ACRONIA 2026

Road to press handstand
2026-08-12 , Double Cloud (Special/Dance/Counterbalance)
Language: English

This workshop focuses on the technical and physical foundations of the press to handstand, approached as a progressive and sustainable process. We will break down the movement into key components such as shoulder alignment and scapular control, core compression, hip mobility, and weight transfer. Through specific mobility work, strength preparation, and guided progressions (using the support of a partner and controlled negatives ), participants will explore different press pathways and pre-exercises for perception (straddle and pike) according to their bodies and current level. The workshop emphasizes body awareness, efficiency, and long-term development rather than achieving a quick result.

Originally from Chile, he began his artistic journey as a member of the company Cirkundantes, specializing in hand balancing. He developed his skills independently by engaging with various communities and circus schools in Santiago, such as "La Chimba" and "Circo del Mundo," before moving to Portugal to attend INAC in Famalicão specializaing in handstands.

He is the co-creator and director of @intensivo.acrobatico, a nature-based retreat founded in 2017 that brings together disciplines such as Hand to Hand, Acrodance, Thai Massage, Acroyoga, and Stretching.

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