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Circus trapezes are rigged from two points quite high off the ground. Aerial dance trapeze ropes are rigged at a single point from a 15-30 foot ceiling, theater truss or tree limb. The trapeze bar hangs at about shoulder height. The single point allows for circular pathways as well as straight lines. The exciting moment of transition in circus trapeze is flying from one trapeze to the next; the magical moment of transition in aerial dance is from dancing on the floor to floating through the air. The focus of circus trapeze is to let go mid air and perform flips and tricks; the focus of trapeze dance is expression and artistry. Circus trapeze routines are often a series of tricks with a pause for applause between each one. In aerial dance, the choreographer is a goal to share his or her vision with the audience. Of course, we too love applause!