Static trapeze, also known as fixed trapeze, is a type of circus apparatus. In contrast to the other forms of trapeze, static trapeze the bars and ropes mainly stay in place.
Most often, the static trapeze is about 2 ft (0.6 m) wide and the bar is generally 1–1.5 in (2.5–3.8 cm) inches in diameter. The ropes are usually 3–5 metres long, as many figures are performed on the ropes above the bar. The ropes can be made of many materials, including cotton, hemp and corde lisse ropes. It can be performed by a single artist or two partners working together in what is referred to as duo trapeze. A single artist will do tricks above and below the bar, with the ropes being a central part of above bar tricks.