Reach For The Sky
Find a new passion in aerial arts with classes in lyra, silks, trapeze and hammock for all ages!
Reach For The Sky
Find a new passion in aerial arts with classes in lyra, silks, trapeze and hammock for all ages!
SkyBound Aerials
About Us
Welcome to Skybound Aerials, where we ignite a sense of adventure and foster a love for Aerial Arts far beyond our walls. We offer expert instruction in lyra, silks, trapeze and hammock for students of all ages and abilities in a safety first environment. Our classes provide personalized attention and empower students to push past limits, overcome fears and achieve their goals. We’re building a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates creativity, perseverance and self-expression inspiring students to pursue their passions and reach for the sky.
Meet The Team
Kaitlyn Horrocks - Studio Director/Coach
Kaitlyn started dancing at the age of five and spent many years as a competitive dancer. She studied various genres of dance including jazz, tap, ballet, acro and contemporary. Her love for performing led her to audition and be selected to join the Young Canadians of the Calgary Stampede. One year during the Grandstand Show, she was given the opportunity to perform 80 ft in the air on a 360 degree harness. That experience ignited a new-found, curiosity about aerial arts.
Kaitlyn quickly discovered the Calgary Circus Studio, began her aerial training and hasn’t looked back since. She has trained with incredibly talented aerialists and was selected for a summer session at Ecole Nationale de Cirque. Since beginning aerial arts, Kaitlyn has discovered a passion and connection with the circus world that she hadn’t found in the dance world, and she brings that passion to her work with each student. She has coached for Calgary Circus Studio, Aerial and Movement, Green Fools and En’Lair.
Kaitlyn’s teaching philosophy combines technique, creativity and proper conditioning to support her student’s’ growth. She works with each student’s individual abilities and strengths to unlock their potential and help them develop their own unique style. In her classes, students are encouraged to challenge themselves, and Kaitlyn loves seeing them conquer their fears to achieve their goals – a lesson her students take with them for a lifetime.
Reine Michalski - Coach
Meet Reine! Reine’s aerial journey started as an energetic kid looking for a fun activity, but quickly turned into exploring many different creative outlets in the world of sports. Her experiences in aerials, dance, and rhythmic gymnastics have given her discipline, creativity, and knowledge of her body and technique. Reine has found a place where she can freely express herself in her movement, and have a comfortable space to learn and continue to grow as an aerialist and coach. As a coach, Reine strives to embrace pushing each individual and failing and then overcoming in the process. She loves to give challenges that take time to learn and is excited to see the growth that determination brings. She celebrates new found movement and individual exploration, as aerials is such an individual artistic language. Her training for coaching has primarily been from the studio she trained for aerials at and she has been able to take the values of safe, knowledgeable training and passion that she loved so much from her own coaches and give them to her own students. Reine is so excited to learn and laugh with you, “See you in class!”
Sarah Rentz - Coach
Sarah is a passionate aerial coach with a focus on creating fun and inspiring experiences for students of all ages and abilities. Specializing in aerial silks, trapeze, and basic aerial apparatus, Sarah loves helping students discover the joy of aerials in a supportive, encouraging environment. With 8 years of experience in aerials, Sarah brings a warm and patient approach to every class, ensuring that everyone feels encouraged and safe as they explore the world of aerial arts. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve flexibility, or just have fun while learning new skills, Sarah tailors each session to meet the needs and goals of each student, making aerials fun for all. For Sarah, aerials is not just about learning new tricks—it's about building confidence, gaining body awareness and strength, and celebrating the accomplishment that comes with each new move or progression. Whether you're completely new to aerials or looking to build your skills, Sarah creates an inclusive and positive space where everyone can thrive and enjoy the experience of moving in the air!
Maria Fernandez Martin - Coach
Maria first discovered aerials when she attended a Cirque du Soleil show in Spain. Having been a couch potato her whole life, and afraid of heights, she never thought it’d be a possibility for her to actually do aerial arts, so she kept it as just a dream for years. She finally decided to give it a try when she moved to Canada in 2019 and her life went upside down (literally!) after her first silks class!
