Performer Flying Fundamentals - Harness Workshops

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Over the past three decades, John Brady has created some of the most renowned aerial harness acts in the world. What continues to frustrate him is how often performers are placed into harnesses without ever being taught the fundamentals of how they actually work.

“Harness rotation is not gymnastics in the air. It has its own physics, rules, and methods of control. Understanding these differences is the key to moving with freedom, precision, and safety.” – John Brady

·  The art and science of aerial movement in a harness

·  Key physics principles: rotation, torque, leverage, and center of gravity (CoG)

·  Identifying individual harness placement

·  Practical exercises for initiating and controlling rotation

·  Safety, body care, and professional best practices

·  Theater & circus – performers flying as gods, demons, angels, or spirits

·  Film & television – superhero flight, wire-fu martial arts, fight stunts

·  Concerts – creating iconic moments for musicians and celebrity shows

These workshops give performers both the artistic and technical foundation needed to command the air with confidence. They offer a distinctive and increasingly in-demand skill that elevates a performer’s résumé while providing a direct connection to industry-level practice and expectation.