September 4, 2026

Aerial Pole: Floor to Flying – Building Flow from the Ground Up

With Nicky Ly

This workshop explores the connection between the ground and the pole.

Artists will be challenged to explore their creativity through various entries onto the pole and transitions off the pole.

Orbiting, pendulum swings, light acrobatics, and dance elements can be expected.

More Details

When:
Friday, September 4
1:30 – 3:00 pm

Where:
The Trapezium
10 Town Crier Drive
Brattleboro, Vermont

Cost:
General Public: $100
Pole-a-Palooza Participants: $75

Register By: 
August 14, 2026

Prerequisites:
Participants should be able to climb the pole and have solid inversions and leg hangs

What to Wear:
Pole shorts or leggings are advised. As much bare skin as comfortable.

Ages:
14 & up

About the Coach

Nicky Ly is a circus artist residing in Philadelphia and has been practicing pole for over 8 years. He specializes in flying pole but is also versed in other aerials and dance.

As a coach he enjoys teaching students by breaking down the technical aspects of movement into easy to understand pieces. His movement is characterized by smooth transitions, fluid dynamics, and bendy tricks.

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