by Paula Brusky | Dec 14, 2020 | Paula's Journey
There are so many memes about self care. There are checklists, tons of suggested activities to do and beautiful images of serene hammocks by the ocean. Of course I want a hammock with an ocean breeze. But is it self care? Not necessarily. In words from “Body...
by Student | Dec 11, 2020 | Student Journey
I bet you think that I am talking about the countdown to Christmas, but you couldn’t be more wrong. The countdown that I am talking about is my return to Aerial Dance. At this time I am filled with so many emotions, excitement, fear, joy, dred…and the list goes on....
by Kim Flinchum | Dec 9, 2020 | Instructor Journey
We are now approximately one month out from the annual show. Most of us have come down from the excitement and all of the craziness has settled. Every year, it happens to me at about this time: post-show funk. The dust has settled and after working so hard for...
by Guest Author | Dec 4, 2020 | Student Journey
Hello! So you might be thinking from the title that I am going to talk about one of the classes offered at Aerial Pole Dance and Exercise. Sort of, but not exactly. Insert appropriate emoji here. (Is it just me, or does it seem harder to write these days without using...
by Guest Author | Nov 27, 2020 | Student Journey
Pole is the love I never knew I needed until it smacked me in the face. It challenges me to try new things without discouraging me and driving change through negativity. I don’t have to be beaten down or sad so that pole can lift me up again. If I’m flying high, pole...
by Guest Author | Nov 25, 2020 | Instructor Journey
When I was a still a student at Aerial Dance, I developed a fun weekend ritual. I would wake up early on a Saturday morning, make myself some oatmeal and a giant pot of coffee, and settle into the couch for a phone binge session. On YouTube and/or Instagram, I’d...
by Student | Nov 20, 2020 | Student Journey
As a 53 year old woman pole dancing is one of those things I thought was way beyond my physical ability. It has become one of the most exciting adventures of my life and I’m so glad I stumbled upon it. Although pole dancing is a highly skilled sport, it is entirely...
by Guest Author | Nov 18, 2020 | Instructor Journey
Do you ever think about it? What we do? How weird it is? Because I do. One of my favorite things about instructing aerial fitness is seeing expectations fly out of the window. When I have a new student exclaim in frustration; ” I SUCK at this!” I respond...
by Paula Brusky | Nov 17, 2020 | Paula's Journey
With no federal response, states are being left to decide how to deal with the increasing Covid numbers on their own. In some ways that’s great because different states have different situations; however it is also leaves a room full of governors taking a test...
by Paula Brusky | Nov 16, 2020 | Paula's Journey
It’s the holiday season, for many this means purchasing gifts for loved ones. Normally the thinking goes something like this “What would mom like?” I’m begging you to add a question to the start of your gift giving process this year to save...