This intensive is designed for aerialists with prior sling experience who want to expand their vocabulary and work with momentum in a clear, technical, and progressive way.
The focus will be understanding how momentum works — not just reaching bigger skills, but moving more efficiently and fluidly through the apparatus.
Students do not need previous dynamic experience. We will break down the mechanics, timing, and body pathways required to safely generate and control both smaller tempos and longer beats.
Throughout the intensive, students will explore:
- Momentum-based technique from backpack positions and climbers
- How to generate and control smaller tempos and longer beats
- Using momentum to enter skills with efficiency and clarity
- Understanding momentum mechanics to control drops
- How to conserve energy by working with - not against - momentum
This intensive is ideal for sling students who want to bridge the gap between static shapes and dynamic movement, developing a deeper understanding of how rhythm and momentum can transform their practice.
16-17 July 2026. Flying Fantastic Peckham
From 10am. - 4pm Daily. £210
Hélène is an internationally trained aerialist specialising in duo trapeze, solo trapeze and sling. She discovered trapeze at the age of seven in a small town in France and has since transformed her lifelong passion for circus into a journey of performance and creative exploration. She loves connecting with the audience - meeting their eyes, feeling the energy they give, and responding with what the moment calls for.
Hélène also teaches aerials, driven by a deep love of sharing and a desire to make dynamic work accessible. She is passionate about demystifying momentum, timing, and partnering technique, helping students build both confidence and artistry so they can move with greater fluidity, efficiency, and expression in the air.
