Enya White - @blacktrapeze
WHO: Enya is a seasoned trapeze artist and Guinness World Record holder, with over a decade of teaching experience. A graduate from the National Circus School of Montreal (2015). She has built a reputation for her unique trapeze style, most notably featured in Luzia by Cirque du Soleil. Enya’s influence spans 31 cities across 10 countries, and she continues to inspire through her impactful online coaching.
More than just an aerial coach, Enya is an artist on an ever-evolving journey of self discovery. As a mentor, she guides others through the challenges of a career in the aerial arts, encouraging them to navigate both the highs and lows of their journeys.
Beyond the spotlight, Enya's narrative is woven with experiences resonating with many in the industry. After overcoming a life threatening injury, she sees setbacks as personal messages that shape her path forward. Her years on tour have gifted her invaluable insights, which she now shares with her students, importing the lessons learned along the way.
An open book committed to demystifying the life of a professional aerialist, Enya, with over 2000 performances, has weathered creative droughts, battled anxiety, and confronted fears. Through it all, she has discovered and rediscovered herself, honing a style that resonates deeply with her—embracing musicality, femininity, and constantly pushing comfort zone.
All the ways In and Out of Cross Back on Dance Trapeze
WHAT: In this 90 minute workshop we will dive into a variety of ways to enter and exit the cross back position. From dynamic movements to sneaky entries, we will explore how to use this movement as a building bloc to create authentic, flowing sequences. You will even learn some fun transitions to add some choreographic flair to your work!
Learning Outcomes;
By the end of the session, you’ll have mastered 10+ unique pathways that will give you deeper understanding of what type of movements can lead you to this position.
You will walk away with the confidence to create your own connections with ease.
Most importantly, you will have fun exploring all the possibilities this move has to offer.
Pre-requisites;
Participants should be comfortable with movements that lead to and stem from the cross back position.
Please bring extra layers to protect your skin as needed as we will be working with the ropes a lot.
WHEN: Wednesday April 8th 6:15-7:45 p.m.
COST:
1 - Blacktrapeze Workshop - $90
2 - Blacktrapeze Workshop - $170
All The Ways In and Out of Catchers on Dance Trapeze
WHAT: In this 90-min workshop, we’ll cover all the ways to enter and exit the catcher position on dance trapeze—from dynamic movements to sneaky entries. You’ll learn how to use catchers as a building block for creating unique and authentic sequences.
We’ll cover;
Drills for strength, timing, and technique
How to seamlessly transition into other moves.
Safe experimentation with different variations.
Learning Outcome;
You’ll discover various movement pathways, giving you a deeper understanding of how to approach the catcher position and how to seamlessly into other moves.
By the end of the workshop, you will feel empowered to craft your own connections with ease, opening up new possibilities in your choreography.
You’ll have greater confidence in incorporating catchers into your choreography and aerial practice.
Prerequisites;
Intermediate aerialists.
Must be comfortable inverting and have a solid grasp of basic dance trapeze.
WHEN: Wednesday April 8th 7:45-9:15 p.m.
COST:
1 - Blacktrapeze Workshop - $90
2 - Blacktrapeze Workshop - $170