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Upcoming events
BITS SHOWNIGHT's
At Be in the Sky, students get the chance to showcase their skills in pole, aerials, movement, and more in a unique performance setting. The studio will be transformed into an intimate theatre for these performances, with multiple shows planned to accommodate supportive friends and family. Tickets are limited for each show, with a small contribution requested as part of a fundraiser for our chosen charity. Each performance weaves into a complete story, creating a captivating, holistic experience for the audience.
The next showcase is planned for the Easter period. Please contact us (by e-mail or Whatsapp/text) to get more info, and stay tuned for updates on social media.
SHOWCASE IV: Memoirs of a traveller
Around the World – Easter Showcase 2025
Join us for "Memoirs of a Traveller", a spectacular showcase of pole, aerials, dance, and movement with an international theme! In just 60 minutes, we’ll take you on a journey across the globe, featuring incredible performances by the talented students and instructors of Be in the Sky.
📅 Show Dates: 5th & 6th April 2025
📍 Venue: BITS Studio
🎟 Tickets: £6 (Under 16s: £3)
🎟 Raffle & Charity: All proceeds go to Right to Play
📩 Booking: E-mail beinthesky80@gmail.com – Limited spots available!
Come celebrate movement, storytelling, and adventure with us. Witness the power of dance and the stories that connect us across continents. And as we journey together, let's make an impact before the stage. By attending this showcase, you will join us in supporting our fundraiser for our chosen charity (Right to Play), protecting, educating, and empowering children to rise above adversity through the power of play.
Book your places now as there are only a few tickets left.
Our fantastic performers are Suzie, Bella and Betsy on pole, Maddy, Charlie, Kelly, Tyler, Osha and Ellie on hoop, Georgia on trapeze, Maryam with a dance routine and Chris & Beike in silks.
WORKSHOPS
At BITS, we regularly welcome guest instructors to share their expertise across a range of movement styles. Our workshops cover everything from handstand technique and yoga for aerialists to heels technique, choreography, spinny pole, and more—offering opportunities for anyone looking to explore and develop their skills.
An overview of our scheduled 2025 workshops:
Sunday 27 April: POLE; Spin Flow workshop by Hannah
Saturday 3 May: POLE; Heels Choreo by Nicola
Sunday 11 May: Yoga for aerialists by Joanna
Saturday 17 May: POLE, Heels Technique with Sharon
Saturday 7 June: POLE, Heels with Nicola
Saturday 5 July: POLE, Heels with Nicola
Not sure if the workshop is of the right level for you? Feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!
For more info and booking contact us directly.
Past events
SHOW NIGHT
Our first-ever showcase took place on the 4th of Nov 2023.
Be in the Sky students and friends created fairy-tale & legend-inspired performances in pole, aerial hoop and hammock. Each of the 5 acrobatic/dance routines were introduced and linked together with a real storyteller and actors, and the show had a total running time of 50min. The studio was converted into a small theatre to showcase these performances, and hosted almost 45 people as audience.
The performers were (in order of appearance): Diego (clowning), Milo (junior actor), Katie (storyteller), Maryam (pole), Penny (pole), Madison (hoop), Avi (hoop) and Beike (aerial hammock).
All proceeds of £198 went to a wonderful charity, Rainbow Trust, to support the families of critically ill children.
SHOWNIGHT II
On the weekend of 6 & 7 of April, 2024, we had not one but 2 showcases!! Inspired by classic films, Be in the Sky and friends created 10 performances in pole, aerials and movement. The event was presented as the BITS awards with the glamorous hosts Katie and Diego introducing each performance with a quirky nomination. As we do like things topsy-turvy, raffle prizes were given away as part of the show.
All proceeds of £562 were donated to When you wish upon a star, a charity to grant magical wishes to very poorly children.
