Charlotte Dawson - Aerial Straps

[@Jay-cg6yn]

There's something so melancholy about this, the way she smiles almost sadly as she begins, like she loves to dance but wishes she wasn't confined to the box and the length of the straps that let her fly. The way she conveys that emotion makes all of this even more beautiful.

[@AudreeAdam]

Super melancholic. Have you watched 6 feet under? It's the song from the final moments in the finale, while Claire drives.

[@lukaorihime5638]

The main melody is a really sad song from sia it’s called Breathe me I think

[@belleporter656]

that's a gorgeous observation

[@swishy1789]

What beautiful words you have used and I completely agree!!

[@katrinamareen]

Ooooh I got chills. She looks so graceful, yet I know how much work she has put in, and the pain the straps can put on you. Im in awe.

[@itsnoterin]

not only the straps but the ballet shoes to! OUCH!

[@leila9194]

She did aerial in pointe shoes... That alone is fascinating to me

[@AudreeAdam]

It's actually a lot easier than dancing without the ropes.. (probably the wrong word as aerial is not at all my domain, I'm all ballet) as there's a lot less weight put on your feet. But it's very beautiful, yes.

[@itsnoterin]

@@AudreeAdam and painful

[@raptorjesus7436]

leila9194 AND she was on point at some point

[@celeste3327]

I did a show and my friend was a ballerina doll and she did aerial silks in point shoes!!

[@glamgirltv5650]

@Jai Williams I’m 11 I started pointe last year, yeah lol it hurts XD

[@candicefrost4561]

I remember going through my “chubby” phase of adolescence hating my arms and thighs for being thicker than the other girls’, hating everything about myself. I had these unruly, greasy bangs, raw knuckles and calluses, and I was a tomboy trying to be pretty. I didn’t realize that my legs were strong from practicing my moves over and over. I didn’t realize my arms were big because I could do more pushups than any other girl in my class. Even as I went on pointe, I was always restricting myself, driving myself crazy trying to be the ballerina in the box when what I wanted was to swing through the air like a madwoman and show the world how strong I was. I wish I had seen this video back then. I wish I could have seen the power in her arms, the flexibility in her legs and brought that to my dancing. I hope there’s a powerhouse pointe princess that sees it today.

[@jadewu111]

Candice Frost Has Well whoever you are I believe your very beautiful inside and out am interested in dancing and I booked a dancing elective for my next year freshman wish me luck 🙂

[@maceisnthere9]

i started to feel hopeful and thinking “relatable” but then i got to the part where turns out you were just crazy amazing and strong and then my hope flattened like a whoopee cushion that no longer works

[@tumblrtrashhalsey7910]

girl shut up

[@nunrhufeg1066]

I feel like that sometimes when I do rugby from training

[@beatricethetheatregeek8604]

Wow, preach. We have our bodies to do great things, not just to show off their beauty.

[@xyfuras]

If she has ANY martial arts training she would be a living weapon.

[@ashlynhatch3989]

She could knock people out with her pointe shoes 😂

[@erod97]

Ashlyn Hatch 😂😭

[@FreakyFreakyBaby]

if she had any ballet training she could be a great ballet dancer too

[@mon-jp8jt]

itty bitty titty committee founding president Almost every gymnast/figure skater/aerial dancer has had some ballet training. Ballet is kind of like a base training method.

[@gachastar9004]

MeowMeowSaysACow Not necessarily. I’ve known plenty of gymnasts who’ve never had ballet training.

[@martinsarah5890]

I can't help but see a pretty actual theme in there. women emancipation. she break free from the initial status as a pretty thing in her box, convicted to do the same movement we waiting from her and then she take flight, blossom and become an angel out of her chain... it really is magnificent.

[@angieelizabth]

Beautiful I am13 and taking trapeze and aerial I hope to be as good as you . I also used to take ballet people said it was impossible to combine aerial and ballet but you proved them gracefully wrong

[@StrangeHooves]

Ahhhhh you're lucky. My studio/gym doesnt have trapeze and I wanted to try it so bad.

[@stentheprofessional7272]

Cyber Ghosty you need to come to Chicago we got everything down here. We got everything art wise not even joking New York gets their best artist from Chicago because its truly a training ground seriously you gotta come and visit down her art is created down here

[@martielupin1981]

Sten The professional Sounds great, but I live in the UK 😂😂

[@rachelrickard7675]

葵花雷米 you should look for circus places

[@performystic8325]

I do aerial and play music. I saw aerialists in France last year playing music as they were in the air. I’d love to combine both 💕 🎪 🎷

[@alexish7180]

Okay but can we just have a second to appreciate how tone those arms are 🙌

[@lydiatewks2225]

I am in shock from her amazing strength

[@Lisa_nia2]

I have been doing aerial straps for 6 years and I have noticed that after a while you bearly notice you are even carrying your body wait

[@romyavidan7252]

This kind of freedom that only fairies can dream of... that started from being locked...it really touched a spot in my heart...

