Swinging Trapeze

A powerful swing generated by beating the legs, used to build height for tricks.

A complete 360-degree turn on the bar while maintaining the swing.

A 180-degree turn on the bar during the swing, changing the direction the performer faces.

Releasing from a knee hang during a swing and recatching the bar with the hands.

Releasing from the bar at the peak of the swing and performing a layout somersault to dismount.

A dramatic pose where the performer hangs from straight arms at the peak of a forward swing.

Releasing the bar at the peak of a swing and extending into a star shape before recatching.

Building momentum on the trapeze through proper body mechanics and timing.

Hooking the knees over the bar while swinging, hands free.

Using the momentum of the swing to rise from below the bar to sitting on top.