Fifteen minutes into my trial aerial silks lesson at Bumbershoot Aerial Arts, I am close to tears. Despite clear instructions from two compassionate teachers, I cannot get the hang of the first move: ...

Northern Lights Aerial Studio, in downtown Duluth, is about to celebrate its first birthday. Beginners' classes are open to everyone — even newspaper columnists. Instructor Alexa Wavrin, right, helps ...

Over the years there have been a lot of exercise trends come and go, many of them involving forms of dance But this latest addition to working out literally takes exercise to new heights. The art of ...

SPRINGBORO – With the colorful silks and seemingly daring movements, aerial workouts can be exciting to watch and experience but, more importantly, they also provide a full-body workout. “You use ...

It was back in 1994 on a family trip to Disney World when I saw my first Cirque du Soleil show. I was no more than 6 years old, and I was mesmerized by the acrobatic magic before me. With wide eyes, I ...

During certain hours in the Art Academy of Milton, people can be found climbing, wrapping, dropping and diving in aerial silks classes that build strength, flexibility and even ...