06 Dec School holiday fun: Learn to walk on stilts
Ever wanted to learn how to walk on stilts? This is your chance! WildHoney will guide us in the art of stiltwalking in this workshop designed for anyone over the age of 8 years.
“Interacting with the world from a different height offers a fresh and unique perspective on life and is beneficial on so many levels including coordination, cognitive and physical development, balance, confidence, self-esteem, strength, and trust building, and is highly interactive.” -WildHoney
In this session participants will explore the art of stiltwalking, balance, movement and how to fall safely.
The session is facilitated by WildHoney’s lead stilt performance artists Eloise Wood and Hoya Wolfgang.
What you will learn
* Good grounding in stilt skills and balance
What you will get
* Expert tuition from experienced stiltwalkers and facilitators
What to bring
* Enthusiasm, water bottle, healthy snack
What to wear
* Comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes
Tickets are $25 per person, subsidised by Camperdown and DIstrict Community House.
Limited places, only 20 avaialble! Book now to avoid dissapontment.
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“I found it challenging at first, but after facing my fears, I felt so comfortable and never wanted to take the stilts off again.”
Alex – age 13
“Elle and crew were very supportive and helped me achieve something that I wasn’t sure I could do…they patiently encouraged me to elevate off the ground on stilts!! I’m not naturally a risk taker but once I started I felt comfortable to learn how to fall, even from a height! It was a wonderful experience and I’m so grateful to WildHoney for their gentle guidance and support to try something like this even at my ripe age.”
Kyla – Age 54
“I really enjoyed stiltwalking, I felt so tall and powerful. I loved getting up on the higher stilts and I think it was a really special experience”.
Ellen – Age 12
Brief History of Stiltwalking
The ancient art form of stiltwalking has been striding through history and legend for thousands of years. Archaeological ruins and texts show stiltwalking practices dating back to 6th century BCE in ancient Greece. Many cultures considered it a sacred practice for celebrating growth, blessing the crops, and warding off bad spirits, the term “Moko Jumbie” used for stilt dancers in Africa literally translates as healer spirit.
The seaside region of Les Landes became famous for stiltwalking due to the soggy nature of the land and surrounds. French Shepherds used them to tend their flocks, as well as entire villages as a means of transport.
Stiltwalking traditions continue to stride into the heart of carnivals and festivals globally where masses gather with wide eyes to watch the “tall people” tower above the crowd. “There’s magic in stilts” said Joe Bowen, a man who walked 5000 kilometres across America setting a world record in 1980. To this day Sri Lankan fishermen still use stilts to perch above the surf.
Whatever form it takes Stiltwalking is an extraordinary act of joy, and WildHoney is deeply committed and delighted to share this transformative experience.
About WildHoney
WildHoney is a small, humming hive of designers, performers and makers based in the Otway Ranges. Drawing inspiration from the ancient roots of art and theatre, this team of visionary creatives conjures otherworldly stiltwalking acts, audacious performance projects, pop-up installations and collaborative outdoor community events.
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