Circus Owl Creations and Coaching
Elle Wayne — Aerial Artist and Cirque Fitness Coach
Stitching stories to soaring new heights
Elle Wayne is a multidisciplinary circus artist and costume designer based in Orlando, FL. From cabaret hours to the big top to your local dance fitness studio, she brings a love of whimsy and an empowering yet crafty sensibility to all her endeavors.
Circus Artist
Aerial dancer specializing in lyra (hoop and frame), silks, and trapeze, with complementary skills in world dance and puppetry
Aerial and Dance Fitness Educator
Body-positive and trauma-informed aerial arts instructor and cirque fitness coach
Costume Designer and Builder
Circus and burlesque costuming, theatrical costume design, and cosplay
Makeup Artist
Specializing in fantasy and character makeup, as well as special makeup f/x
Fusion of cirque, dance, and storytelling
Elle’s Circus Artistry
Drawing upon decades of training in musical theatre as well as a diverse dance background, Elle weaves compelling stories on her aerial apparatus. She’s known for her impressive lines, unique transitions, and emotionally charged performances.
- Aerial silks, lyra (aerial hoop and frame), and trapeze
- Character-driven acts inspired by mythology, pop culture, and classic vaudeville/circus arts
- Fantastical costumes and makeup
Featured Acts
Elle’s unique circus acts range from mythological tales to Broadway hits.
The Tale of Persephone
A journey to the Underworld told through aerial dance and stage combat
Captain Jack Sparrow’s Shenanigans
He’s a pirate … in search of rum … who finds himself on an aerial adventure
Lightning Heart
A cathartic exploration of unconditional love on aerial silks
Mirror Demon
Your dark reflection with a circus twist
Nimue, the Lady of the Lake
Arthurian legend brought to life on aerial silks
Body-Positive Circus Arts Coaching and PErsonal Training
Taking Motivated Humans to Magical Heights
In addition to coaching silks, lyra, and trapeze throughout the Orlando, FL area, Elle has crafted unique fitness programs for artist-athletes, as well as anyone who wants a circus-inspired way to get fit.
Let’s Craft Some Magic
Reach out to Elle for more information on Orlando circus arts performance, aerial dance education, and costume design for circus and burlesque!