Malin Aerial Dance LLC
Booking FAQ
How do I book you?
Please submit an inquiry through the contact page to get started! If possible, please include your event date, venue, and any other details you'd like to share.
Where do you provide services?
We are based in New York City and primarily serve the TriState Area, Mid-Atlantic region, and parts of New England.
How do I pay you?
You are welcome to pay via ACH transfer, credit card, or any of the standard mobile payment apps. We require a deposit and a signed contract to reserve your event date.
How do you set your prices?
Our pricing depends on factors such as event location, length of event (including travel, setup, and prep time), equipment, costuming, and risk/danger.
Entertainment FAQ
How long is your performance?
Ambient aerial performances are usually done in multiple sets of 10 minutes each with breaks in between. Aerial champagne sets are 15-20 minutes long with breaks in between. For events that require non-stop performing or pouring, we recommend booking two aerialists. Featured aerial acts typically last for a full song (3-5 minutes) of your choice.
What kind of costumes can you provide?
We can provide a multitude of costumes in different colors and styles. You'll have access to our password-protected online costume closet once you've booked us, and you may also browse our Instagram for ideas!
When should I expect you at the venue?
For most events, we arrive 1-2 hours prior to the start of the event to rig the equipment, get ready, and discuss any last-minute details with you or your event planner.
Rigging FAQ
Venues with rigging capacity
If your venue has in-house rigging (e.g., aerial ceiling point, I-beam, web joist, motorized rig), we can perform on any of the following apparatuses: aerial silks, lyra, crescent moon, or heart. Prior to the event, we will need to speak with the venue manager about weight capacity, rigging procedures, and additional tech/safety details.
Venues without rigging capacity
If it's not possible to rig at your venue, or if your event is held outdoors, we can provide the following options:
Freestanding lollipop lyra
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Height: 11 ft (extendable up to 13 ft)
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Footprint: 5x5x5 ft
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Setup time: less than 10 minutes
Freestanding tripod rig
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Height: 20 ft or 16 ft
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Footprint: 23x23x23 ft or 17x17x17 ft
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Setup time: less than 15 minutes
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Apparatus: aerial silks (best for 18+ ft ceilings), lyra, crescent moon, heart
Venue FAQ
Do you have performer insurance?
Yes, all performers as well as our equipment/rigging manager are covered by specialty act insurance. Venue-specific COIs are available upon request and take 1-2 business days to process.
Do I need to provide anything for you at the venue?
Yes, please. We require a safe and secure place to get ready, take breaks, and store our personal belongings (including large equipment bags!).
At venues where we're rigging from a beam or ceiling point, we require a ladder that is tall enough to reach the beam/point safely. Also, if the venue has an FAQ for vendors, we would like to review it prior to the event.
Can you join my team for a site visit at the venue?
We are available for in-person site visits to NYC venues and virtual site visits to venues outside of NYC after the deposit has been paid and we have a signed contract in place.
