"It is My Happy Place, Where I Try New & Exciting Things!" – Owner, Katie, Shares Why She Loves SDAA
- South Dakota Aerial & Arts
- Jan 7, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 9, 2025
South Dakota Aerial & Arts is a dynamic aerial community, and at the heart of it is its passionate owner, Katie Critzer. With years of experience in the aerial arts, Katie has transformed her love for the practice into a thriving business, inspiring many to embark on their own aerial journeys. In this blog post, we’ll share a summary of Katie's story and insights from her video testimonial, highlighting key points about aerial arts, its benefits, and how South Dakota Aerial & Arts has become a hub for all ages and skill levels.
South Dakota Aerial & Arts Testimonial
Katie's Start in Aerial Arts:
Moved to Sioux Falls from Wisconsin, seeking a fitness challenge and community.
Discovered aerial after a friend’s recommendation and quickly became hooked.
Quickly fell in love with aerial and expanded her skills, leading her to open South Dakota Aerial & Arts
Why Aerial Became Katie’s Passion:
"Aerial for me has really been my happy place where I can hang out with my friends but also try new and exciting things."
It brought excitement and a sense of purpose compared to traditional fitness routines.
Motivating goals: each performance and skill achieved pushes her further.
Aerial provides both mental and physical challenges, strengthening the core, upper body, and flexibility.
Favorite Memories from South Dakota Aerial & Arts:
"My favorite part has been watching people take their first class and then six months later, or a year later, seeing them do things they never thought they were capable of doing."
Watching students' progress from beginners to confident performers has been a highlight.
Growth of the studio: transforming an old gym into a welcoming, thriving community space.
The Dakota Aerial Championship was a proud moment, witnessing both kids and adults performing confidently and earning medals. "Last year we had 30 some performances and this year we had over 120 performances. Seeing the growth of that and having so many people in our studio that we really built from the ground up...has been really exciting."
Advice for Others on Their Aerial Journey:
Perseverance is key: don't give up when it feels overwhelming.
Consistency leads to improvement, and every class will bring progress.
Even if you start feeling behind, with regular practice, you'll soon see results.
Katie encourages newcomers to stay consistent and not get discouraged: "If you keep showing up, you're going to make progress."
Debunking Myths About Aerial:
You don’t need to start as a child to excel in aerial.
"Most of our students don't have a background in gymnastics or dance, yet they are excelling in aerial."
Age is no barrier—students range from kids to individuals in their 60s and 70s, all achieving great progress.
Why Aerial is for Everyone:
Transformative Fitness:
Aerial Offers a fun, dynamic fitness experience that builds strength, flexibility, and confidence.
Inclusive Community:
Whether you’re four years old or 60+, you’re never too old to start aerial.
Endless Possibilities:
"You'll be surprised by what you can do...and the community will be there to cheer you on every step of the way."
Join Us at South Dakota Aerial & Arts!
Are you ready to challenge yourself and join a supportive, inspiring community? Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to further your aerial skills, South Dakota Aerial & Arts has a class for you. Sign up today and discover the endless possibilities aerial arts has to offer. Stay tuned for upcoming performances—don’t miss out on the chance to see our talented staff and students in action!
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