Intensive Workshops
Throughout the year, the CIAM organises thematic intensive workshops for intermediate and advanced flying trapeze practitioners — to perfect technique, explore specialised skills and train in a focused, demanding environment.
Weekend intensives for advanced practitioners
Several times a year, the CIAM organises intensive workshops for intermediate and advanced level participants. The goal: perfecting technique over a focused weekend session, totalling 8 hours of practice (3h Saturday, 5h Sunday).
These workshops are open to both catchers and flyers. They require endurance and a high degree of autonomy from participants.
Minimum requirements
- Safely perform a swing without safety lines and control fall into the net
- Be completely independent on the platform
- Regular flying trapeze practice (intermediate or advanced level)
- Minimum age: 15 years old
Flying technique, fixed cradle work & top catch Session ended
Workshop
Intensive flying trapeze workshop over the weekend, designed for intermediate and advanced-level practitioners. 8 hours of training across 2 days to refine flying technique, fixed cradle work, and top catch.
Prerequisites
- Confident execution of swing without safety lines
- Autonomy on the platform and safe fall control into the net
- Regular trapeze practice required
Sunday 9 Nov: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Russian Swing at the Flying Trapeze Session ended
Workshop
Intensive flying trapeze workshop over a weekend, designed for intermediate or advanced participants. 8 hours of practice spread over two days to work on the technical basics of the Russian swing applied to the large flying trapeze: momentum, take-off, and catch.
Prerequisites
- Safely perform a swing without safety lines and control fall into the net
- Complete independence on the platform
- Intermediate or advanced practice
Sunday 12 Apr: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Mastering the Fall in the Net Session ended
Workshop
Intensive flying trapeze workshop over a weekend, for intermediate or advanced participants. 8 hours of practice to work on mastery of falling into the net on the flying trapeze — exploring different types of falls and developing body awareness through exercises on the flying trapeze and trampoline.
Prerequisites
- Safely perform a swing without safety lines
- Master falling onto the net on a swing without safety lines
- Complete autonomy on the platform
- Intermediate or advanced practice
Sunday 3 May: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
A dedicated hub for advanced practice
The CIAM Flying Trapeze Centre supports advanced flying trapeze practitioners with a programme of thematic workshops and certified professional training programmes.
Coach Jan Van Zyl brings over 40 years of expertise in flying trapeze to every session. The CIAM's infrastructure — including a full flying trapeze rig and trampoline — supports safe, high-level practice year-round.
Get in touch
For any questions about the workshops, the Flying Trapeze Centre, or the professional training programme, the CIAM team is available by email.
4181 Route de Galice · 13100 Aix-en-Provence
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