Aerial Evolution with Elsie Smith and Serenity Smith Forchion

In this episode of Aerial Evolution, Rowan and Jane have a conversation with twins, Elsie Smith and Serenity Smith Forchion, founders of Nimble Arts and NECCA. This is a meaty episode so get cosy! It begins with discussions about Elsie and Serenity’s surprising introduction to circus and aerial and how that led to a lifelong career working with major companies including Ringling and Cirque du Soleil. They then dig into an impressive amount of US circus history, the shaping of aerial linguistics and the 2 types of aerial festivals, circus and dance. The episode closes with the foundation of their own circus school, the New England Center for Circus Arts and it’s evolution. SHOW NOTES: For more about NECCA and to apply for the teacher training program: https://www.necenterforcircusarts.org/ For more about Elsie and Serenity’s company Nimble Arts: http://nimblearts.org/ Insta @neccacircus FB For Serenity: @Serenity-Smith_Forchion and For Elsie: @GeminiTrapeze Join in on the conversation: On our website: www.aerialevolutionpod.com Instagram or Facebook both are @aerialevolutionpod Or for more about: Rowan and Jane Aerial Evolution is produced and edited by Rowan Metzner. Music by composer Jason Martin Castillo.

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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.