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Aquest espai recull les anotacions dels nostres experiments. Apunts de processos, proves que van funcionar i altres que no, i les preguntes que ens van portar més enllà. No és un catàleg de resultats, sinó el darrere de càmeres del que fem.
El fil dels experiments
Cada recerca obre camins inesperats. Als festivals, als carrers o en espais tancats, aquí documentem com van sorgir les idees i cap on ens van dur.
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Notació entre cos i l’objecte Sistematitzar llençaments i recollides
Des que investigo amb el diàbolo, una de les preguntes que torna és com descriure el que passa amb prou precisió per poder-ho repetir, variar i ensenyar. La notació de siteswap cobreix els llançaments, però no descriu l’orientació de l’objecte ni la relació entre el cos i l’espai, i quan vols trobar figures noves de…
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Exploring diabolo stick designs Developing through practice
A couple of years ago, I started experimenting with different materials to create juggling sticks that would better meet the needs of movement and durability. Through this process, I also realized that the handle design was just as important as the materials themselves. From the beginning, I knew I wanted a wider handle for several…
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Mànec de masses per a pals de diàbolo 3D Connector for Printing
Estic molt content de compartir aquest projecte DIY que he estat treballant. Hem dissenyat i imprès un adaptador perquè els mànecs de clubs de Play es puguin utilitzar amb pals de diàbolo. Gràcies a en Zé de The Rite Studio, que es va encarregar de dibuixar i imprimir els connectors. Hem creat dues peces molt…
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Juggling GIFs From Basic to Impossible Tricks
Juggling offers a way to explore movement, rhythm, and structure. These GIFs provide a visual tool to understand patterns, refine skills, and unlock new approaches to juggling. Each pattern highlights a unique relationship between timing and motion, offering opportunities for practice and discovery. Juggling 101, the basics The foundational patterns define the structure of juggling.…
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From Vertax to Horizontal Diabolo The XYZ Terminology
Let’s delve into diabolo terminology and tackle a term that’s piqued the curiosity of many: ‘Vertax’ or ‘Vertical Axis Diabolo,’ also known as ‘Excalibur.’ Over the years, it’s been characterized as a style in which the diabolo is ‘turned vertically’ and consistently spun in an upright position. However, I suggest a shift in perspective that…
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Workshops at Encontro Português de Malabarismo Sharing Knowledge
We went to Serpins, at the Encontro Português de Malabarismo gathered jugglers from diverse backgrounds, igniting a profound exploration of their craft. We impart some workshops such as like Layer Cards, where gravity-defying sculptures emerged, Grab Tables that showcased limitless possibilities, we immersed ourselves in the art, and Diabolo Siteswap became a shared language, uniting…
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Talking about Diabolo Siteswap Writing on DiaboloFocus
Discover the benefits of diabolo siteswap notation in Didac Gilabert’s latest article on Diabolo Focus. You can also visit my website diabolositeswap.com, to go deep with this research and discover how to apply it to more diabolo tricks.
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The diabolo, a space for exploration Advanced patterns that open new paths
Discover new horizons in diabolo juggling with advanced tricks using geek-specific siteswap patterns in this guide. Use juggling GIF animations as a canvas to experiment with different movements curating your own personal style. Get inspired, challenged, and creative with these exciting new tricks.
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How to juggle 3 balls Learning the cascade step by step
Over the past few days I’ve met a lot of people while training outdoors who asked me how to juggle, and after showing them I decided to document the method I use in workshops, which owes a great deal to Òscar Dieguez, juggling teacher at Escola de Circ Carampa. The video covers the progression from…
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Diabolo tricks based on Idriss Roca style
I like to be inspired for other jugglers/artists, I’m starting a series showing how i take some concepts that i love, and research with them. This is the first fo them i hope you like it! White glove based on Idris Roca Follow Idriss Idriss instagram Idriss Youtube
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Flippers, a dynamic diabolo trick
A flipper, aleta in Catalan, is a short and precise hit on the axle of the diabolo. Usually it’s done with the stick, but the key is the clean contact on the axle and the immediate release. The stick strikes with a quick gesture, the diabolo reacts, and changes direction clearly. The name comes from…
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Fluffy Sticks How the grip bleeds into the body
This research looks for vocabulary around the sticks, a look toward diversity: the same basic movements unfold through contact, bounce, drag, a sharper hit or a softer gesture, and each variation leaves a different texture on the diabolo and on the body. The video condenses these ideas into a short piece, edited from trials showing…
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Guincho em movimento
Searching textures inspired on feelings of the fishermen on their boats. It is harder to fish when big waves and the singing of mermaids go deep inside your head.
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Layer Cards workshop at Ekun Circus Meeting
This weekend we have been at the first Ekun Social Circus meeting at Porto, we did our Layer Cards Workshop and it worked very well. It is nice to see how the randomness of the game, helps people to find new points of views of his own tricks and that’s make the experience very interesting.
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Bicycles, a fundamental diabolo trick
The bicycles also called wrap around, are a family of diabolo trick that consist in make an entire turn around the diabolo with the string. I always like to research with this juggling concept, i find it endless with a lot of possibilities, so it is always on my juggling practices. This diabolo fundamental trick…
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Lupa Installation
Magnifying diabolo is a photographic project born from the collaboration with YANA Magazine, an independent art magazine that collects curated works of art and essays created by jugglers, this project was carried out with the collaboration of La Central del Circ and educational project I carried out within the framework of ’EN RESiDÈNCiA with DIAMALÀBORS,…
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Diabolo grinds Friction, sound and balance
Since I started with the diabolo, I’ve enjoyed grinding. I train a lot at skateparks, and there I’ve learned that when a grind comes out solid, you recognize it by the sound of the friction and by the body line, clean and stable. I like the glide, the clean noise when everything fits, and knowing…
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Travesia at La Graneire
This October we were at La Grainerie (Toulouse), as part of the Travesía – Pyrenees de Cirque project. We were invited to do a research residency within the LABO MULTI program, designed to explore hybrid formats between circus, light, sound, and digital media. We worked there on System Polylog, the research line shaping the future…
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Diabolo stick slaps Decorating the twos
A slap, “batzac” in Catalan, is spinning a stick with a sharp hit when it is already in the air after being thrown. These are short and dynamic tricks that usually work as an accent within a more complex movement. There are three clear moments. First, the throw. Second, the reading of the flight to…
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Residència Dinàmica with System Polylog La Central del Circ 2021–2022
This post gathers fragments from the dynamic residency held at La Central del Circ during two phases (September 2021 and January 2022). The framework was clear: to open the research process and relate it to other disciplines, without the pressure of producing a finished format. The goal was to test systems, but in real conditions,…
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How to make juggling balls
Learn how to make make your own resistant juggling balls, using Tennis Balls. We hope you get a lot of practice with them!
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Understanding the generative juggling workflow
enerative juggling is a captivating fusion of juggling skills and digital technology. Jugglers in this field immerse themselves in a generative system that influences and enhances their performances. In this realm, jugglers become both artists and programmers. They craft algorithms that dynamically alter their juggling routines, infusing them with a digital layer. Generative juggling showcases…
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Contamination phase begins
We already have 12 classrooms with the enthusiasts. En Residència contamination phase begins, it’s time to show what we’ve been learning to the others. You can chek all our work at labs.troposfera.xyz/enresidencia
