Oasi Sorgente B&B and Retreat Center

Aurora's childhood was filled with ballet, jazz, and modern dance, but her journey soon took a turn when she was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 13. Aurora discovered the benefits of Pilates for managing pain and muscle imbalances, ultimately leading her to become a certified BASI Pilates teacher in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Her love for aerial silks began later when she saw a mesmerizing outdoor performance. Now, Aurora is interested in combining pilates and aerial arts practices to help improve core strength, flexibility, balance, and overall body awareness.

TK discovered her passion for all things fitness-related through her extensive background in high-level gymnastics. Her unique teaching style emphasizes building a deeper understanding of the body and developing skills with confidence. TK's programs combine Pilates-inspired movements, various aerial practices, calisthenics, and weightlifting to help clients of all levels achieve their goals while focusing on injury prevention and mobility. She currently teaches private lessons and group classes at Oasi Sorgente in Italy.

Simone Heitinga, from the Netherlands, creates transformative retreats and heart-opening experiences. As the founder of AERIAL TOWER in Lenggries Germany, she has been leading retreats and one-on-one sessions for over seven years. With qualifications in happiness coaching, Reiki master, crystal healing, and cacao ceremonies, Simone blends her expertise to create soulful experiences that guide participants toward greater joy and connection.

Kristen Krupp, the visionary behind SoCo Aerial Collective in Sonoma County, CA, has been passionately studying aerial arts for more than a decade and embraces every chance to expand her knowledge. In 2017, she founded SoCo Aerial Collective to share her love for aerials with her students and visiting instructors, while fostering a safe and encouraging environment. Additionally, as a certified personal trainer, she is dedicated to building strength for the entire body to ensure consistent and sustainable practice, both on the ground and in the air.

She is the founder and artistic director of In the Wings. Born and raised in Colorado, she has been moving since childhood—first through gymnastics and dance, and later through the discovery of aerial dance. After injuries shifted her path away from gymnastics, she studied dance under Tony Coppola at Mesa State College and was introduced to aerial in 2010. She instantly fell in love with the art form as it combined her love of acrobatics and dance. She began her training at Frequent Flyers as a member of the apprentice company and went on to spend six years with Iluminar Aerial.

Leah Grandstaff (a.k.a. LeahTard Wedgie) began pushing her boundaries and exploring strength and grace through aerial acrobatics in 2013. Discovering herself through this modality inspired her to share this movement art with others. Leah completed her first teacher training through Aircats in Boulder, CO in 2016 & continues to develop professionally with trainings, mentorships, & intensives. Her teaching philosophy is founded upon the conceptual understanding of aerial movement as well as encouraging her students to identify strengths, challenge limitations & have fun in their journeys.