Mandy Elledge

Mandy is a native to Charlotte, NC prior to her career at AerialCLT she was a professional horticulturist for 13 years and as a youth enjoyed taking dance especially ballet and pointe. Mandy took her first aerial class at AerialCLT in January of 2012. She quickly fell in love with the unique workout of building strength, stamina and trying to find balance in the air while presenting grace and fluidity, She was obsessed. Mandy began teaching at AerialClt in January of 2013 her passion for sharing knowledge and love of aerial arts to students of all ages continues to grow. Mandy excels at creating choreography and is passionate about putting the puzzle pieces together to bring unique ideas to the stage that also challenge and open the minds of students and audience members alike. Some of Mandy’s favorite things to teach are any strength and conditioning based skills and movements especially Meathooks and inversions, these are the foundations that bring confidence, Strength and safety as you progress to harder and more dangerous skills. She also enjoys encouraging students and guiding them on their personal aerial journey. Mandy has had the opportunity to train with some amazing aerialist through various seminars, workshops and private lessons a few of her favorite coaches are Amy Tynan, Caroline Wright, Molly Graves, Alex Alan, Waverly Jones, and Allison Mann. Mandy loves being a part of a community that is supportive and encouraging of self growth and opportunities.

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Teacher Training Manager

Silks & Rope Program Manager

Mandy Teaches:

Aerial Silks: Fundamentals - Advanced

Aerial Rope: Fundamentals - Advanced