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NYC-based aerialist specializing in Straps, Chinese pole, juggling and handstands. Message for booking and training inquiries

Back at it with more pole practice. Mostly to disp

Back at it with more pole practice. Mostly to display the art by @evilsteve and @underline.b. Thanks to everyone who is excited to use me as a canvas

#circus #homeworkout #circuseverydamnday #circusinternational #circusathome #cirquegoals #yoga #notyoga #aerialinstructor #calisthenics #chinesepole #palochino #chinesepoletricks #polefitness #dancepole #poledance #poletrickoftheday #aerialpole #aerialist #cyrwheel #matchinois #washyourhands #impossiblemoves #mutantclan

When in doubt, dance. This week, training has been

When in doubt, dance. This week, training has been the furthest thing from my mind. But I got a call that a pole needed a new home and being a shelter-loving person, I had to bite. She’s a rescue, but I feel the need to say: “who saved who?”

#circus #stayathome #circusinternational #circuseverydamnday #circuseveryday #yoga #notyoga #circusaroundtheworld #prana #calisthenics #chinesepole #palochino #chinesepoletricks #polefitness #dancepole #poledance #poletrickoftheday #aerialpole #aerialist #cyrwheel #matchinois #washyourhands #impossiblemoves #mutantclan

Want to learn how to planche? There are a few grea

Want to learn how to planche? There are a few great options: 1) hang out at waterfalls. Everyone knows the gravity there is lighter
2) @garrettmovement offers an excellent strength course of hand balancing
3) @movementwithnoor has a retreat coming up (you can reach out to sign up), and
4) folks like @doraskelton and others at @cirquehaus offer in-person classes in nyc. Coming from a tall, formally inflexible, somewhat lazy person, it’s possible. In the meantime, reach out with any training questions!

#handstand #planche #handstandeveryday #circuseverydamnday #handstandeverywhere #training #conditioning #flow #yoga #notyoga #roguefitness #pravana #baltimore #smalltimore #charmcity #drills #longboi #bluehairdontcare #gymnastics #calisthenics #impossiblemoves #mutantclan

Thanks New York, it’s been real. Hoppy to visit

Thanks New York, it’s been real. Hoppy to visit anytime.

#pole #chinesepole #matchinois #chinesepoletricks #yoga #notyoga #poletrickoftheday #aerialinstructor #layers #feelinggood #ministryofsupply #asics #cirquehaus #circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #circusinspiration #cirquegoals #cirquegram #cirqueduinsta #gymnastics #calisthenics #mutantclan #poledance #waitforthedrop #polefitness #poledancer #sweaterweather

Back on straps after a while and playing with the

Back on straps after a while and playing with the reverse spin a bit. Having the most rejuvenating time at @cirquehaus with the straps crew. Thanks to @elittlelucks, @_claralaurent_, @dizzymattymorgan, @bretyamanaka, @go_wendy_go, @ousmane_guinea224, and of course @doraskelton (not pictured), who are all incredible in their own right. Give them a follow and support.

Also, feel free to sign up for the upcoming offerings through @circsci and @circkoz, including an upcoming Training to Failure Workshop, Level 1 Straps Teacher Training, and Custom Programming for whatever your aerial needs are. Reach out for more info!

#circusaroundtheworld #circus #circusinternational #cirquehaus #circusinspiration #reversespin #aerialtricks #aerialist #maleaerialist #aerialistsofig #cintasaereas #ministryofaerial #strapscoach #pravana #strength #aerialinstructor #calisthenics #mutantclan #gymnastics #onlyfans #cirquedusolielcasting #strapschallenge #yoga #notyoga #pairofthieves #ministryofsupply #aerialstraps

While my camera skills might not be there, I’m a

While my camera skills might not be there, I’m always thrilled to spend a moment at @ironcitycircusarts

Before I bury the lead, I’m pleased to announce I will be sharing my expertise on @circsci as @circkoz begins to share his expertise with the general population. Don’t worry, he’ll still be involved, and we will collaborate on how to bring more sports science to circus training.

At @circsci, you’ll find workshops, podcasts, tutorials, and evidence based training guides to meet your aerial and acro needs. Stay posted on more updates in the next weeks!

