Dana Augustin - Back Flag, S-Wrap, and Free Drops

This dynamic Aerial Workshop is thoughtfully divided into three components, each designed to enhance your strength, flexibility, and aerial artistry:

• Core Strength & Flexibility Essentials: Engage in targeted exercises that build the foundational strength and flexibility crucial for aerial performance.
• Seamless Ground-to-Air Transitions: Develop fluidity in connecting grounded movements with aerial transitions, honing control and spatial awareness.
• Innovative Yoga Techniques for Aerialists: Explore aerial-specific yoga practices that enhance mobility and reduce the risk of injuries.

• Full-Body Conditioning: Leverage aerial silks to activate and strengthen all major muscle groups, building resilience and endurance.
• Fundamental Techniques: Focus on foundational warm-ups that establish a solid base for advancing to complex skills.
• Enhanced Flexibility: Practice specialized stretching techniques that expand your range of motion and improve aerial ease.

• Back Flag & Variations: Master static and dynamic entrances into the back flag, exploring its variations and applications.
• S-Wrap Entrances: Learn both static and dynamic methods of entering the s-wrap, while seamlessly connecting it to the back flag and scorpion.
• Scorpion Technique: Perfect entrances into the scorpion, incorporating both static and dynamic variations.
• Open Drops: Experience the thrill of open drops (performed without key holds) and incorporate them safely into your practice.
• Choreography & Flow: Synthesize the skills learned into fluid, expressive sequences that highlight your artistry.

This workshop provides a holistic approach to aerial silks, balancing technical skill-building with creative expression. Whether you are refining existing skills or exploring new ones, this program offers something for every aerialist eager to elevate their craft.

Participants should have prior experience with the following skills:

• Hip key (with straight legs)
• Inversions
• Front balance
• One-hand grip or L-grip (fully or partially)