Professional Development

  • Acrobatic Symposium

    Acrobatic Symposium

    The speakers and their keynotes are finally revealed – you can find more info here! James Earls: Writer, lecturer and bodyworker specialising in Myofascial Release and Structural Integration. Emma Redding: Head of Dance Science at Trinity Laban. James Wellington: Director, Perform Health Ltd. Performing Arts Physiotherapist. Edel Quin: Programme Leader MSc Dance Science at Trinity Laban. Arran…


  • Lina Johansson Circus Choreographer in exciting collaboration for L’Orfoe this winter – Paid Assistant Artist post available to join the collaboration

    I am working on an exciting collaboration this autumn – Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo – A Royal Opera and Roundhouse Co-production in association with East London Dance. I will work as Circus Choreographer together with Movement Director Liz Rankin, (formerly of DV8), to train and choreograph a group of young people alongside the professional opera singers for the gripping story of Orpheo (the…


  • Mimbre Are Auditioning

        EXTENDED DEADLINE TO 4TH NOVEMBER AND ADDITIONAL AUDITION DATES! We’re looking for acro-balance performers to come and work with the company on our new show, Bench. We are looking for experienced, female acro-balance performers, middle and base, with a minimum of 2 years professional performing experience, to be part of our show, Bench.…


  • Acrobatics Masterclass in January

    Last weekend (12th and 13th January) the Roundhouse (or at least its Studio Theatre) saw bodies being lifted, legs floating in the air and arm muscles being put under quite some pressure – as mimbre and our Acrobatics Masterclass participants took over the space. We worked on dynamic partner and group work involving lifts, jumps and throws as well…


  • Professional development opportunities for aspiring circus performers

    Mimbre are inviting applications from aspiring performers who are interested in joining our professional development programme.  Traineeships are available for London-based 18-25 year olds, who are able to commit to our Acrobatics and Acrobalance Masterclass on 12 and 13 January, and regular training on Tuesday evenings between 15 January and end of April 2013.


  • Acrobatics Masterclass – January 2013

    As followers of our work might know, mimbre offer masterclasses in acrobatics, acrobalance and healthy physicality as part of our participation programme. Our next 2-day masterclass will take place in January 2013 at the Roundhouse in London focusing on the discipline of acrobatics and acrobalance.