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Featured Masterclass Student: Brittany N.
Featured Masterclass Student: Brittany N.

Anyone who has had the pleasure of interacting with this human in real life knows about her radiant personality and life-giving laughter. From the moment I met her I knew she would be in my life for a long time. Brittany has become more than just a student to me—she is a close friend.

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Guide to Getting Started in Aerial Arts
Guide to Getting Started in Aerial Arts

A beginner’s guide for those interested in diving in to aerial & circus arts!

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How to Not Get Dizzy
How to Not Get Dizzy

"HOW DO YOU KEEP FROM GETTING DIZZY WHEN YOU SPIN?"

I get asked this question almost daily because most aerialists struggle with this at some point in their training. Here are a few of my tips and tricks to help prevent dizziness during training and remedies if you happen to find yourself suffering from a little too much spin.

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June Masterclass Featured Student: Ana A.
June Masterclass Featured Student: Ana A.

A long time ago I was the person who hated sports, any form, any type. It has something to do with the fact that I'm pretty tall and for every single thing I enjoyed doing I would just be told I'm too tall to do it. They would just say I should try basketball or volleyball or something of that sort, and that was just not for me—anything with a ball I could simply not do.

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Masterclass Featured Student: Amanda R.
Masterclass Featured Student: Amanda R.

This is a story all about how my life got flip, turned, upside down... literally. I've taught Pilates for 8 years at my studio, Discover Happy, in this small sweet town Decorah, Ia. Around 2013 I wanted to explore the roots of Pilates and ask the question: Why? Why do I teach this movement?…

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Masterclass Featured Student: Dari Blythe
Masterclass Featured Student: Dari Blythe

We have such a short time in our ‘today’ body that it seems a waste to not live In it with ferocity. The beauty of dance is that it is for every human, no holds barred. It is the ownership of your own movement, subtle or extravagant. We are able to express all ranges of laughter and tragedy in any way that we can dream of.

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What's In My Dance Bag?
What's In My Dance Bag?

Find out what I stock in my dance bag for training and performing!

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Masterclass Featured Student: Maja Krsteska
Masterclass Featured Student: Maja Krsteska

December’s featured masterclass student is a girl that’s near and dear to my heart! I met her in 2017 during my visit to Greece and she stood out to me through her eagerness and drive. She was so organized during class, taking notes about everything and soaking in as much as she could. I could tell that this lady wanted to learn.

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Masterclass Featured Student: Tracie Day
Masterclass Featured Student: Tracie Day

November 2018 featured Masterclass student: Tracie Day | “Why I decided to sign up was to improve my aerial skills,  flexibility,  support local aerialists,  help with my dream & your dreams come true,  fall more in love with hammock/sling,  learn more skills on how to improve choreography, endurence, connecting with my soul in aerial dance…”

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Using Vertical Art Dance Hollow Blocks for Aerial Sling Rigging
Using Vertical Art Dance Hollow Blocks for Aerial Sling Rigging

Why I don’t use anything else but the Sterling Rope Hollow Block from Vertical Art Dance to rig my aerial hammock / sling.

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How Back Warmers Can Save Your Training
How Back Warmers Can Save Your Training

These little miracle workers serve multiple functions. They can add a layer of protection against aerial fabric burns or steel apparatus abbrasions. Though, the most important function of a warmer is to prevent acute and long term injury of tissues in the lower back…

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