Dana Augustin - Roll-Ups, Balancing Elements, and Free Drops

This Aerial Workshop is structured to refine your aerial fundamentals, introduce creative transitions, and enhance your overall aerial performance. The program is divided into three main sections:

• Core Strength & Flexibility Essentials: Perform targeted exercises that build the strength and flexibility necessary for aerial training.
• Seamless Ground-to-Air Transitions: Learn how to transition fluidly between grounded movements and aerial elements, improving control and spatial awareness.
• Innovative Yoga Techniques for Aerialists: Incorporate yoga practices designed specifically for aerialists, enhancing mobility and minimizing injury risks.

• Full-Body Conditioning: Engage in exercises using aerial silks to activate and strengthen key muscle groups, boosting endurance and resilience.
• Fundamental Techniques: Reinforce foundational warm-ups that create a strong base for mastering advanced skills.
• Enhanced Flexibility: Focus on stretching methods that expand your range of motion for greater ease and freedom in the air.

In this segment, you'll dive into the following technical and creative elements:

• Hip Movements: Explore hip lock techniques, helicopter moves, and their variations.
• Balancing Elements: Perfect back balance and front balance positions, along with creative variations.
• Roll Techniques: Practice C shapes, roll-downs, roll-ups, and innovative variations to enhance fluidity and control.
• Open Drops: Safely perform open drops (executed without key holds) from the learned elements for a dramatic flair.
• Choreography & Sequencing: Connect all the skills into cohesive, artistic sequences, emphasizing flow and expression.

This workshop offers a comprehensive approach to technical development, artistic expression, and safety, providing aerialists the tools to expand their repertoire and perform with confidence.

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)