After 2020, I decided to take up a hobby that is both challenging and enjoyable when the aerial life caught me. Below are videos and some essential items for in studio and/or at home practice. :) Join me in my circus dreams in adulthood.
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Tutorial Videos for Moves
At Home Rigging
Essential Accessories
Outifts
Tutorial Videos for Moves
Mostly beginner moves to get your journey started.
Some good foundational moves.
Aerial Hammock Basic - 10 Beginner Tricks | aerial practice
A nice flow so your dancing dreams. She shows this on static, but I typically prefer spinning.
Beginner aerial sling - Flow
Not necessarily a tutorial, but an easy easy you can replicate.
YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL - Lana Del Rey | Aerial Hammock Dance by Dao Hoai My | FÉE AERIAL HUB
Can't NOT include some drops on here. I love doing drops but be sure you have a spotter and a crash mat of sorts when starting. Deep breaths and have fun. :)
5 Easy Beginner Drops on Aerial Hammock
At Home Rigging
Of course with anything, I hyperfixate and go hard. Hence why I decided to then install a small rig in my home for everyday(ish) practice.
Firstly, you need a pro. If you're in the Atlanta area, these are the pros I used to install my rig for aerial and spin pole.
@atlanta_custom_poles - Instagram
Life saver for a home set up as it saved air space.
Aerial Silks Hardware Aluminum Swivel Carabiner
An easy starter kit for home set up. I like the ombre fabrics :)
Aerial Yoga Hammock Set with Rigging Equipment
Another starter kit option.
Complete Hammock Set
A strong carabiner is a must and I like these. I don't know why I like the D style but I know some prefer the ovals.
Carabiner
Oval Carabiner option with silk rings.
Hammock Hardware
Originally bought this for my Lyra set up and while it's durable and sturdy, it does take. up air space.
Lyra Hardware
Nice low stretch fabric.
Low Stretch Tricot Fabric
Single swivel option for the spins.
Prodigy Aerial Swivel - Large Round
Essential Accessories
Things to help make aerial life easier.
Yea… I tried to depend on my own hands and strength but I definitely need grip aid.
Firetoys Getta Grip 56g chalk ball
The OG product for grip assistance.
Cramer Tuf-Skin Pre Tape Spray, Firm Adhesive
Outifts
Fitted outfits to help you move freely in aerial but also semi-avoid fabrc burns.
Most leotards has the back exposed, which is fine but for wraps/drops, this has a higher back that helps.
CALIA Women's Inspire One Piece Bodysuit
A nice standard leotard for easy aerial moves.
Black Ultra-Form Kick Flare Jumpsuit
Suuuper comfortable!
OFFLINE By Aerie The Hugger Cross Back Legging Jumpsuit
Athletic and durable.
Racerback Unitard With Mesh Waist Inset | FlexTek®
Super soft and comfortable to move in.
Spacedye™ Uplevel Midi Jumpsuit
Technically… for winter but this is still comfortable to move around in during the colder months.
Long Sleeve Half-Zip Full Length Unitard
This is more for yoga or low flow since it's a romper. But it's cute and comfortable.
