Student of the Month

I live near the studio so I had driven by it a dozen times before I looked online to see what "aerial arts" even meant. Then, I went to a try-it-out workshop offered at Dimvaloo and signed up for a Silks session almost immediately after!

I am really into Slings right now, but I never stray too long from Silks.

There is an undercurrent of positivity, respect, humor, and really amazing work ethic throughout the studio pretty much all the time.

I’ve got a full-time gig in development for a non-profit organization and teach group fitness classes at the YMCA a few times a week. I am a big fan of live music, sports, pubs, and breakfast food (all together, in various combinations, or separately), so I try to fit those things into my life as often as possible.

I rarely turn away from any desserts, but I cannot resist the pull of Snickers in any form - ice cream bar, cheesecake, cupcake, classic, mini, etc.

"That was rough." or something similar, but I usually have to acknowledge it out loud and make a ridiculous and dramatic face (think Lion's Breath if you are into yoga). Then I can usually let it go and get back to the "I can do some pretty cool stuff even if I can't do all the cool stuff yet" mentality.

I like spinning a lot, so changing shapes while spinning is my favorite.
Trapeze is my least favorite - it's just not my jam.

Bumbershoot is full of adventure-seekers and wanderers, everyone is invited!

Most of the people in my very first Silks Intro class still frequent Bumbershoot and I am often reminded how supportive they were. My favorite memory is that unexpected and immediate kindness and camaraderie.