In a world filled with an array of extracurricular activities for kids, there’s one unique and captivating option that stands out: aerial silks. Aerial silks, also known as aerial fabric or aerial tissue, offers a thrilling experience that goes beyond physical fitness. Aerial silks classes can help kids develop their strength, balance and learn essential life skills.
Origins of Aerial Silks
Aerial silks are a relatively new art form that originated in a French circus school in 1959. However, the concept gained little traction or popularity for several decades.
Almost 40 years later, André Simard, an acrobatic specialist working with the Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil used aerial silks to create a unique spectacle for audiences. From that point on, aerial silks developed as an art form and is now practiced by professional and amateur practitioners all over the world.
In fact, aerial silks has grown to become one of the circus world’s most alluring and captivating types of acrobatic performance.
Building Strength and Balance
Aerial silks provide an exceptional opportunity for kids to build strength and improve their balance. As they maneuver and climb the fabric, they engage their upper body, core and lower body muscles. The constant effort to control their body movements and maintain balance challenges their coordination and motor skills. Through regular practice, kids gradually develop impressive strength, flexibility, and body awareness, fostering a foundation of physical prowess that can benefit them in various other activities.
Enhancing Life Skills
Beyond the physical benefits, aerial silks classes offer a myriad of important life skills that can positively impact a child’s development:
1. Discipline and Focus: Aerial silks demand discipline and focus as students learn new skills and execute routines. By committing to consistent practice and pushing themselves to achieve new goals, kids develop valuable habits of discipline and concentration that can translate into other areas of their lives.
2. Confidence and Self-Esteem: As kids conquer challenging aerial moves and witness their progress over time, their confidence soars. Aerial silks encourage a growth mindset, teaching children that hard work and perseverance lead to success. The sense of achievement gained from mastering new skills helps boost self-esteem and nurtures a positive self-image.
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3. Trust and Collaboration: Aerial silks often involve partnering and performing routines with others. This fosters trust, effective communication, and collaboration skills. Kids learn to rely on and support their fellow classmates, building strong bonds and developing essential social skills.
4. Creativity and Self-Expression: Aerial silks provide a creative outlet for kids to express themselves through movement and performance. As they explore different poses and sequences, they tap into their imagination, developing their artistic abilities and fostering a sense of individuality.
Byamba Jigdengombo: An Acclaimed Instructor
Under the expert guidance of Byamba Jigdengombo, a trained acrobat with extensive experience in teaching aerial silks to people of all ages and abilities, children receive top-notch instruction and support. Byamba’s passion for acrobatic arts and dedication to teaching ensure that each student receives personalized attention, allowing them to progress safely and at their own pace.
Aerial silks classes provide a unique and exhilarating experience for children, offering a multitude of physical benefits while simultaneously nurturing important life skills. With Byamba Jigdengombo’s expertise as an instructor, kids are in good hands as they explore the awe-inspiring world of aerial silks. So let your children’s spirits soar as they discover their strength, balance, and personal growth through the enchanting art of aerial silks!
Cirque Art Studio
Cirque Art Studio is a premier circus performance arts school in North Miami Beach, FL, located in the Keystone Plaza. We focus on exercise and physical fitness programs for youth and adults, women, and men, that strengthen the body and improve the body’s overall flexibility and mobility. Get physically and mentally stronger and increase your body’s range of motion. Our circus skills classes are fun for everyone! In addition to our youth classes, for kids, we offer an after-school program and seasonal camps.
You can enroll in an adult Acrobatics & Tumbling, Mixed Aerial, Flexibility & Contortion, or Hand Balancing class today, or enroll your child in our After School Program, Youth Contortion, or Youth Aerial Silks classes by clicking here.
