Aerial silks is hard, fact. It’s also fun, addictive and beautiful! It’s so easy to get caught up in learning new moves and trying to perfect old ones that we can forget that strength training is just as important. If we are stronger it makes everything so much…
Group vs Private Lessons
Some aerial and pole studios offer group lessons, some offer private lessons and some offer both. There are so many benefits that can be gained from attending different studios and different types of classes. It all depends on what you enjoy and what you want to get out of your…
10 Beginner Aerial Hoop Moves
There are so many beginner aerial hoop moves out there! It can be a bit daunting when you start going to lessons. I know when I first started hoop just getting into it seemed really hard! I try to teach moves in a rough order of difficulty. We start underneath…
Things that go Wrong During an Aerial class
Aerial silks, aerial hoop, trapeze etc can look so amazingly graceful and elegant! It can also look ridiculous and be hilarious and frustrating! It’s such unusual movements our bodies are doing it’s hardly a surprise that it doesn’t always go to plan. I’ve been doing aerial…
Aerial Silks Knot Drops
Hands up who loves aerial silks drops?! I love them!! Recently I’ve been doing a lot more drops using a knot tied in the silks. I really like them because they feel a lot more secure than other drops. They also seem to have less to think about (less…
Should you go to your Lesson if you're Ill?
It’s that time of year again where everyone seems to be getting ill. I am currently in my pyjamas with a cup of tea and my dog and cat snuggled up, which is definitely the best way to get better! But what do you do if you have a…
Back Flexibility Stretches
Whether you do aerial silks, aerial hoop or pole dance, having good back flexibility has so many benefits! When you get more advanced there are certain moves that you have to be flexible to even be able to attempt (Rainbow Marchenko I’m talking about you!). Or if you have…
Pole Dancer Gym Bag Essentials!
Let’s be honest, a pole dancer gym bag can be so much more interesting than a gym goer gym bag! Ours are more likely to contain glitter than sweat bands! Here are the things that are always in my pole bag . . . . . Short shorts If you’re doing much more…