The origins of the art of aerial silks is debated, but it was in the late 1980s when Cirque du Soleil revamped the technique and brought it to the masses. Now, fitness groups in Southwest Florida are ...

I HAVE NEVER wanted to join the circus. The tightrope terrifies me, and even though people keep encouraging me to take a trapeze class, I’m not sure if I’m down with swinging through the air hanging ...

If you’ve ever seen Cirque du Soleil acrobats twist and flip their way high above the stage in heart-stopping aerial stunts, you know it can be a magical sight. Have you ever wondered what it might be ...

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 ...

Aerial training has become an essential skill within the professional dance and performing arts industry, with performers expected to demonstrate versatility, upper-body strength, and aerial technique ...