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Reflections from an Artist Residency

Aerial Theatre • October 10, 2023

Reflections from an Artist Residency

Developing the Aerial Nervous System I can’t wait to dive in and tell you all about the juicy discoveries we made in our recent creation […]

by : Rain Anya

Harsher Sides of Humanity in Theatre

Aerial Theatre • March 15, 2023

Harsher Sides of Humanity in Theatre

Reflections from Sarah Bebe Holmes – Writer & Director A little over a month after our opening night I am reflecting on the process of […]

by : Sarah Bebe Holmes

🎓✨ The joy of learning! Check out these aweso

🎓✨ The joy of learning! Check out these awesome aerialists who all got together this month in Regina, Canada for our in-person Level 1 Silks Teacher Training.

There’s something special about deep focus - carving out a week of your life to dive into the learning process. These aerialists worked hard, shared stories, spotted each other, and had meaningful conversations about technique and inclusivity.

🎉Applause to our latest graduates

🌟Keep an eye out for these instructors cause they’ve got it going on!

@sasssball
@Hillaryflesher
Christopher West
@ellen_marie25
@BeveGardner
@Victoria.aerials

We’re continually inspired by the unwavering strength and solidarity present in the aerial community. It’s a privilege to work alongside such driven and inspirational individuals.

To our graduates, your dedication and hard work on this journey haven’t gone unnoticed. Here’s to propelling you forward into the next chapter of your aerial adventures! 🚀🎉

Sending an extra special thanks to @FlyFitRegina for bringing us into your community, and @jessicajay for your stellar leadership as a PDM master trainer 🤩

I don’t know who needs to hear this right now, b

I don’t know who needs to hear this right now, but this is your invitation to get weird with your art

Take that risk. Experiment with new approaches, new mediums, new styles.

You know that weird idea that popped into your head when you were falling asleep last night? Yes, that one. Try it! Guess what, even if it “doesn’t work” I bet you’ll learn something.

If you’re open to it, I bet it will lead somewhere...maybe even somewhere unexpected and bizarre.

Circus is the artform for the outcasts, the weirdos, the folks on the fringe. Contemporary circus invites us to explore with other mediums and expand the definition of circus.

Aerialists, I’m talking to you. Your apparatus....that’s object theatre right there. How can you push the boundaries of what we consider aerial arts?

I can’t wait to see what you do...

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#contemporarycircus #aerialtheatre #creativeprocess #lyra #gyra

Apparatus by @circusgear in creative collaboration with Paper Doll Militia

🌟 Get on the Early Access list, so you don’t

🌟 Get on the Early Access list, so you don’t miss out!

Imagine yourself breaking away from the cold, to nourish your body, mind, creativity and enjoy the company of others in a warm and welcoming community!

Peel those socks off to walk barefoot and feel that childhood summertime freedom feeling…you know the one. But for us aerialists it’s more than that! Training is so much easier in warm weather! You are more limber, have better grip, are more relaxed and so, yes, have better results with your skills and it feels oh so good.

Now add in healthy delicious food prepared for you every day (no cooking or cleaning to be done!)

And did I mention hanging out with other fabulous weirdos like yourself? Yes, you get to be with your tribe, the people that get you!

You’ll go home feeling revived, with new friendships, a stronger body, some new sequences that you love and can put in your act or show off to whoever you like and some fabulous pics to help you remember just how awesomely badass you are!

🌈 Join us at our Mexico Aerial Retreat and this will be you! 🌈

This WILL sell out! Greece is sold out and this is the last retreat option for 2024.

The Deets
📅 When: November 30 - Dec 7, 2024
📍 Where: Casa Chango, Puerto Escondido, Mexico @sweetretreatsmx
🌈 Half Tuition BIPOC and/or LGTBQ Scholarship Available!

Be in the inner circle with EARLY ACCESS
🔗 Registration opens April 15, but if you fill in the EARLY ACCESS form, you will be emailed the link to register on April 14th. Link in the bio 🔗

If you don’t come, you’ll miss the fun and we’ll miss you (just saying)

“This retreat was one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. Along with gaining skills and technique, it provided a safe, supportive place to play and create while building connections with new friends all throughout the wider aerial community. It made me fall in love with circus all over again, right in the middle paradise”. - Mackenzie Dunn (Greece Retreat)

When your kitty decides to join the Remote Teacher

When your kitty decides to join the Remote Teacher Training cool Down unannounced, just embrace the adorable chaos!
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Luckily the participants thought it was cute too. Serious Zoomies!

🤩We’re thrilled to announce that co-artistic

🤩We’re thrilled to announce that co-artistic Director Rain Anya will be performing alongside an inspiring cast of circus artists in Touching Two Worlds, joining @dr.sherrywalling , @lylunny , @saffron.magic and many more.

🌸About the Show:
Touching Two Worlds
A love letter in motion.

The show is created by two performers who lost brothers to suicide, and is an exploration of the mind, body, and soul through artistic movement. With meaningful psychological insights, it casts a spotlight on mental well-being in a way you’ve never seen before.

Touching Two Worlds is not only a show though. The Friday evening performance has been approved by the Minnesota board of psychology, Minnesota Board of Social Work and the Board of Behavioral Science as a continuing education event for licensed mental health professionals. This performance will feature an expert panel discussion on the role of creative movement in mental health care.

If you’re nearby to Minneapolis join us for this incredible work of Healing Art continuing education

🌹Event for mental health professionals
Friday May 3rd 2024 at 6:30 p.m

🌷General audience Saturday May 4th, 4 pm & 7 pm
| Luminary Arts Center

Find the link in our bio 🔗

“Omg I LOVE this drill so much, we have to film

“Omg I LOVE this drill so much, we have to film it and post it on instagram!!”

That was me when i was training with @aerialjordann the other day and she showed me this awesome drill.

Why do I think it’s so awesome?

Floor drills are most effective when they can VERY specifically target an action that we need to replicate (and have the strength for) in the air. Bonus points if that action is super weird and uncommon, meaning our bodies don’t get a lot or opportunities to practice this particular action.

✔️ This drill checks both boxes.

🤓Here are Jordann’s tips and tricks
✅ Position legs in a scissor position
✅ Adjust feet as needed
✅ Keep body in a straight line
✅ Pull elbows into the sides
✅ Keep “L-shape” in the arms

Try not to
❌ Point the chest toward the ceiling
❌ Point the head toward the ceiling

So thank you for sharing this, @aerialjordann, so that we can all feel like rockstars in our hip keys!

Save this post for next time you’re in the studio! Try it out and let us know how it goes

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