Meet the AAA team
A team of talented, qualified instructors who love what they do and can't wait to share that passion with you.
Nicola Ghalmi
Founder & director of Aerial Arts Academy, qualified PT and Pilates coach.
Nicola is a pole and aerial fanatic who just can't get enough of it! With over 20 years in dance and fitness, she has taught thousands of women, men and children, and keeps her own training and qualifications constantly up to date.
Nicola teaches pole, aerial hoop, stretch, Pilates, pole silks and speciality workshops, and is DBS checked, fully qualified and insured to teach junior and youth classes. She also runs Aerials Elevated PT, online strength and flexibility coaching for aerialists.
"I am truly blessed to be able to teach as a job - seeing everyone's achievements in class gives me lots of joy!"
Competition titles
2014 British Isles Professional Champion · 2014 Kent Professional Pole Champion · 2015 Lincolnshire Professional Pole Champion · 2015 MPD Finalist & Best Costume · 2016 IPAAT Professional 3rd Place & Best Costume · 2016 Solent Professional Runner-up · 2016 North East Pole Championship Professional Runner-up · 2018 Heir to the Chrome Instructor Finalist
Our instructors
Kat
Queen of slowing it down and slinking!
Brenda
Loves to fly on the lyra.
Lucy
An OG heels expert who encourages students to be mindful and present.
Conor
Versatile style, from dynamic tricks and flips to slow, seductive flow.
Soti
A love for strength and flow.
Ellie
Loves nothing more than being wrapped up in tissu!
Karra
A love for strength.
Adam
A strength and dynamics lover.
Belen
Loves static, spinny and combo creation.
Sophia
Loves strength and technique refinement.
Miss Lamu'
A love for strength.
Jessica
Loves progressive combos and transitions.
Rebecca
A diverse instructor who enjoys every discipline.
Charlotte
Loves strength tricks and combos.
Ariel Blaze
Loves to slow it down with expression!
Rebekkah
Loves nothing more than flying on the hoop!
Kristina
Loves choreo and flow.
Luana
Loves entertaining our energetic youth athletes!
Want to work with us?
We're always on the lookout for passionate aerial instructors. If you'd love to join our family, get in touch!