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As Autumn blusters its way in and we knuckle down on fundraising bids to support next year's activities, we wanted to share some gems from our Summer.

And what a summer it was! EADF was the big event and an absolute joy to teach and take part in 😍

Read on to see everything we've been up to - and find out what's coming! ⬇️

EADF 2024 - The Highlights

✨ European Aerial Dance Festival 2024

#EADF 2024 - what an absolute joy that was! With over 160 people attending over the 2 weeks and a focus on inclusion in week one, it was wonderful to have so many aerial artists together in one space, learning and developing their skills.

Here’s what one of our Disabled artists had to say:

💬 "This event, the space, and the people in it were a true reflection of an accessible and inclusive community, giving me a taste of what it could be like if all festivals and conventions were structured this way."

We held weekend workshops with the local community (below left) and also with Superstar Arts (below right), both of whom were fabulous - so much fun and so many smiles! 🤗

And huge thanks to Worthing Pavilion for providing such an incredible space for our festival - probably the most spectactular studio I've ever taught in, with stunning views of the sparkling sea right outside the window! ☀️

Check out our Instagram feed for lots more photos and feedback from EADF 📸

...and we'll keep you posted on plans for the next one! 🙌

More Summer 2024 Fun

✨ Vertical Dance Festival - Bilbao

Our AD Lindsey has also recently returned from teaching at the Vertical Dance Meeting in Bilbao, hosted by La Glo Zirco.

This was a fantastic 4-day event with presentations and classes and so many lovely folk, beautiful dancing and good coffee. 💃 ☕

Take a look at these gorgeous pics! ⬇️

Looking Ahead...

✨ Vertical Dance Workshops - November

What are you doing at the beginning of November? Lindsey has weekend vertical dance workshops coming up at South East Dance in Brighton, on Sat Nov 2nd (Beginners) + Sun Nov 3rd (Intermediate).

The Beginners’ class is almost sold out and there are just a few spots left on the Intermediate - grab ‘em now if you’ve attended previous vertical dance trainings before!

Full info and booking >>

✨ Dissecting Aerial 2025

As we begin programming Dissecting Aerial 2025 - our 2-day symposium of presentations, talks and practical sessions - we want to hear who you want to hear from and what topics are of interest to you? 🤔

Get in touch - email info@gravity-levity.net or message! We'd love to know 🙂

Current contenders are:

Pre and post-natal training in aerial
Teaching neurodiverse students - children and adults
Hypermobility and neurodiversity - the return of Dr Bendy Brain!
Ageing well as an aerial athlete
Debunking Myths in Hair Suspension: Re-thinking our Approach to Hair Hang - for Sustainable Practice
Active rest/recovery in aerial practice
Chest binding in Circus Arts
The biomechanics of falling - swinging and static skills
Back bends for aerial from a coaching perspective

We look forward to hearing from you and planning a fantastic event for next year!

A few other bits and bobs coming up where Lindsey may see some of your lovely faces...

Teaching Low Fly Harness - National Centre for Circus, 9th Nov - sold out
Final peer-peer exchange meeting of the year - with Jen Paterson (All or Nothing) & Chantal McCormick (Fidget Feet) supporting each other to support the sector
Mentoring on the annual 3-week long Irish Aerial creative intensive

Right, that's all for now folks! 👋

See you soon, and keep playing in the air! 🤸‍♂️