Aerial Evolution with Nancy Smith

In this episode of Aerial Evolution, Rowan and Jane have a conversation with Nancy Smith, the founder of Frequent Flyers in Boulder CO and the Boulder Aerial Dance Festival, the first aerial dance festival. Some things to look forward to from the in depth discussions in this episode are the US origins of Aerial Dance as related in Nancy’s book Aerial Dance, published in 2008 with Janye Bernasconi and the “Kids Who Fly” program, launched in 2001, for at risk youth in the community and to date have served over 6,500 kids! The history Nancy shares from her years of practice and dedicated research is profound. Buckle up and let’s dive in! SHOW NOTES: http://www.frequentflyers.org https://www.facebook.com/FrequentFlyersAerial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freqflyers 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