[@willbode8299]

Like a flying ballerina out of a music box.

[@littleRedHead007]

I agree, but that’s exactly what it is hahaha. Fair enough tho

[@yourewatchingthewrongperso2019]

333th like 🙌

[@hannahburke7328]

Exactly What I Was Thinking! 😍

[@dugoncalves]

such strength yet you move so gracefully. beautiful!!

[@m.a.d.m.5425]

Absolutely my favorite straps performance ever. The emotion is unforgettable. It resonates in my heart so deeply. That shared feeling. She’s an amazing performer and truly talented! I hope to see more of her in the future.

[@belenescobar8328]

It seems that she really is a doll of the ones that come in boxes with music Loved it

[@maknaeelove2376]

First time seeing aerial with ballet! The dance is so sad yet so powerful as she moves from each pose to the next so swiftly and gracefully

[@dawnmichele6847]

No matter how many times I watch this. It's mesmerizing and such a trust in yourself confidence and ability. But always breathtaking and beautiful 🙏❤️

[@NationalCentreforCircusArts]

So glad you're left feeling inspired by Charlotte's performance! Don't forget to check out 'Com-passū' - our 2021 BA Hons Devised Pieces, too. The playlist is being updated weekly.

[@johneylisdelvalle2016]

I love Charlotte's Outfit!

[@user-mk9og2eb8q]

straps are literally the definition of pain AND IN POINTE SHOES GODDESS

[@jaccobouwman6499]

This made me cry so hard it's beautiful I can't explain why I find these so beautiful it's the same with ballet I always cry it's the music everything thank you and keep going

[@-pp-1832]

Zendaya's tricks in the greatest showman were amazing and all but this is showstopping. Keep it up

[@alittlebitofjoy42]

For anyone who doesnt know, aerial straps feel like agony and torture when you're suspended from them in the air

[@neno3123]

Oh.

[@annecohen8927]

She took Tchaikovsky’s 🦢 lake and made it take flight. Literally. Never seen anything like it . Maybe figure skating should be reinvented as a new form of sports while through with water ballet, aerial ballet should become more popular than a typical ballet. There is so much beauty behind this very unique form of art.

[@daisysage4688]

True but you get used to the pain over time

[@briebrie2538]

Song: Breathe me by asia (or by sia for singing version)

[@charlottewilliams8783]

@Lacii Mosley it's the theme from swan lake

[@aspensummers334]

This is so beautiful. The message, the elegance, the melancholy smile alone. Fantastic

[@Zzzk23]

She reminds me of Wendy Darling. The hair, the dress, how she’s flying.

[@silentm0th]

She is so brave I would be crying a storm up there. Great job

[@angelscrying]

I am speechless, this is beautiful in every sense.

[@drewcama2488]

Amazing speed and flow and one arm flips! so powerfull and strong and beautiful.

[@darlingdarylann3453]

Thank you for showing me how power can be beautiful this has inspired me to believe in myself and learn the silks!!

[@charliebatchelor6098]

She’s so strong! This is incredible

[@dakotacox7505]

To date one of my favorite performances ever. (Ans I'm a loser that spends HOURS watching other people on straps/silks/hoops and chains) Just utterly stunning

[@carolynnwright147]

She is amazing the QUEEN OF ALL QUEENS. YASS GODDESS YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL GIFT TO THE WORLD. THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@OwenALeonard]

One of the best Aerial Straps Acts out there! Great Act!!!!

[@maricelaybarra2596]

Wow what an amazing dancer. And I can’t believe how beautiful she is she has the perfect body . Like her arms are strong but delicate and her legs are graceful and strong they both look thick but help her up in the air. She doesn’t have a flat chest but doesn’t have two exaggerated balls. Her hair looks so amazing and just all of her I can’t explain she is just perfect perfect her skin color her structure and poise her face she is beauty all around

[@bramos1196]

Absolutely stunning.

[@truesaint5566]

Absolutely stunning performance & Beautiful to say the least :) That was bang on point :) I’m amazed at her skill & the beauty she emits x

[@serotonin4323]

I love,I got chills,it was beautiful but the whole time I was waiting for the "Help,I have done it again."

[@eller3794]

This is my favorite thing I’ve ever seen

[@annecohen8927]

Watching the movie 222 brought me in here. Wow this aerial ballet is breathtaking and soaringly graceful!

