Chinese Pole Beginner
Mit Anna Kapp & Christoph Tergau
| Date: | Su 22.11.2026 |
| Time: | 10:00 |
| Location: | Trainingshalle |
| Price: | CHF 105.– / 84.– |
| Duration: | 3 hours |
| Age: | From 14 years |
| Level: | Open Level |
(10 places left)
This workshop teaches the basics of Chinese pole. It’s ideal for beginners and anyone who wants to deepen or refresh their foundational skills. The Chinese pole is an impressive discipline within the circus arts, in which performers execute acrobatic moves on a vertical, rubber-coated pole. Unlike pole dancing, the Chinese pole is taller and, thanks to its special coating, allows for a wide variety of tricks and poses.
In this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the basics of this art form under the guidance of two experienced Artists. The course begins with floor exercises and gradually takes you higher. You’ll learn techniques such as climbing, holding positions, sliding, and transitions. No prior experience is required, but being physically fit is an advantage.
Clothing
- 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 shoes, or boxing shoes
- Long-sleeved top without zipper
Price
| Normal price: | CHF 105.- |
| Legi / Kulturlegi: | CHF 84.- |
Workshop-leadership
Anna Kapp
Anna Kapp is a circus artist originally from Geneva who now lives in Zurich. She holds a degree in circus and performing arts with a specialization in the Chinese pole, which she fell in love with in 2017. In addition to the Chinese pole, she also practices aerial hoop, burlesque, pole dance, and hula hoop. In her own practice, she focuses on fluid movements, soft lines, and static strength.
Christoph Tergau
Christoph has been practicing Chinese pole for nine years. He has explored a dynamic and creative approach to this discipline in depth. Drawing on his extensive expertise, he helps participants further develop their skills in spins, flips, and beats. He also helps them discover the process of conceiving and executing a new movement.
He speaks French, German, and English and is willing to share his experience with this device to support the participants in their development.
Workshop information
- Registration by link, e-mail or telephone is binding.
- Payment for the workshop is due upon receipt of the invoice, which we will send you by email after the workshop is over.
- If a registration is canceled up to 10 days before the workshop, 50% of the fee will be charged. If canceled later than that, the participant must pay the full cost.
- The right to participate in the booked workshop is personal and non-transferable.
- Insurance is the responsibility of the participant. An emergency contact must be given when registering.
- If there are not enough participants, the workshop generally cannot take place. Registered participants will be notified by email of any cancellation no later than 2 days before the workshop.
- Participants 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 want you to be conscious and respectful. You can find more information about awareness here.