Elle Wayne Ballard is a circus performer specializing in aerial arts and cabaret dance. With smooth lines, quirky shapes, and compelling characterization, she brings a vampy energy to any stage.
About Elle Wayne Ballard
A lifelong student of ballet and jazz dance, Elle began training aerial arts in 2016 and fell in love with the art of trapeze. From there, it was only a matter of time before she began learning to dance on the lyra hoop and aerial fabrics. Today, she is a member of Suspended Artistry, the pre-professional company at Orlando Aerial Arts. Her performances range from vaudeville-inspired comedy and burlesque acts to emotional and dramatic portrayals of mythic characters.
Aerial Apparatuses:
Elle currently specializes in:
- lyra (aerial hoop and aerial frame)
- lollipop lyra
- aerial silks (aka aerial tissu)
- aerial sling (aka aerial hammock)
- dance trapeze
- static trapeze
Ground Circus Arts
Elle also performs hand-hooping, chair acrobatics, and clowning. Known for her whimsical movement that hearkens back to classic vaudeville and German-style cabaret, she brings an audacious artistry to stage shows, themed parties, and festivals.
Select Performance Experience
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“Myths & Legends” | June 9, 2024
- Orlando Aerial Arts @ Orlando Sports Center, Orlando, FL
- Performed “The Lady of the Lake” on aerial silks
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Burlesque Conservatory Commencement Showcase | May 3, 2024
- Big Bang Boom Collective @ ME Theatre, Orlando, FL
- Performed “The Hanged Man” a Tarot-inspired aerial burlesque act on silks
- Now Snowing | Nov. 25, 2023
- Suspended Artistry in Downtown Celebration, FL
- Performed “Sleigh Ride” on aerial hoop
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“Get Your Act Together” | Nov. 12, 2023
- Orlando Aerial Arts @ Orlando Sports Center, Orlando, FL
- Performed “Walking in the Air” on aerial silks
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Central Florida Kids & Family Expo |August 12–13, 2023
- Suspended Artistry @ Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
- Performed “This World Has Gone Crazy” on aerial hoop
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“je ne sais quoi” | June 11, 2023
- Orlando Aerial Arts @ Orlando Sports Center, Orlando, FL
- Performed “Captain Jack Sparrow’s Shenanigans,” a comedy aerial act on dance trapeze
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“Trick or Tease“ | Oct. 13, 2023
- Corsets and Cuties @ Theater West End, Sanford, FL
- Performed “Dead Lady’s Party,” a The Haunted Mansion” aerial nerdlesque act on aerial frame
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“Nutcracker Burlesque” | Dec. 8, 2022
- The Theoretical Rejects @ The Woodshed, Orlando, FL
- Performed “Spell of the Snow Queen,” an aerial/ballet burlesque act on aerial hoop
- “Iconic” | Oct.
- Performed “Set My Soul A-flight” on aerial hoop
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“Come Out With Pride” | Oct. 15, 2022
- Corsets & Cuties @ Lake Eola Park, Orlando, FL
- Performed “Bi Pride,” a neo aerial burlesque act on lollipop lyra
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Cabaret du Cirque | June 5, 2022
- Orlando Aerial Arts @ Orlando Sports Center, Orlando, FL
- Performed “Fanny’s Gotta Fly” on aerial hoop
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AscenDance at First Mag | Jan. 12, 2019
- AscenDance Entertainment @ First Magnitude Brewing Company, Gainesville, FL
- Performed “Take Me Away” on aerial hoop
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Downtown Art Show and Festival | Dec. 1–2, 2018
- Gainesville Circus Center in downtown Gainesville, FL
- Performed “Take Me Away” on aerial hoop
- Performed “Whimsically”, a duo lyra act
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Country Circus | Oct. 14, 2018
- AscenDance Entertainment at Two Hawk Hammock, Williston, FL
- Performed “Whimsically”, a duo lyra act
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Endless Summer | August 25–26, 2018
- AscenDance Entertainment @ Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville, FL
- Performed “Take Me Away” on aerial hoop
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Levy County Fair | Apr. 6–8, 2018
- AscenDance Entertainment @ Levy County Fairgrounds
- Performed “Conscience” on dance trapeze
- Active Streets + 352Creates | Feb. 24–25, 2017
- Gainesville Circus Center at Depot Park
- Performed “Whimsically”, a duo lyra act
- Performed “Freed” on static trapeze
- Performed Chinese acrobatics group act
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New Year’s Party | Dec. 30, 2017
- AscenDance Entertainment @ North Central FL YMCA
- Performed “Freed” on static trapeze
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Downtown Art Show and Festival | Nov. 12, 2017
- Gainesville Circus Center in downtown Gainesville, FL
- Performed “Flight of the Gelfling” on aerial hoop
- Performed Chinese acrobatics group act
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“Country Circus” | Oct. 16, 2017
- AscenDance Entertainment at Two Hawk Hammock, Williston, FL
- Performed partner balancing and hula hoop group acts
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Spirit Fest | Sept. 22, 2017
- AscenDance Entertainment at Heartwood Soundstage, Gainesville, FL
- Performed “Flight of the Gelfling” on aerial hoop
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“Freakshow” | Apr. 29, 2017
- 10th Ave Cabaret @ S-Connection Aerial Arts, Gainesville, FL
- Performed “Cursed by Love” on static trapeze
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Swallowtail Festival | April 8, 2017
- AscenDance Entertainment @ Swallowtail Farm, Alachua, FL
- Performed “Cursed by Love” on static trapeze
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“Everybody Party” | April 7, 2017
- AscenDance Entertainment @ Happy Tree Music, Gainesville, FL
- Performed “Cursed by Love” on static trapeze
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The 10th Ave Cabaret | February 14, 2017
- 10th Ave Cabaret @ S-Connection Aerial Arts, Gainesville, FL
- Performed hula hoop group act