BROOKINGS — When you watch aerialists perform their routines, you see their gracefulness, fluidity and power on full display, but what isn’t as evident is the sheer amount of work that each athlete puts in to create that perfect performance.
This weekend, 10 aerialists from Brookings-based Monarch Aerial Arts are getting the chance to dazzle the crowd at the Dakota Aerial Championship in Sioux Falls. They’re joining athletes from across the region to showcase their skills in aerial silks, lyra (aerial hoop) and other aerial disciplines, studio founder and lead instructor Joscelyne Larson told The Brookings Register.
“Our athletes have dedicated countless hours to training, building strength, refining their choreography and preparing for this opportunity,” she said. “For many, this competition represents months of hard work, personal growth, and the chance to share their passion for aerial arts with a broader community.”…