JULES COOKE
Jules
@julescookecircus
Originally hailing from a musical theatre background, Jules has been performing "with stick" globally for over a decade - very much the limb she never knew she was missing.
She first began blending dance and drama with contact staff back in 2016, where she was quickly noticed for her unique style, winning her the judges' vote for "British Young Juggler of the Year Competition 2017" (BYJOTY) and British Juggling Convention. Since then, she's never stopped spinning - and is always happy to share her skills.
Jules is a huge contributor to the community, through their work with Performers Without Boarders, Stiklings, many an EJC Fire Gala, and plenty of pitching in with BYJOTY
Move with Contact Staff
A contact staff workshop for anyone who wants to explore movement, flow and whole-body connection with the prop. Expect accessible drills, creative sequences, movement prompts and space to think beyond tricks.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Explore how to move with your contact staff in this open-level workshop focused on flow, sequencing and whole-body awareness.
Designed for all levels, this session offers a basic introduction to finding movement with the staff, rather than treating it as something separate from the body. Jules will guide participants through accessible ideas for building flow into sequences, creating more space in their movement and connecting staff technique with dance, drama and expression.
The workshop will encourage participants to think about the whole body while spinning, helping them move with more confidence, creativity and ease.
Level: Open to all
Props: Contact staff recommended; a few will be available to borrow on the day
Capacity: To be confirmed
Safety notes: Impact risk due to prop use. Please wear clothing you can move in, avoiding loose hanging fabric where possible. Bring a hair tie if needed.
Move with Contact Staff (ADVANCED)
An advanced contact staff workshop for spinners who want to bring more movement, flow and whole-body awareness into bigger or more technical sequences. Expect creative pathways, sequence work and deeper exploration of moving with the staff.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Take your contact staff movement further in this advanced workshop focused on flow, sequencing and whole-body connection.
Designed for spinners who already have a grounding in contact staff technique, this session will explore how to move with the prop through larger, more technical sequences. Jules will guide participants through ways to build flow into tricks, create space for expression and bring more of the body into the movement.
The workshop will look at how contact staff can move beyond isolated technique, helping participants connect bigger pathways, transitions and ideas into a more fluid practice.
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: Steve, Angel Roll and some fishtail knowledge
Props: Contact staff recommended; a few will be available to borrow on the day
Capacity: To be confirmed
Safety notes: Impact risk due to prop use. Please wear clothing you can move in, avoiding loose hanging fabric where possible. Bring a hair tie if needed.
THE FIRE SPACE
Safety, sobriety and fire
Flow in the Forest is safety-led and community-focused. There is no bar on site, and anyone taking part in fire activities must be sober, inducted and following the fire safety rules. Alcohol in moderation is allowed, but intoxication that creates risk, disrupts others or affects fire safety will not be accepted.
Please read our Code of Conduct before coming
We've listened to your feedback and are happy to confirm that the Fire Space will be bigger, with more room to flow and with seating areas and a stronger social space for people to gather, watch, rest and connect.
Friday Metal Night is back
Our metal night returns to the Fire Space on Friday, and this year we’re making it even better. If you have metal tracks you love to flow to, or songs you’d love to hear in the Fire Space, please send your suggestions to: flowintheforest@gmail.com
Saturday Psytrance, Jungle and Drum & Bass
On Saturday, expect psychedelic sounds, jungle and drum and bass carrying the fire into the night, with space for both movement and community around the edges.
Sunday Psydub Flowdown
Sunday night will bring things into a softer, deeper landing with chilled, flowy psydub vibes in the Fire Space. Expect warm bass, spacious grooves and slower, more hypnotic sounds for people who want to move, stretch, spin, unwind or simply settle into the final night together. A gentler close to the weekend, with room to flow, breathe and soak it all in.
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