Specialty Workshops
Workshops at the Ottawa Circus Festival
From May 22-24, the Ottawa Circus Festival will be offering fun workshops for all your circus ambitions, ages and budgets.
🌀 Acrobatic Hoop Diving - You've seen it in Cirque du Soleil, try it at the gym, taught by former performer Jonathan Meehan and recent graduate Haley Tenn.
✨ Straps – Explore straps technique with Bryan Saunders from Circus Concepts.
🌀 Aerial Hoop - Join Sarah Soleil for three different and exciting hoop workshops.
🎭 Trapeze – Joanne Galligan is here to offer two different workshops on trapeze.
🤝 Circus Flow Arts - Learn poi, dragon staff and more with Tran N
✨ Handstand Techniques - Try handstands or perfect your technique with coaches from the National Circus School in Montreal
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Duo and Spanish Web Workshops
with Eve Gordon and Luis Meirelles
This June, train with internationally acclaimed circus artist Eve Gordon in a series of dynamic duo-focused workshops designed to build strength, creativity, and connection in the air. Ages 14+
✨ Duo Straps – Explore partner-based straps technique with a focus on weight-sharing, synchronisation, and powerful transitions.
🌀 Spanish Web – Dive into dynamic spinning and control while learning technique for both the setter and flyer on this unique apparatus.
🎭 Duo Trapeze – Generate momentum, experiment with tempos, and work toward semi and full releases with your partner.
🤝 Duo Improvisation – Develop trust, timing, and creative communication in the air through guided improvisation and structured play.
✨ Swing / Toss The Girl - An introduction to skills needed to generate momentum and toss a flyer through progressive skills.
All workshops emphasize partner coordination, clean technique, and expressive aerial storytelling.
About the Coaches:
Eve Gordon is an award-winning circus artist, director, and educator from Aotearoa New Zealand and a core creative with The Dust Palace - performing at the NAC in June. Known for her collaborative and story-driven approach to circus, she has taught extensively across New Zealand and internationally.
Luis Meirelles is a circus artist and coach specialising in dynamic acrobatics, group work, and high-energy partnering. With a background in Toss the Girl and ensemble-based practice, he brings a playful but rigorous approach to training. Luis is passionate about building strong technique, clear communication, and trust within acrobatic groups.
⚡ Spots are limited and some workshops require partners.
Group Worshops
Group Workshops with Aerial Antics
Book us for group workshops for fun with friends or as a team building activity.
Come learn the basics, explore a new apparatus or take your skills to the next level with like minded people. Workshops can focus on one apparatus or explore several. Minimum of 5 people required to book a workshop. Workshop content, length and timing can be tailored, contact us to book your workshop today.
Dress code: For all apparatuses we recommend a close fitting t-shirt or tank and athletic pants that cover the knees, no zippers or buttons.
