About

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I am an aerialist who currently resides in New York City. I have performed with ImaginAerial, Broadway Bares, The Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Seaside Music Theater, Jean Anne Ryan Productions and Norwegian Cruises Lines, and the legendary Twyla Tharp to name a few.

I have also performed at NYC’s La Mama with the Baby Janes, The Zipper Theater in Above the Belt, and at several New York City Night Clubs. I currently teach at the Trapeze School New York and Pace University. I have performed across the country as an aerialist and a dancer. I am, also, a member of the Aerial Theater Company Suspended Cirque, who produces our own shows in New York City.

Services

Aerialist

I have performed a variety of events from stage shows to nightclubs and private parties. I have prepared acts or an act can be created just for your event. have solo acts on Silks/Fabric, Hammock, Rope, Hoop/Lyra, and a unique Vertical Square. I have duet and group acts on Hammock, Double and Single Cloud Swing, Spanish Web, Fabric, and a Triple Trapeze. Please check out my photos and videos to see these apparatuses in action, and feel free to contact me for any questions.

Teaching

I currently teach aerial circus and conditioning classes at the Trapeze School New York (TSNY) and Ballet at Pace University.

I teach aerial silks/fabric, rope, and trapeze at TSNY. I specialize in helping students to gain strength while learning to dance in the air. While training in my classes you will focus not just on learning new skills, but how to add grace, fluidity, and excitement to the movements while exploring your own aerial style. These classes are an hour long and have a maximum of 4 students to ensure everyone has time on the apparatuses. The classes are $35 and are on Thursdays and Saturdays. You can sign up for a class on the TSNY website. You can, also, set private classes for your own convenience.

Being a Certified Personal Trainer I have created a unique workout just for TSNY that encompasses a full body workout on the trapeze and silks. It is a 75 minute long class that is a great workout for aerialists, flyers, and anyone wanting to build strength while not having to go to the gym. Do not miss this class that has received a 5 out 5 for Fun and Fitness from TimeOut New York. This class is on Thursdays from 6:30-7:45pm for just $35. Please visit www.trapezeschool.com to sign up.

I am currently Adjunct Faculty at Pace University where I teach all levels of ballet as a part of their Musical Theater Program.

Suspended Cirque

I am a founding member of NYC’s Suspended Cirque, an Aerial Theatre Company, which has created and performed unique shows that combine Circus, Dance, Theatre, and Music. We give you a stunning dance with a whirling ribbon as someone hangs above watching from a triangle trapeze. Others are lightly humming to lovely woman playing a solo clarinet. We present a theater piece like no other with our unique and multi-talented company with all the excitement of aerial circus feats and the artistry of classical theater. For more information visit www.suspendedcirque.com or join our Facebook Group (Suspended Cirque) to hear about upcoming performances.

Choreographer

I received a BFA in Dance from Ohio University with an emphasis in Choreography. Since graduating, I have choreographed dance and/or aerial circus for Seaside Music Theatre, Lincoln Amphitheatre, Suspended Cirque, Broadway Bares, Pace University, Ohio Valley Summer Theatre, and Norwegian Cruise Lines. Shows include Aida, Aladdin, A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream, Fiddler on the Roof, Godspell, and Big River. I have choreographed for Magic Shows, Musicals, Dance Concerts, High Schools and Universities, and Dance Companies. It is something that I love doing and am always excited to do again.

Photos

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Aerial Josh would like to thank the following photographers for the above images: Jan Meisnner, Jim Cox, Rian Bodner, Lauren Goldberg, Kenneth Feldman, and Carl Hutzler.

Videos

Solo Aerial Reel

Aerial Circus Reel

Duet Reel

Contact

My contact information

Joshua Dean

Cell phone: (917) 538-1855
Email: AerialJosh@mac.com