A late birthday submission to the @strauchabout ar

Sometimes things don’t work. More often than not

Sometimes things don’t work. More often than not, they don’t. And that’s part of the process. Not always the easiest reminder for me, but the most important part is the “not working”. And it’s nice to have the support of @barbaralovesyoga during those moments at @cirquehaus

#pole #chinesepole #matchinois #chinesepoletricks #yoga #notyoga #poletrickoftheday #aerialinstructor #layers #feelinggood #ministryofsupply #asics #cirquehaus #circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #circusinspiration #cirquegoals #cirquegram #cirqueduinsta #gymnastics #calisthenics #mutantclan #poledance #waitforthedrop #polefitness #poledancer #sweaterweather

Truly the most soul-affirming folks at @cirquehaus

Truly the most soul-affirming folks at @cirquehaus today. Nothing fancy, but making the most of time time with incomparable company

#chinesepole #matchinois #chinesepoletricks #yoga #notyoga #poletrickoftheday #aerialinstructor #themummy #themummyreturns #ministryofsupply #asics #cirquehaus #circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #circusinspiration #cirquegoals #cirquegram #cirqueduinsta #gymnastics #calisthenics #mutantclan #poledance #matzoh #polefitness #poledancer #tenplagues #happypassover

(Keep reading for info on how to win a free pole l

(Keep reading for info on how to win a free pole lesson)

Y’all. These last few weeks have been a journey. But I am so thrilled to train at @cirquehaus and to be able to fool around on Chinese pole, unexplainably one of the few things I can do with these new back issues. It’s definitely a little rusty, but the cobwebs are nothing a little sweep can’t handle 🧹

That said, I’ll be offering a FREE Chinese pole lesson to one lucky person. Originally this was intended as a fundraiser, but there are so many opportunities and organizations where you can send money to help the Ukrainian people, voting rights, climate solutions, or whatever your cause, and I encourage you to support them. However, if you know any displaced circus artists who need a temporary home in NYC, send them my way.

To win a lesson, just tag a friend below and share on your story—winner will be chosen on March 30th

#chinesepole #matchinois #chinesepoletricks #yoga #notyoga #poletrickoftheday #aerialinstructor #goodfellow #ministryofsupply #asics #cirquehaus #circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #circusinspiration #cirquegoals #cirquegram #cirqueduinsta #gymnasticscalisthenics #mutantclan #poledance #poledancer #polefitness #nevertoolate #nevertooold #betterwithasweater

It’s been a while since I’ve been online. A lo

It’s been a while since I’ve been online. A lot of this time has been spent coming to terms with my unique health challenges and figuring out what I’m currently able to do. Some of these challenges have been prohibitive to circus training, especially side bending. And so I’ve taken a step back from the things I’ve typically put emphasis on, including straps and handstands, and have been focusing more on strength and mobility. And grateful to places like @cirquehaus for the variety of training options they provide and people like @barbaralovesyoga to train with. All told, it’s a great opportunity to reassess and reevaluate, though I’ve been hesitant to catalogue this fork in the road.

Partially I’m resistant to admitting I’m not where I once was. Partially I’m concerned that my content won’t be “compelling.” But more so, I’m realizing my relationship to movement has changed in the past months, and has been mostly influenced by keeping up an online persona. I’ve been promoting others less often. I’ve been expressing my viewpoints less. I’ve been monitoring what I share online to be the most audience friendly. I’ve been self indulgent in sharing progress and only progress. And I’ve done it with the justification that my employment and livelihood are at stake.

But here I am. And while obviously there’s a video attached to this post, it is under the philosophy of “one day one,” as @unbikim would say. I hope to spend less time here in the future but when I do, I hope it will be in sharing my knowledge, promoting other artists and causes, and generally adding to what’s best about this platform

#circus #circustraining #strengthandmobility #strengthandconditioning #midlifecrisis #nsca #chinesepole #matchinois #stuckthelanding #ministryofsupply #ministryofsillywalks #hardreset #bodiesareweird #bodiesarebeautiful #yoga #notyoga

A…or B? I have a couple days back in town befor

A…or B?

I have a couple days back in town before the next trip—thankful for @cirquehaus and the people in it. Thanks to @thecircussiren for the great playlist

#ministryofsupply #aerialinstructor #aerialist #circusaroundtheworld #circusinspiration #circusinternational #circus #circusarts #circusconditioning #calisthenics #mutantclan @ministryofsupply #aerialstraps #cintasaereas

Slowing things down this weekend at straps jam. Th

Slowing things down this weekend at straps jam. Thanks to everyone who came and inspired, shared, worked, relaxed, and exuded and exceptional energy

#aerialstraps #aerialfitness #conditioning #ministryofsupply #aerialinspiration #aerialinstructor #strapscoach #calistenics #mutantclan #impossiblemoves #circusconcepts #aerialist #cintasaereas #deadlift #couchtoaerialfitness #circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #yoga #notyoga #dumbo #strapsjam #strapschallenge #circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational

A short clip from the revival of @mankejan ‘s st

A short clip from the revival of @mankejan ‘s straps jam, with the most talented of artists. It warmed my heart to train with such incredible aerialists this weekend and inspire and be inspired.

