Becoming an aerial instructor is an exciting and rewarding goal, one that many dedicated aerial students dream of. Getting paid to teach this beautiful art form, workshopping new combinations and tricks to teach a class of starry eyed students, watching said students progress, gaining...

With Summer, and all the delights that it brings, in full swing it can be easy to let our aerial training fall by the way side. With the beach, lakes and pools calling, not to mention the fun vacations with yummy cocktails, it’s not surprising that our Aerial...

As Winter sets in and the temperature in most aerial studios (or outdoor training spaces) begins to drop, the risk of injury and illness increases. Not all of us are lucky enough to train in a temperature-controlled environment right now often due to the large studio space and...

The Can Can Climb is an elegant and potentially challenging climb to perform on the Aerial Silks. When done correctly, this climb is efficient in gaining height as well as being visually interesting in it’s use of the free leg to ‘kick’ towards the sky. Today...

It’s officially happening! You have booked your first aerial photoshoot. Woohoo! Whether you are working with a professional photographer and performance grade lighting or your husband’s iPhone and an Amazon Ring Light, your success (and awesome pics) will be ensured if you follow a...

Did you make any New Years resolutions this year? With the kick-in-the-guts that was 2020 you might be feeling unsure of what this year may hold for you, your family, your job, your life, let alone your aerial practice. Here at Womack and Bowman we...

Motivation can be an elusive thing for many of us, in relation to our aerial training or simply life in general. Our motivation levels are threatened more today than ever before.  We are disconnected from people, experiences, and everything that makes us feel whole. Many aerial studios...

Most of us know by now that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends we cover our faces when we are in crowded public spaces, such as parks or trails, and in shared, indoor locations, including gyms, to help block the transmission of...

It is imperative that you take care of your shoulders as an aerialist in order to avoid injury and to prolong your enjoyment of this beautiful art form. Adding just a few minutes of shoulder conditioning to your aerial warm up can help you strengthen...

You don’t need to be a resident aerialist on the Las Vegas strip or on tour with Cirque Du Soleil to reap the benefits of being a professional performer. The mastery, confidence and finesse possessed by many professional aerialists can be yours also, if you...