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.

 

Improver Aerial Dance Trapeze

/ with Suzon Gheur (2023)

This class is for those who train (dance or static) trapeze occasionally or on a regular basis. We will focus on building your aerial vocabulary, guide you to explore different ways of moving and creating on the dance trapeze, respecting your own style of movement in those. We will work on skills, sequences, moslty around the bar. Some days we may try some spinning and connection with the floor.

Pre-requisites: ability to tuck under the bar, assisted pull over the bar, comfortable double knee hangs, seated balance, front balance, and back balance.

It is highly recommended that those who take this class to train regularly on bar apparatus before the festival in order to have appropriate hands stamina.

 

 

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.