Instructors
Kayleigh Matias - Owner and Founder of Absolute Aerials & Absolute Aerials Accredited
Kayleigh grew up on the Sunshine Coast where she took dance classes at Sunshine Dance Centre from the age of 3. As she began to dance, Kayleigh discovered a strong passion for movement and the performing arts excelling in performances, eisteddfods and exams. Kayleigh undertook a range of dance styles including ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary and completed all Royal Academy of Dance exams in their graded syllabus, along with completing the intermediate level of their vocational syllabus with a distinction grade.
It was around this time Kayleigh discovered the Flying Trapeze! She has now been a professional trapeze artist for 5 years performing in corporate shows for renowned resorts, functions and also with Circus Joseph Ashton (Cirque Extreme) in WA and Burtons Circus. Kayleigh discovered a further passion for Aerials and travelled to the Gold Coast every week for over a year to train. Her commitment to aerials and becoming a professional in the field meant moving to the gold coast where she trained, coached and performed for Aerial Artistry a company renowned for its quality, technique and breathtaking shows.
Kayleigh now lives on the Sunshine Coast to be closer to her family. Kayleigh decided to bring the circus (specifically aerials) closer to home so she can have the best of both worlds! Kayleigh takes trips to America when she can to develop her skills and share these with Absolute Aerials. She takes classes from leading performers who had been or were in shows such as Cirque Du Soleil! Kayleigh brings her discipline, grace and technique learnt in ballet to her aerial shows creating a jaw dropping, elegant display of strength and beauty. Kayleigh is always commended for her bodylines and audience connection making her shows that little bit more special!
Kayleigh began to add latin dance to her repertoire in 2017 under the guidance of her partner Magno Matias. Kayleigh has learned from some of the best in the world including Jimmy De Olivera (creator of the Samba Funkeado style) and completing teacher training with Renata Pechanha's program. Together with Magno they teach and perform at congress's worldwide. To this date they have taught in 7 countries!
Having a combined experience of over 20 years (10 years as a professional), Kayleigh is ready to share her multiple talents and experience with you at Absolute Aerials, your next workshop/congress or at your next event! See her other acheivements and qualifications below: COMPETITION - Champion Mixed Latin Duo at Australia Dance Cup - 2019 - 2nd Place - Zouk Solo - World Salsa Solo 2017 - 2nd Runner Up - Silk Routine - Rising Stars National Competition 2013 - QLD Young Riders Squad for Dressage (Youngest member at 13 years of age) 2009-2010 - Highly Commended - Slow Modern Dance Solo - Sunshine Coast Dance Eisteddfod 2006 QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor of Psychology - Acrobatic Arts - Certified Module 1 teacher - Cert 3 - Athlete Support Services - Circus Training Australia Teacher Training CREATIONS - Absolute Aerials Studio 2015-current - Aerial Burlesque Show 2016 - Absolute Aerials Teaching Syllabus (2016-ongoing) - Absolute Aerials Accredited Teacher Training Program (2019-ongoing) - Australian Aerial Championships (2020-ongoing) - Elite Performance Teams - (Absolute Aerials 2019-ongoing) - Yearly themed shows at Absolute Aerials
Kayleigh grew up on the Sunshine Coast where she took dance classes at Sunshine Dance Centre from the age of 3. As she began to dance, Kayleigh discovered a strong passion for movement and the performing arts excelling in performances, eisteddfods and exams. Kayleigh undertook a range of dance styles including ballet, jazz, tap, and contemporary and completed all Royal Academy of Dance exams in their graded syllabus, along with completing the intermediate level of their vocational syllabus with a distinction grade.
It was around this time Kayleigh discovered the Flying Trapeze! She has now been a professional trapeze artist for 5 years performing in corporate shows for renowned resorts, functions and also with Circus Joseph Ashton (Cirque Extreme) in WA and Burtons Circus. Kayleigh discovered a further passion for Aerials and travelled to the Gold Coast every week for over a year to train. Her commitment to aerials and becoming a professional in the field meant moving to the gold coast where she trained, coached and performed for Aerial Artistry a company renowned for its quality, technique and breathtaking shows.
Kayleigh now lives on the Sunshine Coast to be closer to her family. Kayleigh decided to bring the circus (specifically aerials) closer to home so she can have the best of both worlds! Kayleigh takes trips to America when she can to develop her skills and share these with Absolute Aerials. She takes classes from leading performers who had been or were in shows such as Cirque Du Soleil! Kayleigh brings her discipline, grace and technique learnt in ballet to her aerial shows creating a jaw dropping, elegant display of strength and beauty. Kayleigh is always commended for her bodylines and audience connection making her shows that little bit more special!
