August 28 – 30, 2026

There and Back Again – A Flying Trapeze Workshop

With Patrick Sullivan

There and Back Again: A Catch & Return Tale is a workshop dedicated to one of the most rewarding and challenging parts of flying trapeze: the complete catch-and-return. Designed for flyers who are already comfortable with catches or are actively working toward them, this workshop focuses on the skills, timing, and confidence needed to make the full journey from the board to the catcher and back again safely.

Together we’ll explore:

  • Building stronger, more consistent catch positions
  • Timing and communication with the catcher
  • Returning to the bar with confidence and control
  • In-lines and out-of-lines return techniques
  • Efficient body positions that make catches and returns feel effortless
  • Drills and progressions to improve consistency and success rates

Whether you’re working on your first return, refining advanced return skills, or looking to increase your catch percentage, this workshop offers focused training and plenty of opportunities to put the pieces together.

Like any great adventure, the goal isn’t just getting there—it’s making it back again.

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More Details

When:

  • Friday | 5:00 – 9:00 pm
  • Saturday | 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
  • Sunday | 10:00 am-  1:30 pm

Where:
The Trapezium
10 Town Crier Drive
Brattleboro, Vermont

Cost:
$475

Register By: 
August 18, 2026

Ages:
16 & up or by permission of instructor

Prerequisites:
Students need to have a swing and a couple of tricks that are already ready to catch or have been caught before.

Who it’s for:
Flyers with prior flying experience who are catching regularly or actively progressing toward catching and returning.

Training Outcome:
Stronger catches, cleaner returns, better timing, and a deeper understanding of the partnership between flyer and catcher.

The catcher is waiting. The bar is ready. Your tale begins here—and back again.

About the Coach

Patrick Sullivan brings almost two decades of international acrobatic and circus experience to his role as NECCA’s Flying Trapeze Director and Aerial Coach. His career has taken him around the world as a performer, coach, and director with renowned companies and resorts, including Cirque du Soleil and Club Med.

Along the way, he has built thriving communities of aerialists and acrobats, guiding students through training, performance, and creative development. Specializing in flying trapeze and a wide range of aerial disciplines, Patrick is equally passionate about mentorship.

He strives to help students of all ages and levels discover confidence, artistry, joy, and a sense of freedom in the air.

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