Program

Chinese Pole Advanced

Even higher!

Instructor: Anna Kapp
Date: Sa 08.11.2025
Time: 14:00 hour
Location: Trainingshalle
Price: CHF 75.– / 60.–
Instructor: Anna Kapp
Duration: 3 hours
Age: From 14 years
Level: Advanced
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(7 places left)
Jona Harnischmacher

This workshop is aimed at anyone who has already had some experience on the Chinese pole and would like to improve their skills. Under the guidance of experienced artist Anna Kapp, this workshop will refine techniques such as climbing, holding positions and transitions on the pole. Together you will develop dynamic movements and creative sequences.

The Chinese pole is an impressive circus discipline in which artists perform acrobatic figures and movements on a vertical, rubber-coated pole.

First experience on the mast is required (ideally a beginner workshop with Anna – if you are unsure whether you are already intermediate/advanced, please ask!

Bring along:

  • Leggings (not sweatpants)
  • Old jeans: You should be able to move well in them – you will wear them over leggings
  • Shoes: clean Converse, Vans, kung fu or boxing shoes
  • Long-sleeved top without zipper

Price:

Normal price:CHF 75.-
Legi / Kulturlegi:CHF 60.-

Workshop leader

Jona Harnischmacher

Anna Kapp

Anna Kapp is a circus artist originally from Geneva and now lives in Zurich. She has a degree in circus and stage arts with a specialization in the Chinese pole, which she fell in love with in 2017. In addition to the Chinese pole, she is also involved in aerial hoop, burlesque, pole dance and hula hoop. In her own practice, she focuses on flowing movements, soft lines and static strength.

Workshop information

Registration by link, e-mail or telephone is binding.

The course fee must be paid by invoice, which you will receive from us by e-mail.

If registration is withdrawn up to 10 days before the workshop, 50% of the course fee will be charged. In the event of later withdrawal, the full costs are to be borne by the participant.

The right to participate in the booked workshop is personal and non-transferable. Lessons not attended do not entitle the participant to a reduction in course fees, unless the workshop is explicitly advertised as modular.

Insurance is the responsibility of the participants. An emergency contact must be given when registering.

If there are not enough participants, the workshop cannot usually take place. The registered participants will be informed by e-mail about a possible cancellation.

Participants must adhere to the house rules of the Zirkusquartier. The instructions of the ZQ team and the course leaders must be followed.

The Zirkusquartier opposes all forms of discrimination. To ensure that everyone feels comfortable in the Zirkusquartier, we would like you to be aware and mindful. You can find more information about awareness here.