EMpowerment. strength. And A whole lot of fun.
Kelsey HArtland
About Our Awesome Staff
Owner & Aerial Instructor
Kelsey founded The Lofty Life Aerial Dance in 2020, and has been inspiring students to climb higher—literally and figuratively—ever since! As a certified instructor and passionate performer, she believes deeply in the transformative power of movement. Dance, to her, is the perfect fusion of elegance, strength, and emotional release.
Her mission is to build a space where empowerment and inclusivity are at the heart of every flight. Watching her students grow in confidence and skill is what keeps her endlessly inspired.
“I find solace in movement. Nothing sheds my stress and anxiety like dance. It is an honor to teach aerial silks to my beautiful students. Watching them grow in strength and confidence is nothing short of empowering. I have the best job in the world!”
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Aleksandra Koledova
Aerial Instructor
Aleksandra has been practicing aerial arts for over 6 years, and nothing beats the thrill of a double star drop in her book! She started silks after her daughter brought home a flyer—and together they leapt into a new world of strength and creativity. What began as a shared adventure became a personal passion, helping Aleksandra build physical strength and form lasting connections with incredible people. She loves seeing students develop, grow, and shine. Her favorite song to dance to on the silks depends on her mood!
Christine Adams
Aerial Instructor
Christine has been flying on silks since 2018 and added hoop to her skillset in 2021. Her favorites? The Iron Cross on silks and flag rotation to catchers on hoop! She jumped into the world of aerial after seeing a friend’s class and thinking, “I want to do circus!” A Facebook ad led her to Kelsey and the rest is history. Christine absolutely loves helping students of all ages succeed. Aerial arts changed her life, made her strong, and gave her a second home at The Lofty Life.
Julie Volm
Katie Campbell
Aerial Instructor
Katie has been flying high since 2019. She lives for drops like Matrix or anything with slack! What started as curiosity has grown into a passion that feels like home. Aerial silks is her meditation, her therapy, and her creative joy. Teaching is all about helping others unlock their inner strength—and cheering loud when they do! Katie is especially grateful for the community that lifts one another up on and off the silks. Depending on the day, Katie can be found dancing to anything by Andy Grammer, Queen, or a bold, empowered female voice!
Lauren Huson
Aerial Instructor
Lauren has been with The Lofty Life since day one in 2018, and she’s been soaring ever since! A lifelong dancer and gymnast, aerial felt like the perfect blend of artistry and athleticism. Her first aerial love was crossback straddle, but learning the windmill was an unforgettable moment. Lauren loves watching students blossom into strong, confident performers and adores the supportive, celebratory culture at the studio. Through aerial, she’s found strength, community, and friendships that last a lifetime. She loves to move to anything by a strong female artist!
Lexi Olivares
Aerial Instructor
Lexi has been practicing aerial arts for 5 years. Aerial found her through a high school theater role for her first fly! She’s since fallen in love with cartwheel star drops and the sense of freedom that comes with flying. Lexi is all about helping students thrive while continuing to grow in her own practice. Aerial has become her creative outlet, her therapy, and her way to feel powerful and joyful in her body. It's been a game-changer personally and now she gets to help others experience that too! Lexi enjoys moving to Palace (Cover) by Cam.
Melissa Skibba
Meredith Bonarirgo
Suzy Spychalla
Location
N2460 County Road O. Delavan, WI 53115
Look for the big blue barn! The parking lot and entrance is around back.
Phone
(262) 729-3061