Up with dance
Janesville, wi
Watching aerial artists perform is mesmerizing. The flexibility, strength and coordination it takes is pretty remarkable. The Up with Dance group is coming back to DEVIATE with their breathtaking aerial performances! With an impressive mix of artistry and athleticism, Up with Dance transforms the ordinary to extraordinary, putting on a spectacle that is visually and emotionally resonant. We can’t wait to see what they bring to the DEVIATE stage this year!
Tell us about you. My name is Pauline Alexander, and I have a wonderful performance group that does aerial shows. I first started all of this after my father passed away, he told me there is a difference between living and existing. I have chosen to Live!
Can you tell us some information about your art? How would you describe it? Our art is fluid. We make beautiful shapes and movements with our bodies on different apparatuses. Sometimes we are telling a story, other times we are painting a picture with our moves and poses. I love to share my art and help others be able to do it. It makes me feel free and empowered. It feels like I am flying in the air.
What do you want us to know about your art, your style? I found Aerial art at a time in my life when I had decided to try new things because I wanted to really live and be happy. My father passed away and had just talked to me about the difference between living and existing. For me, living means doing aerial. It brings me joy and I want to share that with others.
How did you find out about DEIVATE and why do you want to be involved? I came to the event the first year and thought, "I found my people."