Duo Aerial Immersion:
A partnering retreat focused on Trapeze, Straps & Acrobatics
with Cirque Gravizoides
October 13-17, 2027
The only thing better than circus is partner circus! If you know, you know. If you don’t know, we want you to know. Come & join us for ultimate partnering fun!
No partner required to join.
What to expect
The only thing better than circus is partner circus! If you know, you know. If you don’t know, we want you to know. Come & join us for ultimate partnering fun!
We will study tempo and timing, calibration and cueing, & experiment with varying techniques, pathways, & forms of communication with the ultimate goal of cultivating trust in the air.
For seasoned duos, we’ll dig deeper into refinement with emphasis on fluidity, flow, transitions & shared creation. We will investigate how transitions are shaped by connection and listening, and we will work toward that moment when effort, timing, and intention align - the moment where seamlessness in partnering lies.
Participants will leave this immersion with many tools for their home practice! Even though our focus will be on traditional partner Straps & DuoTrapeze - everything transfers (with a little creativity & applied theory) to other apparatuses!
We’ll also sprinkle in some non-aerial work with partner acrobatics.
*Join with a friend or come solo and we’ll pair you up!
About the Instructors
Bayard & Leah – Cirque Gravizoides
Bayard and Leah have been performing together since 2017, bringing over 20 years of combined circus experience to the stage and studio. As Cirque Gravizoides, they specialize in duo-trapeze, duo straps, partner acrobatics, and inventive apparatus work, blending precision, creativity, and a sense of play.
They’ve studied together under DuoRose Trapeze (Chicago), Elsie Smith (NECCA), and MC Fournier (Cirque du Soleil, 7 Fingers) and now share their expertise through weekly DuoTrapeze & DuoStraps classes at Gravity Aerial Arts in Denver, as well as workshops across the country.
Bayard’s teaching philosophy blends mechanics and magic: he sees circus as a living expression of classical physics, where grace and beauty in motion naturally arise from efficient, fluid transfers of energy. Artistically, he loves finding ways to make people laugh while hanging from the ceiling — and encourages his students to do the same.
Leah’s approach centers on conceptual understanding, helping students identify their strengths, challenge their limitations, and have fun exploring their aerial journey. Together, they create workshops that are both technically rigorous and joyfully playful, fostering trust, creativity, and growth.
Fully insured and based in Denver, Bayard and Leah are passionate about coaching and travel, and they can’t wait to share their duo experience with you
Website: https://gravizoides.org/
Retreat Information:
Prerequisites:
Students should be able to hang in a long-arm (overhead) position in a hollow body.
Students should be able to invert in the air unassisted
Accommodation:
single beds in shared room (see accommodation section on website for more information)
Price:
Earlybird ending January 1st 2027
€1000/person OR $1150/person
€1900/duo OR $2200/duo
*Join with a friend to get an extra discount
Normal:
€1250/person OR $1400/person
€2400/duo OR $2700/duo
Payment:
€300 / $400 deposit
Payment plans available
Pay full amount at once for a 50€/$ discount
Price includes:
All meals, classes, transportation to and from train station and group excursions, and including planned meals out
Additional costs:
Any souvenirs, any additional snacks, drinks or gelato during excursions or spare time, flights to and from Italy, transport to local train station, and massages
Volunteer Opportunity:
We’re offering one volunteer spot for someone who would like to participate in the program in exchange for helping us during the retreat.
You’ll only need to cover the workshop fee — accommodation and meals are included free of charge.
