“Whatever you do, do it with elegance” – so reads the motto of ballerina Helena Lehmann and she seems to follow it with every fiber of her heart and every inch of her body. At the age of four, Helena tried her first steps into the world of ballet and worked for many years as […]
About Elen Ramírez
Interview with Brandon Scott
Brandon is a self-made aerial acrobat, currently living in Las Vegas. He has a background in gymnastics, dance, and musical theater, and currently performs and teaches on Aerial Fabric, Straps, Hammock, Spansets, Chains, Rope, Rings, and other specialty apparatus. He currently holds the title of US Aerial Champion, and teaches classes and privates at Trapeze […]
Interview with Iram Ramírez
“Hi Everyone! My name is Iram Ramirez, I am 22 years old, I’m from Camargo Chihuahua Mexico, I have been an Aerialist for almost 5 years, instructor and choreographer in Alpha Dance Studio for 3 years. I am a student of Business Administration at the Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua, I speak Spanish and English. I […]
Interview with Thula Moon
1. Thula could you please tell me about your way to circus arts? What is your artistic story? I was born on the Big Island of Hawaii and grew up on the east side of the island in Puna. I started in an acrobatics class when I was around 5 and started performing with kids […]
Interview with Amy Hastie
Meet Amy Hastie. “I live in Margaret River, Western Australia. I run the Wild Star Dance, Margaret River Circus Center. I have always loved dancing but have now anchored my passion in aerial dance arts. I am currently on a mission raising funds by preselling for the printing of my “60 Tricks on Aerial Silk” […]
Aerial Arts Festival in Berlin
The cultural center of Germany, Berlin celebrates Aerial Arts Festival in Berlin. Jana Korb and Daniel Megnet together with their Partners for the Festival Maulhelden Büro and Wintergarten Variete, State Acrobatics School Berlin has organized this amazing event. Jana Korb & Arnulf Rating Aerial Arts Festival is a great meeting place for international aerialists connecting performers […]
10 Simple Ways to Boost Your Energy for Pole Fitness Classes
Do you ever feel too sluggish to get out of bed, let alone go to your pole dancing class? We all have those days, especially during the cold months of the year, when that familiar feeling of “the winter blues” kicks in. Putting aside all the comfy excuses we can make to stay in, here […]
Introducing X-Purr Pole For Cats With Cats Inspired Tutorials.
1. How this idea occurred to you and Arloa? Natasha: We attended CatCon in Los Angeles at the end of last June (yes, Cat Convention is an actual thing) and saw just about every cat toy and accessory under the sun catering to every type of cat owner – whether you’re into heavy metal, comic […]
Aerial Theater by Jana Korb – Kafka. Vintage! Women! Varieté! And More.
I´m very excited to introduce Jana Korb, a well-known aerial theater artist from Germany. Jana has many performance projects and is performing all over Germany and neighboring countries. She is also the organizer of the Aerial Arts Festival in Berlin. 1. Dear Jana, could you please tell me a bit about yourself, what brought you […]
Interview with Anne-Sophie: Circus scene in Argentina
Anne-Sophie Lohmeier or Aerialistik as she calls herself, is an aerial silks performer and teacher from Munich. In this interview you will learn about her interesting way to aerial arts. 1. How did you come to aerial arts? How long have you been doing aerial silks and what have you done before? When I studied […]
Otgo Waller: Famous Mongolian Contortionist from Las Vegas
Otgo Waller is a professional contortionist as well as the creator and owner of Flexible Body Art LLC technique and school. Otgo grew up in the shadow of the holy mountain Bogd Uul near the Mongolian capital city of Ulaanbaatar. When Otgo was 7 years old she dreamed of becoming a contortionist, and by 13 […]
Ballet exercises for aerialists with Severine Reisp
Severine Reisp is a talented ballet dancer who is studying dance in the USA. I got to know Severine at the Ballet Academy in Berlin. Severine has some great tips to share for aerialists and you can also learn her story. 1. Severine, could you tell us a bit about yourself: how did you start […]
Rope Workshop by Emiliano Ron in Berlin
Emiliano is a talented aerial rope artist and teacher with unique technique and style. You can read more about him and his great work in this interview . Emilaino, known as the Rope Master, travels around the world teaching the beautiful and strong art of aerial rope and performing. I had an opportunity to visit his […]
Talk About Aerial Training With Aurélie Bernard
Aurélie Bernard is a circus artist and performs internationally with different aerial apparatus. She discovered circus when she was 15 and studied at the Circus Space in London. 1. Aurélie, could you please tell me about yourself? How was your story of becoming an aerialist? What was your biggest challenge and how you overcame […]
Equilibrist and Contortion Artist Shares Her Story
1. Rimma, could you please tell me about yourself? How was your story of becoming a contortion artist? What was your biggest challenge and how you overcame it? It started from the very childhood, because I always was a very active child. And my parents could see my energy and I spent it on many […]
Women’s Lyra Champion in the 2015 U.S. Aerial Championships
Rebekah Burke studied ballet and contemporary dance at the North Carolina School of the Arts with Ethan Stiefel, Ellison Ballet in New York City, the Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet, and at American Ballet Theatre’s summer intensive in New York City. Rebekah studied Cerceau/Aerial Hoop with Jan Manke in NYC, at Le Studio in […]
Story and Tips by the IPDFA “Pole Instructor of the Year 2015”
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Unique and Stunning Circus Art by David Pereira
David Pereira is a very creative aerial artist, contortionist, gymnast, actor and dancer. Starting successfully with classical ballet David moved to breakdance, gymnastics, aerial dance and contortion. All these disciplines helped him to develop a unique style. He performs internationally and currently you can see his show at the Wintergarten Varieté in Berlin. It was […]
