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The encounters, spaces, and processes that have shaped SÒL are gathered here. This blog is a record of places where we’ve shared the workshop, ideas that have emerged along the way, and resources that can help continue exploring the diabolo from different perspectives.
Making diabolo workshops, processes, and connections
From festival sessions to individual experiments, SÒL is a meeting point to document learnings and connections. Each workshop is a space where the diabolo becomes a pretext to explore and transform.
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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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What is a diabolo Dive into the Specifics
The diabolo, often erroneously spelled as “diablo,” is a circus & juggling prop reminiscent of the Chinese yo-yo. Its structure includes an axle connected to two hourglass-shaped cups, with hubs in the middle, secured by a bolt with washers at each end. Certain models, like Sundia, may incorporate extra components such as rings on the…
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Compra un diàbolo! Amazon, Dechatlon or specialized shops?
El diábolo adequat ho canvia tot. En aquest post, analitzo models d’Amazon i Decathlon, comparteixo els que faig servir i exploro per què és important invertir en equip de qualitat i donar suport a botigues especialitzades.
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Juggling at Pradoluengo A human and intimate convention
The memory of our stay at the Pradoluengo Juggling Gathering was a weekend full of emotions, laughter, and human connections that still linger in our hearts. Allow us to share with you the chronicle of those days when the art of the circus intertwined with the very essence of our existence. You can find more…
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7 Essencial Diabolo Figures Tricks for Beginners
Discover the 7 essential diabolo tricks for beginners and start practicing today to build confidence and connect better with your diabolo!
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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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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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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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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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Gradient Juggling Workshop at Acus 19.6
Diabolo time, Homework on the frosty morning: Living accus mode. The players walkon the track of shadows, following a script. Physics the rules, accurate explanations to infinity it advances. At night it showsa masterpiece created! A display of skill
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Visiting Bilbao, 3 Juggling Whorkshops at ZirkoZaurre
Bilbao recently vibed with Festival ZKZ Topaketa, and we were fortunate to be in the spotlight at ZirkoZaurre, where we brought three awesome workshops to the scene. We extend our heartfelt thanks to ZirkoZaurre for having us. It was a fantastic experience, and we appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the vibrant artistic atmosphere of…
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Diabolo workshop in Viseu Preparing the materials for DECA!
From June 27th to July 1st, we will lead an intensive 30-hour lab at Teatro Viriato (Viseu). A space to delve deeply into the diabolo, deconstruct patterns, and experiment with new movement structures.
