With Summer, and all the delights that it brings, in full swing it can be easy to let our aerial training fall by the way side. With the beach, lakes and pools calling, not to mention the fun vacations with yummy cocktails, it’s not surprising that our Aerial...

As an aerialist there is a good chance that you wake up most mornings experiencing some degree of muscle pain. You may inch your way out of bed wincing, moaning and holding your lower back, shoulder, forearm or wrist. Your partner probably shakes there...

Arguably one of the most fascinating knots on the Aerial Silks is the Belay Knot.  This versatile knot earned its name from the world of rock climbing and seems to ‘magically’ appear via dozens and dozens of interesting wraps and entries. One moment an aerialist...

Here at Womack and Bowman we are kind of obsessed with making aerial acts. Solo and duo acts on the Silks, Lyra, Hammock or Rope to perform ourselves, group acts for our students at Womack and Bowman – The Loft (in a pre pandemic world)...

It’s officially happening! You have booked your first aerial photoshoot. Woohoo! Whether you are working with a professional photographer and performance grade lighting or your husband’s iPhone and an Amazon Ring Light, your success (and awesome pics) will be ensured if you follow a...

Motivation can be an elusive thing for many of us, in relation to our aerial training or simply life in general. Our motivation levels are threatened more today than ever before.  We are disconnected from people, experiences, and everything that makes us feel whole. Many aerial studios...

It is imperative that you take care of your shoulders as an aerialist in order to avoid injury and to prolong your enjoyment of this beautiful art form. Adding just a few minutes of shoulder conditioning to your aerial warm up can help you strengthen...

It’s been a busy few weeks for us here at Womack and Bowman with Rachel giving birth to her beautiful daughter Genevieve Mary on June 12th. The (long) and difficult labor, feelings of confusion  (“Am I doing this right?”) and sleepless nights pale in...

A few months ago we were invited to perform our Duo Silks act as well as a Rope and Hammock solo at the opening of a swanky new hotel on the East Coast of the US. We were informed that the ballroom we were...

Earlier this month Brett was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to perform at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas with none other than Taylor Swift! Brett and eleven other aerialists as well as a cast of talented dancers and musicians opened the...