I have a daughter (6 yo) studying aerial dance. Would this be suitable for practicing at home? How easy is this to install?
2053536
It is easy to install and I would think it would be suitable for practice. I think the silk ones might actually be better for dance if you are talking about what I think you are. cirque de Soleil type stuff? This could be a little stiff for dance. But I love it. It's kind of like parachute material if that helps.
2053537
Hmmmm. Good question. The sling isn't silky but rather slippery. However, she might be able to practice certain moves. I suggest you look for some videos on YouTube that demo how to use this device to give you a better idea. There are some out there. You would need to supervise her. My daughter (8) loves using it and she gets pretty fancy on it. Hope this helps. :-)
2053538
I don't know if it is suitable for home practice.It is VERY easy to install. I am senior who can't fix anything, and I installed it (myself!) in the rafters in the basement.
2053539
It's easy to install if you have access to very sturdy beams. There are instructions in the package to use I bolts with a very high weight designation. If it were my young daughter I would make sure I was present when she was practicing just for safety reasons.
2053540
Definitely, I bought one for my granddaughter last year, now age 7, also doing aerial. She loves the sling (as do her friends). Easy to install, but make certain it is securely in a beam!
2053541
I don't know about aerial dance but my 10 year old daughter uses it to stretch and loves it. It's very easy to install once you find a stud
2053542
Id skip this for Ariel dance. The fabric has absolutely NO give or stretch like most aerial arts (and aerial yoga swings) fabrics do. It was fairly easy to install, but as an aerial yogi I regret this purchase.
2179454
Yes---It is very easy to "pick-up" the basic movements. There is a slightly shorter (less expensive) 4' version than the 5' one I purchased that might be worth looking at. Good luck!
1809629
It is very easy to move around in my dance room. It would be a little more of a pain taking it from studio to studio but it is probably as easy to move as anything you could find. :)
70841
I wouldn't try flying it around a house but a gym would work. Here is a link to me flying one outside. http://youtu.be/v5NPRvBhcw0
298270
I would not recommend it as a dance floor. I used to dance and I don't feel like you would be able to properly execute certain moves in various forms of dance. I think it is a nice floor to practice certain jumps for different styles of dance because it would absorb weight during a landing. However, to really make a proper determination, I would need to know if it is for all forms of dance or limited to a specific form of dance.
1619064
This is great for a beginner (it has a dance instruction CD)! It breaks down the steps and will teach it to you slow then fast, it also has verbal cues. It is very fast pace, but very fun as well. Hope this answers your question!
919602
I assembled this myself, and I'm not too mechanically inclined. I would say it's easy. It looks pretty good in our family room and you wouldn't guess it was so inexpensive. Give it a try.
463197
I would get this one. I got it for my daughter´s 8th birthday and she can do all the first ones easily - at least as easily as I can!
2159322
Your kid must be able to hop up and down to get it to move forward. This is not as stationary as a rocking horse. You will need a large space like a long hallway to use it!!
1347267
No 8-year old test subjects in my house. But I would say yes, since the legs can be spread to different settings and locked in. Might need a footstool if foot pedals aren't an issue yet.
2174241
I have found it to be just as effective as nustep. Very good machine for home use. My wife has Parkinsons & she works out on it to keep her movement going.
433736
Yes, both my daughter and neice love it. My daughter practices walkovers on it.
221987
Hi sorry took me so long to answer. Yes its perfect for in home training as long as you have the room. Im training my clients in my backyard and its perfect. You can carry it if you need to its not to heavy for me just a little cumbersum. Its great for outdoor training...
1457545
No, this takes a bit of time. It took my husband and I about 15 minutes together to install it. If you are very familiar with it and practice a lot, maybe it could be quicker.
1135680
This would be a lot for most 11-year-old girls to master unless they have someone who can teach them. In fact, many adults have this software for months and still cannot master it. There is a kids' version called Flip Boom, that is much cheaper and could maybe be a good starting place. I think you might be able to upgrade from Flip Boom to Studio later on as well...You could check the website to confirm.
2004562
I have it and I think it is fine. It is hard to put together--you really need to balance the skins when you tighten. But all in all it is a great deal! I would doubt it would travel well--but for at home practice it is great! You will want to mute the kick--it is a bit hollow.
2012672
I have a 11 years old boy and he is using it. But it is important to practice firts in a open space placeso he will be frustrated with line loops ,etc. Other wise I will sugesst the close one.