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...

As aerial studios and training spaces reopen and race to make up for lost time and income and eager students return to class (masked up and vaxed up we hope!), you may find yourself teaching aerial more then ever before! In fact, you might be starting to...

With temperatures rising throughout the US and most of Europe, and with most of us working out and training aerial outdoors to lower the possibility of Covid-19 spread and infection, it is important to remember that there are inherent risks in doing so. If...

Many aerial studios across the country and the world have begun to reopen.   You may have already attended a class or two. As studio owners ourselves we have been busy creating new safety guidelines and protocols in preparation for a phased reopening of our Los...

The Hip Key (also known as a Hip Lock) is a fundamental yet often times challenging component of Aerial Silks training. You may have been taking classes for years, performing challenging drops and combinations and still struggle with your Hip Key form. If this...

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...

You don’t need to be a resident aerialist on the Las Vegas strip or on tour with Cirque Du Soleil to reap the benefits of being a professional performer. The mastery, confidence and finesse possessed by many professional aerialists can be yours also, if you...

Something happens during moments of unbridled creativity that is difficult to describe. People often call this feeling “being in the zone,” or “being in flow,” a place where creativity just seems to pour out of you. For that brief period, you experience perfection. To be a creator in...