Ahhhh, had such an inspiring day with some amazing aerialists. I've talked a little bit about my life in aerials but this post is dedicated to just how much I love circus arts.
Today, a group of different aerial artists got together and we just played, we shared exercises and warm ups and we explored partnering on the silks. It was so fun and I felt so creative. Aerial arts is my latest skill but it quickly has risen to the top as my favourite. The women who were with me today were so strong, outgoing, fearless and driven. I always want to work with people like this no matter what he genre.
I also love how circus defies gravity, reality and what we think is possible. Even today when I thought something couldn't be done, I had a group of people who were all focused on making it happen and sharing ideas and tips. I think we came up with some awesome material I've never seen done before and I'm excited to see where it takes all of us as we train and develop new pieces. We laughed, we tangled, we fell, we climbed and we definitely succeeded.
Its so important to have a passion, whatever it may be. But having a group of people who just...well, get it and get you feels even better. Now a moment for some cheese on my part (but sincere cheese) I hope you're all following your hearts..It will take you somewhere :)
Shout out to some companies/people you should check out if your interested in aerial (and some have fire too)
http://www.femmesdufeu.com/ (cool company and they organize workshop showings, jams and classes)
http://goodnessgracious.ca/about.htm (fire and aerial, I work with one of the co founder's Natalie on my last show, she teaches and performs)
http://www.cirque-ability.com/Cirque-ability_Toronto/Welcome.html (Training facility for aerials, hand balancing, acrobatics. West end, great people and beautiful space and you can register for classes for the winter now. We used their space today)
And this is one of my favourite silks routines on youtube I leave you with. Stunning.
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