[@postyourdance600]

That was a great performance, Bravo!

[@leahhall523]

I interpret this by like in the begging she had these restraints holding her back and near the end she started to use it to her advantage

[@siennacacador6948]

her body is so strong, wow. and the fact that she did aerial straps with pointe shoes on is incredible!

[@biarodrigues2833]

that's literally the most beautiful thing i ever seen in all my life

[@geniousatwork6658]

I was honestly impressed with the muscles and the flexibilty of hers. That was amazing to watch!

[@samanthamadison6031]

this is beautiful, so breathtaking

[@Natalia-xr7zp]

Beautifully done. A true inspiration.

[@alyssaherrera4442]

Ya every see someone who just defies physics? Now you have

[@CandyCane-hb4sr]

Her outside : smiling Her inside : I’m going to die from pain

[@Isabelbbz]

I've watched this video COUNTLESS times and it is still just as amazing every single time!! Love this so much

[@lemmesleep9953]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL I WANNA CRY

[@SarahNova]

I just woke up from a dream where I was doing this! It felt amazing to be leaping through the air!

[@miamoira7067]

I really really want to try straps (I already do fabrics, Lyra, trapeze etc.) but I don’t know where to go to do them. What places in New Jersey do aerial straps?

[@miamoira7067]

milk and cookies straps are what the aerialist is this video was using. Silks, (Aerial Silks/Fabrics same thing) are two long pieces of fabric hanging from the ceiling that you climb and do tricks and drops and stuff on.

[@kaiowo7398]

THE ANXIETY THIS GAVE ME.......

[@kyleesaintignon9693]

This makes me sad in a way because it makes me think of how I want to do ballet so badly but it’s way to late to start and I dont have the body for it 😕

[@anne-clairea862]

Unless you want to win a prize, age and body don’t matter to ENJOY any sport ! If you feel like it just do it. I am 30 and started pole dancing and aerial hoop 2 years ago. Go for it !

[@azarune.6]

Listen is better to start now then regret it 10 years after

[@kyleesaintignon9693]

@@azarune.6 thank u 🙏

[@fireplace-gr6nu]

That music box music in the beginning was the song my music box played when I was a kid

[@joshuaguillen8333]

This performance was so beautiful.

[@katiewilliams6266]

watching this for 1000x

[@robertojr4396]

The performance speaks to me maybe will say there’s nothing great about it but I see the talent and the level of performance and time it took to practice and perfect the dance itself etc is amazing I love it. It’s a 10 for me

[@busybeebelle1185]

omg im speechless this was amazing i love keep it up

[@sofiah1761]

Wow, you are amazing. I did a similar routine but no where near as good as yours. I only did aerial straps for a month before the performance. xxx

[@samaraainey2060]

I don’t know why but my hart is beating really fast watching this

[@amandashare1281]

Graceful and beautiful!

[@thecrispyarmy4162]

All I can say is WOW!!!

[@giuliorenzobighin8165]

Come una danza aerea che complica mirabilmente le pose figurali e reifica nel finale il volo con un che di sogno praesens ed astante. MIRABILE , Sorprendente ed altamente spettacolare.Bighin GIULIO RENZO

[@arielburrow9433]

Her pointework is stunning. Especially in combination with the straps.

[@aubreycooper5374]

the song is in the movie syber bully

[@alicetalbot6484]

I like Unicorns its breath me by Asia.

[@aubreycooper5374]

Alice Talbot I know

[@Mrunknowngg]

Amo como hasta el rostro acompaña el movimiento, como no sólo se resume en técnica sino en actuación. Al principio la sonrisa era tan diminuta, y a pesar de eso, se veía infeliz, y mientras que poco a poco intenta salir de la caja va demostrando más fluidez y alegría, y oh Dios Mío, cuando logra salir de ella se mueve con tanto vigor que me hizo detener el video para darle like, cosa que nunca hago porque se me olvida que ese botón está ahí. Pero aún así, cuando la canción termina y vuelve la tonadita de la caja musical, no vuelve a su expresión melancólica, sino que está feliz de haber salido y haber bailado. Mi flexibilidad se deprime de tan sólo verla. Hermosísimo, y no lo traduzco por qué me dé flojera, sino porque quiero demostrarle hasta donde está llegando a apreciarse su talento.

[@MrCandyHouze]

I've been in fuckin awe for years over this 😭

[@namasivayamm9234]

Wonderful performance congratulations, really appreciated 🙏

[@NationalCentreforCircusArts]

Thanks for watching 🎪

[@charlotterobinson2355]

this is my comfort video

[@NationalCentreforCircusArts]

How lovely 💖 glad you enjoy watching Charlotte's performance.

