With Elena Brocade
Saturday April 11th, 2026 from 9am-12pm in the Upstairs
Cost: $105
The use of momentum and dynamics opens pandoras box to a whole new playground. It’s the place where physics drives and lifts us. In this masterclass I will train aerialists to explore beat tempos, swinging, spinning and orbiting across apparatuses. They will get a chance to find the similarities and differences between how a vertical apparatus and bar work may feel, and how to adjust to their respective nuances. This is great for aspiring aerialists that want to get hired in large company productions where they will be asked to work in an assortment of acts, as well as, a fun new way to explore aerial acrobatics for the enthusiast.
Prereqs: Intermediate to advanced practice on student’s chosen apparatus, endurance to invert and work in the air through the duration of a three hour workshop
Elena Brocade is a performing artist, choreographer, and costume designer based in Los Angeles, and has worked internationally in the aerial arts and illusion magic for over 20 years. Elena’s work centers around archetypal storytelling, where transformation plays a role both figuratively and literally. Valuing exploration and innovation, she created the first-ever aerial quick change act on Spanish web and introduced the relationship of dance and acrobatics to the setters role. Her stage and film credits range from The Magic Castle, Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival, Circus Flora, Master’s of Illusion CW, Public Enemies directed by Michael Mann, and Hong Kong’s 2008 Olympic festivities. As an aerial choreographer, Elena interweaves the existential and the narrative alike – using aerial dance and costume as moving illustration. As a coach, she values helping others find their own artistic voice.