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Aeriel Hoop
I know this isn’t specifically pole related but do any of you polers out there do aerial hoop as well.
I can’t seem to find any classes around here that offer it and wanted to find out a few things:
Is this something one could teach themselves if you have already learned how to pole at an advanced level yourself?
Would you get the same type of benefits such as strength training in arms, back, abs for fitness?
Are there any DVDs out there to teach yourself and where could I buy a hoop?
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I am very interested in this also. I saw some photos of a few people’s studios with the aerial hoops, but I can’t find any sites about how you can install one in your home and stuff. I really want to try this though.
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i may differ from others on this, but i strongly believe that for aerial anything (hoop/lyra, silk, trap) you should NOT teach yourself. the strength benefits are amazing (especially for silk, not so much hoop/trap– slightly different muscle groups for each but silk really is an intense forearm workout compared to hoop/trap) but you REALLY need to have proper form and you could really hurt yourself, especially if you fall. i would only take classes from a studio that teaches multiple apparatus… i dont know of any videos that will teach any of the aerial circus arts. if you don’t have one nearby to take regular classes, trek out to a studio to take a beginner intensive private at least once. i’ve seen a lot of people that think they know what they are doing… just like in pole, you really need to have the fundamental skills down before you should progress, and you can’t learn the progression just by watching videos of people perform.
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I’m really lucky to live within 20 minutes of a performing arts place that offers aerial workshops throughout the year. I just signed up this term and love it. Many of my fellow students drive for and hour, or even 1.5hr+ to get to the class each week!
I agree with amy. Aerial stuff is very particular, you need to be doing it exactly, perfectly right. It is more demanding than pole, and requires more strength. I would never recommend training or learning without a proper instructor and a really fat crash mat!
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