3 Aerial Silks Choreography Mistakes to Avoid

Choreography is such a fun and rewarding part of aerial silks - there's nothing quite like creating an original act and sharing it, fully embodying yourself as an aerialist and an artist. 

Let's look at three common mistakes to avoid as you set out to create choreography and perform:

1. Too many tricks, not enough transition

You've packed your routine with epic tricks, drops, and poses, but now you're rushing from one to the next. Allow room for your act to breathe - create a meaningful journey from one distinctive skill to the next, where the transition actually highlights your grace and artistry. Even though the temptation may be to show what you are made of, your impact on the audience will be higher if you are elegantly threading the whole performance together, with intention in every movement along the way. 

2. Neglecting Conditioning & Grip Strength

Knowing impressive tricks is one thing, but doing them consecutively requires immense strength and endurance. Are you conditioned for multiple skills in a row? If your core, shoulders, and grip can't keep up with your routine, it can lead to visible struggle and simply be unsafe. Strengthening exercises, endurance drills, and grip training should be part of regular practice. (Check out SilkFIT for a go-to conditioning workout).

3. Ignoring the transition in and out of the performance

It's common, especially in student showcase scenarios, to not get into character until you are at your silk. Don't do this! Try instead being in character and "on stage" as soon as you are being introduced or are visible. Approach your apparatus with presence and intention, and if you have to adjust the silks, do so with care, rather than treating it as a practical matter. Let your grace flow into each movement, considering every movement as significant and deserving of intentionality.

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Aerial Silks Choreography takes time

Remember that creating an original act takes time and intention. Taking a methodical approach will save you time and energy as you create, allowing the process to feel creative and fun instead of overwhelming. To keep things simple, organized, and clear, check out my Intro to Aerial Choreography course. This will guide you step by step through the process and includes performance insights from a seasoned professional.