Trapeze Routine for Ariella

Since the focus of this class is building a trapeze routine, I've already decided that my routine is going to be a tribute to Ariella. I've already chosen the music for the routine - A Mother's Prayer by Carnie Wilson. It has very pretty lyrics about a mother's hopes and dreams for her baby, and the music is slow and flowing, which should make it easy to perform to. I also have a costume that seems appropriate (it was one of the ones left over from when I bought 5 costumes when figuring out my first trapeze routine). Amazingly, it still fits and looks decently flattering!

I have a rough list of tricks that might be good for the routine. I have them in what I think might be a decent order. Some of the ones in the middle might need to be rearranged. And, if some of them are too difficult for me now or if I don't quite have the endurance, I can always cut/water this down. But, I figure this gives me plenty enough material to work with. I think the basic flow is pretty good. It starts with under the bar tricks, then moves into tricks while sitting, then standing tricks, and then back under the bar.

Split under the bar
Mermaid under the bar
1 knee hang
1 knee roll-up
Fetal balance
Free handed hammock
Double arm flag
Seahorse
Amazon
Standing Flag
Air Split
Thread the Needle
Iron Cross
Crow's Nest
Arabesque
Shoulder Stand
Straddle Back Balance
Birds Nest
Angel Sequence
Ladybug

I'm trying to work out a private lesson for this coming weekend so that I'll be able to go through some of these tricks so that I can see where I am regarding trapeze skills. So, all of this might change if I get there and can't even do the simple tricks. But, I figure I should be able to do something by December. And, I'd rather do an easier routine that I can do well than something that's too difficult. I even have an idea for my entrance and exit. I'm going to talk with Joelle about it first, though, before sharing. This is all very exciting! I'm trying to keep my expectations realistic. It has been quite some time since I've last been on the trapeze.

I'm not particularly looking forward to all the bruising, etc, that will happen soon. All my caluses that were built up on my hands are long gone. That won't be fun either. But, I hope it comes together. This will be so cool to do. I can't wait for Ariella to see me perform this routine for her.