r/aerialsilks

I know this is kinda a silly question and I won’t truly know until I try, but am I strong enough for silks? I have basically no upper body strength, like I can’t do a push up and I can barely lift things above my head.

is it still worth a try? I’m desperately searching for a new hobby/passion and thought maybe this could be an option as I loved performing and moving my body when I was a cheerleader

What's your favorite type of clothes for regular practice? I have a few pair of workout leggings but i just hate how my rear looks in those especially the solid colored ones (I don't mind the printed colorful ones for look. they also have a smoother fabric on inside that just slides while taking off unlike the solid ones). tbh i would love to wear the soft cotton pyjama leggings but I'm worried about ripping and embarrassing moments as they're made for lying around the couch so idk how much they can take. I also love wearing cotton joggers but they're inconvenient during leg wraps& knots, they ride all the way to my knees during drops, etc. Are cotton bottoms ok to wear? or is the polybitc mandatory. I'm not a fan of the synthetic workout wear tbh, though i sometimes like it as "athleisure" when I'm doing anything but physical activities.

Any ideas?

P.S. i have a cotton+elastane athleisure leggings that's so soft, fits like second skin, is very flattering and doesn't make the butt look weird because of thick fabric, but it gives me the same "would it rip today" scare during splits

I’m in no way near professional, I just do silks weekly for fun and a way to get a workout without going to the gym 😅

The studio I’m at had their showcase and this was my second time participating. Things went well, I knew my choreo, but while performing there were some issues with the music- and I had to stop halfway through. I get it accident happen and everyone was really encouraging. I was able to go again (last so I could catch my breath) but during the second time, in was just way too into my head. I rushed things, skipped parts, and was very early and clearly confused. Again everybody was so enthusiastic and supportive with me finishing it! But I can’t shake this feeling of how much I messed up. I had my number recorded and I’m so embarrassed to watch it- I know this is more of a personal issue, but how do you go about moving past it?

I'm a s-xs and I have no idea where to shop for aerial clothes. I predominately do sling and occasionally Lyra. I want long sleeved leotards​ and skin colored leggings. I'm like pale cool toned olive if anyone has any specific places with my colored tights? But yeah, please help because I'm so lost and really want to avoid Amazon because of cheap material and ethics. Thank u sm!!!