DANCE 175: AERIAL

University of California, Santa Barbara

This course teaches the technique of aerial dance on various apparatus incl uding, static trapeze, aerial silks, corde lisse, and aerial sling. Particu lar attention is given to safety protocols, transitions from floor to the e quipment, strength training drills, and aerial skills at the beginning and intermediate level. Various foot, hip and leg locks are taught, along with straddle inversions and variations on different climbing techniques.