[@Peachys.presents]

My god that looks like so much fun!

[@serenalizinnqui8474]

Admit it: this is something you've always wanted to be able to do.

[@CosmoDudley]

Beautiful act and a great concept

[@kiwisoup1863]

sometimes i hate being a classically trained dancer, because i couldn't help but focus on the way her feet biscuited around en pointe rather than appreciating the beauty of this piece.

[@ginpye2002]

Amazing! Truly amazing. So beautiful, creative, and most of all, strong!!

[@helo4308]

O. M. G !!!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 This routine is a masterpiece! The strengh, the elegance, the power, the way you feel the music, the message of this, the EMOTIONS of this routine are amazing ane I can't find words to express how perfect this routine and the way you dance it was. I never saw ballet and aerial mixed together like this and it was a pure masterpiece. I didn't even know that you could do aerial with pointed shoes like whaaaaaat?!?! That was wow. Just wow. The emotions that this video makes me feel are unspeakable and I want to thank you for that and mostly tell you that you are as elegant and strong as anyone (* any ballerina/aerialist) can dream of. The word Congratulations isn't enough but I can't find a stronger word. I'm going to watch this video again, you did such a beautiful job 😍❤️

[@bellawest9105]

I think I’ve found a new dream thing I want to do, dancing and flying all in one? Count me in!

[@davidsandoval844]

Look at those arms! She is incredible, so gorgeous.

[@InsaneLaughter01]

This is beautiful and gives ballet new life for me.

[@kaitlynn8646]

if I could be anything in the whole world- I’d be a dancer. sadly, my parents never allowed me to take dance and I have a more curvy physique so it’s not ideal. but I’d love to feel my limbs carrying me into such beautiful things humans shouldn’t be capable of, to feel the music carving my movements and the earth ages below me when I jump. to feel the strength in my body and know i have given everything for this and I made it.

[@riyaketelsen5513]

Even if you cant take dance classes in a studio there are multiple videos that can you teach you routines or ballet barres or whatever you want to do. If you want to do it GO FOR IT. Your parents may be holding back in the traditional path to dance, but you dont have to follow that path. If it is your dream, do everything you can. Ps. Miss Auti’s and Kathryn Morgans’ (depending on the type of dance you want to do) youtube videos are amazing and got me through quarantine lol GOOD LUCK!

[@marciacristinaconstantinof6002]

Puts que flexibilidade sensacional para fazer esse exercício!

[@kingllama1263]

Do you know where I can get this winch she is using? Also great job!

[@mirandaskylar9094]

First of all- this is absolutely breathtaking. Second of all- does anyone have the title of the song/instrumental piece?

[@cali_dreamin216]

Miranda Maldonado it’s called Breathe Me but it has lyrics and is by Sia you could probably just look up Breathe Me instrumental and get it!

[@mirandaskylar9094]

@@cali_dreamin216 Thank you!!

[@marissa5266]

She makes it look so easy

[@zw0.mb1e]

What was the music in the beginning??Like when she was in the box...??

[@Yollabue]

No it is the swan lake finale by Tchaikovsky

[@Music-ek5zz]

SHE'S AMAZING! I really love this performance

[@blujay3075]

She has a lot more faith in those straps than I would xd

[@alicealmeida8354]

very good!!!! yes!

[@belleporter656]

the first two minutes are better than my love life

[@ravenfaebowie]

Still absolutely gorgeous ❤

[@concha1775]

I dont know why but I wanna cry.. this is so beautiful and sad.. idk

[@preetikaur9185]

Wow! Just wow! This is absolutely amazing.

[@Rose-ry6gm]

As a former ballet dancer, the lack of turn out in some of the moves made me cringe a bit because I know how easy it is to hurt yourself in pointe shoes, but this is breathtakingly beautiful

[@dawnmichele6847]

Has to be the closest thing to flying without a parachute,or a, hand glider, ever.

[@Haniarar1]

I love it

[@sylviedalcourt1675]

Magnifique 💕

[@DavidDownieacrobat]

Talented... very nice act and very strong.

[@chaiburashka]

her MEATHOOKS . if i could do that i swear i wouldnt know how to act

[@allison9132]

Does anybody know what the name is of the song in the beginning? I have a ballerina box that plays the same song!

[@Yollabue]

It is the swan lake finale by Tchaikovsky :)

[@allison9132]

@@Yollabue Thank you sooo much 😁

[@bzkvlogs3739]

Marvelous

[@jasminelove828]

Absolutley stunning

[@DancinginCircles]

ahh i absolutely love this!