A long time ago I was the person who hated sports, any form, any type. It has something to do with the fact that I'm pretty tall and for every single thing I enjoyed doing I would just be told I'm too tall to do it. They would just say I should try basketball or volleyball or something of that sort, and that was just not for me—anything with a ball I could simply not do.
Read MoreThis is a story all about how my life got flip, turned, upside down... literally. I've taught Pilates for 8 years at my studio, Discover Happy, in this small sweet town Decorah, Ia. Around 2013 I wanted to explore the roots of Pilates and ask the question: Why? Why do I teach this movement?…
Read MoreWe have such a short time in our ‘today’ body that it seems a waste to not live In it with ferocity. The beauty of dance is that it is for every human, no holds barred. It is the ownership of your own movement, subtle or extravagant. We are able to express all ranges of laughter and tragedy in any way that we can dream of.
Read MoreI started aerial hammock during grad school because I wasn’t happy with my sedentary life. I realized my body had some difficulty doing activities I wanted to do, like kayaking. I looked up classes and fell in love…
Read MoreRead about February’s Masterclass featured student of the month: @avery_aerialist!
Read MoreFind out what I stock in my dance bag for training and performing!
Read MoreJanuary 2019’s featured Masterclass student!
“It is crucial to expand our horizons and level up by raising our frequency as teachers and human beings!!!”
Read MoreDecember’s featured masterclass student is a girl that’s near and dear to my heart! I met her in 2017 during my visit to Greece and she stood out to me through her eagerness and drive. She was so organized during class, taking notes about everything and soaking in as much as she could. I could tell that this lady wanted to learn.
Read MoreNovember 2018 featured Masterclass student: Tracie Day | “Why I decided to sign up was to improve my aerial skills, flexibility, support local aerialists, help with my dream & your dreams come true, fall more in love with hammock/sling, learn more skills on how to improve choreography, endurence, connecting with my soul in aerial dance…”
Read MoreThis month’s featured Masterclass student is the lovely Michelle Vézina (@michev_aerial)! This lady joined my class in August 2018, but I can already tell that she has intense drive and tenacity…
Read MoreWhy I don’t use anything else but the Sterling Rope Hollow Block from Vertical Art Dance to rig my aerial hammock / sling.
Read MoreAerial Swag featured me for August’s Woman In Business! Check out what this cool subscription box company has to offer.
Read MoreDetails on my Masterclass and how you can join!
Read MoreThese little miracle workers serve multiple functions. They can add a layer of protection against aerial fabric burns or steel apparatus abbrasions. Though, the most important function of a warmer is to prevent acute and long term injury of tissues in the lower back…
Read MoreIf I'm being honest here, I'm terrified. I know I'm not alone in this feeling. I'm not so much terrified for the being pregnant part. I'm terrified for how my life will change…
Read MoreOh, how you have changed my world. The summation of my first encounter with your continent is too grandiose for words. But—the thing I most want to remember is this: I was so wrong about you…
Read MoreAdventures from the first Aviary Aerial Retreat in Nicaragua!
Read MoreBack in August of 2017 I had the pleasure of filming with Austin, Cam & Jess of Men Try. They had ambitions of trying their hand at pole and asked me to help--I happily obliged to help them in this new experience. To their surprise, they actually did really well!
Read MoreSix simple tips for dancing the way you practice
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