Something happens during moments of unbridled creativity that is difficult to describe. People often call this feeling “being in the zone,” or “being in flow,” a place where creativity just seems to pour out of you. For that brief period, you experience perfection. To be a creator in...
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Stay Safe In The Air
As you know Aerial Arts can be dangerous. We are sure you have seen the stories about aerial rigging failures, human error and fatalities blasted across your news feed… You also know that there are risks associated with taking aerial classes as well as...
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Six Benefits Of Rest Days
Taking rest days where you don’t train or workout strenuously has been proven to be very beneficial in maintaining a healthy lifestyle as well as peak performance condition. Here at Womack and Bowman we try to take one and a half to two rest...
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Overcoming Self-Doubt as an Aerialist
Does fear of failure and criticism constantly stop you from achieving your aerial goals? Have you avoided going to that advanced-level Silks class or signing up for that student showcase because you think you might not be able to do all of the tricks,...
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Your ABILITY should FAR exceed what you perform and teach
Aerialist Sarah Romanowsky is a force to be reckoned with! She is a sought-after performer and instructor who is constantly traveling the world sharing her incredible talents and signature moves. Currently based in Berlin, Sarah will be joining us live from our studio in...
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How to Overcome Your Fear of Heights
“I started aerial as a way to change my mind about heights. I am still really afraid, but I have learned a few things that make me less afraid.” –Annie H (Aerial student) Acrophobia, or extreme fear of heights, is among the most common phobias...
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How To Develop Fluidity In The Air
The dictionary defines fluid movement as: Capable of flowing freely like water — used to describe something that can change easily or that changes often : having or showing a smooth and easy style In Aerial Art we can appreciate the fluidity of an...
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How to Manage Performance Anxiety
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...
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Finding Your Style
A Guide For Aerialists
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...
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Do You Want To Perform?
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...
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