Adventure
Our enthusiasm for new adventures motivates us to find locations bursting with personality and waiting to be explored. We hand-pick boutique accommodations for their unique character, comfort, and relaxation.
Aerial
We love sharing our passion for aerial, meticulously designing each retreat program with unique workshops and classes. Our priority is small, exclusive groups, allowing us to offer personalized training and support to every guest.
Fun
Most importantly, escapes should be fun! At Aerial Escapes, we promote a laid-back atmosphere where you can choose your level of activity. Discover new activities, explore, unwind, connect with fellow aerial enthusiasts, and create lasting memories.
Meet Our Team
Founded by Tori and Siobhan in 2016, Aerial Escapes was created from their shared passion for all things aerial! Their ongoing mission is to share the joy of aerial arts while blending it with adventure and experience.
Tori McGrory
@tori_mcgrory
Tori McGrory runs her own aerial school in Southampton and teaches aerial skills at the University of Winchester. Tori began her career as a performance artist after graduating from the University of Winchester, where she studied Choreography & Dance. She went on to teach and dance with various companies, performing in theatres in both the UK and mainland Europe. Subsequently, Tori went on to train in aerial arts, including aerial silks, rope and hoop. She has trained in Thailand and in Miami, before taking part in a professional course at the London based Gravity Circus Centre. Tori has since gone on to perform in London and around the UK.
Siobhan Johnstone
@SIOBHANAPRIL
Siobhan Johnstone is an international aerial performer, specialising in aerial silks, aerial hoop and acrobatics. Siobhan trained as a gymnast from the age of 5 in both Artistic and Sports Acrobatics, taking numerous titles during her competitive career. Alongside her training Siobhan also taught, both elite squad and recreational gymnasts, gaining multiple coaching qualifications. After training in flying trapeze at circus schools in California, Thailand and Bristol, her love for circus was born! Stepping into the world of circus was a natural progression for Siobhan, and she has now performed all around the world for a huge variety of events.
Guest Instructors
Lena Sandoval
@aerialena
Lena teaches aerial silks and aerial rope in Vienna, Austria. In true Aerial Escapee manner, she has been exploring unusual conditions for her aerial practice: be it hosting aerial retreats on a sailboat, rigging at dizzying heights from a highline or performing inside a fountain on wet silks. She seeks to create unique situations and tries to find creative, yet safe ways to use elements like wind and water to her advantage.
Phoebe Hoyle
@phoebehoyle_
Phoebe found her passion for aerial whilst graduating on a Street Performance Degree in Winchester, UK. Her performance work explores multiple disciplines combining circus arts, aerial and visual arts. Phoebe currently runs her own aerial school and likes to focus on the positive impact it has on our physical & mental wellbeing.
George Plymenos
@george.plymenos
George’s love of heights developed early when he started indoor climbing and bouldering as a teenager. Passionate about silks and rope, George has been teaching at Aerial Southampton for the past two years and enjoys breaking down movement and sharing aerial knowledge with all his students.
Alice Gilmartin
@alicegilmartin_
Alice started as a sports acrobatic gymnast from a young age, competing for 8 years and winning various titles in the UK and internationally. Following on from her gymnastics career, Alice trained for three years at The National Centre for Circus Arts. Since graduating with a BA degree in 2015, Alice works as a professional circus performer, as well as a highly experienced coach in handstands, flexibility and acrobatics.
Natasha Cornish
@natashacornishyoga
Natasha is an international yoga teacher instructing from her own evolved daily practice which is rooted in feeling emotionally safe first and building strength plus flexibility second. She is passionate about guiding students to be mindful with their bodies, focusing on breath awareness and ‘personal’ alignment. However, above all else, Natasha encourages having fun and enjoying every moment of practice; the good, the bad and the ugly.
Rony Elisara
@rony_aerial_artistry
Our very first guest instructor, Rony, lives on the Gold Coast in Australia and will be teaching workshops on the Bali 2018 aerial retreats. Rony is a professional aerialist and trainer and has been involved in the aerial industry for over 15 years. Aerial Artistry was launched by Rony in early 2011, due to the desire to share her knowledge, passion and diverse art form with as many people as possible. Rony’s knowledge from all aspects of training and performing, are blended together to create her unique workshops and classes.
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