This is a list of some of our favorite resources for learning more about aerial arts history, safety, contemporary issues, and links to purchase books and DVD's.
This list is currently being updated -- so thanks for your patience!
Simply Circus has lots of information about aerial basics, tricks, and rigging here
The European Federation of Circus Schools (Fedec) has excellent downloadable tutorials here.
The Flying Trapeze Resource Page has lots of aerial advice and resources; Ludwig also makes great outdoor aerial rigs.
Instructional Books
Firetoys in the UK sells aerial books here; these books are often hard to find in the US.
Carrie Heller's The Aerial Circus Safety and Training Manual is a must for aerialsts. Over 1,ooo photos with step-by-step instructions, it's a perfect resource, especially for trapeze.
DVD's
Drapes Aeriens sells a very well made instructional fabric dvd here
Activities of Interest for Denver Locals
So, not all of this information is directly related to aerial, but here's a list of places of interest for local aerialists
Imperial Flyers -- try out flying trapeze right here in Colorado!
