Handstands with Anna Ivaseva

This beginner-to-intermediate workshop breaks down high-level skills into safe, actionable progressions.

What To Expect:

• Mobility & Warm-Ups: Injury-prevention for wrists, shoulders, and core.
• Handstand Conditioning: Strength drills to build endurance and a solid line.
• Technique & Balance: Deconstructing alignment, grip, and kick-up mechanics.
• Troubleshooting: Identifying and fixing common mistakes.
• Individual Feedback: You’ll receive personalized coaching and spotting throughout the session.

About Anna Ivaseva

With a foundational background in sports acrobatics, Anna joined Cirque du Soleil in 2013. Over the last decade, she has performed in four distinct Cirque du Soleil productions alongside various other high-profile live entertainment shows worldwide.

Beyond performing, Anna has been coaching handstands for nearly 10 years. Driven by a genuine passion for the craft, she loves sharing elite circus-arts technique and helping movers of all levels progress confidently on their own handstand journeys.