INSTRUCTORS
KENDELL MACOMBER
Kendell has been a dancer for over thirty years and has taught dance to youth and adults in Fairbanks for over a decade. She has trained in all styles of dance from tap to ballet, breakdancing to contemporary and so many more. Kendell has taught dance in the Fairbanks Area and is the creator and Director for the successful Dance REVolution Crew for over a decade. Her experience and knowledge of dance styles makes her the go to instructor for technique, choreography, and performance.
She has been training on aerial silks, hammock, and Lyra since 2011 and began teaching private lessons in 2014. She Now also trains and teaches on Dance Trapeze and Cordelisse.
Kendell has completed many hours of Aerial Teacher Training focusing on Silks, Lyra, and Dance Trapeze from Jenn Bruyer of Versatile Arts, Level 1 and 2 Lyra Teacher Training with Hoop Artist T Simon- Lawrence, Aerial Rigging Workshops taught by Fight or Flight Ent, and continues to train at Aerial Festivals and takes classes weekly to further her aerial education on different techniques and how to safely train for advanced techniques.
Kendell’s teaching style focuses on having fun while learning and building strong foundations in safety, technique, and musicality. Her passion and dedication will have you flying in no time!
Check out her Instagram @Kendell.Mac
HAYLEY CLEMENT
Hayley started her circus journey in November 2016 in Northern Utah. She started with pole fitness and later branched out into heels choreography as well. After training for a pole competition for several months, she wanted to take a break from pole and decided to take a sling class just to see what it was like! Well, she fell in love with sling that day and found her forever favorite apparatus. Her favorite things about sling are the endless shapes and pathway possibilities. She has also trained on lyra, straps, trapeze, and most recently started dabbling with aerial chains. She’ll basically try anything but silks (sorry silkies)!
Hayley took a short break while pregnant with her son, and picked back up after moving to Anchorage in 2023. She thought she didn’t miss sling that much until a friend invited her to take a class at Aerial View. She always says “sling is like a nice tight hug that never lets go.” And it was like hugging an old friend after that first class back.
Hayley has also done several performances on pole, partner straps, trapeze, and sling. She also teaches heels choreography at Cathedral Pole and Dance where she loves helping others find movement that empowers them.
AMY BROWN
Amy has been training in aerial arts for about 10 years. She started training on silks and then developed a passion for sling and strap loops. when she’s not at the studio, you can find her traveling around the state playing on her outdoor aerial rig or you can catch her in a show with the Aerial View Circus Troupe.
JESSICA JOY
Jessica Joy spent her Arizona childhood studying tap, jazz, and ballet at the local dance studio, auditioning for roles in school plays and repertory theater, and forming bands with her friends. She rallied a full scholarship for Performing Arts at Eastern Arizona before she set her sites on Los Angeles. Her first few years in LA were spent singing in nightclubs, jumping at any small theater role, continuing to train at the ballet studio, until a pivotal moment in 2004. An audition for a spot in Hollywood Aerial Arts’ fast track program. She can recall that day with great enthusiasm, finding for the first time acceptance she never felt in the dance world.
While at HAA, she earned her burns and bruises on trapeze, silks, lyra, cordelisse, Spanish web, and hammock. She has also been lucky enough to train at Focus Fysh- LA, CA, Streb- NYC, NY, Boulder Circus Center- Boulder, CO, and under many Cirque du Soleil and world class performers. Other circus arts piqued her interest as well. She spent years spinning, eating, and breathing fire with LA and Burning Man Fire Conclaves, hula hooping for Vivavoom Burlesque, and acro-stilting with Wise Fool New Mexico.
After taking many years off to travel and start a family, circus arts are now a hobby for Jessica Joy, and she finds joy sharing this love with others!
Rachel Morano
Rachel Morano, originally from Arizona, embarked on an exciting new chapter of her life
when she moved to Anchorage, Alaska, in the winter of 2021. Her passion for physical
movement has been a defining force in her life, having dedicated eight years to
gymnastics and two years as part of a semi-professional dance team. This deep
connection to movement continued as she explored exotic entertainment for two years,
refining her skills and understanding of physical expression.
Rachel's journey didn't stop there. She became a certified yoga instructor, blending her
passion for wellness with her love of movement. In addition, Rachel earned her license
as a master social worker and launched her own business dedicated to supporting
Alaska's adoption services for families—providing a unique intersection of social care
and personal development.
Her enthusiasm for aerial arts blossomed through self-teaching and learning from many
talented aerialists. Rachel has gained significant experience in Lyra and sling and has
performed around Anchorage, building a strong connection to the local performance
community. Grateful for the warm and supportive community she’s found in Alaska,
Rachel is excited to continue her involvement in the performance scene and is eager to learn and grow alongside her students
CHRISTINE SLIE
Christine has been doing silks for 5 years and professionally performing for 2 years. When she’s not hanging on fabric you’ll find her kayaking, pakrafting, or hiking.
ZACH ROSE
Zach is a passionate handstand instructor with 8 years of dedicated practice. Having fallen in love with the discipline, he brings both fun and focus to each class, emphasizing the endless creative possibilities within the art of handstands. While the journey may be challenging, Zach believes the rewards—strength, balance, and confidence are well worth the effort. His teaching approach encourages patience, perseverance, and a sense of play, helping students find joy in every step of their handstand journey
