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Aerial Silks include two strands of fabric hanging from a top centre point. This differs from aerial yoga (hammocks) and provides a fun, strength based sport. To use silks, aerialists use the fabric to wrap, suspend, drop, swing, and spiral their bodies into and out of various positions. Aerial silks may be used to fly through the air, striking poses and figures while flying.
Aerial Silks aren’t just for professionals, there are plenty of tricks, wraps and climbs you can absolutely do at a beginner level – so don’t let it deter you! As you gain strength, you’ll gain more tricks, drops and wraps as you go.
- Stretch
- Low-stretch fabrics: Low-stretch fabrics are primarily used by beginners who have not yet developed proper climbing technique.
- Medium-stretch fabrics: Medium-stretch fabrics are the principal choice of professional aerialists and graduates of professional training programs.
Aerials Australia’s Silks are a professional 40d Tricot, low-medium stretch and perfect for beginners to professionals. Our Aerial Silks are offered at any length you may need, as well as 46+ colour options, from solid to ombre and patterns.
It is not known for certain who invented the art form of performing aerial dance on fabrics. Fred Deb of Drapés Aériens is widely known to be one of the founders around 1992. André Simard was hired by Cirque du Soleil to develop and research acrobatics in 1987; his job was to discover original and imaginative ways to attract audiences, and is also regarded as one of the founders around 1995.
These days, Aerial studios offering Aerial Silks are plenty, as well as often being offered at gyms, gymnastics, dance studios, PT’s, pole sports and yoga studios. You’ll also often see them on cruises, at events & festivals.
Give it a go – you’ll be amazed at your strength and ability!
