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Silk: A Dance in the Air

Silk, or Aerial Silk, is a dance form often performed in a circus or variety show. Using a specially crafted fabric attached to the ceiling, one dances, so to speak, in the air. This style of dance enhances body awareness and provides an incredible amount of fun. The dance is a form of aerial acrobatics.

In this unique style of dance, you learn about climbing techniques, specific figures, so-called drops that make it look like you're falling from the ceiling, and many other tricks to master aerial acrobatics. You will also be well-informed in a beginner's course about the characteristics of the fabric, its necessary length, width, and elasticity.

The dance takes place entirely without contact with the floor. Movements are executed in the air using one's own body strength and the support of the fabric. You can imagine that your personal body awareness grows rapidly, and you learn to move elegantly and rhythmically, like a flying bird. An exciting aerial acrobatics show is then inevitable.

Silk Dance Styles

Silk dance, also known as aerial silks or aerial fabric, offers a diverse range of styles to explore, each with its own unique characteristics and expressive potential.

Contemporary Aerial Silk:

• Blends elements of modern dance, ballet, and improvisation to create flowy, expressive movements that tell a story or evoke emotions.

• Focuses on artistic interpretation and musicality, often incorporating props and costum...