Trapeze
Improver Aerial Dance Trapeze 
/ with Polina Shapkina (2025)
This class is for those with some prior aerial experience but who are new or relatively new to dance trapeze. Starting with classic shapes and transferable skills and linking them in a sumptuous choreography, we’ll dive into exploring winding juicy wraps, spinning entries, rolls, balances and expressive shapes. Through guided sequences, we’ll get to know the trapeze as a dance partner paying special attention to spin theory and creating seamless transitions between forms to building a sense of comfort, confidence and joy on the apparatus.
Though spinning is not a strict preerequisite the natural spinners will love this class.
A prerequisite is a minimum of 6 months aerial experience and being able to straddle invert from standing on the floor.
Improver Aerial Dance Trapeze
/ with Laila Umeko (2025)
This class is open to all aerial lovers, but more specifically to newer movers & trapezists who would like to get to know this apparatus. We’re going to touch on two main areas during the week: trapeze technique and movement research (yes even beginners can be creative!)
The technical part will be about getting comfortable with the foundations of trapezing. We’ll be building on the basics throughout each class, with a focus on finding freedom within each figure and pathway of movement. Every body is unique, I’ll help to establish training habits which are suited to your individual physical capacities and interests.
For the creative part I’ll be bringing you some dreamy choreographic material and a few of my favourite physical research exercises. Together, we’ll explore different movement pathways and qualities, using the trapeze as a support, a partner and a friend.
Ideally, you’ve spent some time hanging upside down before, but don’t worry about being extra full of muscle… there’ll be lots sitting, standing & lying around (only difference to everyday life is that we’ll be in those positions without needing to touch the ground!)
Don’t forget to bring a few extra layers to protect your skin (especially waist, armpits & elbows)
Skilled Aerial Dance Trapeze
/ with Laila Umeko (2025)
This class is for aerialists who are already comfortable in the air, preferably on a trapeze, though experience on other aerial apparatuses is also welcome. We’re going to touch on two main areas
during the week: dynamic technique and movement research.
No prior experience with dynamic technique is necessary—we’ll start with the fundamentals and progress from there! This type of movement can take time to master, patience and kindness towards yourself will go a long way <3
I’ll also bring you some of my favourite flows & dreamy exploration pathways. We’ll be using these as a foundation for you to develop your own means of existing in the air. I love discovering new ways of moving in, on & around my trapeze… I hope to inspire you to do the same. The possibilities are endless! Let’s make some magic!
Inverts are a must for this class. The rest we can figure out along the way.
Don’t forget to bring a few extra layers to protect your skin (especially waist, armpits & elbows)
Advanced Aerial Dance Trapeze
/ with Laila Umeko (2025)
This class is for trapezists and other aerialists who are already comfortable in the air. We’ll be getting down n dirty with dynamic technique, choreography and creative research. This class is all about finding your style – and maybe learning some shiny new tricks to impress your friends 😉
In the technical part we’ll explore a variety of dynamic figures, including catch-and-release, turning, spinning, swinging, and balances. We’ll be working on cleaning up the basics as well as integrating new material into the things that you’re already more comfortable with. My focus is to help you find efficient pathways for your body, allowing your dynamics to feel as smooth and effortless as possible.
I’ll also bring you some of my favourite flows & dreamy exploration pathways sequences. We’ll be using these as a foundation for you to develop your own movement language in the air. I love discovering new ways of moving in, on & around my trapeze… I hope to inspire you to do the same. The possibilities are endless! Let’s make some magic!
Inverts are a must for this class. The rest we can figure out along the way.
Don’t forget to bring a few extra layers to protect your skin (especially waist, armpits & elbows)