The Aerial Circus Training and Safety Manual has step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by over 1,000 photos to guide those interested in learning trapeze, rings, tissue and web work.
An illustrated guide to anatomy and biomechanics for aerialists who want to optimize their performance and train safely Specifically designed for aerialists—including those who do trapeze, silks, and other aerial arts— Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts is an invaluable resource for those who want to optimize their performance and train safely. Using a biomechanical and movement-based approach, Emily Scherb—a physical therapist who specializes in the care, treatment, and education of circus performers—explains the anatomical rationale for progressions of learning and demonstrates simple movements to achieve the coordination, muscular control, strength, and fitness to hang with correct form, how to progress from hanging into a pull up, an inversion, and beyond with a strong center, precise muscle sequencing, and ease of movement. Aerialists will learn how bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissues allow for specific movements and gain an appreciation for concepts of proximal stability. This full-color illustrated guide lays a solid foundation for beginners and advanced students with a wealth of insights into their own performance as well as refreshers on fundamentals in warm ups and conditioning. It explains how to structure a training session, how to care for injuries, and best practices for basic self first aid.
The process of teaching in the aerial arts is a powerful opportunity to support students in their physical and personal growth. While other resources in the aerial industry focus on the break-down of specific skills or moves, this book dives into the actual teaching process. It addresses the "why" behind teaching as well as safety, basic anatomy, learning styles, class planning, curriculum design, and more. Designed for both the new and experienced aerial teacher, this book offers thoroughly researched insights for anyone interested in aerial teaching.
Jill Franklin's Beginners Guide to Aerial Silk provides complete easy to follow instruction for the beginning aerialist. In clear concise directions along with beautiful photos, Jill takes you on a lively tour from aerial silk fundamentals to learning how to climb, wrap, invert and spiral your body into and out of an array of positions. The book also includes an at home guide of strength building exercises that will help you excel more rapidly. Safety, clean technique and proper form are all emphasized throughout this guide. Beginners Guide to Aerial Silk is not intended as a sole learning avenue but rather a tool to assist you when taking aerial with a qualified instructor. This guide will help you gain the strength of a cirque performer, the lovely lines of a ballet dancer and the ease of movement like a Pilates pro. For information about Aerial Physique visit www.aerialphysique.com.
This aerial dance book covers its historical roots and place in the lineage of modern dance with writings from the movers and shakers that helped mould this art form.
Aerial Dance: A Guide to Dance with Rope and Harness provides an introduction for the beginning aerialist. It covers rigging, equipment, advice on optimal conditioning, and a step-by-step guide to technique, including anatomical references, space and time considerations, and elements of force when working with and against gravity. Specific movements and choreography are framed anatomically and together reflect the pattern and order of an aerial technique class. Challenges inherent to this type of dancing are discussed, as well as wellness instruction and methods of altering these techniques for intermediate and advanced dancing. A companion website hosts video that corresponds with the technique and phrasing in the book.
Jill Franklin's Intermediate Guide to Aerial Silk provides comprehensive and easy to follow instruction for the experienced aerialist. Coupled with clear, concise, directions and technical photos, Jill takes you on a step-by-step journey of proper form and position for each maneuver. Most important, Jill's mandatory motto, 'SAFETY FIRST' is emphasized throughout this guide. Intermediate Guide to Aerial Silk is not intended as a sole learning avenue but rather, a customized tool to assist you when taking aerial instruction with a qualified instructor. This guide will help you gain the strength of a Cirque performer, the lovely lines of a Ballet dancer and fluid movement like a Pilates pro. To learn more visit: www.aerialphysique.com
With over 250 step-by-step pictures on over forty beginning moves, this manual is designed for students and teachers of beginning fabric or silks. This manual focuses on footlocks (covering basic, single, and double), but also includes an introduction to the hiplck and various climbs. Focusing on injury prevention, there are tips on how to spot and how to avoid common mistakes.
This new syllabus is designed for teachers and students who are interested in learning and understanding the connection between aerial and floor movements. It teaches not only aerial skills and tricks, but also how these elements can be seamlessly merged with dance movements on the ground. Our detailed "Step by step" floor & aerial exercises contain all the information required to effectively link movements into sequences: music, counts, starting position, space, tips, and outcomes. This book also provides a variety of support materials, including: descriptions of aerial rigging equipment, important instructions for safety and spotting, lesson examples with time management, and illustrations of essential aerial dance positions. It also contains a glossary of positions and dance terminology. In its unique synthesis of yoga, ballet, contemporary dance, and circus, Aerial Dance for Dancers offers teachers and dancers inclusive access to the resources of this innovative, expressive movement style.
This 75 page Beginner's Pose Guide to Aerial Silks covers 40+ basic poses to get you started on your aerial journey. With full color photos and detailed descriptions this guide covers warm up and conditioning exercises, three different footlocks, 25+ poses from those footlocks, wrist wraps, poses from wrist wraps, and basic inversions. This guide is a great companion for the aspiring aerialist and as always, recommended to go alongside your aerial practice with a competent aerial instructor.