Aerial silks have a numerous amount of benefits. During classes, kids learn great sportsmanship by supporting their friends. Because silks are a culmination of tricks and not specific levels, students all advance at their own pace in different areas, relieving some of the pressure in everyday sports. Students also develop their self esteem as they overcome both physical and mental obstacles. "Wow, I didn't know I could do that!"

Improved hand-eye coordination, developing motor skills, proprioceptive and vestibular input, the list of benefits goes on and on! A study revealed that "juggling therapy" may be effective for the treatment on anxiety disorders. Read the article here: http://holisticcircustherapy.com/ufiles/pdfs/effectofjugglingpost.PDF

Benefits of circus arts are so vast that some companies have used circus as a medium to provide various life therapies such as physical and occupational therapy. "Holistic Circus Therapy" is one such company. They also do a fantastic job at explaining benefits of Circus Arts. Check them out at http://holisticcircustherapy.com/about/how-it-works