Counterbalance Rope

With Terry Crane

Friday May 8th, 2026 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Upstairs

Cost: $75

The aerial loop threaded through 2 pulleys has many different configurations, each with their own possibilities for interaction. The apparatus is by nature a partnered form, as there is no inherently fixed point, and everything that occurs on one side must be counterbalanced on the opposite side. With a small group of aerialists, we will explore several modes of operation for this apparatus. Time permitting, we’ll research new concepts with this apparatus. With the ensemble of artists who will undertake this workshop together, we will build a short presentation of the skills explored in this workshop. Applicants should have a background in vertical aerial (tissue or rope), a year minimum. Other skill sets such as aerial partnering, partner acrobatics, or tumbling may be useful as well.

Counterbalence Rope