November 6, 2026

Intro to Chinese Pole

With Cheya Potter

Chinese pole is one of the fastest growing circus arts, showcased on many circus platforms from 7 Fingers to Cirque du Soleil.

In this workshop, you’ll get at taste of the basics of Chinese pole including climbs, holds, and resting positions.

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More Details

When:
Friday | 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Where:
The Trapezium
10 Town Crier Dr.
Brattleboro, Vermont

Cost:
$75

Prerequisites:
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners who can do one pull-up. You must wear protective clothing and soft-soled, rubber shoes.

What to Wear:
Please dress in layers that include jeans with leggings underneath. Bring an extra-long sleeve layer and smooth-soled shoes. We suggest ASICS wrestling shoes or Feiyue Martial Arts Shoes.

Ages:
12 & up or by permission of instructor

About the Coach

Cheya Potter, originally from Seattle, WA, is a professional circus artist with a specialty in Chinese Pole and Hand to Hand. She started her circus journey at the age of twelve in the world of youth circus.

By the time she was in high school, Cheya had dived head over heels into her love for circus and eventually found her way to Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour (2015-2017). Knowing she wanted to pursue a career in circus arts, Cheya attended NECCA’s Protrack Program, graduating in 2019.

Since graduating, she has performed all over the world and worked with companies including Cirque du Soleil, Circa, and Seven Fingers.

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