Biography
Elle Wayne began her movement journey at age 7, exploring gymnastics, ballet, and musical theatre. After earning her BFA in Theatre Arts, she focused on producing, playwriting, and design. In addition to founding DreamQuilt Productions in Gainesville, FL, she worked as Assistant Costume Designer at the iconic Hippodrome Theatre, where she also taught aspiring thespians at the annual summer camp. She was also a board member, director, and production manager at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre.
But it wasn’t long before Elle rediscovered her love of dance — from jaw-dropping aerial acrobatics to high-energy samba. She began crafting unique character pieces that blended the circus and movement arts. She produced a variety of cabaret shows featuring puppets, clowning, and vocals. She performed regularly with Gainesville Circus Center (GCC), soaring above the crowd on trapeze and lyra. As a GCC instructor, she also taught silks and static trapeze.
After relocating to Orlando, Elle began training at Orlando Aerial Arts (OAA). She is the founder of Elevate With Elle, a body-positive cirque fitness and aerial coaching business. She has taught lyra and silks at Art from the Heart and Celebration Arts Academy, as well as coached local cabaret performers who wish to incorporate aerial dance into their acts.
In 2023, she joined Suspended Artistry, OAA’s professional aerial dance company, and looks forward to reaching ever-new heights.
Elle has continued her costume design endeavors in the Orlando area, from designing fantastical costumes for Theater West End to launching her own cirque costume business. She currently works in Costuming at Universal Orlando Resort.
Performing Arts CV
Performance Experience
Circus Artist | June 2023 – present
Suspended Artistry, Orlando, FL
- Aerial dance and group choreography
Variety Performer/Stage Manager | Aug. 2019 – Oct. 2024
Corsets & Cuties, Orlando, FL
- Burlesque, cabaret (jazz dance and vocals), and aerial acts
- Stage managing Cuties productions, including Orlando Fringe shows
Scare Actor | Sept.
– Oct. 2022
Scream ’N Stream, Oviedo, FL
- Dialogue scene
Puppeteer | 2013 – 2015
Rainbow Tiger Circus Productions, Gainesville, FL
- Street theater in walking puppet
Selected Performances
“The Cipher” | Central Florida Kids & Family Expo | Aug. 23–24, 2025
Suspended Artistry, Orlando, FL
- Silks
- Character-driven group dance
“Vivid” | June 8, 2025
Orlando Aerial Arts, Celebration, FL
- Duo silks with stage combat
- Group dance (contemporary, jazz)
Immerse Fest | Feb. 22–23, 2025
Suspended Artistry, Orlando, FL
- Aerial hoop
“Now Snowing” | Nov. 30, 2024
Suspended Artistry, Celebration, FL
- Aerial hoop
“Spectrum” | Nov. 3, 2024
Orlando Aerial Arts, Celebration, FL
- Silks
Central Florida Kids & Family Expo | Aug. 17-18, 2024
Suspended Artistry, Orlando, FL
- Aerial frame
Central Florida Kids & Family Expo | Aug. 12–13, 2023
Suspended Artistry, Orlando, FL
- Lyra
“Come Out with Pride,” Orlando, FL | Oct. 15, 2022
- Lollipop lyra
Puppet Slam | Nov. 2, 2019
Central Florida Puppetry Guild, Orlando, FL
- Hand and rod puppetry