Aerial hoop workshops in Toulouse – Advanced training weekends with Célia Duriez – August 2026

From 22 to 30 august 2026

Take your aerial hoop skills to new heights and perfect them at workshops led by Célia Duriez, a certified instructor specializing in aerial arts. Held in Balma, near Toulouse, these two intensive weekends on August 22nd & 23rd and August 29th & 30th, 2026, are designed for practitioners wishing to develop their technique, strength, fluidity, and artistic expression in a friendly yet challenging environment.

Trained at the Princess Grace Academy in Monaco and the Lyon Conservatory, Célia Duriez pursued an international career as a dancer on cruise ships and in cabarets before specializing in aerial disciplines. Since 2015, she has practiced and taught aerial hoop, silks, aerial hammock, pole dance, and other apparatus, while building an impressive national and international record. Among her many achievements are several PSF championship titles, gold medals at the IPSF and POSA World Championships, and a bronze medal at the 2025 IPSF World Championships in Elite Solo Sport Hoop.

Each weekend consists of several complementary workshops allowing participants to explore different aspects of aerial hoop. Participants can choose one or more workshops according to their objectives or opt for a pass to enjoy a full weekend of training.

Program for August 22nd and 23rd, 2026

The Dynamic Hoop workshop (3 hours) focuses on movement, releases, rolls, dynamic transitions, and sequences to improve fluidity and confidence. Accessible from Beginner 2 level, it forms the technical foundation for the weekend.

The Strong Hoop course (1 hour 30 minutes) develops strength specific to aerial hoop through progressive work on strength figures and physical conditioning exercises designed to improve power, stability and control.

The Spin Combo Hoop workshop (1.5 hours) allows participants to work on spin-inducing lifts, rotating figures, smooth transitions, and combinations while maintaining rotation and control. Those unfamiliar with spinning are advised to bring anti-nausea medication.

The Hoop Strop workshop (1.5 hours) focuses on figures using the sling as a support point. Participants will discover foot locks, wrist twists, tension techniques, and the various possibilities offered by working at height. Appropriate clothing is recommended to minimize chafing.

The Hoop Flex workshop (1.5 hours) is dedicated to developing flexibility in aerial hoop. Participants progressively explore back poses, splits, and various flexibility positions to improve range of motion, comfort, and execution.

The schedule is as follows:

Saturday, August 22, 2026

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Dynamic Hoop
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Strong Hoop
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Hoop Spin Combo

Sunday, August 23, 2026

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Dynamic Hoop
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Hoop Strop
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Flex Hoop
Program for August 29 and 30, 2026

The second weekend resumes the Dynamic Hoop workshop (3 hours) dedicated to dynamic movements, releases, rolls and transitions.

The Hoop Dynamic Combo workshop (1 hour 30 minutes) offers the opportunity to build fluid and coherent dynamic combinations in order to transform different figures into true choreographic phrases.

The Back to Basics Hoop workshop (1.5 hours), accessible to all levels, allows you to review or learn the fundamentals of aerial hoop: climbs, entries, basic figures, balances, and transitions. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners wishing to consolidate their technical foundations.

The Flex Hoop workshop returns with in-depth work on mobility, flexibility and flexibility figures adapted to each person's level.

Finally, the Spin & Flare Hoop workshop (1.5 hours) focuses on mastering spin techniques, rotating climbs, and sequences that maintain rotation throughout the performance. Participants are encouraged to bring ginger, peppermint, or any other remedy to alleviate motion sickness, if needed.

The schedule is as follows:

Saturday, August 29, 2026

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Dynamic Hoop
2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Dynamic Combo Hoop
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Hoop Back to Basics

Sunday, August 30, 2026

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Dynamic Hoop
2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Flex Hoop
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Spin & Flare Hoop

The workshops are open to participants aged 7 and over, provided they have the required technical level for each workshop. Parental authorization is mandatory for participants under 18.

Registration is done via PayPal transfer to @cerceauaerien, specifying your first and last name, email address, the chosen weekend, and the selected workshops. Payment must be made using the "friends and family" option. Registrations are final and non-refundable. In case of cancellation, the place may be transferred to another person with the required skill level.

The prices are €35 for 1.5-hour courses, €70 for 3-hour courses, with several advantageous packages: 6-hour pass at €135, 9-hour pass at €195 and full weekend pass (12 hours) at €250.

The workshops take place at Swing & Pole Studio, 13 rue André Citroën, 31130 Balma, in the Toulouse metropolitan area. Free parking is available in front of the studio and on the street. The studio is also easily accessible by public transport via metro line A, Balma Gramont station, which is about a ten-minute walk away.

Whether you wish to discover new techniques, strengthen your physical condition, perfect your sequences or enrich your artistic practice, these workshops are an excellent opportunity to progress alongside an athlete and teacher recognized on the international scene, in a setting adapted to learning aerial arts.

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