Saturday 4th October 2025

11:30am - 5:15pm

The Albany Centre, Bristol


Join me for a day of aerial antics across not 1, not 2, but 3 new workshops!



11:30 - 1:00pm - Split Strop



2:00 - 3:30pm - Intro to Lollipop



3:45 - 5:15pm - Lollipop for Improvers+ 



Split Strop - FULLY BOOKED
Join me in my favourite place on the hoop - the strop! In the workshop we will be investigating splitting the strop and pulling one side down, working in the loop it creates and playing with an off-centre hoop to make beautiful new shapes and combos. For improvers+ who have prior experience with working in the strop - due to working at height, spotting capabilities will be limited. For this reason, attendees must have some prior knowledge of working in the strop and a good foundation of aerial hoop experience. 



Intro to Lollipop - FULLY BOOKED
Join me to learn the foundations of lollipop (otherwise known as lyra pole). We will look at transferring common hoop moves over to this new equipment, as well as learning shapes that incorporate the pole under the hoop to make beautiful new shapes. Suitable for those who have never done lollipop before, or those who have only tried it a handful of times.
Recommended prior experience: Either a 6 month+ background of aerial hoop, pole, another aerial discipline or an activity such as gymnastics or climbing.

Lollipop for Improvers+

Join me to expand on what we've learnt in workshop 2 (Intro to lollipop) or to expand on your previous experience of lollipop. In this session, we'll learn how to transfer intermediate tricks from our aerial hoop onto lollipop, as well as utilising the top bar and linking shapes and spins from the pole underneath. Recommended prior experience: Either a 1 year background of aerial hoop, pole, another aerial discipline or an activity such as gymnastics or climbing. 

These workshops are deliberately arranged so that you can do all 3 sessions in a row (with a discount to boot). 

Can only attend one workshop? No problem. You’re more than welcome to pick and choose what works for you, with a discount option available for attending 2 sessions, too. 



Head to www.bookaby.me/aerialhoopwithalexa to book your spaces now - see you there! 

In this workshop you will learn vertical aerial techniques and transform them into your own unique movement expressions.

In the morning, we will explore a holistic approach to learning aerial techniques and sequences, which gives time and permission to discover and express how they feel for you. Including simple beats, dynamic pathways, c-shaping and some of my favourite sequences.

In the afternoon, the sensual experience becomes our focus, by this I do NOT mean “sexy”, although sexuality is welcome, but exploring what more is at play when we move in the air and in contact with the rope or silks: be it emotion, memory, feeling, spirituality or materiality.

Aerial movement is a beautiful and impactful way to express ourselves. This workshop creates a supportive space to experience this and share alongside others in the group. There will be a led warm up, movement, aerial and bodywork exploration and partner massage cool down. The process aims to be nourishing, energising and liberating.

This workshop is for aerialists improver to advanced level. If you are unsure if it is suitable for you or have any questions, please do not hesitate to be in touch.

Price: £70
(Bursary places available)
Booking and information: ziggyslingsby@gmail.com / 07795365577
Date/Time: Saturday 31st May 2025, 10am to 5.30pm
(Please arrive at 9.45am)