“Prisoner Position”
Here is Brianna in what she calls “Prisoner Position”.
I call it “Assisted Pull Up” position, but let’s face it: if that had been the title, you might not have read the post!
Pull ups are a necessary evil for all aerialists and other hard core athletes. They are the ultimate test of strength-to-weight ratio. Nothing else develops your back, shoulders, forearms and grip strength like this exercise.
Assisted pull-ups involve supporting some of your body weight with your feet until you are strong enough to take all the weight in your arms. Try a few at the end of your next class. A good attitude and consistency will help you get results. In between classes, push ups and chest presses will help you build strength.
Consider installing a chin-up bar in your house or apartment.
Develop this important skill to make your inversions easier and your endurance soar!
Oh, and don’t forget to come to class for lots of practice and live techincal support!
Heliummm Student Showcase – Nov 5, 2011
We are SO proud of our aerialists. In front of a full house of family and friends, our gals rocked it big! All that hard work and patient persistence definitely paid off.
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Starring (in order of appearance):
Sila Saylak
Heather & Cody
Kealani Tosh
Aerial Sheldon
Bernadette Cutrone Dankenbrink & Elyse Madsen Curro
Amanda Silaksi
Brianna Hansen
Lauren Clifford
Special Guest: Edith Piaf
Karina Casiano
There was lots of love and glitter in the air, laughter and applause. Several audience members were inspired to get their act ready for the Spring Showcase.
See you in class, see you in the air and see you in the Spring!
And thanks to my silkies for the flowers and my new nickname ‘Mama Silk’.
Love,
Heather
aka ‘Mama Silk’
Heliummm’s Artists Think Fast on Their Feet…and Their Hands!
Heliummm’s incredible hand balancer/contortionist, Adam, did a great job at last night’s What’s Next Conference sponsored by Yahoo! and delectably crafted by Pink Pizza Events.
We quickly and expertly re-staged the act when we discovered the stage was smaller and lower than anticipated. We elevated certain moves from the floor onto the canes to afford the best sight lines for the guests in the back of the room. All accomplished while the client was busy doing more important things. With a few adjustments to tighten up his movement path with the swirling fabric, Adam wowed the guests. And they loved posing for pictures with him in twisty bendy poses.
Just one reason to hire the seasoned professionals of Heliummm Aerial Dance and Entertainment. We think fast – on our feet and our hands!
Aerial Conditioning
Heather interviewed about aerial conditioning in an article about aerial yoga.
Link to full article here.
Note: for really great aerial yoga in NYC, check out Unnata Aerial yoga @ http://www.aerialyoga.com.
Helium Aerial Dance headlines at Mountain State Forest Festival
Helium Aerial Dance headlining at the 75th Anniversary of the Mountain State Forest Festival!
Full article here.
Our aerial classes ROCK!
Our aerial classes ROCK! Tired of regular workouts? It’s time to try us!
Time Out NY: http://newyork.timeout.com/shopping-style/sports-fitness/1939057/unconventional-workouts
Heather in Noemie Lafrance’s “White Box Project”
Heather in Noemie Lafrance’s “White Box Project”
NY Times Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/12/arts/dance/the-white-box-project-by-noemie-lafrance-review.html
Joonbug’s Scenetracker says Heliummm’s ‘alternative fun’
Thanks Joonbug.com for naming our classes as one of NYC’s new alternative fun things to do.
We think we’re fun, and know you will, too! Try something new. You’ll be glad you did.
Click here for full article.
Heliummm named as one of NYC’s best places to work out!
We’re delighted Daily Candy has named Heliummm as one of the best places to work out in NYC.
C’mon out and see why. Check out our classes – you’ll be glad you did.
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