Pictured here: @go_wendy_go and @bretyamanaka
Filming by @thecircussiren
Soundtrack and space by @unbikim @cinjonr
And not pictured but still doing awesome things: @ingridvsgravity
@dilla_vanilla

#aerialstraps #aerialfitness #conditioning #ministryofsupply #aerialinspiration #aerialinstructor #strapscoach #calistenics #mutantclan #impossiblemoves #circusconcepts #aerialist #cintasaereas #deadlift #couchtoaerialfitness #circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #yoga #notyoga #dumbo #strapsjam #strapschallenge #circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational

This mural by @andreaamandaart continues to inspir

This mural by @andreaamandaart continues to inspire. Get your boosters. Be good to each other.

Some more slow experimentation at @cirquehaus. This time in fancy clothing by @ministryofsupply. If anyone is interested in straps coaching, my lessons are, as always, on a sliding scale.

I don’t own the rights to this music but I love it. By @ohdaughter and @soundremedymusic

#aerialstraps #aerialinspiration #aerialinstructor #strapscoach #calistenics #mutantclan #impossiblemoves #circusconcepts #aerialist #cintasaereas #deadlift #inlocate #circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #yoga #notyoga #medicine #streetart #hudsonyards #happyhannukah

Really enjoying this hard trick by @ceccoilfolle a

Really enjoying this hard trick by @ceccoilfolle and looking forward to cleaning it up. Additionally loving this new mural at @cirquehaus composed by @andreaamandaart

Reminds me of my old home @circuswarehouse where I got my sea legs (though the legs are more seaweed than sea these days)

#circusaroundtheworld #circus #circusinternational #straps #circusinspiration #aerialstraps #aerialtricks #aerialist #maleaerialist #aerialistsofig #cintasaereas #ministryofaerial #strapscoach #pravana #strength #aerialinstructor #calisthenics #mutantclan #gymnastics #onlyfans #cirquedusolielcasting #strapschallenge #yoga #notyoga #pairofthieves #ministryofsupply

Bowties and Blue. Captured by @chriscomfortphotos.

Bowties and Blue. Captured by @chriscomfortphotos. Hair by @hair.jordans. Tattoos by @evilsteve

Check us out at bowtiesandblue.com

#yoga #notyoga #handstand #aerialpole #aerial #circus #circuseverydamnday #aerialnation #aerialinspiration #circuslife #circusinspiration #cirquefit #cirquegram #cirqueduinsta #cirquedusolielcasting #chinesepole #cirqueduinsta #palochino #model #photoshoot #nyc #tribeca #streetworkout #photography #artphotography #fitnessphotography #straps #aerialstraps #strapsduo

Saying goodbye to Montreal and this inspiring plac

Saying goodbye to Montreal and this inspiring place with a new straps challenge. You’ve been really good to us.

Thank you for your hospitality @benjiwhyte @caoliangwang @_hopp.it @brikso @cirquegem to me and @circkoz. Excited to see what y’all do with this

Until next time!

#circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #montreal #circusinspiration #swings #aerial #aerialist #maleaerialist #height #cintasaereas #newtricks #strapscoach #pravana #strength #messy #cleanup #rollups #gymnastics #onlyfans #soleil #strapschallenge #yoga #notyoga #aerialinstructor #ministryofsupply

Enjoying the hell out of training in Montreal with

Enjoying the hell out of training in Montreal with @circkoz, especially given how welcoming all the artists and circus spaces have been to us; whether in a private sanctuary training @cirqueeloize or enjoying a straps jam @the7fingers, it’s truly a dream to be inspired by the people in this city. They’re all so badass and more than generous with their skills and knowledge.

Enjoying these baby, slow reverse spins a little less, but looking forward to cleaning things up and adding more speed

#circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #circus #circusinspiration #aerialstraps #aerial #aerialist #maleaerialist #montreal #cintasaereas #sequence #strapscoach #pravana #strength #rings #ironcross #rollups #gymnastics #onlyfans #strapsclub #strapschallenge #yoga #notyoga #aerialinstructor

Nothing terribly innovative but I’m proud of thi

Nothing terribly innovative but I’m proud of this one given how much it makes my lower lumber engage…just a (super slow) reverse spin sequence where I get my long legs caught. That said, it’s been fun to work on with @circkoz and @susanamorehouse and I’m hoping to see the innovative things folks come up with using this “reverse reverse” cha cha slide combo.

There’s also a lesson in here somewhere about the benefits of “mixing it up”—changing programs/stimuli/patterns while working on technique—but “we know dis.”