Kayleigh began to add latin dance to her repertoire in 2017 under the guidance of her partner Magno Matias. Kayleigh has learned from some of the best in the world including Jimmy De Olivera (creator of the Samba Funkeado style) and completing teacher training with Renata Pechanha's program. Together with Magno they teach and perform at congress's worldwide. To this date they have taught in 7 countries!
Having a combined experience of over 20 years (10 years as a professional), Kayleigh is ready to share her multiple talents and experience with you at Absolute Aerials, your next workshop/congress or at your next event! See her other acheivements and qualifications below: COMPETITION - Champion Mixed Latin Duo at Australia Dance Cup - 2019 - 2nd Place - Zouk Solo - World Salsa Solo 2017 - 2nd Runner Up - Silk Routine - Rising Stars National Competition 2013 - QLD Young Riders Squad for Dressage (Youngest member at 13 years of age) 2009-2010 - Highly Commended - Slow Modern Dance Solo - Sunshine Coast Dance Eisteddfod 2006 QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor of Psychology - Acrobatic Arts - Certified Module 1 teacher - Cert 3 - Athlete Support Services - Circus Training Australia Teacher Training CREATIONS - Absolute Aerials Studio 2015-current - Aerial Burlesque Show 2016 - Absolute Aerials Teaching Syllabus (2016-ongoing) - Absolute Aerials Accredited Teacher Training Program (2019-ongoing) - Australian Aerial Championships (2020-ongoing) - Elite Performance Teams - (Absolute Aerials 2019-ongoing) - Yearly themed shows at Absolute Aerials
LITTON/PETER
Litton, aka Peter found his passion for flying in 2010 when he attended Cirque Espace trapeze school on the Sunshine Coast. He then joined Absolute Aerials in 2015 and under the guidance of Kayleigh progressed into his teaching position.
Litton is now one of our professional adult coaches and performers who also won 3rd Place in the performance open apparatus section in La Folei 2021. Litton has also attended Circus Training Australia teacher training courses in Melbourne to add to his expertise. Litton has now taken on the role of Show Coordinator assisting Kayleigh to plan our yearly showcases & community shows.
Litton is now one of our professional adult coaches and performers who also won 3rd Place in the performance open apparatus section in La Folei 2021. Litton has also attended Circus Training Australia teacher training courses in Melbourne to add to his expertise. Litton has now taken on the role of Show Coordinator assisting Kayleigh to plan our yearly showcases & community shows.
sarah
Sarah is one of our most dedicated students and now instructors who has a slight obsession with all things bright, colourful or sparkly!! She has attended Absolute Aerials classes almost since day 1 in 2015.
Her passion and dedication has helped her achieve things she never thought possible and now she is ready to help others do the same. Sarah won champion of the advanced section at the 2019 Miss Lyra QLD heats in 2019 and competed in the 2019 national finals in Melbourne! She is always smashing goals and is ready to help you reach yours!
Emma
Emma has attended Absolute Aerials since our first year of operation in 2015. She is a full time student with a love and passion for all things aerials!!!
Emma has a background in competitive gymnastics, however after discovering Absolute Aerials her obsession is now silks, lyra and hammock.
“I couldn’t be happier about it! I especially love sharing aerials with others and enjoy watching their success as they pull off a move they never thought was possible!”
I feel so grateful to be apart of the aerials family and can’t wait to see what the future brings!
SAM
Sam teaches both children and adults how to spread their wings. She started training at Absolute Aerials in 2016, and immediately fell in love with the feeling of being in the air. It doesn't matter what apparatus, as long as she can get upside down!
Sam won 3rd place in the elite silks division of La Folei 2021! When not coaching or training, Sam will usually be found out on the water as a sailing instructor.
Sam also has a bachelors degree in contemporary music, and has passed our first Absolute Aerials Teacher Training course in 2019 with flying colours!!!
Sam won 3rd place in the elite silks division of La Folei 2021! When not coaching or training, Sam will usually be found out on the water as a sailing instructor.
Sam also has a bachelors degree in contemporary music, and has passed our first Absolute Aerials Teacher Training course in 2019 with flying colours!!!
anouk
Anouk is on of our amazing coaches and completed our first Absolute Aerials Teacher training Course in 2019!
Anouk started gymnastics when she was 8 years old and trained until she developed a shoulder injury. Upon recovery she returned to gymnastics, however she never trained it consistently as the environment wasn't right for her. Anouk moved on to train calesthenics dance before finding aerials! Anouk says, "Aerials for me is the perfect balance between gymnastics and dance with sprinkles of circus!" Anouk started at Absolute Aerials in 2017 and fell in love after her first lesson. She has won 1st Place in the 2022 La Folie competition in the elite silk solo division! "Learning to fly is everyone's dream and I am luck enough i can make it come true with my training. I love seeing my students faces light up as they get a new trick, their smile makes my day!"
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