As a circus artist, Sanne collaborates with various artists. This is how she developed a wide range of circus perforrmances. There are performances with a story, a high level of circus technique, musicality and a healthy dose of nonsense. There is something to suit every event, and every target group.
A completed professional circus education, work experience as a performer, passion and pleasure for the profession makes her a true circus artist.
More than 20 years of experience makes Sanne a teacher with heaps of knowledge. Currently she gives classes in her favorite circus disciplines. In Rotterdam there is the possibility for adults to follow the weekly classes in partner acrobatics and acro yoga.
She also offers duo- and private lessons in the discipline handstands
Sanne enjoys searching for the ideal learning method for the student, so the knowledge can be received and applied. Every student learns differently, that is why Sanne finds teaching interessting and fun!
Sanne has various job activities on project basis as a
circus artist and teacher.
She regularly performs in various circus parades. She is deployable as a circus artist in creative projects such as location theater. And she creates tailor-made circus acts and performances on request. As a teacher, she gives team building workshops with the discipline juggling, and sometimes she gives circus lessons to an entire school!
Do you have a wish, but were you unable to find it on this website? Sanne is happy to think along with you. Please feel free to contact her for the possibilities.
Performances
An acrobatic poetic performance
Company:
Duo No Nonsense
Disciplines:
Partner acrobatics and physical theater
Performance length:
17 minutes
De verboden kist
Imaginative circustheater
Company:
Sanne Hamstra & Wietske Vogels
Disciplines:
Juggling, hoola-hoop, ring manipulation, partner acrobatics, diabolo and theater
Performance length:
30 minutes
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HEBBES
Muscial circustheater
Company:
WIRWAR Producties & Frisse Oren
Disciplines:
Movement theater and live music
Performance length:
30 - 50 minutes
Would you like to book a performance and receive more information? Please notify in which performance you are interested in. If you find it hard to make a choice, Sanne can give you advice about which performance suits best to your event.
And did you know that almost every performance can be booked in combination with a workshop?
Or can you not find the performance that you are looking for? And are you interested in a tailor-made performance or act? It is possible to have without oblication (free or charge) a brainstorming session with Sanne to think about the possibilities.
In any case, don't hessitate to contact Sanne. Contacting is always without oblication and free of charge. She is happy to help you and think along.
Partner acrobatic classes
In the partner acrobatic classes you work together with others to balance on each other and move in all kinds of positions. This will make you stronger, more flexible, teach you to orient yourself upside down and learn to relax or contract the right muscles. But the most important thing is that you learn to trust the body, both yours and that of others. You will learn skills in partner acrobatics and acro yoga in a playful way. Having fun and safety is our priority.
A video impression!
Learn to trust yourself and others
Grow in communication skills
Become stronger and more flexible
Enjoy playing!
Every Thursday evening there are lessons at the Tall Tales Studio in Rotterdam, Delfshaven. We teach adults at various levels. You don't need to bring a partner to join the classes, as we are all working together.
Thursdays: 18:00h - 19:30h
Teacher: Sanne Hamstra
€70 per month
Step in level: no experience needed in sports
Thursdays: 19:30h - 20:30h
Teachers: Sanne Hamstra & Daniël Simu
€70 per month
Step in level: Some experience in partner acrobatics and acro yoga is required. As a flayer and/or base you must master the following skills, see video.
A trial class costs €15. Get in touch with Sanne and we can plan in the trial class on the thursday that fits you.
ll registrations go through the Tall Tales Studio website. If you have any questions, please contact Sanne or circusstudio@talltales.nl
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Teachers
&
Sanne Hamstra
Daniel Simu
A dynamic duo who can teach you everything about of partner acroatics and acroyoga with a fine balance between technique training and playing together.
Handstand classes
The following four basic components are present:
Shape
Are your hands positioned correctly? Are your shoulders in the correct position above your hands? Are your hips above your shoulders? Is the back and chest between the hips and shoulders? We may discover that flexibility is missing. Together we will look for the right exercises to get the shape you want.
Balance
When you stand upright, your feet do most of the work for your balance. When we stand on our hands we want the hands to take over the balance. It takes time to teach your body which part is allowed to balance and which parts to deactivate. We are looking for a calm handstand balance that requires a little amount of energy.
Strength
Our body is not used to being upside down. Instead of legs carrying our body, it is now the arms that will do it. If you want to maintain balance independently in the free space (without a wall), we will have to ensure strong hands, wrists and shoulders. There are several exercises that contribute to this and make you strong enough to carry your body upside down.
Route
When you have mastered the skills of shape, strength and balance, you can stand in a handstand! But if you want to stand in free space, the route in and out is just as important. Practicing the route involves energy, direction and body controll. Where are you moving and how fast is that? I have tips to practice your route step by step.
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Who:
Adults who would love to learn a handstand.
Where:
Tall Tales Studio - Delfshaven, Rotterdam NL
When:
In consultation with each other. Sanne is mainly available Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Tuesday evening between 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Prices:
Private-class
1 person
60 min
€70
Duo-class
2 persons
60 min
€40 p.p.
Inclusive enrance to the Tall Tales Studio and 21% VAT
Trial class
Would you like to know if we have the teacher-student click? As a new student you can take a trial class. You can get the trial class offer: 50% discount for a 60 minute class.
If you have any questions or would like to request a class, please feel free to contact Sanne.
Guidance towards autonomous training
In the handstand classes I take a look at your handstandshape, we work with your strength and make you stronger, we practice the route and balance. Step by step I will give you exercises to help you grow in all aspects. This gives you all the skills to start your autonomous handstand trainingand learn the handstand.
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Sanne Hamstra
There is one special event in my life that had a major impact and has largely shaped me into who I am today. That event was a visit to the circus at the age of 8. I left the circus with a special feeling, I felt a sense of wonder. How was it possible that those people did the impossible?! This is how my love for the circus was born.
I have been involved in circus since I was young. In the circus everything seems limitless. Whatever crazy tricks you imagine, you can try it at the circus! What I enjoy most is the art of collaborating with others and merging multiple ideas into a form. Everything can be used. Bodies and objects are the instruments of circus art. Constantly discovering new possibilities and pushing boundaries is something that never bores me.
I like to melt the found idea’s and tricks into a performance in the creative process. I don't like to stick to one style. I like to be guided by the creativity of that moment. Each performance has its own style. When the time comes for me to perform again, I look forward to playing. No performance day is the same, different location, different place, changing atmospheres. But the great thing is that I always see people who have felt wonder. This is why I keep creating and performing.
As a teacher I teach my favorite circus disciplines: partner acrobatics and handstands. Sometimes I teach adults who never did sports before. The nice thing is whether they have experience with sports, or not. My students continue to amaze themselves. I let my students practice, I explain a lot, we look for the best learning path together and then they are still surprised that they can achieve more than they thought. How fun is that?! I love my job.
Regardless of the fact that my work is my passion, and that I spend an endless amount of time working. I am more than my work. I love company and enjoy being among people, but I can also enjoy a moment alone at home. I like to walk, play board games, enjoy good food and a good movie.
1989
1998 - 2010
2006 - 2010
2010 - 2011
2011 - 2015
2015 - now
Born
Youth circus
Education in health care
Circus pre-education
Circus education
Working as a circus artist and teacher
Mini CV
Groningen, NL
Gronignen, NL
Lomme, FR
Tilburg, NL
Contact
Sanne is available for all your questions.