Classes & workshops
Weekly DuoTrapeze classes @Gravity Aerial Arts
Sundays 5:30-6:40pm
This is a weekly drop-in class, no partner required!
This is a weekly class is appropriate for Intermediate to Advanced level aerialists who are able to invert in the air unassisted multiple times. We will focus on foundational skills & theory for building sequences. No partner required. Ages 16+
Workshops at Colorado Aerial Arts Summit
DuoTrapeze: Mount-a-Palooza!
Get ready for a load of mounts! We’ll be serving up a smorgasbord of fresh and funky ways to launch a flyer. We’ll traverse the classics as well as novel finds using direct pathways and divergent roundabouts. Not to be forgotten - base stylin’s such as go-to in’s, outs and transitions for Catcher’s and Seated porter positions.
No partner needed! No Trapeze or partnering experience required!
Pre-Reqs: ability to invert in the air unassisted
Level: Intermediate aerialist (ideally 1+ year aerial experience) *exceptions can be made!
Duos: open to partners of all levels (new duos & seasoned pairs)
Workshops at Trapeze over Colorado
Get in Someone’s Face: Double’s Trapeze
Friday, 4.10.26, 12:30-2pm
Partner up on the Trapeze! Students will learn a short double trapeze routine. We’ll break down the sequence into digestible segments, explore the transitions & bring it all together.
Prerequisites: Beginner to intermediate level. Students who have a fundamental understanding of aerial movement & who are able to invert unassisted in the air multiple times will get the most out of this workshop.
New to duotrapeze? No problem! We'll show you the ropes (& the bar) & how to get in someone's face...but with artistic intent :)
Twisted Trapeze
Saturday, 4.11.26, 10-11:30am
We'll explore some of our favorite twisting, spinning, flipping, rolling, & cart-wheeling moves on the Doubles Trapeze.
Prerequisites: Students who have a fundamental understanding of DuoTrapeze (or other aerial apparatus base/flyer partnering) & who are able to invert unassisted in the air multiple times will get the most out of this workshop.
**Exceptions can be made, just ask us!
Release 101! DuoTrapeze
Release 101! DuoTrapeze release skills dissection! We'll introduce drills to empower students with progressions for full release moves. Expect to learn about:
- calibration & tempo
- compression technique
- how to fall (planned bails for learning pathway)
- skill specific risk assessment
Level: All levels.
*No partner needed!
Photo credit: Martha Wirth photography from In the Wings Aerial Dance production “Embers, Petals, and Stars” (August 2025)
Spintastic! Partner straps workshop
Partner up under the straps! Students will learn a short spinning duo straps routine. We’ll break down the sequence into digestible segments, explore the transitions & bring it all together.
Level: All levels. New to straps? No problem! We'll introduce foundational wraps & proper engagement.
*No partner needed!
Photo credit: Martha Wirth photography from In the Wings Aerial Dance production “Ember, Petals, and Stars” (August 2025)
Twisted Trapeze @ Colorado Aerial Arts Summit
We'll explore some of our favorite twisting, spinning, flipping, rolling, spiraling, cart-wheeling & pirouetting moves on the Doubles Trapeze. Bring a partner or join solo & we’ll pair you up! New to trapeze? No problem, we’ll show you the ropes! If you’re new to partnering, you’re about to break the fun barrier! You seasoned duos, we’ve got some extra challenges for you too!
No partner needed! No Trapeze or partnering experience required!
Pre-Reqs: ability to invert in the air unassisted
Level: Intermediate aerialist (ideally 1+ year aerial experience),
Duos: open to partners of all levels (new duos & seasoned pairs)
4 week DuoTrapeze class series @FrequentFlyers
Join Leah & Bayard for this fun-tastic 4 week series! We will get in each other’s faces as we explore the most expressive of the partner aerial apparatuses- doubles trapeze.
We love to guest coach! If you have an aerial space & are interested in expanding your offerings, check out our full list of duo workshop offerings HERE. We are based in Denver but always up for a travel adventure!

