It was back in 1994 on a family trip to Disney World when I saw my first Cirque du Soleil show. I was no more than 6 years old, and I was mesmerized by the acrobatic magic before me. With wide eyes, I ...

There’s a new fitness class in Spokane Valley that’s taking exercise to new heights. In September, lifelong gymnast Sherrie Martin launched Spokane Aerial Performance Arts and began offering classes ...

Not ready to jump right into aerial silk? Check out a free demo performance at the Breckenridge Recreation Center just after Valentine’s Day. When: Monday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. Where: Breckenridge ...

MUNCIE, Ind. — Lindsay Fuller will tell you starting a small business is terrifying. She should know; she’s done it three times. “I always wanted to have something for myself, something I could be ...

Aerial silk performances are only seen by most people at concerts or theater shows. Nick Erickson, associate professor in the Theater department at LSU, is changing that for the Baton Rouge community.

What Is It: We tried aerial silk acrobatics, contortion and unicycle riding alongside the stars of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's " Out Of This World." Who Tried It: Gabrielle Olya, PEOPLE ...

Acro Yoga has become popular lately. Working out recently at CirqueFit were (from left) Cristina Duran of Dallas, Liz Brown of Plano, Jane Johnson of Plano and Corean Gonzales of Dallas.(Khampha ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Turning one’s body into a high-flying, death-defying instrument of art and entertainment isn’t for the faint of heart. Who are these brave — some might say ...

Lora Kapelczak’s active and competitive lifestyle in her youth gave her the skills she needed as an adult to carve her own identity as an aerial acrobat performer and teacher. The Ramona resident was ...