Handstand workshop in Seoul
with Nicolas Montes de Oca
May 30–31, 2026
Join me for a 2-day handstand workshop in Seoul
Open to all levels.
What does it cover?
Beginners:
- Exercises specifically designed to prepare the body for handstands
- Exercises to develop proper alignment
- Drills to help you transition smoothly from your feet to your hands
- Wall exercises to build confidence and familiarity with being upside down
- Confidence-building drills for freestanding handstands
- Various methods for learning how to kick up into a handstand
- Techniques for achieving and maintaining balance in a handstand
- Spotting techniques for safe and effective practice
Intermediate:
- Exercises to optimize alignment
- Exercises specifically designed to prepare the body for handstands
- Exercises to test and improve your two arm handstands
- Exercises to explore isolation
- Techniques and drills for developing your handstand press
- Various spotting methods
- Techniques for building stamina in two arm handstands
- Introduction to one arm handstands
- Foundational drills for weight shifting and handstand control
Drill
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Master
Schedule
| Saturday, May 30 | Beginner Group 2: 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. |
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| Beginner Group 1: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sold Out | |
| Intermediate: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, May 31 | Beginner Group 2: 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. |
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| Beginner Group 1: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sold Out | |
| Intermediate: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
BEGINNER
Early Bird
until April 30
I want to learn how to kick up to handstand and balance.
Group 1: Sold Out | Group 2: Now Enrolling
Original price was: $199.00.$169.00Current price is: $169.00. USD
INTERMEDIATE
Early Bird
until April 30
I can hold a handstand for more than 5 seconds.
2 spot left
Original price was: $199.00.$169.00Current price is: $169.00. USD
FULL PACKAGE
Early Bird
until April 30
All 4 sessions over 2 days: Beginner group 2 + Intermediate.
10 Hour Training Certificate Included
Original price was: $349.00.$299.00Current price is: $299.00. USD
Who is Nicolas Montes de Oca?
Nicolas Montes de Oca is a professional circus performer specialized in hand balancing, known for a refined approach that combines high-level technique with movement and artistic expression. He holds eight Guinness World Records in hand balancing and has worked with Cirque du Soleil in two productions: ALIZÉ in Berlin and Axel on an international world tour. His work has been recognized at prestigious international circus festivals, including the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain, where he received the Jury Prize, and Cirque de Demain, where he was awarded First Prize. He trained at the Shanghai Circus School in China, ESAC (École Supérieure des Arts du Cirque) in Belgium, and the Kiev Circus Academy in Ukraine. Today, he teaches workshops and intensives worldwide, sharing his understanding of hand balancing through a methodology influenced by Chinese and Ukrainian techniques.
What is OR DANCE STUDIO
Oe Space Studio is a modern and spacious training facility located just a 1-minute walk from Nambu Terminal Station in Seoul. Designed for movement practice, the studio offers a clean, bright, and comfortable environment ideal for focused training.
The space is well-suited for handstand work, with ample room, high ceilings, and a professional atmosphere that supports both beginners and advanced practitioners. Its central location in the Gangnam/Seocho area makes it easily accessible from anywhere in the city.
How do you get there?
Intensive training Gallery
