Unleash Your Potential at Shine Aerial Silks Camp: Learn from Amazing Instructors and Master Proper Technique!
Are you ready to push your aerial silks talents to new heights? Shine Fitness in Las Vegas is getting ready to host an awesome Aerial Silks Training Camp from October 25th to 27th! This one-of-a-kind event will include three days of intensive instruction led by an extraordinary lineup of instructors who are not only experts in their fields, but also eager to share their knowledge with both local aerial performers and enthusiasts from around the world.
WHY SHINE'S AERIAL SILKS TRAINING CAMP?
At Shine Fitness, our Aerial Silks Training Camp is more than just a chance to improve your skills—whether you're a seasoned aerial artist or a newcomer to the world of aerial silks, this camp offers a unique environment where creativity, technique, and artistry converge to help you reach new heights, along with the opportunity to be mentored by some of the most accomplished and passionate instructors in the industry!
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Alan Silva: Originally from Brazil, Alan comes from a long line of circus performers, marking the sixth generation in his family. He began his career at the age of 6 and trained in and performed many acrobatic disciplines, like Russian bar, tumbling and flying trapeze. At 16 he discovered his true passion was flying in the air and later became the first male Brazilian artist to perform on aerial silks at circuses and festivals throughout Brazil. Alan was asked to create a character and act for Cirque Du Soleil's Zumanity in Las Vegas in 2003, which led him to make the USA his home. His captivating aerial silk acts have taken him across the globe, earning him accolades such as being a top 5 finalist on Americas Got Talent season fifteen - which lead to him being also a participant on AGT All Stars - receiving a golden buzzer on Spain Got Talent, and winning awards at prestigious circus festivals in Italy and France. Besides Cirque Du Soleil, Alan has also performed with renowned companies such as Circus Sarasota, and the Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center in New York.
Luba Kazantseva: Luba was born in Moscow, Russia, into a family deeply rooted in dance and gymnastics. She graduated from the prestigious Moscow State Academy of Choreography - popularly known as the Bolshoi Ballet Academy - in 1999 and went on her journey as a classical ballerina at the Stanislavski and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Academic Music Theatre. In 2002, Luba relocated to the United States, where she discovered her passion for circus aerial acts. Luba's debut aerial silk performance led her across the country with various poductions and companies, and she mastered several aerial disciplines such as aerial hoop, aerial duo hammock, bungees, and aerial straps. Her skills caught the eye of Cirque Du Soleil, where she has built a quite an accomplished career being part of the shows Zumanity, Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour and KÀ, and currently her mesmerizing straps duo act is considered THE face of Mystère, Cirque's most iconic Vegas show since 2016. Luba loves sharing her knowledge and is an incredible coach!
Briana Bowie: For over 15 years, Briana has mesmerized audiences with her distinctive fusion of circus arts, acrobatics, and dance. Her versatility shines through her international tours with esteemed companies like Diavolo Dance Theater and her appearances in Cirque du Soleil productions including IRIS, Zarkana, and The Beatles LOVE. Her exceptional choreography skills and emotive original productions like KINEKT, a contemporary circus show exploring familial relationships in a digital age, and The Cirque Cabaret, a collaborative showcase of elite circus acts, exemplify Briana's passion for storytelling and innovation in circus arts. Her expertise has been recognized in renowned productions such as One Night for One Drop and she also had the privilege of contributing twice to A Choreographer’s Showcase (2015 & 2017), a collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Nevada Ballet Theatre.
Andrew Leach: Drew's passion for the arts began early in life, as his early education was filled with visual arts lessons, competitions, and explorations, but growing up his excellent math skills prompted him to get a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Central Florida. Despite a successful corporate career propelled by his business acumen and charisma, Andrew's encounter with aerial fabric sparked a drastic career change, leading him to the world of circus. Andrew is renowned for his breathtaking aerial acrobatics, which have graced stages in the USA and Europe. He co-founded Aerial Artistry, an entertainment production management agency where he currently serves as Creative Director. Andrew also is an Aerial Silks instructor position at Shine, where his personalized approach to teaching has an emphasis on clean technique.
Vanessa Aviles: Vanessa's journey in acrobatics commenced at the age of four, evolving from competitive artistic gymnastics in her early years to falling in love with aerial silks at age 18. Following two years of performances in Las Vegas and California, Vanessa further honed her skills at the National Circus School of Montreal (ENC), graduating in 2017. Specializing in aerial silks, Vanessa also excels in aerial hoops, aerial straps, handstands, and the Cyr wheel. She developed the 'Tension Tissu,' a unique apparatus which has been one of the highlights of her career along performing with Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Cirque De La Mer, Cirque Éloize productions like Nezah, The Pirate Child and HOTEL and also on high profile industry festivals like Montréal Complètement Cirque and VivaFest
Hanifa Jackson: With a background in formal dance training at prestigious institutions like Philadanco!, Pennsylvania Ballet, and The Juilliard School, Hanifa Jackson has established herself as a versatile dancer, choreographer, and instructor. Her professional experience spans from portraying captivating characters in Cirque Du Soleil's Mystère to gracing the stage of the legendary Broadway production The Lion King. Hanifa's dedication to sharing her knowledge has led her to teach at various universities and dance schools across the country, as well as coaching and choreographing acro gymnastics and training gymnasts in ballet technique. Her dedication to sharing her knowledge motivated her to open the Ballet Cafe Las Vegas, and she also developed the innovative "Aerialist Ballet" class to show her commitment to nurturing talent in the aerial arts community.
Kevin Demaro: Originally from Millford, Connecticut, from the early age of 3 Kevin started training gymnastics, entering the competitive arena at 7 and remaining a gymnast for 12 years. Kevin joined the Air Temple Arts in Connecticut after discovering aerial and circus arts at age 18, moving later across the country in pursuit of a professional acrobat career. He settled in Vegas and trained under the wing of Cirque Du Soleil's aerial icons such as Leysan Gayazova and Luba Kazantseva, booked his first circus job in Europe in 2015, and since then has performed in over 45 countries for companies like Royal Caribbean, TUI Cruise Lines and Disney, and shows such as the AirOtic tour, Gladius The Show in Vegas and A Magical Cirque Christmas in Hollywood. He works as an instructor at Shine Fitness since 2021 teaching several Aerial Fitness classes; and also performs at the Mayfair Supper Club inside of Bellagio Casino.
Courtney Friedersdorf: with her mother being a Soloist with the St. Louis Ballet, Courtney grew up dancing and learning in a studio setting, graduating from Shenandoah Conservatory in 2018 with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts degree. After college she went on to pursue her dreams, performing internationally with Norwegian and Princess Cruise Lines, being featured in multiple solos and duets. Shortly after, she moved to Las Vegas and has performed in multiple shows including Zombie Burlesque, Particle Ink, and Mayfair After Dark at The Bellagio. She has worked with multiple production companies, and also teaches locally at Shine Alternative Fitness as a flexibility and pole fitness instructor.
COME SHINE WITH THE BEST!
Whether you're looking to master new tricks, enhance your choreography, or simply immerse yourself in the world of aerial arts, Shine's Aerial Silks Training Camp will be a transformative experience for all participants, as this camp offers the perfect and unique opportunity to learn from some of the best instructors in the industry!
For more information on this extraordinary opportunity, visit our website's Training Camps tab, reach out to us via phone at (702) 624-4099, email at info@shinealternativefitness or connect with us via DM on our Instagram @shinefitnesslv .