Im curios to see if the studio where my family trains is normal…

When your studio has a showcase, do you have to pay extra to perform in the showcase?

Where should I go to buy a crash mat for my outdoor rig? I want one of those thick ones. TIA!

Hey aerialists! Wondering what training looks like during menopause -

Ive been an aerialist for 2 years and I enjoy performing. Training aerials has been really therapeutic for me. I train about 5 times a week, sometimes for a couple of hours a day if I can. It’s not my career but it is my passion!

I’m not wanting to slow down training, if I can help it. (I’m hoping my motivation doesn’t wane!) If you’ve gone through or are going through menopause, what helped you? Whether aerial related or just fitness.

Thanks in advance!

Hey!

Just wanting some tips on the best way to strap/protect my fingers that will still allow for as much of a full range of motion as I can get, or won't impact my grip too much.

I've been experiencing some RSI pain in my finger joints and want to take some preventative measures to ensure I can keep practicing, any tips welcome!

I've really been wanting to get a baby/mini lyra but I have no idea where to start.

On a normal lyra, I can rock it in a 36-38 (as a larger, stockier person). I want the baby lyra to still be big enough to fit my torso through but don't want to sit in it or anything - just enough to shove my legs through to back balance.

Anyone have suggestions on estimating size? Is there some way to work of my normal lyra size?

Bonus: if I can get one that lights up, that's pretty cool but absolutely not a requirement.

Hi! 28F, I have been doing silks for 3 years and I believe I am beginning to build up a decent stamina, also thanks to the fact that I managed to lose a little extra weight that I had. The thing is that I am not a former gymnast, never did ballet or dancing of any sort, so I don't have naturally graceful movements in the air. Any other person with the same background that wants to share some tips to deal with that? Thank you!!:)

I just start doing Lyra and trapeze about two years ago and I'm still trying to overcompensate for being most torso and legs with my 5"6' height. Any suggestions?

Can anyone recommend any good and relatively affordable plus size (size 18/20 UK) catsuits for aerial training?

If it makes a difference I train mainly on Trapeze and recently Silks.

Just out of curiosity.

I gave myself three weeks to choreograph and rehearse a new silks act for an event. Silks isn't my main apparatus, so even though I picked fairly easy tricks and short music, it hasn't been going as well as I'd hoped. So I'll be recycling some old choreography on my main apparatus instead.

How long does it take you to choreograph a new act and get it performance ready?

I'm in agony, and can barely dress myself or get into/out of bed.

Anyone got any tips for getting through the acute phase, how to make it heal quicker or how long I'll be out for?

I'm on the tail end of 3 weeks of flu and covid and did this first class back and am devastated 😭

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Hey everyone, I've been interested in the idea of producing a show at my studio. Does anyone have any recommendations on how one would start a production on a small-budget scale?

I am new to this and would like as much advice as possible 😭 thank you.

I will be doing a showcase for my studio and will be doing a solo inspired by Bellatrix Lestrange. The problem is I have a short shoulder length bob in an unnatural color. I've considered using a wig but I'm worried it'll fall off when I invert on the hoop or that I will overheat/pass out. Anyone has any experience performing with a wig? Will clip on hair extensions fall off or are they a better option? Should I just be a short haired bellatrix?

Hiii, I’m buying my first pair of straps and is unsure of what length I should buy. I’m buying from Alexander Aerial Acrobatics (both the straps and the rigging set) and it seems I can get anywhere from 1-6 meters.

I would primarily be setting up at my studio that doesn’t have a pulley system, but a bit over 3,5 meter high ceilings. Now I know you can just make wrist locks, so I’m unsure if I’m limiting myself for future use and possible higher ceilings/ advanced tricks if I get them too short. Right know I’m thinking 2-2,5 meter would make the most sense but I would love to hear your input and advice:))) (The default length of the straps is 3,5 meters)

Also I have to choose loop diameter and if the loop is twisted or straight (don’t really get the difference). The default loop diameter seems to be 22 cm but again you can get anything from 16-100 cm, so if you have advice on that please let me know. Thanksss