The first time a fashion photographer in Saigon hired me for an editorial — flexibility poses, athleticwear, three looks — he messaged me afterwards saying, “That was the smoothest shoot I’ve done in months.” Not because of me specifically. Because of what aerial training quietly teaches you about working on a set. I’m Judith — […]
The fastest compliment I’ve ever gotten on a set was from a fashion photographer in Saigon who turned around mid-shoot and said, “You’re the easiest model I’ve worked with all year.” I’m Judith — aerial hoop performer and editorial model based in Da Nang — and I get versions of that compliment a lot. It […]
There’s a moment in aerial hoop where you stop thinking. You’re mid-movement, the music is playing, the hoop is spinning, and suddenly you’re somewhere else. Not thinking about technique. Not thinking about the mirror. Not thinking about anything, really. Just moving. I’m Judith — aerial hoop teacher in Da Nang — and this is my […]
The first time I pulled myself up into an aerial hoop, I was 33 years old and had spent most of my life trying to be perfect. I’m Judith — performer, teacher, and the person writing this to you from Da Nang. My movement journey has been anything but linear. Going from ballet to aerial […]