Trapeze

Improver Aerial Dance Trapeze

/ with Lydia Lara (2023)

In this class we will build on the basics of aerial arts with specifics to trapeze technique and mechanics. Learn how to dance under the bar, in and out of the trapeze, and intro elements on the ropes. We will work on skills that come from knee hangs, front balance, back balance, and simple wraps on the ropes.

Pre-requisites: 6 months experience on any aerial apparatus, ability to tuck under the bar, assisted pull over the bar, comfortable double knee hangs, seated balance, front balance, and back balance.

 

Skilled Aerial Dance Trapeze

/ with Lydia Lara (2023)

Sequences all the way! During this week we will learn 2 full sequences on the dance trapeze with a variety of spins, dynamics, wraps on the ropes, and drops.

Pre-requisites: 12 months of solid practice on single point trapeze, static trapeze, or hoop. 3 consecutive unassisted pull overs, 3 consecutive unassisted straddles, meathooks side to side, 2 arm flares, comfortable spinning, and single knee hangs.

 

AdvancedAerial Dance Trapeze

/ with Lydia Lara (2023)

Sequences all the way! During this week we will learn 3 full sequences on the dance trapeze with a variety of spins, dynamics, wraps on the ropes, and drops. Note: These sequences are different from Skilled sequences, an emphasis on performance quality will be explored.

Pre-requisites: Solid practice on dance trapeze. 3 consecutive straight arm unassisted pull overs, 3 consecutive straight arm unassisted straddles, 1 arm meathooks, 1 arm flares, front and back beats, side to side beats.