Washington Trapeze
AerialA trapeze act where one performer hangs from the bar (often by the legs) and swings or spins a second performer, creating dramatic centrifugal displays.
Tricks
10Ankle Spin
The catcher holds the flyer by the ankles and spins them in wide circles.
Basic Spin
The catcher spins the flyer in a basic rotation while hanging from the bar.
Direction Change
The catcher reverses the direction of spin mid-rotation without stopping.
Double Spin Release
The flyer is released mid-spin, performs a trick, and is recaught by the catcher.
High-Speed Rotation
The flyer is spun at increasing speed, creating dramatic centrifugal force displays.
Layout Spin
The flyer extends into a full layout position while being spun by the catcher.
One-Arm Spin
The flyer is held and spun by a single arm of the catcher.
Passing
The flyer is released and passed between different holds during continuous spinning.
Vertical Orbit
The flyer is spun in a vertical circle, going over and under the bar.
Wrist Spin
The flyer is held by the wrists and spun in horizontal or vertical circles.