Sunday, June 14, Cycropia will host a six-hour rigging workshop with Acrobatic Rigging Specialist Brett Copes of ‘Fight or Flight Entertainment’. Mr. Copes is a nationally-recognized acrobatic and stunt rigger for shows including Cirque du Soliel, Cavalia and Marvel Universe Live.
This 6-hour Madison workshop is open to the public and will cover a wide range of topics for aerialists and support crews of all experience-levels.
Time:
11am-6pm, Sunday, June 14, 2015
Location:
2001 Taft Street, Madison, WI 53713 (click here for map)
Cost Per Person:
• Advanced registration is closed:
$175 at the door (cash or personal check only)
Topics Presented
- Common Dangers and Myths
- Choosing Overhead Anchors
- Equipment Preferences
- Load & Lifting Limits
- Your Tech Rider
- Standards and Certifications
- Rescue Plans
(and possibly) - Shock Load testing
- Counterweight, Mechanical Advantage and Complex Systems
- Systems Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Performer Lifting, flying and Operations
- Proof Loading
For additional information, email info@cycropia.org.