Barbara Brutt

Barbara grew up in Pittsburgh, where she trained in ballet and gymnastics from childhood to adolescence. While studying for her bachelor's degree in English, she spent so many hours in the theater department, acting in minor roles and dancing around backstage, that people began to think she was a theater major. Barbara tried aerial silks for the first time in September 2016. She had no upper body strength, but she loved it. Ever since then, Barbara cannot get enough aerial classes, and when she isn’t in the air, she’s likely writing another novel, walking her dog Fiona, or talking about her newest food obsession.