Pants by @designkontrol. Space provided courtesy of @cosmicfitclub. Both of them work to support circus artists 👨‍🎨

#circusinternational #circusaroundtheworld #circusarts #circusparty #cirquegoals #reversespin #straps #aerialstraps #strapschallenge #pinkhairdontcare #maleaerialist #kenburns #transformers #strapstricks #calisthenics #coaching #strapscoach #aerialinstructor #strapssequence #cirquedusoleil #cirquedusolielcasting #onlyfans #colorcoordination #foreststraps

1 or 2? Super appreciative of the support and spa

1 or 2?
Super appreciative of the support and space provided by @unbikim and the judge face and encouragement of @circkoz
To be fair, this is mostly just fooling around, but we’ve been tremendously inspired by the music of @feverkin so stay tuned for more performative things coming up

#circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #circus #circusinspiration #aerialstraps #aerial #aerialist #maleaerialist #doublesoldier #cintasaereas #sequence #strapscoach #pravana #strength #rings #ironcross #rollups #gymnastics #onlyfans #strapsclub #strapschallenge #yoga #notyoga #aerialinstructor

Just a simple sequence, but haven’t managed to m

Just a simple sequence, but haven’t managed to make anything artistic for a while now. Often it’s felt self indulgent to create, but I was reminded yesterday that in mourning is when people need art the most.

So while I’m adjacent to much of the abortion and climate and Covid and and and crises going on, having won the genetic lottery in being endowed with a Y chromosome and very little melanin (but not the ability to avoid run on sentences), I’m working to bear witness to these experiences and create something in response. By no means am I saying “woe is me,” but instead ideally, these mobile shoulders will give a platform to anyone who needs lifting.

Eternally grateful to the entire straps family for their constant love, support, and encouragement. There are so many of you who fill my heart

Music titled “Persia,” all rights owned by Stone Ocean. Please support this artist if you can.

#circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #circus #circusinspiration #aerialstraps #aerial #aerialist #maleaerialist #doublesoldier #cintasaereas #sequence #strapscoach #pravana #strength #rings #ironcross #rollups #gymnastics #onlyfans #strapsclub #strapschallenge #yoga #notyoga #aerialinstructor #stoneocean

What’s the point of doing progressions? Why can’t a skill 1) stay the same, and progress is gained by adding more reps or 2) just advance to the “final form” of the exercise through spotting with less and less help over time? The answer is they can, but while both of these approaches may indeed make gains over time, there is an obstacle they encounter: moving the goalposts.

In terms of the first approach, staying on “Level 1” of an exercise introduces the same stimulus every session. Say I’m doing tuck inverts. Because my lever length doesn’t change, I’m going to get really good at tuck inverts, but my body will get really used to what I’m feeding it. It will become efficient at tuck inverts, and while I may be able to transfer that skill to a pike invert, I haven’t taught my body to adapt to higher loads over time, so my muscles will get really good at one exercise, but may in fact become weaker in total.

On the flip side, by working on “inverts to flag” without doing progressions first and getting a spot through the pathway, I will develop holes (to say nothing of potential injury). While I may get really good at the start and end positions (when I am taking load), I will have a blind spot when it comes to engaging THROUGH the pathway. In other words, I’ll become reliant on a spotter cueing where I should go, and will get proficient at the destination, but not the journey.

Progressions are just ways to manipulating variables to challenge the body further. Instead of automatically graduating to the hardest level of a skill, you find the boundary of ability and working at the razor’s edge, and adding range of motion, resistance, changing lever length, time under tension, or rest periods. This is the real meat and potatoes of training: progress is gradual. There is no “learn to backflip in 30 minutes” or “planche with this one quick secret,” but instead techniques to maximize the time training to get the most benefit.

#circus #circusbest #circusinspiration #circusinternational #straps #aerialstraps #aerialist #cintas #switch #inlocate #training #country #peaches #sidebutt #circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #tattoos #posteriorchain #backtoschool

Straps is 1/3 shoulders, 1/3 core, and 1/3 butt. F

Straps is 1/3 shoulders, 1/3 core, and 1/3 butt. For me, my struggle area is always the butt, and so I’m always looking for ways to wake it up and make it less lazy. @go_wendy_go and I got to train yesterday after being off straps for a month; and boy did that butt need to get turned on 😅.

After seeing and being inspired by the latest post by @cirque_physio, I thought this drill could be helpful for anyone working on stabilization and power in the high switch and using the glute med in “getting to vertical.” The goal is preloading, and using the tension from the band to prompt the dynamic activation. Try it, see if you like it, and thank Jen (and last week’s intensive @usatf Level 2 Jumps training) if it does something for you.

