Aerial Promo Reel
Aerial Silks at OMSI
Trapeze Act Flapper Character
Aerial Silks Act Vampire Character
An LED Aerial Cube moment on stage!
Star drop on silks
My ability to express my art in the world is something I do not take for granted ❤️
Día De Los Muertos but make it silky 💀
Aerial bartending- sure to impress any guest 🥂
Aerial silks on the 4th of July ❤️
Aerial Rope / Spanish web apparatus
Silks in the forest 🌳
Trapeze is always a good look 🖤
I’m happy to dance in the storm ⚡️
Hi, I’m Sarah (Bliss) and I specialize in bringing you quality and unique aerial performance that will radiate the whole room and beyond✨
I’ve trained 1/3 of my life to this crazy, fun sport and managed to turn my passion into my profession, without ever losing the magic along the way… nor the love for the art that I pour into my craft. Whether I’m performing for a small community or a large-scale corporate event, I bring the same big energy to all that I encounter!
Let’s talk about how I can help bring your vision to life to create a unique and extraordinary experience for you and your guests, through the addition of the equally stunning and impressive art form of aerial dance.
5 reviews
Adam W.
November 30, 2025I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sarah several times and watching them perform on multiple occasions, and every experience has been exceptional. Their professionalism is evident from the moment they arrive, they are prepared, focused, and dedicated to creating a seamless performance. Onstage, their movement is pure artistry: fluid, controlled, and effortlessly graceful. Beyond the technical skill, their personality truly shines. They bring warmth, positivity, and an uplifting spirit to every event and rehearsal. An absolute joy to collaborate with and a guaranteed highlight for any audience.
Hired as: Aerialist, Circus Entertainment
Rick P.
November 4, 2025I have seen Sarah perform many times. She is a talented graceful aerialist and her choreography to her routines are always a special treat.
Hired as: Aerialist
Alyssa C.
June 9, 2025We were absolutely blown away by the silk aerial performance at our conference. From the moment she took the stage, she captivated the entire room with a stunning display of strength, grace, and artistry. Her routine was not only visually breathtaking but perfectly timed to the energy and flow of the event, adding a sense of elegance and excitement that truly elevated the experience.
Our attendees are still talking about the performance.. it was the perfect "wow" moment and an unforgettable highlight of the evening. Professional, engaging, and incredibly talented, she was a dream to work with from start to finish. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to make their event unforgettable.
Hired as: Aerialist
Justin S.
October 8, 2024Sarah and the Bliss Aerial crew have worked with our event, Funk in the Forest, for the past 2 years, as well as collaborating with my band, DTW, on other events not organized by us. They are a self contained operation in terms of setup and lighting and have always been on time and professional, and Sarah has good communication on the planning side. They have been able to choreograph specific routines with songs as well as improvise, even with other bands they've never heard before. If you're looking for a "show stopper" or a way to elevate your event, Bliss Aerial is one of the best options in the PNW region and beyond.
Hired as: Aerialist
Cirquelicious E.
October 4, 2024Sarah is the absolute wow factor - from her stage presence to her act creations and costume choices! It is always a pleasure having her on my team. Excellent communication, on time, reliable, communicative and takes initiative. Amazing team player and always shows up looking top-notch! She's the first one I recommend to others!
Hired as: Aerialist
Price range: $600-$3000
“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” - Paulo Coelho
Sarah is a professional aerialist based out of the West Coast (Oregon & California) and Hawai'i (The Big Island & Maui). Her strength-based background began with rock climbing, yoga, team sports & pulling lines on catamarans. So how does someone with 0 dance training or gymnastic back ground get into aerial? This unique journey began in 2013 she witnessed an awe-inspiring performance at the 2012 Burning Man festival. Within a few years of training, she was on a path to turn her passion into her profession. She infuses her work with a zest for musicality & storytelling, an abundance of strength, and mesmerizing grace to share her love for this type of creative athleticism.
Sarah moved from the Big Island of Hawai'i to Portland, OR. in 2019 to complete a training program with A-WOL Dance & to ultimately pursue a performance and teaching career not very accessible on a rural island. She specializes in silks, lyra, duo lyra, rope & dance trapeze. In more intimate realms, she is the the Founder of Explore Aerial Retreat and runs week long retreats in inspiring locations around the world that focus on aerial technique and flow, multiple types of yoga, and healing through self reflection and re-inspiring one's life.
As a performer, her clients range from corporate to creative; from MTV productions to Burning Man Festival. No matter what, she brings a powerful and memorable presence to all of her audiences. When she isn't drilling a new skill or creating a new act, she teaches group and private lessons out of many spaces in the Portland Metro, her native state California, Maui or Mexico and considers herself a true "Snowbird." She is most happy traveling to teach various workshops or perform in sunny locations!
While Sarah has big dreams for the future of merging her passion of psychology, social work and healing with aerial arts, she also has a goal to raise the value of the circus & performance arts for the community to thrive especially after the pandemic.
Interested in performance, lessons or retreats? Get in touch with Sarah Bliss! <3
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