Trapeze

Some questions and tasks for you

TRAPEZE QUIZ  

1. Rank these moves in order of difficulty:

o Up and over
o birds nest
o Agnes’s feet

2. Approximately how much rope would #60 UKP buy and where would you get it?

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3. When is the protein hour?

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4. What is the biggest missing resource in the growth of aerial shows in London?

o Space to rehearse
o Experienced people to teach
o (Lack of) interest by the publi
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5. Rank the following three things in order of annoyance:

o People clapping at candlestand partway through your routine
o Grit inside your catsuit
o Being kicked off the swings by local children while rehearsing

 


6. What qualities must you have to take-up this hobby? (pick any 3)

o obsessive athlete
o feet as soft as snow
o avian (or maybe simian) genes
o firm handshake
o patient, supportive friends

7. What is your perfect weekend away?

o Sightseeing with a dog
o Sanding down soles of feet
o Hang-gliding over friend’s houses shouting cooo-eee.

8. How would you like to appear on stage
example answer: sultry, mysterious, breathtaking

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9. The joy of static trapeze (ahh) - if it was a cocktail what would it be?

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me doing basic moves  

trapeze Show - Jacksons Lane April 2006


trapeze learning notes - Circus Space 2004-5