54-870 Advanced Rigging: Performer Flying

3 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course sheds light on all aspects of performer flying, covering its history, explaining concepts like mechanical compensation versus electrical compensation, providing guidance on how to calculate stopping distances and forces, and sharing tips on how to build successful relationships with performers. Case studies of prominent productions featuring performer flying, including Cirque du Soleil and Beyonc, will be presented.

Prerequisites: 54-777

Offered: Spring 2027

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