Aerial silks is a type of performance in which one or more artists execute acrobatics and tricks while hanging from two long pieces of soft fabric that are suspended from a single point.

my instructor Kristin first told me the basics of aerial silks and lyra. The silks are two pieces of nylon fabric joined at the top, while the lyra (also known as an "aerial hoop") is a steel hula ...

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: ...

and its employment of aerial silks calls for Tu and Shanahan to be intentional in their choice of clothing. (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor) For costumes, Shanahan said there are a few ...