Peter van Valkenhoef

After finishing a study of architecture and social work, he found his passion in acrobalance en co-founded duo IJs en Weder in 1988.
In Holland he was educated by the Osmani's, and continued in France at the circusschools Fratellini and Silvia Monfort. He finished with Centre Perfectionnement at École Superieur d'Art du Cirque in Chalon sur Champagne.
He was contracted as an artist for two seasons with the famous (notorious) Circus Archaos. Further he performed at international gala's, variety's and festivals like Cirque du Demain.
For years he was the acrobalance tutor at the (degree) Circus Space (UK).

José Renkens

During her study in Nijmegen she came in touch with acrobalancing - got grabbed immediately. The playful aspects and non-competitive atmosphere made it become from hobby to passion, to profession.
Slowly but surely, she found herself more and more in performing and teaching situations. After graduating in cultural psychology in '98, she decided to take the step to become a fulltime acrobat.
Since 2001 she is working with IJs en Weder, to combine fun in difficult tricks, explore new areas (physically as well as topographically) - with fun in working with an acro-personality and a friend.
Besides IJs en Weder she still uses her psychological background in company-workshops where people reflect on their cooperating skills through acrobatic figures. She also teaches adults on a regular basis with great enthusiasm, and gives workshops to teens and kids.