Meet Your Teachers
MEET
The Teachers
Every class at Aerials Amsterdam is taught by trained instructors with backgrounds in circus, dance, and performance. They've performed on stages, trained across Europe, and now they're here to help you grow, wherever you're starting from.
Gabriela Bartonkova
Aerial Silks & Flexibility Instructor
Expanded Team
Our studio is home to a rotating roster of guest teachers - aerial artists, circus performers, and movement specialists who share their expertise through workshops and one-off classes. A great way to learn new skills and train with different styles.
Diana Vildanova
Former dancer and acrobat, Diana started aerials after moving from Russia to the Netherlands in 2013. She works with silks, straps, and wall dance, teaching Advanced Silks with focus on technique, strength, clean movement and a tint of humor :)
Laura Jehle
My passion for aerial acrobatics started 8 years ago training at Aerials Amsterdam. Very happy to be able to develop and share this passion. ✨🤸🏽♂️
André Alves
I’m 25 years old and I’m from Portugal. I’m an aerialist, instructor, and nurse. I discovered Pole Sport in 2020 while I was at university, and that was the beginning of my journey into the aerial world. In 2024, I became the Artistic Aerial Hoop World Champion through the International Pole Sports Federation (IPSF). I am dedicated to both performance and teaching, combining technique, safety, and artistic expression to inspire movement, confidence, and growth.
Celeste Bik
Celeste began her aerial journey in hammock and grew into silks and hoop at Aerials Amsterdam. She mainly teaches children, but also loves teaching adults. With a big love for flying, she guides students through the air with care, enthusiasm, and playful focus.
Irina Sokolova
Irina Sokolik is a rope artist specializing in dynamic movement and rolling techniques. After starting with silks, she focused on rope. With over four years of teaching experience, she breaks complex skills into progressive, accessible steps that build strength and confidence.