Meet a Stunning Aerial Straps Contortionist and Champion
Veronika Teslenko is an amazing aerial artist and straps contortionist. She has been performing and touring throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. 2 Gold Prizes Circus Idol World Competition Moscow, Russia Gold Prize Contortion Act Paris, France Gold Prize in Inskadey Circus Holland Silver in Monaco Monte Carlo Silver Prize Nikulin Circus Festival Moscow Silver […]
Ekaterina Shustova, aerial performer from a circus family shares her experience
Ekaterina Shustova “Simply Purple” is a great aerial artist. She performs with aerial fabric, straps, lyra and pole. Ekaterina comes from a circus family and began her performing career in 1997 when she was eight years old. She has also performed in Cirque du Soleil show’s ZED and MYSTERE. 1. Ekaterina, could you please […]
Physical Theater up in the Air. Absolutely Unique Style of Paper Doll Militia
Sarah Bebe Holmes is a talented aerialist and artist. She has her own aerial theater company Paper Doll Militia together with other aerialists. She has a very unique style and has done almost all kinds of aerial arts. In her performances she combines different aerial apparatus: trapeze, corde lisse, aerial chain, silks, aerial stairs, multi […]
The Aerial Rope Master. “A freak on the rope. Raw, wild, brutal and different”
Emiliano Ron has devoted many years to various aerial techniques, choosing to specialize on rope. With an academic background in Cinematography Arts (Editor and Director of Photography) and spending his adolescence mixing his passion for martial arts, punk rock, books and skateboarding, he decided to leave everything and become a circus artist. Learning with great […]
Learn From the Master Trainer for XPERT Pole and Aerial Fitness
Sarah Scott has been competing, performing and instructing for the last 7 years at a national and international level. She is a Master Trainer for XPERT Pole & Aerial Fitness and currently travels the world teaching workshops and hosts training packages in South West England. Being a brand ambassador for XPOLE has led to representing […]
Useful Tips for Correct Contortion
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Laura Dasi: Incredibly Creative and Talented Aerialist. How to Bring Dance Into the Air.
Laura Dasi is a talented aerialist, classical ballet dancer and yoga teacher. She knows how to bring dance into the air. Each of her performances transmits beauty and elegance from classical ballet. Laura creates characters full of grace and emotion. Laura performs with aerial silks, lyra and hammock. In this video interview you will learn […]
What You Can Learn From a “Sexy Style” Pole Dancer
Jordan Kensley is a performing and competing pole dancer and instructor from Los Angeles with a unique strong and sexy style. She combines quick and strong tricks with exotic dance. Jordan´s awards 2015 Arnold Pole Classic: 1st Professional Alternate Pole Theatre USA: 1st Place Pro Comedy Division, 3rd Place Overall Champion PSO National Championship: Pro […]
Anastasia Skukhtorova: The Most Photogenic Pole Dancer Of the World 2014
Anastasia Skukhtorova – one of the best pole dancers in the world, pole dance/pole fitness instructor, performer, competitor. The most photogenic pole dancer of the world 2014 World pole cup champion 2012/2013 2nd runner up in Pole World Cup 2011/2012 2nd runner up in Pole Art 2011 International pole dancing judge The Finalist of the World […]
Interview with Marion Crampe
I had an absolutely amazing interview with Marion. She is a very lovely person and very talented artist. In this interview Marion shares her story and experiences, gives interesting tips and reveals some things about pole tricks and contortion. You will learn about Marion, how to create choreography and transitions, where to look for inspiration, […]
1st Place Winner in Aerial All Stars 2015, Distinguished Pole Champion and Brand Ambassador
Amy Hazel is known for her flexibility, interesting pole transitions and her instagram @amyhazel92. Amy started pole dancing in 2010 and quickly built her reputation to becoming one of Australia’s top pole dancers. Without professional background training, Amy has always had a passion for dancing and choreographing attending dance classes from the age of 6. […]
Original Pole Dance Artist With the Wall-Climbing Background.
Yvonne is a total poledance-addict. Since she started in 2011 not a single day has gone by without her training (or thinking about training) on the pole! Originating from the wallclimbing scene, she immediately fell in love with the physical challenge poledancing gives her. Now, 4 years later, she teaches and performs her passion across […]
Flexibility Coach Who Studied with Otgo Waller, the Mongolian Top Contortionist
Sofia Venanzetti is a certified personal trainer, certified pole dance instructor, flexibility coach and contortionist from Milan, Italy. She moved to Miami, FL in 2006 to expand her knowledge in fitness and bodybuilding, her biggest passion at that time. She competed in several Fitness and Figure competitions in California, Florida and Italy. She also worked for fitness […]
Talk with aerial and equestrian circus artist
Originary from Quebec City area, Caroline is a aerial and equestrian circus artist, as well as a dancer and a Pilates instructor. She got her training with Masters in Montreal, France, Argentina and New York in aerial and equestrian acrobatics. She performed as a dancer and circus performer in events in Quebec, Ontario, USA and […]
Learn to Do and to Jump into Handstands With Artistic Gymnast and Contemporary Dancer
Today I will share with you a great interview with a talented dancer, gymnast and aerialist Josefine Stenström. 1. Josy, could you please tell me about your experience in gymnastics and dance? I started with artistic gymnastic when I was 5 years old. I trained 5 days/week and went to competitions and gymnastic camps in […]
Interview with Arlene Caffrey, the Owner of 2 Pole Schools in Ireland
Arlene Caffrey is one of Ireland’s best known and loved pole dance artists. She became addicted to pole dance when it was first introduced to Ireland as a fitness concept and has since progressed, to travel all over the world to perform, compete, teach and develop her artistry. She hopes to bring a theatrical and […]