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Mizuki Shinagawa is a world-class aerial artist from Tokyo, Japan. She has performed around the world for Cirque du Soleil shows, TV and media, and as a show director/choreographer.
Well-known for her expressive, dramatic, and powerful style on aerial silks, each of her performances is a joy to watch. So much energy and dynamism goes into every movement, showcasing her physical prowess as well as artistry.
As an aerial artist myself, Mizuki Shinagawa is someone who I’ve wanted to blog about for a long time. All of her performances are so captivating, inspiring me to become a better aerialist each day.
Silks are a part of my body; being in the air is my favorite time and space.
– Mizuki Shinagawa
Aerial Arts
Aerial arts is a type of performance where artists hang from a fabric, hoop, or other apparatuses to perform acrobatics while suspended in the air. It is a form of dance looked at with awe and amazement; how can these artists dance through the sky so effortlessly?
Some types of aerial arts include the aerial hoop, hammock, static trapeze, and straps. Mizuki specializes in aerial silks, which are long columns of fabric that are rigged overhead. Popularized by Cirque du Soleil, aerial silks require not only upper body and core strength, but flexibility, control, and grace.
Mizuki’s Journey
Mizuki was born in Tokyo in 1997. During her childhood, she discovered the magic of the circus after seeing the anime film, Kaleido Star. She went on to pursue higher education in the circus arts, graduating from École Nationale de Cirque Montréal Canada in 2018. Now, she works as a freelance aerial artist performing all over the world!
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