured class, attention to the details and good music made the workshop both very useful and fun.”

★★★★★

T. K. Robert (U.S.A.)

“The workshops of AERIAL ART are a breath of fresh air. No other aerial silk class pays so much attention to details in technique and performance and done so in such a fun way.“

★★★★★

Athina Kazouri (Greece)

“I feel grateful to take these classes. Our group consists of beautiful, supportive and courageous people and an amazing teacher who makes you believe in your internal strength.“

★★★★★