It was back in 1994 on a family trip to Disney World when I saw my first Cirque du Soleil show. I was no more than 6 years old, and I was mesmerized by the acrobatic magic before me. With wide eyes, I ...

If you’ve ever seen Cirque du Soleil acrobats twist and flip their way high above the stage in heart-stopping aerial stunts, you know it can be a magical sight. Have you ever wondered what it might be ...

Fifteen minutes into my trial aerial silks lesson at Bumbershoot Aerial Arts, I am close to tears. Despite clear instructions from two compassionate teachers, I cannot get the hang of the first move: ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

Northern Lights Aerial Studio, in downtown Duluth, is about to celebrate its first birthday. Beginners' classes are open to everyone — even newspaper columnists. Instructor Alexa Wavrin, right, helps ...

BLOOMINGTON — An aerial silks student silently climbed, foot over foot, up the fabric cabled to the ceiling of Twin Lakes Recreation Center. She extended her hand and curled her leg around the ...

Over the years there have been a lot of exercise trends come and go, many of them involving forms of dance But this latest addition to working out literally takes exercise to new heights. The art of ...