Ayla Thayer
Aerialist & Dancer
Denver,CO
Summary
Diligent aerialist and all-around performer who brings high-level physical endurance and commitment to audience engagement. Seeking paid project-based contract work with a regularly performing circus, dinner club, hotel, or cabaret.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Aerialist & Performer
Self-employeed
04.2023 - Current
- Performed live shows at various venues throughout region.
- Developed strong improvisational skills through continued training and practice, elevating performance quality and marketability
Aerialist & Performer
The Clocktower Cabaret
07.2016 - 04.2023
- Developed customized aerial, dance, and burlesque acts for clients and audiences, tailoring each performance to suit specific show themes or requirements.
- Received positive reviews for exceptional aerial skills, contributing to the success of numerous productions.
- Collaborated with choreographers to develop visually stunning and innovative aerial and burlesque routines.
- Captivated audiences with my unique style of aerial artistry by executing difficult aerial performances on various apparatuses such as chains, lyra, tippy lyra, and loops
- Demonstrated strong work ethic and dedication through my ability to simultaneously maintain full time job while also performing 3 nights per week
- Maintained peak physical condition through rigorous aerial and cross-training, ensuring consistent performance quality and injury prevention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Colorado - Denver
Denver, Co 05.2001 -
Skills
Gymnastics background (Age 5 to 22)
Aerial, Dance, and Burlesque Performance specializing in aerial chains, lyra, tippy lyra, and loops
Live Audience Entertainment and Engagement
Demanding stage presence with expressive movement, strong musicality, and ability to evoke powerful emotions from audience
Physical Fitness, Cardivascular endurance, Body and spacial awareness
Quick Learner with attention to detail particularly in body lines, toes/feet, and expression through arms and hands/fingers
Timeline
Freelance Aerialist & Performer
Self-employeed
04.2023 - Current
Aerialist & Performer
The Clocktower Cabaret
07.2016 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Colorado - Denver
05.2001 -