Aerial Silks

 

‘Both aerialist and dancer alike: athletic and startlingly strong.’
The Brisbane Times. Sommer Tothill 09/11

Whether it is performing at dizzying heights of over 18 metres in Abu Dhabi or an intimate 5 metre venue here in Australia Alex has mastered a beautiful & breathtaking approach to this apparatus. Combining her background of classical ballet & contemporary dance with this more traditional circus discipline, an act to truly captivate is what emerges.

aerial silks

DURATION: 5-6 Minutes

TRAINING:

• Private Aerial Tuition (NICA): Daniel Powers (2007-2008)
• Diploma of the Arts – National Theatre Ballet (2000)

SKILLS:

Aerial Silks, Contemporary Dance

EXPERIENCE:

• Cantina: London, UK & Dornbirn, Austria (2012-13)
• WinterCircus: Hurjaruuth – Helsinki, Finland (2011)
• Ferrari World Grand Opening – Abu Dhabi (2010)
• W.A Circus Festival & Adelaide Fringe Festival – Parasouls (2010)
• CIRCA – 31 Circus Acts in 30 Minutes, Chroma & New Circus Now. (2009)

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stage dimensions: 3m x 3m
• Ceiling height: minimum 5m
• Single Rigging Point
• Sound System Required
• No strobe lighting
• Safety run under performance conditions required
• Qualified Rigger must be onsite