Discover the Art of Aerials: A Unique Fitness Experience
Aerials offer an exhilarating experience of being suspended high above the ground, supported by apparatus anchored to the ceiling. Without the use of safety lines or nets, performers rely on their own strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance to ensure safety. By maneuvering through the air and utilizing a series of wraps and body positions, aerialists create captivating poses and execute breathtaking vertical drops.
Building the Foundation: Strength and Conditioning
For those new to aerials, it’s essential to develop the specific muscles needed for this art. Focus will be primarily on your shoulders and core, but the dynamic movements involved in aerials also engage stabilizer muscles throughout the body. Expect to spend most of your practice time in the air, honing basic skills, conditioning your body, and building aerial strength.
Enhancing Dance Skills
Aerials are a fantastic way to enhance dance training across any discipline, offering dancers the opportunity to deepen leg movement and mobility while engaging active flexibility. Once comfortable in the air, dancers can experiment with leg, foot, arm, and body lines to explore how these elements complement or detract from various poses.
Whether you’re an aspiring aerialist or a dancer looking to expand your skill set, aerials provide a unique and rewarding experience that blends fitness with artistry.
