Aerial Dance FAQ

What is aerial dance?

Aerial dance is a general term for elegant movements with an aerial apparatus, such as a hammock or hoop. You can hear more about Aerial Arts is in this video.

How to become an aerial dancer?

    1. Get started with visiting your local studios to get a feel about what aerial dance is like. You do not need to be flexible or strong to get started.
 
  1. If visiting a studio is not an option right now, you could consider beginning with other physical training to prepare your body for your future aerial training.

How can I start aerial dancing?

Get started with visiting your local studios. It is possible to start aerial dance regardless of your fitness level.

Is aerial dance hard? Can I be self taught?

Depends on your level and goal. Aerial dance may be incredibly hard for those who do not have much physical background, but it is still a fun and challenging sport to help you to reach your fitness goals. See more in Eunice’s story.

Can I do aerial dance at home?

Aerial dance generates dynamic forces. The common standard of any rig point is to carry a load of 2000lb.

Check with an engineer to evaluate which type of setup is the most suitable for you. If setting up a rig point is not possible, an A Frame is a popular safe alternative.

Learn more about rigging an aerial setup at home in this article.

How to buy aerial equipment for home practice?

You can find how I shop for my next hammock and how I shop for my aerial hoop in these videos.

I tried aerial yoga, can I do aerial dance?

Yes. Having some aerial experience will help you to take on other aerial disciplines.

What is the difference between aerial dance and aerial yoga?

Just like dance and yoga. While both disciplines work on strength and flexibility, aerial dance is more about elegant movement and aerial yoga focuses more on inner growth.

The biggest difference you might see is that aerial dancers spin with our apparatus while we dance.

Is aerial dance dangerous?

Yes! The first priority of any aerial dancer is safety. That means educate and take extra caution.

Never get on rigs that you have doubts about, and always place a safety crash mat beneath you when practicing.

Having a supporter is highly recommended at all times.

How to find aerial dance classes near me?

While aerial dance is gaining popularity in the world, it is not widely accessible due to space and skill limitations.

You should still be able to find classes in major cities, I managed to take classes in every country I have visited and here I share how I found them.