Maria feels that Aerial arts have helped heal her stiff body, and it has become stronger, more flexible and mobile than she ever thought possible and has greatly improved her coordination. Maria’s biggest achievement though? That’s, hands down, how much her mental health has improved thanks to aerial training:
Maria says “I fight my anxiety every time that I fight my fear of heights, and I win. This helps me fight anxiety in my day to day too.” “When I’m up on an apparatus depression stays down on the floor…and it seems to have a hard time coming back.” “I look at myself up in the air and I realize how proud of myself I am. I’ve learnt to love myself with all my flaws. My growth is proof that I can, even if my head says no.”
It took Maria 1h of very messy silks practice to turn aerials into a passion, something she cannot live without now. Silks lead to hoop, which became her favourite apparatus, and a “why not?” lead to trapeze which has climbed itself to second position!
Maria wants to bring this passion out to the world, share it and help other people, the way her coaches have changed her life. “Who would have thought that a job could make you this happy?”
Anica Saxinger - Coach
Anica’s aerial journey started late in 2015 after a dear circus friend convinced her to just ‘try’, as she had been fascinated with aerial silks after she saw Alegría by Cirque du Soleil. She has trained in several apparatuses but silks is her preferred method of flying. Since then she has learned that the impossible can become possible. Through coaching, sharing the joy of a hard earned skill and art form, has provided a satisfaction that is difficult to challenge. Anica’s coaching style is a combination of regimented conditioning and safe, creative exploration. Anica is available for day time privates and semi-privates upon request.
Fly With us at SkyBound Aerials
Aerials Classes
Our aerials classes offer the perfect mental and physical stimulation to keep you active for all ages 6+ to adults, and all levels from beginner to advanced. Our sessions are 10 weeks or less and run almost full year round. Our classes vary from hoop, silks, trapeze, hammock, or mixed classes.
Specialty Monthly Classes
Interested in alternate, unique ways to work out? We offer hula hoop classes with our specialty instructor, Maria Chekmareva from Bravo Circus! There are more to come so keep your eyes peeled. These classes run by a month to month session.
Privates/Semi-Privates
Privates/Semi-Privates
Our coaches are also available to book for private/semi-private lessons in apparatuses of your choosing. We have coaches available for day-time, evening, and weekend availability around our class schedule. Email us for available coaches/bookings.
Open Gyms
Parties for all Occasions
Privates/Semi-Privates
Are you looking to get some extra training time in? We offer open gym sessions for everyone! Our open gyms allow you to pick the apparatus of your choosing to practice individually. See our calendar below.
Parties for all Occasions
Parties for all Occasions
Parties for all Occasions
Do you have a special occasion you’re looking to celebrate? We would love to host your party! We have multiple options of party packages available for 5+ years old up to a max of 8 or 14 active participants. A party package includes 1.5-2 hours of studio time which includes 1-1.5 hours of aerial lessons in apparatuses of your choice, as well as 30 minutes of studio time to eat cake. We will set out a picnic blanket for you to eat on and provide you with custom invites to send out for your event. Email us for more information!
Specialty Events
Parties for all Occasions
Parties for all Occasions
We bring in special guest instructors for different apparatuses and offer in studio events from time to time. These events range from workshops, to open houses and so many more. Prices vary depending on event. Check out the schedule below to see if we have any coming up and sign up through the button below.
PD Day Camps
PD Day Camps
PD Day Camps
If you're looking for the perfect, fun day for your child while you're working during PD days, we have the perfect day camp for you. Kids ages 6-12 are welcome and will spend the day learning skills in every apparatus, and doing activities related to aerials for breaks off the equipment. Children will have two snack breaks and an hour long lunch break so be sure to pack food and water for them. Click the button below to sign up.