Aeriel Ashley brings high-flying elegance to events with unforgettable aerial performances. From ambient sets during cocktail hour to stunning stage routines or her signature champagne pours, Ashley blends strength, artistry, and style to create moments your guests won’t forget. Performances are fully customizable and adaptable to your space: from 30 foot rigged silks or lyra to a freestanding lollipop for venues with lower ceilings. Perfect for galas, fundraisers, corporate events, and upscale receptions.
4 reviews
William C.
October 28, 2025We booked Ariel Ashley for our conference in Kalamazoo. She was incredible! A total showstopper from start to finish. It was a great interactive champagne pour for our guest and everyone talked about how much they loved to watch it and take photos. Would highly recommend! We’ve dealt with other “circus” people in the past who were not nearly as professional.
Hired as: Aerialist
Anna S.
October 11, 2025Ashley is unreal — such a powerhouse in the air! Her performances are stunning, emotional, and mesmerizing from start to finish. Her champagne pour performance was such a fun addition to our gala. Can’t wait to book her again!
Hired as: Aerialist, Circus Entertainment
Rebecca B.
October 10, 2025Ashley’s champagne pour was a total showstopper and was the best photo op! She was so easy to coordinate with and truly elevated our event. I would book her again!
Hired as: Circus Entertainment
McKenzie D.
October 10, 2025Our company’s holiday event was elevated to an entirely different level thanks to Ashley. Her Aerial performance was captivating and set the tone for an unforgettable evening. She totally understood our goals and helped bring our vision to life. She was great to work with from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Hired as: Aerialist, Circus Entertainment
Price range: $$$
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Fully Insured
Whether you're planning a high-end corporate gala, an elegant cocktail hour, or a full-scale stage show, Aeriel Ashley brings unforgettable aerial artistry that fits seamlessly into your event. From ambient ambiance to center-stage spectacle, her performances are designed to elevate the atmosphere and create visual moments your guests will talk about long after the night ends.
Three Signature Options:
1. Atmospheric Aerial Performance
Looking to add visual elegance and movement to your event without interrupting the flow of conversation? Ashley's atmospheric sets bring captivating motion above your guests while they mingle, sip, and connect. Performed on aerial silks,lyra, or lollipop these ambient performances are ideal for cocktail hours, receptions, galas, fundraisers, or branded events where you want a visually stunning backdrop without a full show. The performance adds energy, creates iconic photo moments, and subtly draws eyes up.
2. Champagne Pour from the Air
Aeriel Ashley’s most requested experience "The Champagne Pour", is both a service and a spectacle. Gracefully suspended above your guests, she serves bubbly with elegance and style, transforming cocktail hour into a visual event. This activation is as functional as it is fabulous, offering a true Kodak moment your guests will remember.
The Champagne Pour setup is highly adaptable to your space. For larger venues with high ceilings, Ashley can pour from a rigged aerial lyra or silks (up to a 30-foot rig height). For more intimate venues or events with limited overhead clearance, she can perform from a lollipop( a freestanding apparatus that features a metal hoop or lyra on top of a vertical pole). This allows for stunning aerial presentation in tighter floor plans, no tall rigging required.
3. Featured Stage Performance
When it’s time for a show-stopping moment, Ashley delivers. Her featured aerial performances are fully choreographed routines, typically three to five minutes in length and set to music. These performances are ideal for award ceremonies, conference showcases, or headline spots in larger productions. Available on aerial silks or lyra, with options for rigged or freestanding setups depending on venue specs. Performances can be booked as a single feature or as multiple short acts throughout the evening.
Aeriel Ashley is a high-flying contemporary circus artist based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With a decade of dance training and a movement background that took flight in 2015, she now creates bold, breathtaking aerial acts that captivate even the most seasoned event-goers. Performing on silks, lyra, and lollipop, she blends raw athleticism with refined movement for a visual experience that’s as powerful as it is graceful.
Her style is modern and magnetic. Ashley doesn’t just dazzle from above, she connects with the crowd below. Her warm energy makes her a natural icebreaker, bringing a touch of artistry and approachability to every event.
Perfect for:
- Corporate Events
- Holiday Parties
- Galas and Award Nights
- Brand Activations
- Upscale Private Functions
Book Aeriel Ashley to elevate your next event and take it to new heights....... literally.
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