IMA Intentional Movement Academy Circus & Aerial Arts
21 classes in the next two weeks with 8 facilitators.
21 classes this weekPlus workshops and retreats
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Coming up
Tomorrow
Monday 2 November
The feel
Compared with the rest of Berlin, IMA Intentional Movement Academy Circus & Aerial Arts leans toward Heart 10×, Balance 2× and Flexibility 1.6×.
How IMA Intentional Movement Academy Circus & Aerial Arts feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of BerlinWho leads here
Siona8 classes in two weeksDavid6 classes in two weeksNicole4 classes in two weeksSherry3 classes in two weeksZinnia3 classes in two weeksDunja2 classes in two weeks
All 8 facilitatorsPrices and booking
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Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout IMA Intentional Movement Academy Circus & Aerial Arts
ima sits in Gesundbrunnen, on Uferstraße, and works with the body in the air and on the floor. Classes range from aerial silks and trapeze to stretching, contortion and handstand, so you can move from fabric hanging overhead to a long floor session in the same week. The studio also runs a student show and teacher training, which gives the space a lively, working feel.
It suits you if
- you want to try aerial work from the ground up
- you enjoy long, focused stretching sessions
- you prefer a practice that starts in the evening
At a glance
21classes this week
8facilitators
Read more about IMA Intentional Movement Academy Circus & Aerial ArtsWhat the studio offers, Who leads and when
What the studio offers
The studio's classes cover two broad areas. In the air, you will find aerial silks, aerial hoop, aerial hammock, trapeze, vertical rope, flying pole and aerial yoga, where fabric or rope holds your weight and your spine can move with a sense of lightness. On the floor, the offer includes stretching, contortion, handstand, acrobatics and pilates, with several intensive sessions aimed at splits, backbends and shoulders.
The typical class runs about 75 minutes, and the longest sessions, such as the tresen and the performance classes, run considerably longer. Intensive courses prepare you for the more demanding contortion work, so the sequence of classes matters if you are aiming at a particular skill.
Who leads and when
Around ten facilitators lead the classes, with Siona, Sherry, David, Zinnia, Nicole, Sanscha, Felia Karina and Dunja teaching the most. Classes are taught mainly in German, and the studio is organized in a handful of spaces. Stretching and flexibility make up a large part of the timetable, followed by balance, strength and gentle classes.
The working day ends late here, so evenings are where the studio is busiest. If you come after work, the 6:15pm and 7:45pm starts are among the most common, while the 9am and 3:15pm starts suit a morning or early afternoon routine.
IMA Intentional Movement Academy Circus & Aerial Arts: questions and answers
Are there classes in English?
Yes, most classes at ima are taught in German, with a few sessions in English among the dozens on the timetable. Their own site is in German, so it helps to check the language of a class before you book.
Is it good for beginners?
Most classes are arranged for complete beginners, and the level is printed on each class, from all levels to advanced. The first class is usually the simplest way in, and some classes ask you to take a first lesson before joining the regular course.
When do most people practice here?
The day at ima leans toward the evening, with about half of the classes starting after 5pm. Morning classes make up about a fifth, and midday classes about a fifth. Early starts begin at 9am, and the latest class starts at 7:55pm.
What kinds of classes does ima offer?
Ima teaches aerial silks, aerial hoop, aerial hammock, trapeze, vertical rope, flying pole and aerial yoga, as well as stretching, contortion, handstand, acrobatics and pilates on the ground. Stretching and flexibility are a large part of the offer, and so are the intensive sessions for splits and backbends.