This Dance Trapeze class explores beats, momentum, and release-based transitions, progressing from supported rotations and rolls into S-beats, ankle and hand catches, and a bar-switching beat. The emphasis is on generating movement through the hips and legs, controlling the amount of momentum, and improving timing and body pathways rather than relying on arm strength.
Focus Areas
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- Front-balance pops, rotations, and releases
- Amazon/crucifix beat and roll transitions
- Bell beats and hand-release transitions
- S-beat mechanics and body pathways
- Hip drive and active extension through the beat
- S-beat to ankle catches
- S-beat to hand catches between the knees
- Progressing from supported catches to full releases
- Starting skills from the top of the beat
- Front-to-back beats with bar switches
- Release and re-grab timing
- Adapting technique for different bar lengths and trapeze setups