London Acrobatics Convention 2023

Toffy (he/they) & Jared (he/him), met 4 years ago at Circus Village in Wales and have since toured the UK as a partner acro duo. Now co-artistic directors of Brainfools, this same-size duo specialises in H2H and loves counterbalances.

Eugène & Anna are passionate teachers & community builders sharing their love of acroyoga, cultivating a welcoming community in London. They specialise in L-basing developing a rich repertoire of sequences. Their teaching blends technical precision with expressive freedom, incorporating dance-inspired lifts, musicality & a touch of theatre to bring fluidity, connection & joy.

Olivia & Jan integrates circus, dance and theatre creating their company Joli Vyann. Their work explores the precarious nature of mixing dance and acrobatics, playing with contradictions, subtlety & breaking conventions. Joli Vyann’s work is relatable to all, as they take subjects they feel need discussion & tell stories through the genres of dance & circus.

Joli Vyann integrates Circus, Dance and Theatre in their own unique style Joli Vyann’s work explores the precarious nature of mixing dance and acrobatics, playing with contradictions, subtlety and breaking conventions.

Pauli & Nacho hail from Chile and travel to teach all over the world. Having taught in over 15 countries they are known for their dynamic whips, pops, icarians and whicarians!

Pauli and Nacho are passionate full time travelers that explore the world while meeting new communities and sharing their passion for movement.

Jesse has been teaching Yoga and Acro since 2007. He played a central part helping develop AcroYoga in London and the UK. Moving out of London and starting a family has reduced his acro offerings of late. He is currently focused on developing Therapeutic Embodiment, which is movement to heal and thrive. He’s excited to bring you fun L-base fundamentals to ready you for the standing acro fun!

Judit had a BA in Circus and Performance Art from NCCA in hand balancing. She is a professional circus performer working in the London’s cabaret circuit. She has been coaching hand balancing & flexibility for over 6 years and is now one of the head coaches at the London School of Hand balance. When teaching handstands, her priority is always to build strong technical foundations.

After an early start in gymnastics Ola switched to H2H and studied at Codarts Circus Arts and in Kyiv Circus Academy. Elli is school through the conventions of Europe. Her goal is to be able to base all that she can fly. Being a relatively small base she does not cheat on technique and has built a reputation of the best carrying positions around.

Dan teaches soft acrobatics with an easy-going, experience-led approach. With over 15 years in gymnastics, acro, dance and tricking, my focus is on helping movers explore skills safely and confidently. Dan has worked in the circus and performed

Eric & Oran are based in Edinburgh. Eric was born to fly and Oran loves to base, so therein started the idea to perform together as an unconventional acro duo. They performing in a variety of cabaret & LGBTQ+ events, and are currently working on a longer show so that more people can appreciate their big muscles (perhaps while receiving a soppy message about masculinity).

Erica & Kiran have been part of the London Acro community for over a decade. Erica’s background spans performance, yoga and AcroYoga teacher trainings, and immersions – while Kiran is known for his inclusive energy and clear, versatile teaching. Together they create accessible yet challenging workshops that inspire connection.

Satori Silva began teaching acroyoga in 2012 and offering Thai massage sessions in 2015, leading workshops and classes across South America and Europe. As an inclusive teacher, he tailors his approach to meet various needs and skill levels. His teaching style is a mix of challenge and playfulness, all while maintaining a grounded, lighthearted attitude.

Verena’s specialty lies in understanding the physics behind each trick, which she breaks down in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. She can help improve your skills and technique with her wealth of knowledge and experience. Her specialist discipline is standing dynamics, but she’s well-versed in Icarian, Dance Acro, H2H and more.