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Carlie Page - Owner, Instructor, Aerial Educator

[ Aerial Silks, Trapeze, Aerial Hoop, Adaptive Aerial , Pilates ]

I got into circus by trying out Flying Trapeze, and then deciding on something a little less hectic and I fell in love with Aerial Silks, Trapeze and Aerial Hoop. I have been doing Aerial for since 2014, and teaching since 2016.

I started HAPY Studio in 2018 to provide an inclusive and friendly environment to learn Aerial Arts. Aerial is my happy place and I love sharing that with others.

My favourite thing about circus is seeing individuals take a concept and then expressing it in their own way. I personally love the escape of aerial, being in the air forces me to get out of my head and focus on myself, I find the movement helps me through emotionally hard times. I love that there is always a new challenge and brings me a sense of accomplishment.

I find it hard to narrow down my favourite apparatus to teach, I love teaching Beginners of all ages, and finding a way to make it work no matter your strength, flexibility, or ability….there is always a way!

I have been teaching Pilates since 2009, and I like using that as a method for building strength to achieve new and challenging tricks.

Carlie is available Tuesdays and Thursdays for Private Sessions in:

  • Pre-natal Aerial

  • Post-natal Aerial

  • Aerial Silks

  • Aerial Hoop

  • Trapeze

  • Adaptive Aerial

 
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Briana Morris, Aerial Instructor

[Tiny Circus, Adaptive Aerial and Circus, Aerial Silks, Aerial Hoop]

My friend took me along at a circus class in my early 20’s as I always wanted to run away with the circus. After my first class I was hooked as have loved it ever since.

I did a year before I had my children and came back to it in 2018. I have been doing hoop and trapeze and silks.

I love the freedom circus gives you. I love that it is the one place I can come and completely be myself with no judgement. I feel completely happy and at peace here.

I absolutely adore my 3-5 year old classes and my sensory classes. I feel so blessed to be able to help these children find their love for circus.

  • Briana is available weekdays for Privates in:

    • Adaptive Aerial Arts

    • Aerial Hoop

    • Aerial Silks for Beginners

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Kaitlin Nicholls, Aerial Instructor

[Aerial Hoop, Aerial Hammock, Aerial Silks]

I grew up here on the Gold Coast in Burleigh

I did cheerleading for 9 years and lost my passion for that sport to decided to try something new that was different and challenging. I avoided going to the beginner aerial class for months, then once I went I didn’t stop, now my whole life revolves around aerial.

I have been doing aerial since 2018.

I love that anyone can do circus it’s very adaptable , there’s more than 1 way you can do a trick or movement.

My favourite apparatus to teach is hoop , I love searching for new tricks and sequences to teach and I love creating/helping people with performances or routines.

  • Kaitlin is available Fridays for Privates in:

    • Aerial Hoop

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Sam Gage, Aerial Instructor

[Aerial Silks, Aerial Hammock, Aerial Hoop]

I am Gold Coast born and bred! When I was young I tried many different sports, but nothing really sparked my interest. I did a bit of gymnastics as a kid but found it too rigid and not creative enough. When I was 11 I went to an aerial class with a friend just for a laugh and absolutely loved it. I was naturally very strong and musical so I loved learning physically challenging moves and putting them in routines! I’ve been training ever since!

I’ve been doing aerial for nearly 9 years and I have been performing in both the corporate and contemporary circus world, on and off, for 6 of those years!

My favourite thing about circus and aerial has always been the combination of sport and music. I absolutely love training and pushing my body to extremes, but being physically active is not enough. I love the mental challenge of trying to put sequences and skills to music and creating riveting, innovative routines to perform. I always train harder when I’ve got an inspiring piece of music playing, even if it is just something to improvise to. The juxtaposition of both intense, rigorous training and the freedom to be creative and musical is what I love most about circus!

I specialise in teaching aerial silk, aerial hoop, and aerial straps. I love being able to provide a safe, fun space for students to learn, gain strength, and improve but most importantly: feel happy and free whilst doing so!

  • Sam is available for Privates in:

    • Aerial Silks

    • Aerial Hoop

    • Aerial Hammock

    • Aerial Performance and Competition Preparation

Maddi Costello, Aerial Instructor, Acrobatics Instructor

[Acrobatics, Aerial Straps, Trapeze, Aerial Hoop, Aerial Hammock, Adaptive Aerial]

Chloe Finnis, Aerial Instructor

[Trapeze, Aerial Silks, Aerial Hammock]

Honey Storey, Aerial Instructor

[Trapeze, Aerial Hoop, Adaptive Aerial]

Natasha Zraikat, Aerial Yoga Instructor

[Aerial Yoga]

Ella Garlinge, Aerial Instructor

[Aerial Silks, Aerial Hoop, Youth Aerial Arts, Adaptive Aerial]

Anjali Johnston, Aerial Instructor

[Youth Aerial Arts, Adaptive Aerial]

Ella Storrie, Junior Aerial Instructor

[Youth Aerial Arts]

Olivia Dixon, Junior Aerial Instructor

[Youth Aerial Arts]

Junior Aerial Assistants

Ava Pegler

Ruby Hayward

Skye Graham

If you would like to become an Instructor at HAPY Studio: