PERFORMANCE TROUPE



​We don't look for the next amazing performer...

We Create Them!

Wildly creative, hard-working, passionate students combine their talents in aerial, acrobatics, dance, theater and other specialties. They build strength and stamina with elite technique and are guided through exploration of choreography and self expression. They develop a strong foundation of teamwork, support and self care; including an understanding of wellness for longevity of training. 

Want to join and perform with us?
Email to set up a meeting, info@theaerialstudio.net

Minimum Requirements:
Troupe performers must attend two least classes a week at The Aerial Studio, and take the weekly performance class.  Highly suggested, weekly open studio and one private a month.

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​Private Lessons:
Group classes are important building blocks to create team work, motivation and support. It is equally important to set aside time for individual training with an instructor to clean choreographies, correct form, and create healthy habits. We recommend one private lesson per month with our Performne nTroupe Director.
"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream;
​not only plan, but also believe." - Anatole France
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2024 ​TROUPE DIRECTOR  

​Lily Smith 

The Troupe Director oversees our entire program, including choreography, show concepts, direction of other instructors, competition preparation.
Lily began taking ballet before the age of 2. She simultaneously trained and performed as a dancer, circus artist and a competitive rhythmic gymnast for most of her youth, studying at The School of American Ballet,  Alonzo King Lines Ballet, and San Francisco Circus Center. Her circus career began at age 9. Lily became a database member of Cirque Du Soleil in 2008, performing with the company at events in Los Angeles in 2009 and received a contract offer for a touring show in 2010. Lily’s lifelong professional performing career spans genres of ballet, contemporary ballet and dance, aerial arts, hi-wire walking and contortion. She’s been teaching and choreographing since the age of 16, studying and performing aerial arts for 18 years, and currently enjoys watching her students flourish and grow a loving and understanding relationship with their bodies through movement. 

D I V E   I N T O   O U R   W O R L D


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​A W A R D S   &   R E C O G N I T I O N


​#1 DANCE TROUPE
​Camille Osborne
​1st Place

​Lina Solis
1st Place
Aerial Loop & Hammock
Ages 13 and under

2nd Place
Aerial Hoop
Ages 13-14

Camillle Osborne
​2nd Place
Dance Trapeze
Ages 15 and older


Alita Kneeland & Katelyn Neasham
​2nd Place
Aerial Duo
Ages 13 and under

​Alita Kneeland
1st Place
Aerial Other

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​Kevin Holland
​2nd Place
Dance/Static Trapeze
Emerging Artist

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​Katelyn Neasham
​2nd Place
Aerial Loop & Hammock
Ages 13 and under

Ella Byerley
​2nd Place
Aerial Loop & Hammock
Ages 14 and over

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​Kevin Holland
​1st Place
Overall
Semi-Pro - Open Solo
​Semi-Pro - Open Group

​Lina Solis
1st Place
Hoop / Lyra - Trap
Student Category
​Ages 7-12

​Clarissa Shin
2nd Place
Amateur - Hammock
​Ages 13-17
​Edyn Tarkany
1st Place
Semi-Pro - Open Group

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​Keilani Mussetter
2nd Place
Semi-Pro - Open Solo
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​Ella Byerley
3rd Place
Amateur - Hammock
​Ages 13-17
​Camille Osborne
2nd Place
​Best Of Ventura County
The Aerial Studio Performance Troupe
#1 Dance Troupe
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Camille Osborne
1st Place
Over All  - Student Category
Trapeze - Student Category
Kevin Holland
2nd Place
Silks  - Student Category
Zoë Curtis
2nd Place
Rope  - Student Category
Camille Osborne
1st Place
Trapeze  - Amateur

​Lina Solis
3rd Place
Invented Apparatus - Amateur


​E V E N T   S P O T L I G H T

11.18.17
6 of our Performance Troupe Members wow-ed the crowd at the annual Boys & Girls Club Gala on Saturday evening. Their character work, aerial performance, contortion and handstand demonstrations brought this circus-themed event to the next level. Overall, it was an amazing night to be part of and we are proud to support this amazing organization!
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Troupe Performers Pictured
Liam Feeney - 16
Camille Osborne - 16
Zoe Curtis - 15
Charlie Lombardo - 15
Clarissa Shin - 15
Lina Solis - 12
"Once you have commitment, you need the discipline and hardwork to get you there."
​- Haile Gebrselassie

P R O F E S S I O N A L   P R O D U C T I O N S


​Our students have had the honor of performing in the following professional productions:
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  • Otis School of Design & Cirque du Soleil: ​The eleventh and final collection, which also included an awe inspiring circus performance, was from Cirque du Soleil costume designer, Dominique Lemieux, who came as a mentor to Otis from her base in Montreal. Her team designed theatrical costumes from sunrise to starry night inspired by crystals. Starting off with Sunrise, acrobats performed to Here Comes the Sun while wearing gorgeous crystallized body suits based primarily in yellows, oranges, and browns. Moving onto Fire, a classical ballet pas de trois was performed in red, brown and orange crystallized unitards almost appearing as if they were on fire. Water was the next element to be explored with performers wearing blue and green crystallized unitards. The finale was simply breathtaking as all performers came back on with dramatic jackets, overcoats and capes adorning their bodysuits. The student design team really had a chance to delve into fantasy with these designs and they did not disappoint. All of their outerwear designs were delightfully over the top and wonderfully illustrated the idea of costumes playing a role in theatricality.
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  • SOCA MONARCH TRINIDAD with MACHEL MONTANO & ZEN ARTS
 
  • Ventura County Museum: The Aerial Studio performance troupe was the featured entertainment for the Ventura Rentals annual holiday party.  The event was held at the Ventura County Museum.  The troupe performed a variety of acts throughout the evening and dazzled the audience with their aerial grace and excellence. 
 
  • ArtWalk Ventura 2014: For us, it was a weekend of free demo classes, mini performances and an incredible Saturday evening performance by our Troupe students, as well as guest artists Charlie Faraday and Lamonte "Tales" Goode. The big oak tree at Mission Park was transformed into an outdoor theatre with lights, cameras, and aerialists cascading into action.