Aerial Animals

About

Jessica Voler is from Golden, Colorado, but spent a large part of her childhood abroad. At age five, she moved aboard a 43-foot sailboat with her parents and sailed around the world - literally. It was during these early years that she learned how to fly. She spent every free moment of her time climbing the mast and swinging from the rigging. Upon returning to land-locked Colorado, she took up gymnastics, high-flying trapeze, and, in turn, aerial fabric. After discovering the world of circus, she never looked back. Aerial Animals, LLC was founded in 2010 by Jessica and Patti Miller to promote Jessica’s aerial aspirations. Jessica, now 17 years old, has been accepted to the prestigious Le PeTiT CiRqUe in LA and has amazing opportunities for audiences including the Saudi Royal Family..

Jessica’s primary skill is aerial fabric. She has developed a marionette character that can be playful for younger audiences or a bit edgy for general audiences. The act surprises from the start with the marionette coming out of a seemingly smallish closed suitcase. The doll then climbs and dances on the fabric to create a unique performance. Jessica can also perform a lovely fabric routine to any music appropriate to the theme of an event. In addition, Jessica performs stilts, stilts acro, straps, lyra (solo, duo and trio), static trapeze, and high-flying trapeze. Besides performing individually, Jessica performs with Le PeTiT CiRqUe (www.lepetitcirquela.com).

Aerial Rig Rental
Jessica also owns an aerial free standing rig which is available for rent in the Los Angels Area. It is very easy to assemble and transport. The rig's maximum height is 25' with a required 21' by 24' foot print. Smaller dimensions are easily available. Please contact for more details. Minimum rental fee $600. Please contact for more details.

Performance Pricing
The pricing of entertainment is based on the operating costs of Aerial Animals, which includes equipment, skills training, safety training, costumes, transportation, rigging staff, and insurance. This allows us to cover expenses and provide high quality entertainment at affordable prices. We'll be a great addition to your corporate, fund raising, and family events! Since pricing will depend on type of performance and venue, please contact Jessica at aerial_animal@yahoo.com or 720-519-6935 for a quote.

Insurance and Youth Employment
Jessica has performer’s insurance through Specialty Insurance Agency. As a minor and performer, Jessica meets all US Department of Labor Youth Employment Provisions and has been granted an exemption to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Revised Statue section 8-12-104(3-4) to enable her to legally perform more than ten feet above the ground.

For more information about Jessica Voler, please visit:

http://www.aerialanimal.com/index.html
http://www.youtube.com/user/Aerialistful/videos
http://aerial-animal.blogspot.com/view/classic
https://www.facebook.com/Jessica.Voler

Personnel

Patti Miller: Advisor, promoter
Jessica Voler: Performer

Influences

We have had the opportunity to train with Tanya Burka from Cirque du Soleil's Quidam and meet with James Tanabe who was an artistic director for Cirque du Soleil for ten years. Les Sept Doigts. Wise Fools and other performing groups are a big influence. Also, I personally believe in enabling kids to pursue their dreams and our group wants to perform. They are incredible.

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 5 - 240 minutes

Here are a quote from Gary Wink, CEO, Golden Chamber of Commerce

"Your participation in the Golden First Fridays, Wild West Auto Roundup, and USA Pro Cycling challenge contributed enormously to the atmosphere of the festivals. Your passion for aerial fabric is contagious. Many people hadn’t ever seen it before and truly enjoyed your performances. It was particularly delightful to see the smiles on the children’s faces as they circled around to watch you. I could see many of the little girls envisioning themselves up there being you. I understand that one little boy even asked you to marry him! Your artistic aerial and circus acts made for fun-filled events for children of all ages."

Stage/Setup Requirements:
For Aerial Performances require a minimum hight of 16 feet and a rigging point or a 20'X20' area to place rig
For ground acts require a 4' wide aisle or 10'X10' floor space

Additional Notes:
Each individual performer carries their own three million dollar general liability performers’ insurance policy with Specialty Insurance Agency.

Venue and Rigging Requirements
Aerial Animals can perform on stage, on mats or small platforms, and/or mingle with the crowd. The rig required for the aerial acts is height and footprint adjustable as follows:

Height: 14.2 ft. Footprint: 12' x 16'

Height: 19.5 ft. Footprint: 16' x 20'

Height: 24.9 ft Footprint: 21' x 24'

The aerial rig can be set up in about fifteen minutes and taken down in about ten minutes. A level or flat surface is preferred.
Another option for aerial acts is to rig from the ceiling if we can access the ceiling structure at the venue. In this case, requirements are:

Ceiling height: 14' plus
Performing Space 10’ X 10’

Experience

2010: 4 gigs
2011: 17 gigs
2012: 25 gigs
2013: 8 gigs (so far)

Available for Your

Awards Night, Concert Venue, Corporate Event, Cruise, Festival, Fundraiser, Grand Opening, Hotel, Private Party, Prom, Sweet 16 Party