| Aerial Silks involves climbing a special type of fabric that is hung from a rigging point certified by a qualified rigger or engineer. |
About Circus Aerials Rigging
Circus Aerials- Rigging
Rigging
| Aerial Silks should only be practiced on a point that has been inspected by a qualified rigger. The aerial equipment should be hung by a qualified rigger experienced in the entertainment industry. Aerials require a qualified rigger and/or engineer to inspect the point that will support the aerialist. It has to strong enough to hold the weight and force that is generated by acrobatic movements. Rigging should be inspected regularly. Any activity that involves motion or height may result in severe injury or even mortality. The more height we have to perform, the more dramatic the tricks that we can perform. We usually practice at a space that has 26 feet. This is ideal. We can do many acts at 18 feet. Aaron Johnson performed most of the rigging that was used when Circus Aerials first got off the ground. Aaron worked for the Cirque du Soleil show Mystere. He brought his expertise back to Vancouver and generously shared it with Circus community here. We are grateful to Aaron for the assistance and guidance that he provided to Circus Aerials. Thanks Aaron! |
| Cori is a Circus aerialist who performs on aerial silks and swinging trapeze. She teaches classes in aerial silks. Aerial silks is also referred to as aerial tissu, aerial fabric and aerial tissue. Classes in swinging trapeze and other circus aerials are offered through the Vancouver Circus School at the North Vancouver Recreation and West Vancouver Recreation gymnastics. |
| Aaron at Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver |
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