Since the dawn of our species, we’ve done three things: tell stories and create images. We did the latter by painting on cave walls, making pottery, and dancing. Today, visual expression has achieved unprecedented heights — and when considering the world of circus arts, I meant that literally. I firmly Read more…
Many aerialists in training are worried about getting injured if they fall from their apparatus. That’s a healthy fear to have… but it’s actually the least likely of all the injuries you may sustain. Firstly, a good instructor won’t have you practice a skill that you cannot perform with minimal Read more…
So, you’ve discovered the thrilling but often confusing world of aerial arts. Whether you’re new to the sport or have been training for a while, you’ve likely heard some common wisdom from your teachers and fellow students. However, because aerial is a rapidly evolving, relatively new art form, there’s still Read more…
I had an astronomical blast creating this sensual, edgy performance to one of my favorite Muse songs. Debuted at Orlando Aerial Arts’ show ICONIC with one of my handmade circus costumes.
Performance with Gainesville Circus Center at First Magnitude Brewing Company in Gainesville, Florida. One of my favorite pieces of lyra choreography.
As you start diving deeper into the world of aerial arts, you inevitably reach a point where you shift from “Wow, there’s so much to learn!” to “Wow, there’s so much to learn.” It can definitely get overwhelming. Because aerial acrobatics is such a vast and varied field, there’s not Read more…
Aerial dance or acrobatics is rarely a random collection of tricks. It is an intricate chain of skills, each with their own mechanics. When planning transitions and building sequences, the first step is to understand the basics of aerial theory. Knowing how skills interconnect and function is crucial to the Read more…