Performance anxiety, commonly referred to as “stage fright” in performing arts contexts, is a distressing and disabling condition that affects performers of all ages. At least half of all performing artists, regardless of age, gender, and talent or experience level, report problems associated with...

WHAT IS YOUR AERIAL STYLE? Style is learned, adopted, manipulated, and developed over time. Sometimes on accident, sometimes on purpose, and often times both. Your style as an aerialist is a combination of the quality of your movement, technique, music choices, subject matter, trick combinations and transitions. Your style is what...

You don’t need to be a Cirque Du Soleil aerialist with a full-on ten shows-per-week schedule to reap many of the benefits of being a professional performer. The mastery, confidence, artistry and finesse possessed by many of the pro’s on the Aerial Silks can...

Have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself inverting on the silks in the studio mirror or reviewed a training video and thought “Aaargh!, why are my knees not straight? They totally felt like they were straight!” If so, you may have been experiencing the dreaded and oh-so-common...

It’s been a busy few weeks here at Womack and Bowman. We flew over to the big island of Hawaii with a small group of family and friends where this happened: Pic by Couple Cups Rachel got married! And then this happened: Brett got...

The Wheeldown/Barrel Roll/ Helicopter. Whatever you call this awesome trick on the Aerial Silks, most aerialists and aerial instructors consider it one of the hardest to Master. Not only do you need to know correct Wheeldown technique and wraps but you also need to...

Do you have a… Strong Core? Check. Stiff Back? Check. Defined Lats? Check. Tight shoulders? Check. Who can relate?! If you’re like most dedicated aerialists you are likely nodding you’re head in agreement right now. It takes strength and power (and commitment!) to make...

Are you actively seeking performance opportunities and/or professional work as an aerialist? If so, good for you! We often cater our posts to the dedicated aerial student or pre-professional aerialist but today we are going IN to serve those of you who are treading...

Injuries are no fun. In fact they can be downright depressing. Whether mild and ‘bearable’ or severe and debilitating, injuries can make us feel disempowered and question our passion for aerial arts. Here at Womack and Bowman we believe that prevention is better then...

A couple weekends back, we were in Oakland, California performing at The Crucible for the venues annual ‘Fire and Light’ Soiree. This performance was different then most as we literally performed our duo silks act surrounded by a ring of fire! Seriously! The Crucible...