The pole & aerial performers in order of appearance are:
Performers in Pole:
- Georgia as Willy Wonka in her own chocolate factory
- Cyra in her Austin Powers inspired act
- Penny & Maryam: single + duo act as The Joker & Harley Quinn
Performers in Aerial Hoop:
- Tyler with her Dirty Dancing performance
- Ellie inspired by the Mockingjay (Hunger Games)
- Betsy: Armageddon inspired performance
- Kelly & Madison: Chicago inspired duo act
Performers in Miscellaneous Disciplines:
- Charlene: Lion King inspired aerial-straps act
- Milo tumbling in his Mission Impossible inspired routine
- Beike as Be in the Skywalker in her Star Wars inspired silks performance
SHOWNIGHT III
On the weekend of 2 & 3 November 2024 we had our first ever aerial Murder Mystery: The case of the Masked Mansion. Guests and performers were invited for a Masquerade ball at villa BITS. Just before midnight, Mrs Be Ville, the host of the ball was killed. As the location is remote, the killer must be among the guests, and everybody was suspicious! A detective team made up of a cynical inspector (Katie), a foolish but sweet police officer (Diego) and a smart detective (Milo) were investigating the case, and evidence and a variety of motives for the murder were revealed.
All proceeds of £764 for this showcase were donated to YoungMindsUK, a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents.
A special shout out to our wonderful performers, actors and scriptwriter who made this event to a memorable experience.
- Arya, Georgia, Jiufeng & Penny
- Betsy, Ellie, Madison & Tyler
- Katie, Diego & Milo as Detective Team (actors)
- Beike (silks)
Handstand & Movement Workshops
by Kuba
Would you love to be able to do a handstand? Kuba's workshop covers all the basic techniques for handstands, like hand placements, shoulder mobility and kick ups, and more.
For more information, check out his website: https://www.kubajursza.co.uk and/or his Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/KubaJursza
MOVEMENT EXPLORATION was another amazing workshop by Kuba!
Want to know more? check his webpage https://www.kubajursza.co.uk/
and/or his Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/KubaJursza
We had the pleasure to have Kuba over for a few super cool HANDSTAND workshops on:
1/4/2023
25/11/2023
27/1/2024
23/2/25
And there will be more. Please, keep an eye on this page and our/his social media.
A weekend of Theater CLOWN immersion
For the first time in Southampton, the studio was used for a fantastic 2-day theatre clown intensive, let by Igne Barkauskaite, on 24/25 Feb 2024. The workshop, inspired by the teachings of Jacques Lecoq, was for actors, theatre-makers, musicians, dancers, circus performers and the curious who would like to explore the realm and possibilities working with the smallest mask in the world - the red nose. No specific knowledge or background was needed, more important was the passion, empathy, curiosity and desire to explore. The workshop was physical and movement-based. There's time for observation, participation, feedback and reflection.
Burlesque Workshop
In this taster Burlesque experience, Kate Welfare, aka Brie van Dee, shared her experience and basic principles of Burlesque. On 18/5/24 and 1/6/24, a short dance routine was used to go through some fundamental burlesque movements. Props like elbow-long gloves and feather fans were added for that extra feminine poise. Burlesque is known for its fun and non-judgemental environment, and it does help women to feel more empowered and aid to learn to love their bodies.
Pole Workshop
Heels Tricks & Combos by Nicola Griffiths
On Saturday 9 Nov 2024, we had a 90-min pole workshop in which several high-heel tricks and short sequences were taught. As there was no musicality involved, everybody could move to any speed they wished. Generally, for our heels workshops knee pads are highly recommended, but heels are optional (for those who don't have heels or prefer bare-feet dancing).
Check out some video/photo footage of this workshop on our social media platform.
Pole Workshop
Spinning Flow Choreo by Hannah Wardall
On Saturday 11 Jan 2025, we had the lovely Hannah (check out her (IG: hanlou_poleart) at our studio for an exciting workshop focused on spinning pole techniques and flowy combinations, all brought together in a stunning routine. This workshop was aimed for intermediate pole dancers (16+) who are comfortable with basic inverts, including moves like the butterfly and inside/outside leg hangs.
Pole Workshop
Pole Flow in Heels by Nicola Griffiths
On Sunday, February 9, 2025, Nicola (check out her IG: iamnarriepole) returned to BITS with a captivating flow sequence that blended low flow, base work, and heels tricks. The workshop was open to all levels, with Nicola offering variations to suit both beginners and advanced movers. Participants had the freedom to add their own style, perform at their own pace, and bring the routine to life with music of their choice—making it a truly personal experience.