Seretide

Seretide

by : Paper Doll Militia

January 4, 2019

Inspired by breath or lack thereof, “Seretide” is the name of an asthma medication. The Multi-Cordes attachment to the ribs is a call back to that. Original apparatus designed with 12 strings for the 12 ribs that wrap the lungs.

🤩 We’re obsessed with finding new ways to mak

🤩 We’re obsessed with finding new ways to make a skill more accessible

Throughout the 9 years of developing our Teacher Training Curriculum we’ve gathered and created so many tools for teaching new wraps, movements, and techniques

This clip is from our Level 2 Silks curriculum, where the student learns the wrap for a Double Ankle Hang in a really supported way, so that they can focus on the wrap pattern in isolation before having to fully execute the skill in the air

As you can see...there are 2 levels to this progression. This is a great example of how you can really break something down into bite sized pieces instead of just throwing someone into the deep end.

Instructors...have you used this method? If this is new to you, try it out and let us know how it goes in the comments!

If you want to join our next Level 2 cohort, there’s still 3 more days to get your early bird discount (Ends Sept 8th).

Self-doubt can creep in to your creative process i

Self-doubt can creep in to your creative process in the most surprising ways. It’s most insidious when it stops you in your tracks, and keeps you in a freeze state. Stuck and able to move forward.

While it may look different for each individual artist, it’s something that so many of us creatives can relate to in one form or another.

👀 It can look like

Perfectionism
Comparison
Self-criticism
Obsessing over how your art is perceived
Unworthiness
Decision fatigue

These clips are excerpts from “Part 2” of my portrayal of The Mind in #TouchingTwoWorlds ….when the mind starts to unravel. If you missed part 1, just look a couple posts back in our feed to get full context of this story.

This post is not meant to solve your problems or even offer advice. It’s a mirror for anyone who wants to gaze into it, and see a reflection of yourself. To recognize that you are not alone. All of us artists face these gremlins at one point or another, in small & big ways.

It was an honor to use this performance as a opportunity to explore the multifaceted mindspace of a creator....the good, the bad, and the ugly.

A special thanks to @dr.sherrywalling and @lylunny for making it all happen

Photo credit: @clockworksteve

Hey there! We love sharing our passion for innovat

Hey there! We love sharing our passion for innovative aerial arts and we can’t wait to work with you. Here’s a quick overview to easily find the best ways to work with us!

All the information for these programs can be found in our linktree in bio, and we’re very responsive to our DM’s so if you have any questions at all, just shoot us over a message.

Join us on the Isle of Crete in Greece! Reinvigor

Join us on the Isle of Crete in Greece!

Reinvigorate your aerial practice with a Mediterranean adventure

📅 Week 1: May 7 - 14, 2025 - Silks & Vertical Theatre Method

📅 Week 2: May 17 - 24, 2025 - Sling & Vertical Theatre Method

Are you an intermediate or advanced aerialist looking for more than just a vacation? We get it. A “relaxing break” means challenging yourself, exploring new creative heights, and connecting with others who share your passion.

Ready to go all in? This immersive retreat brings you the perfect blend of high-octane training, breathtaking adventures and ample relaxation in the serene beauty of Crete.

Train with Paper Doll Militia’s Sarah Bebe Holmes and Rain Anya whose focus on technique and artistry will transform your aerial practice. Enjoy a fusion of traditional Cretan cuisine and contemporary fare, prepared by a local chef. Fill yourself up with hiking, shopping and swimming on our epic excursions.

With dedicated time to focus on your own skills and artistry, you’ll come home with a renewed passion for your aerial practice along with lifelong connections.

Public Registration Opens October 8th, 2024

Get on our Early Access List to get a full 24 hours of pre-registration time before public registration opens. This means you can snag your top choice room option. 😉

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It’s finally here! The announcement for our 2025

It’s finally here! The announcement for our 2025 Greece Retreat Dates.

Yes, we’ve made some updates to this long-standing retreat offering (that we’re super excited about!) We now have our aerial training space ON SITE at the villas! It’s a total dream to train on a hillside Cretan Villa overlooking the olive groves and the sea. 😍

The Deets:

📅 Week 1: May 7 - 14, 2025 - Silks & Vertical Theatre Method

📅 Week 2: May 17 - 24, 2025 - Sling & Vertical Theatre Method

📍 The Isle of Crete in Greece

Want to learn more about this unique travel opportunity? Get on our Early Access List.

Folks on this list will get a full 24 hours of pre-registration time before public registration opens. This means you can snag your top choice room option. 😉

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#aerialretreat #aerialsilksretreat #aerialslingretreat #aerialhammockretreat

I love learning about the inner workings of someon

I love learning about the inner workings of someone who is TOTALLY different from me. I find it fascinating.

I don’t think I’m alone in this. It’s probably part of why we love books, movies, and TV. What usually happens, for me, is that I’ll find myself relating to other’s stories in very surprising ways. Even if their story is very different from my own.

✨It’s a spark of connection with the human experience.

In this piece, I wanted to really share a window into the world of an aerial creator. The passion, the excitement, the blocks, the challenges. I wanted to address the huge range between being inspired and being discouraged. Full of motivation… Full of self-doubt.

This range is something that so many creatives (and humans) can relate to. I wanted this piece to be able to speak to anyone, not just the aerialists in the room.

These clips are from “Part 1” where the mind is engaged, alive, and impassioned.

Stay tuned for clips from “Part 2” ….when the mind starts to unravel

I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to experiment with this concept in front of a live audience as a part of #touchingtworlds. It truly was a joy to break that 4th wall and feed off the energy of that amazing audience (to any of you who were there, thank you)

A special thanks to @dr.sherrywalling and @lylunny for making it all happen

Photo credit: @clockworksteve

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