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GLOSSARY
WHAT IS AERIAL TISSU?
Aerial Tissu is the art of
suspended dance. It is grace and beauty incarnate. At times
static, at times dynamic, and at all times mesmerizing, this
acrobatic performance art captivates its audiences. Known by
many names, it is sometimes called Flying Silks, Aerial Tissue,
Aerial Silk, Aerial Chiffon, Aerial Fabric, Aerial Curtain,
and Aerial Dance, among others. "Tissu" means "fabric" in
French, and is a fitting description for this cirque-inspired
dance form because the performers dance on long fabric silks.
One can have many different
backgrounds to learn Aerial Tissu. Dancers, contortionists,
gymnasts, acrobats, and even yoga enthusiasts can pick up this
skill fairly easily. It requires both grace and strength.
Aerial tissu artists captivate
audiences with their daring drops, powerful climbs, and elegant
poses while suspended on dual silks. Aerial tissu acts are
often paired with aerial lyra / hoop, aerial straps, aerial
hammock, aerial bungee, and circus-style contortion / balancing
acts.
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