Gravity & Levity

 

March already, and here in the UK it feels like spring might just have sprung. The longer days, lighter evenings and beautiful sunrises are so welcome. We know many of you are eagerly waiting for news about EADF 2026, and we are too. We are still awaiting confirmation around funding - see below for more details. In the meantime, there is plenty happening across the Gravity & Levity world. Read on for upcoming workshops in Paris and Portugal, Lindsey speaking in Turin, plus a glimpse back at her recent time in Australia. As ever, thank you for being part of this community.  See you soon! Lindsey & the team at Gravity & Levity ❤️ EADF 2026 Update   European Aerial Dance Festival 2026 For all of you fabulous folk asking about and eager to sign up for the European Aerial Dance Festival (EADF 2026), we wanted to let you know that there will be a further delay on our funding decision outcome - now due mid April. Please keep everything crossed and watch this space - we’ll let you know as soon as we have news 🤞 Upcoming Courses   Dancing With The Tree, Portugal 24 - 29 June We have just a couple of places left on our Dancing With The Tree course in Portugal's Mafra national forest. If you would like to join us in June, now is the time to secure your place. This sublime immersive retreat unfolds over four days and five nights, and is led by myself, Lindsey, and the wonderful Magalie Lanriot. We'll practice vertical dance in the forest whilst carving out space to slow down and reconnect with ourselves and the natural world. Accommodation is onsite at the main house, with delicious organic and vegan catering throughout. We can't wait to welcome both new and returning aerial friends! For a deeper glimpse into the experience, take a look at the beautiful 4-minute video on YouTube 🌳 For more information and to book, contact mlanriot@yahoo.fr 📸 Photo: Joanna Cordeiro Ferreira   Vertical Dance Workshop, Paris 9 - 10 May Lindsey is excited to be returning to Paris in May for a skilled / advanced level vertical dance workshop exploring movement research, creative tool kits and repertoire.  Over two immersive days we will explore how to stretch and deepen our existing vertical dance vocabulary, revisiting familiar movement while discovering new pathways and creative possibilities.  Working with Lindsey's movement repertoire, the focus is on finding greater ease, flow and imagination in your dancing on the wall. Join us in the French capital for a fantastic weekend of vertical dance: Sat 9 May: 10-1pm / 2-5pm Sun 10 May: 10-1pm / 2-5pm Book here >> What else Lindsey is up to...   Aerial dance mentoring - Ireland & Finland   Lindsey is delighted to be mentoring two aerial dance artists in Ireland and Finland this month, supporting their creative development and artistic journeys. Pictured above is Heidi Miikki in Finland. Mentoring really is one of Lindsey's favourite things to do - so if being a mentee is something you might be interested in, at whatever stage you’re at in your process, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Find out more at info@gravity-levity.net 📸 Photo: Helena Duque   Altra Risorsa Conference - Turin, Italy 18 - 19 April   In April Lindsey will be heading to the VIII edition of the Altra Risorsa Conference on Social Circus in Torino (April 18-19). She will be speaking from her own and the G&L team's experience on 'Re-imagining the EADF to actively welcome D/deaf and or disabled artists and public.’  Lindsey says: "Whilst I still feel very much at the start of my inclusive practice and recognise it will be an ever evolving and ongoing journey, I’m excited to share tools, thinking and open discussion on how we can all welcome a greater diversity of participation into the art forms we’re so passionate about." Off The Wall - Cornwall, UK 21 - 22 March Later this month, our friends at Off The Wall in Penryn, Cornwall, are hosting 2 days of vertical dance delights with the fabulous Sarah Keeney from Bandaloop. Get a taste of what's in store with this reel on Instagram. And for more info and to book, contact Sarah at: seekeen@gmail.com And a few extra snippets Wallflowers - Australia Lindsey has recently returned from Western Australia, where she choreographed a new piece titled Wallflowers (above). Take a look at our Instagram feed, especially this post, for some wonderful photos and feedback. Firetoys 10% Discount Code And lastly, don't forget you we have a Firetoys discount code of 10% for you to use.  Money raised goes towards offering bursaries for D/deaf and disabled artists, and those identifying as under-represented in the aerial sector, across all of our creative professional development activities (including the EADF).  As we navigate these uncertain times this really helps us to cover essentials (like insurance and storage) and subsidise future workshops. Simply scan the QR codes below for the UK (left) or EU (right). Happy shopping! That's all for now - as always, you can keep up to date on all the latest news on Instagramor Facebook.  See you soon, aerial friends! 🤸‍♂️ Were you forwarded this email? Sign up to our mailing list Copyright © 2026 Gravity & Levity, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website or sign up link. Our mailing address is: Gravity & Levity 2A Prestonville Rd Brighton, East Sussex BN1 3TL United Kingdom

