Aerial Evolution

Aerial Evolution
Aerial Evolution Podcast

Have you found yourself wondering things like where did this death defying art form come from? Who invented your favorite apparatus, sequence or move? I mean seriously, who named it “skin the cat?” Then you are in the right place. Join me, Rowan Metzner, as I dive into discussing how aerial has evolved over the years and where it is going. Releasing every other week, I interview influential guests for their perspectives on the origins as well as personal journeys to keep you inspired and hopefully a little more informed. Want more? Head over to www.aerialevolutionpod.com. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aerialevolution/support

  1. 08/06/2021

    Aerial Evolution with Erin Ball

    I am thrilled to welcome this week's guest to Aerial Evolution. Not only is Erin Ball a phenomenal aerialist, but she is doing incredible work with and for the disability community. We begin the episode with how Erin first discovered aerial and what her career was like before an accident led to both of her lower legs being removed. (As there is a lot of information out there already about what happened, we don't spend much time on that, I provided a link below if you would like to read about what happened). What we do talk about is what it was like to reenter the circus world, what systems were and were not in place, as well as what Erin herself needed to learn both physically and mentally. We touch upon the history of circus and its impact (if any) on the work she creates. With Vanessa Furlong, she co-founded LEGacy Circus performance company, together and individually, they are doing AMAZING work for the disabled community. From education, to inclusion, to apparatus invention, they really are making sure everyone gets to be involved from on stage to off, circus really can be for everyone! Tune in to learn how! SHOW NOTES: Read about Erin’s accident in her own words (NOTE this contains graphic imagery of amputation, hospitalisation and suicidal ideation.) https://www.amputeeconcierge.org/blog-1/2019/1/31/hi-my-name-is-erin-ball www.kingstoncircusarts.com legacycircus.com Instagram: @erinballcircus @legacy_circus Local and national arts council grants and a few others: https://tangledarts.org/ https://www.challengedathletes.org/ https://www.teamcatapult.org/mission Join in on the conversation: On the website: www.aerialevolutionpod.com Instagram or Facebook @aerialevolutionpod Or for more about: Rowan Music by composer Jason Martin Castillo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aerialevolution/support

    30 min
  2. 25/05/2021

    Aerial Evolution with Susan Murphy

    This week I welcome Susan Murphy. In her 70's, Susan is a testament that you are never too old to fly. She is an inspiration to aerialists everywhere proving what career longevity can really look like. As always the episode starts with how she began her aerial dance career (from the Mother of Aerial Dance, Terry Sendgraff herself!) and just how far both Susan and aerial have come. We move on to the twists and turns that led her husband, Don, to creating the carbon fiber trapeze bars he is known for as well as her love a poetry and performing aerial with spoken word. We discuss her teaching style as well the Laban method, what it is and how it changed her creative process.  It has been a pleasure getting to know Susan while making this episode, I can only imagine how special it must be to work with her. If you are need of a dose of inspiration this is the episode for you! After listening you'll want to be sure to click the link below to see Susan's aerial and spoken word performance from her Arts and Humanities Award we discuss on the show! Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: For more about Susan and Marsh Studio visit https://themarshstudio.com/ Instagram @themarshstudio See Susan’s spoken word solo for Arts and Humanities Award here See couch piece for Pandemic performance, 2020 here Join in on the conversation: On the website: www.aerialevolutionpod.com Instagram or Facebook @aerialevolutionpod Or for more about: Rowan Music by composer Jason Martin Castillo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aerialevolution/support

    29 min
  3. 11/05/2021

    Aerial Evolution with Veronica Blair

    Joining me this week is professional aerialist, coach, choreographer, producer, and director, Veronica Blair; I could not be more excited! In addition to her amazing career, I wanted to have Veronica on because we share a passion for circus/aerial history. The episode begins with an overview of Veronica’s unique experience training with top masters in each of the disciplines she has undertaken and the perspectives they each brought. Including the fact that she was raised by clowns and the wildness that is UniverSoul Circus. (Side note we all so need to see this!) Then we dive into The Uncle Junior Project, an evolving documentary she launched in 2010, highlighting the long history of African-Americans in circus. We discuss the impetus for this project, obstacles she faced, and where it is now. We close with the creation of her latest film, The Crown, featuring African-American female performers. Be sure to check out the notes below for links to her website as well as for The Uncle Junior Project and to stream The Crown. SHOW NOTES: For more about Veronica visit her website: www.VeronicaBlairAerial.com For more about The Uncle Jr Project visit: https://www.unclejrproject.com/ To see The Crown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-pqinZTKqQ&ab_channel=VeronicaBlair Follow on Insta: @veronica_blair_aerialist @unclejrproject Follow on FB:https://www.facebook.com/VeBlair https://www.facebook.com/UncleJrProject/ Join in on the conversation: On the website: www.aerialevolutionpod.com Instagram or Facebook @aerialevolutionpod Or for more about: Rowan Music by composer Jason Martin Castillo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aerialevolution/support

    38 min
  4. Aerial Evolution with Wanda Moretti

    16/03/2021

    Aerial Evolution with Wanda Moretti

    In this Season One Finale Episode of Aerial Evolution, Rowan and Jane have a conversation with Italian Vertical Dance choreographer and researcher Wanda Moretti. She shares her journey as the first dancer in Italy to have undertaken this particular art form and why as well as some of the larger global history including the influence of the Moon landing, her book about the history of Vertical Dance, Vertical Dance Pathways and her side passion researching how structured space influences human movements. Wanda explains her specialist technique, called Vertical Suspension Training, what goes into being a Vertical Dancer and her personal performance style in which space and movement merge in a single scene. One of her amazing projects they talk about is bringing Vertical Dance into the women’s prison system offering a rare opportunity for shared language, cooperation, and creativity! This episode is a must for any Vertical Dancer! Great News! Aerial Evolution will be back for Season Two! So be sure to subscribe, follow us on social and on our website for details! SHOW NOTES: Wanda’s Vertical Dance Company: Il Posto www.ilposto.org Wanda’s Research: https://www.verticaldanceroutes.com Vertical Dance Network: http://www.verticaldancecompany.com Facebook: @wanda.moretti @ilpostodanzaverticale @verticaldancecentre Instagram: @wandamoretti2020 @ilpostodanzaverticale @verticaldancenetworkofficial @verticaldancecentre Join in on the conversation: On our website: www.aerialevolutionpod.com Instagram or Facebook @aerialevolutionpod Or for more about: Rowan and Jane Aerial Evolution is produced and edited by Rowan Metzner. Music by composer Jason Martin Castillo. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aerialevolution/support

    29 min

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Have you found yourself wondering things like where did this death defying art form come from? Who invented your favorite apparatus, sequence or move? I mean seriously, who named it “skin the cat?” Then you are in the right place. Join me, Rowan Metzner, as I dive into discussing how aerial has evolved over the years and where it is going. Releasing every other week, I interview influential guests for their perspectives on the origins as well as personal journeys to keep you inspired and hopefully a little more informed. Want more? Head over to www.aerialevolutionpod.com. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aerialevolution/support

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