Ally’s journey with aerial started years ago with a camping hammock on a single point, and a set of rings attached to a steel beam catwalk in her home. Having children herself, she felt like it brought out her own inner child.

 

Between Ally’s love of jiu jitsu and aerial, you can see a common theme of body manipulation. Guiding others to move their bodies in wonderful, creative ways has been a passion, and seeing personalities shine through movement has been incredibly fulfilling.

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Services: Sling, Silks, and Aerial Flow/Yoga, private and small group classes

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To join a class, visit AllyMagee.com/aerial

Also known as Ginger Snap in the aerial community, I have been studying aerial arts since 2011 with a primary focus on Pole Fitness.  I have participated in several Pole Sport Organization competitions in recent years earning 1 Bronze, 2 Silver and 2 Gold medals in competition.  I started teaching in order to create an inclusive and accommodating community, meeting you where you’re at in your skill set, and building a strong foundation for growth.

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Services: Pole fitness, competition prep, and private lessons

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To join a class, call or text (630) 404-3400

As a model and dancer who has spent as much time in front of the camera as behind it, I understand just how important your images are to you! I know how much time you've spent training your body. I know the anxiety of not feeling "photo-ready," and I assure you, friend...you are strong, you are beautiful, you are talented...you are worthy!
You deserve a photographer you can trust to help you create amazing images that bring your vision to life - a woman who knows how to help you find your best light! I would be deeply honored to help you tell your story.

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Services: Aerial dance photography, boudoir photography, photography mentoring

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To set up a session, text (779) 201-4847

My name is Bobbi, and I attended the Trapeze School of New York at Chicago in 2012, after having my second daughter. I fell in love and began to immerse myself in all things aerial: pole dance, lyra, silks, and sling. I have performed and taught all around the Chicagoland area in shows, studios and private events. I have even been on TV news programs and was featured in 2 episodes of the popular NBC drama, “Chicago Fire”! 

From Hawaii to Las Vegas (and back to Chicago again) I love to travel and find new places to hang upside down!
I am CPR/AED certified as well as XPOLE (Aerial) certified. 

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Services: Group and private lessons for silks, rope, sling, lyra, burlesques, chair dance, lap dance, floor dance, flexibility, and pole dance.

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To join a class, call or text (630) 345-0629

I have been doing aerial arts since 2015 and started teaching in 2021. I started off with pole dancing and started doing aerial silks to build muscle faster. It didn't take me long to fall in love with the fabric. Silks is my peace and outlet for whatever is happening in life. I love teaching others and giving them the same outlet that helps me. Rocking out while defying gravity.

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Services: Adult and Child Silks

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To join a class, call or text (815) 685-9104

Jess has been doing aerial since 2016 and started teaching in 2021. She trains in aerial sling, lyra, silks, and dance trapeze. Whether it's the fundamentals and dynamics, or the passion for creativity, you're in great hands with Jess.

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Services: Adult and Child Sling

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To join a class, call or text (630) 632-1876

Kat has been coaching for nearly a decade. Since 2015, she’s assisted people in their aerial practice all over Chicago. She’s traveled internationally to perform and coach from around the states and a few countries in Central America. She specializes in aerial fabrics, aerial hoop, yoga creative choreography and fire spinning. She loves creating a fun environment and embraces laughter and silly shenanigans in the classroom. 

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Services: Adults and Child Sling, Silks, and Lyra, Aerial Yoga and Flexibility Training

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To join a class, visit meditative-movements.com

My passion for pole began in 2014 as a student trying a class for the first time. Being a runner who had faced a lot of competition, I was immediately humbled and fascinated! I quickly realized this was not an “instant gratification” sport and if I wanted to chase this passion of mine, I had to connect to myself emotionally, mentally and physically. Slowly but surely, I grew; from a student going around, up the pole, upside down and eventually as I like to say to my students, doing “all the things.” It felt so amazing I decided I wanted to give that feeling to others and 5 years after starting pole I chose to become an instructor.

In 2019 I became certified as a Vertical Arts Athletics Instructor, since then I have helped hundreds of beloved students from Beginner to Advanced Levels connect to themselves and find their passion for pole and dance movement. We dance through our seasons of life- growth, change, challenge and happiness! My specialty is finding ways to help you connect with the movement and tricks that are authentic to your body, celebrating what you can do and developing yourself for what you want to do… elevate with me!
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Services: Pole classes, private lessons, parties, and workshops 

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To join a class, visit https://Elevated-aerial-llc.square.site

Strong technique acts as a springboard for creative pursuit. With a mix of both and an eye for detail, Liz’s classes are always a playful pathway to deeper understanding of skills and movement.

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Services: Adult aerial classes and workshops, all ages private lessons, event performances

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To join a class, visit fullcircleaerial.com

Whether you’re interested in fitness, performance, or simply exploring a new form of self-expression, I’m your guide. I’ve been a student of aerial and pole since 2012, and an active aerial instructor since 2020. I leverage my patience, enthusiasm, experience, and knowledge to support and encourage my students on their aerial journey. Each class concentrates on conditioning specific muscle groups to develop skills that establish a strong foundation of grace, athleticism, and strength in a fun and exciting way. I'm a certified personal trainer through the National Personal Training Institute and CPR/AED and First Aid certified. I received my certificate of completion for Aerial Rigging Safety from the highly regarded Hall Rigging Academy. I'm always finding ways to further my education, understanding, and passion for the aerial arts. 

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Services: Adult pole classes, adult and kids sling and Lyra, kids and adult aerial parties, adult pole parties, workshops, private lessons

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To join a class, visit zoebentley.com

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