Aerial Evolution

In this episode of Aerial Evolution, Rowan and Jane have a conversation with Jane Osborn, circus artist and actress from Yorkshire England. Jane began her circus and aerial work in London in the late 80’s; an incredibly influential time and place for aerial/aerial dance and it’s evolution. In this episode, Jane shares her early influences, her transition to teaching and her role in the 2015 Guinness World Record performance with “An Act Above”. If you are interested in the history of aerial, you won't want to miss this in depth retrospection.

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In this episode of Aerial Evolution, Rowan and Jane have a conversation with Lindsey Butcher, the founder and artistic director of Gravity and Levity as well as the European Aerial Dance Festival. Lindsey shares beginning her aerial career in the 80’s and how her dance training influenced her artistic choices. You never know where or how people will impact your life; the formation of her company is a perfect example. One of the topics that continues to come up in these discussions is inclusivity. Lindsey offers a fresh perspective with the work she did for the Paralympics in 2012 and the Legacy Intensive hosted by Gravity and Levity in 2013. This inspiring conversation will invite you to think a little bit differently about the possible future of the aerial community and aerial dance.

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Music by composer Jason Martin Castillo.

In this episode of Aerial Evolution, Rowan and Jane have a conversation with Fred Deb', one of the pioneers of the aerial we know and love. This episode dives into Fred’s background starting with her graduation from the National Centre for Circus Arts in 1992, and how the work she and her fellow classmates did paved the way for our modern understanding of aerial arts. Fred also discusses the evolution of her performance and choreographic style, her teaching and training philosophy and so much more. Any lover of Aerial and Aerial Dance should not miss this episode!

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Music by composer Jason Martin Castillo.

In this episode of Aerial Evolution, Rowan and Jane have a conversation with Nancy Smith, the founder of Frequent Flyers in Boulder CO and the Boulder Aerial Dance Festival, the first aerial dance festival. Some things to look forward to from the in depth discussions in this episode are the US origins of Aerial Dance as related in Nancy’s book Aerial Dance, published in 2008 with Janye Bernasconi and the “Kids Who Fly” program, launched in 2001, for at risk youth in the community and to date have served over 6,500 kids! The history Nancy shares from her years of practice and dedicated research is profound. Buckle up and let’s dive in!

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Music by composer Jason Martin Castillo.

In this episode of Aerial Evolution, Rowan and Jane have a conversation with Chantal McCormick, founder of the Irish Aerial Dance Festival and Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Theatre.

Though the discussion Chantal reveals how studying contact dance was a perfect launchpad into the aerial world, as well as the beginnings of Aerial Festivals in Europe, and government funding for the arts. This pivotal discussion on the early roots of aerial dance and the distinction between traditional and contemporary circus is not to be missed by any aerialists looking to be inspired (possibly enough to head to Ireland one summer)!

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Music by composer Jason Martin Castillo.

This is Part Two of a two part series, in which Rowan and Jane have a conversation with Los Angeles based aerialist, Lydia Lara. In this episode they continue their discussion with Lydia’s apparatus preferences and the development of aerial equipment, how the black lives matter movement has impacted the aerial community, and so much more!

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Music by composer Jason Martin Castillo.

Welcome to the first episode of Aerial Evolution! This is Part One of a two part series, in which Rowan and Jane have a conversation with Los Angeles based aerialist, Lydia Lara. They dig into details about Lydia’s personal aerial journey (how she first discovered aerial in a parking lot in Toronto!), things she learned about the history of aerial along the way, her experience of national and international dance festivals, perspectives on teaching and training and so much more!

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Music by composer Jason Martin Castillo.

This mini episode is an introduction to Aerial Evolution and its co-hosts, Rowan Metzner and Jane Rose. In it they discuss how this podcast came to be and what it is all about. 

For those finding us who may be unfamiliar with Aerial Arts, it is a type of practice or performance in which one or more artists perform dance or acrobatics while suspended in the air from a fabric, trapeze, hoop, rope, or other apparatus.

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Music by composer Jason Martin Castillo.

Launching Nov 10! Join hosts Rowan Metzner and Jane Rose as they discuss how aerial has evolved over the years and where it is going. Releasing every other Tuesday, they bring in influential guests for their perspectives on the origins as well as personal journeys to keep you inspired and hopefully a little more informed.

We look forward to going on this fascinating and ever evolving journey with you. Until next time!

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Aerial Evolution is Produced and Edited by Rowan Metzner

Music by composer Jason Martin Castillo