Finally back in the city and moved in to a new place for anyone interested in scheduling private lessons!

#circus #circusbest #maleaerialist #circusinspiration #circusinternational #straps #aerialstraps #aerialist #cintas #transition #switch #highswitch #training #muse #resistancebands #resist #sidebutt #glutemed #activation #backtoschool

Thrilled to finally be back in New York City. And

Thrilled to finally be back in New York City. And super enjoying my week with @usatf workshopping level 2 jumps.

While I’ll be back at circus soon, taking a short break to focus on the science of progression, programming, and plyometrics.

On that note, when training a skill, typically it’s helpful to develop:
-General Strength
-Range
-Strength at Range
-Resistance at Range
-Ballistics/Dynamics using range

Keep in mind, ballistic loads can exceed 10 times body weight so a good foundation is essential before working on complex, dynamic movements. Give yourself 3 months to get a complex skill. In other words, set expectations in the future and work small goals week to week!

#handstand #planche #handstandeveryday #circuseverydamnday #handstandeverywhere #training #conditioning #flow #yoga #notyoga #roguefitness #pravana #nysc #drills #longboi #purplehairdontcare #gymnastics #calisthenics #impossiblemoves #mutantclan @circus.international @circusaroundtheworld #trackandfield #olympics2021 #plyometrics #dynamics

@thecircussiren and I have a new website! Check us

A silly little #climbingchallenge from my cross co

A silly little #climbingchallenge from my cross country adventures with @iahcrma. It’s surreal that after living together for nearly a decade in nyc, he’s beginning his doctorate journey in applied math at Tucson; I could not be happier for him and will even rock those ubiquitous @evolv_worldwide rental shoes to see him off. It’s been a hell of an adventure and now I get to set up the WiFi on my own. Best of luck bruv

#supportart #supportartists #circusaroundtheworld #circuseverydamnday #circus #circusinspiration #climbing #boulderingchallenge #cirquegram #straps #aerialstraps #aerialist #rentalshoes #nasa #circusart #tattoos #tattooedmen #strapschallenge #circustricks #onetrickpony

A look behind the curtain developing a new skill w

A look behind the curtain developing a new skill with @thecircussiren. Often, we show the final result but not the process, and lose the timescale for how long skill development takes. I know that when I make a post, I can think a skill is mastered, or progressions are over, when in reality skills are as mutable as anything. They can become easier, they can backslide, they can work on one side and not another…Something that may take me 3 months to learn may take someone else 3 weeks. And something that I could work through in one session, like this skill, could take another athlete longer. And there’s still room to improve, refine, and process this further. It’s always a good idea to trust the process, embrace progressions, and remember the skill isn’t the goal. A gratuitous butt shot is the goal.

Training space thanks to @cosmicfitclub and shorts by @designkontrol. Holler if you’d like a discount code 👨‍💻

#circus #circustraining #duo #aerialduo #aerialstraps #aerialstrapstricks #maleaerialist #progression #mutantclan #impossiblemoves #circuseverydamnday #circusaroundtheworld #circusinternational #kettlebells #calisthenics #straps #makeitfashion #tryingtobelikegreg

Something inspirational. Seriously be kind. Most

Something inspirational.

Seriously be kind. Most of all to yourself. I tend to get stuck in a rut of training and conditioning and focusing so much on progress I often forget to just enjoy moving. This isn’t perfect but it was fun. Thanks @sirbethany for always being an inspiration

#handstand #planche #handstandeveryday #circuseverydamnday #handstandeverywhere #training #conditioning #flow #yoga #notyoga #roguefitness #pravana #nysc #drills #longboi #purplehairdontcare #gymnastics #calisthenics #impossiblemoves #mutantclan @circus.international @circusaroundtheworld

Offering lessons in pole, handstands, straps, trac

Photo by @sadie_beee Pole by @circusconcepts Clo

Offering lessons in pole, handstands, straps, trac

A moment of outdoor bliss with @thecircussiren aft

A moment of outdoor bliss with @thecircussiren after getting hyped by the new season of @legendarymax.

With art and artists returning to the stage, and with many of them finally getting the recognition they deserve (I’m looking at you @thehausoftisci) it’s cause to celebrate. Plus one day I wanna be strong like @barcrazy_bolo

#yoga #notyoga #handstand #bartendaz #aerial #circus #circuseverydamnday #circusinternational #circusaroundtheworld #aerialnation #aerialinspiration #blackartmatters #blackartistsmatter #circuslife #circusinspiration #cirquefit #cirquegram #cirqueduinsta #circusstrong #muscleups #functionalstrength #conditioning #mobility

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