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I uploaded some videos to YouTube of me teaching some aerial skills as part of my Knowledge Sharing/Tracking Assignment! Obviously if you aren't an aerialist, you probably won't learn much here, but check it out and maybe try to go take an aerial class at a local studio. Seriously, ANYONE can do it!! :)
This is so impressive! I have a friend from south Florida who learned how to do this, and as a result she got much stronger both physically and mentally. I am wondering if it helps to have a background in dance or working on flexibility outside of the class? I love that you have a passion for a path that is artistic. The arts allow us to express our emotions and reflect upon who we are. If you could sum up your expression through aerial in one word, what would represent your self expression?
ReplyDeleteThank you!! It is definitely a workout and can be a great way for people to gain strength in all areas. I think it really depends on the person, but I've had many students and colleagues that came to aerial as a hobby and fell in love with it and grew into the strong and beautiful aerialists that they are today all without having ever been a dancer or athlete. I do think my background in dance has helped me as a performer, but I know tons of aerialists that are great performers without that background. I am absolutely an advocate for the arts being essential in allowing us to express ourselves and having an outlet for creativity! Hmm.. one word to represent my self expression through aerial? It might seem a little cliche, but I would have to say strength.
DeleteSo beautiful! I have a friend (who recently moved to Puerto Rico) who worked in the circus arts. Her love was definitely teaching aerial skills to young performers. I've always enjoyed watching these performances from the first time I saw it in a Cirque show in Vegas.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! It really is so fun to see young performers blossom into their strength and artistry. I would have loved to work with Cirque at some point in life, but by the time I felt like it could actually be a possibility for me, we decided to have kids! Haha, isn't that how life goes?
DeleteThis IS amazing Abby! We have a studio in Tallahassee that offers this and I have often wanted to try, but my upper body and hand grip strength is not what it used to be. Could I still do this and would that increase strength there? I've been doing some rock climbing with my son and my first Guardian ad litem children, who are now adults. He said that dancers and gymnasts make the best rock climbers; he was a gymnast in elementary school and now does crack climbing. This reminds me of rock climbing, lots of core work and leg strength, but I worry about my grip.
ReplyDeleteThank you!! I definitely think you can do this to increase your strength in those areas! I have taught total beginners (from kids-young adults-adults all the way in their 70s) who haven't even spent much time working out in their life and they are now advanced aerialists and incredibly strong. At our studio we have series type classes for learning skills and we also have "aerial conditioning" classes that use the silks for a workout style class. I'm sure most places have a similar set up. I would definitely recommend just jumping into a beginner series though (after a trial class if you want to make sure you love it!), because then you can learn cool stuff WHILE gaining the strength you need + drop in sometimes to a conditioning class to supplement if you want. Anyway... I'm obviously super passionate about this, haha! Feel free to reach out via email or slack anytime if you have more specific questions! I really think everyone should at least TRY it!!
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