Legs On The Wall

 

LOTW x STUDIO1: East Coast Artist Exchange EOIs OPEN NOW Gina Limpus in development in the Red Box as part of Leg Room 2023 Sydney’s Legs On The Wall and Brisbane’s Studio1 are collaborating in a cross-state residency exchange program. We are seeking EOIs from Sydney-based movement artists to participate in two weeks of paid residency split between Legs in Sydney and Studio1 in Brisbane, with opportunities for showings in both states. Dates:  Week 1: 20th - 24th April at Legs On The Wall Week 2: 24th - 28th August at Studio1 Showing: 28th August at Studio1, LOTW showing TBD This is a PAID opportunity, covering 2 weeks of artist fees 1 week of living away from home allowance Accommodation support Return flights to Brisbane During your time at Legs, you will have two days in our famous Red Box with access to simple aerial rigging, and two days in our upstairs studio. Whilst at Studio1 in Brisbane you will have access to a single point rigging. Applications close 15th March.  Learn more and apply here  Legs On The Wall is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW Legs On The Wall acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we regularly work on—the Wangal and the Gadigal peoples of the Eora Nation—and the traditional custodians of the lands on which we live and tour. Legs On The Wall, 91 Canal Rd, Lilyfield, Australia Powered by Squarespace

BANDALOOP

 

We invite you to join us in seeking awe in the everyday.

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED? An Environmental Justice Music Video Collaboration WATCH Have we considered if we couldn't have each other? If we couldn't have our planet? Experience this stunning, new, SOZO-produced collaboration between BANDALOOP, Drag Queen Pattie Gonia,  Grammy Award Winning sound innovator Imogen Heap. What began as mutual artistic admiration and shared purpose between BANDALOOP and Pattie Gonia over social media in 2020 is realized into a striking cinematic work reflecting deeply on our relationship to one another, our planet, and the systems we take for granted. Read more... Night Heron Ball Tickets The Night Heron Ball Saturday, May 2, 2026 BANDALOOP Studios, Oakland, CA Early Bird tickets sales end March 1! Get yours today and save $50 on General Admission - including: Food and drink from from Cafe Noir Open bar sponsored by Almanac Brewing, and Brian A. Ripley Attorney at Law/nakedwine.com World premiere performance from an historic BANDALOOP cast Fabulous Live Auction with prize packages from Fairmont Orchid, Visit Oakland, BANDALOOP, and more! Join us for an elegant evening in support of all of the artists imagining new creative futures at BANDALOOP Studios. From local dance makers to international drag superstars, their work soars with purpose, power, and joy towards a more beautiful tomorrow with your support. Be a part of this magic and get your tickets today. Thank You to the 2026 Night Heron Ball Host Committee: Amelia Rudolph, Amelia Rudolph Movement Arts & BANDALOOP Founder | Bianca Cabrera, Blind Tiger Society Artistic Director | Brian Ripley, Brian A. Ripley Attorney at Law | Chloë Zimberg, ODC Theater Creative Director | Christopher Pastena, Community KitchensBoard Chair & Retired Restaurateur | Gabriel Christian, Gravity Co-Executive & Artistic Director | Helen Wyman, Commercial Bank of California Community Development Director | Jana Pastena, Berkeley Lab Senior HR Strategy Partner | Joe Ernst, srmErnst Prinicpal | Joy Ou, Group i President & CEO | Laura Dorman, BRG Managing Director & Associate General Counsel | Michelle Heston, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Executive Director Public Relations, US West & East Regions | Thomas Cavanagh, BANDALOOP Executive Director & Executive Producer Thank You Night Heron Ball Sponsors   .               10129 Foundations Jana & Christopher Pastena Laura Dorman Brian A. Ripley Attorney at Law Sponsorship Packages still available! More information here. BANDALOOP Operations & Programs Are Supported By: The City of Oakland,  Bloomberg Philanthropies, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, Margaret E. Haas Family Fund, Fleishhacker Foundation, SF Foundation, NEA Grants for Arts Projects, Rubicon Point Partners, Morrison Foerster, Radium Presents, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Prescott Properties/srmERNST, TMG Partners, Commercial Bank of CA, Lapine Group, Lady Lupine Fund, and generous individuals.   Photo Credits: Top: Pattie Gonia in Have You Considered, film still courtesy Wondercamp Gala Postcard: Rose Huey by Winter Ramos, design by Lisa Kasch

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