Kristin Olness
Kristin Olness is a professional aerialist and aerial instructor, as well as certified yoga instructor,
Broadway dancer and choreographer.
Skills
- Aerial: Trapeze, Silks, Hammock, Lyra (Aerial Hoop), Spanish Web, Cloud swing
- Aerial and Dance Choreography
- Plays Clarinet, Saxophone and Flute
- Dancer and Singer
About
Kristin Olness began her career as a dancer and choreographer, and spent six years on broadway in the tony award revival Cabaret.
After having many injuries she became a certified yoga instructor (certified at World Yoga Center) to help heal her body and her mind.
Today, Kristin is soaring high in the sky as a professional aerialist and aerial instructor, currently teaching at Trapeze School New York.
She brings this knowledge of artistry, adaptability, professionalism, grace, elegance, humor, and flexibility into everything she does; whether it be producing, choreographing, performing, or teaching -- in the air or on the ground.
She looks forward to sharing these interests and talents with you.
Recent Performances and Works
- Taca Airlines Industrial - Aerialist (Lyra, Hammock) El Salvador
- Westin Hotels Industrial - Aerialist Dallas TX
- Ferrari Autos Industrial - Aerialist New York
- "The Mikado" - Choreographer Theater at Monmouth ME
- "The Baby Janes" Producer,Choreographer La Mama NY
- Cirque Le Masque - Aerialist U.S.Tour
- Suspended Cirque - Co-Founder, Aerialist
Press
Time Out New York, Dec. 2007The Baby Janes [prod. by Kristin Olness] "The flirty troupe makes your stockings hang a little straighter with this aerial burlesque, which soars well above the mantle height during a sexy quadruple-trapeze act."
UnCoolkids.com, April 2007Above the Belt performance: "'Above the Belt' is a stunning, terrifying, magical and sensual experience. Stand out performers include Kristin Olness..."
Time Out New York, July 2004Kit Kat Girl Revue "If you fancy kicking your evening of nightclub follies off with a Broadway-style extravaganza, the deluxe, velvet-curtain-heavy Show features just that on Fridays, with the va-va-va-voom dancers and singers"
Teaching
Kristin Olness is currently teaching Aerial Arts at Trapeze School New York (TSNY) which is located at: 518 W. 30th St.(btwn 10th & 11th Ave) at their new Indoor Facility.
Sign up online at www.TrapezeSchool.com, or call 917-797-1872
All Classes are open to all levels (beginners welcome) except for Intermediate Silks Classes.
Class size is limited to 4 people per class so it's best to call ahead and reserve a spot.
Rates are $35 per class and TSNY has class cards - so you can save money while you learn new skills.
Kris is available for coaching and private lessons in the Aerial Arts, as well as private instruction in yoga.
Current Teaching Schedule
- Monday Evening
- 5-6 Silks
6-7 Static Trapeze - Wednesday Evening
- 5-6 Silks
6-7 Static Trapeze
7-8 Lyra/Hammock - Sunday Morning
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11:30 Silks
12:30 Lyra/Hammock
1:30 Static Trapeze
2:30 Intermediate Silks