Today we’d like to introduce you to Carlotta Tyler.
Carlotta, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
While I would not consider the start of my story very unique, I think I am in an interesting stage in my life currently. It’s full of creative exploration, immense growth, struggles, and acceptance. Four years ago I started my aerial arts journey and now I am happily teaching students starting out just as I was a few years back. I have grown so much in the creative space but even as a teacher now the drive to learn more does not stop. Along with growth come the struggles, but the discipline needed to progress in aerials has add balance to my life and more importantly keeps me grounded. How does one do that from the air? Well a state of trance and flow that is simply impenetrable. Lastly, the level of acceptance in the aerial community keeps me coming back to contribute and make sure that other people who have yet to explore its wonders feel that same.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
As an artist I have experienced creative blocks and self-doubt. In fact I hadn’t created a routine to compete until this year. To get over my creative blocks, I look to other professionals for inspiration and it definitely does the trick.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Every aerialist has their primary apparatus and for me that would be Lyra. Its what feels most natural for me personally. I have trained on other apparatus’ such as sling, split fabrics, pole, trapeze and even a few special apparatus’ (ie cube, spiral). I’m most proud of continuing to make aerial a priority in my busy life and my pursuit to perform on a regular basis. What sets me apart for other aerialist is my new pursuit of the the Spiral. Special apparatus’ are not readily available and tend to be something your average aerialist trains on a handful of times. I purchased one this summer and have really taken to it because it reminds me of Lyra and movement comes naturally.
Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram are great resources where tips, flows/sequences, and skills are often shared and broken down or simplified.
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