Aerial Evolution with Chantal McCormick

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)! SHOW NOTES: For more about Chantal McCormick and Fidget Feet visit: https://www.fidgetfeet.com Instagram, Facebook or Twitter Fidget Feet Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLpn5pVvRLM SkyDance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inveKrSU_Wg Bingo Wings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCfhiofM6CU 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

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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