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Head Coach

Elizabeth Straub

Meet Elizabeth Straub: A Force in Aerial Acrobatics Coaching

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 Welcome to the captivating world of aerial acrobatics, where artistry​, strength, and grace converge in breathtaking performances. At the heart of this realm stands Elizabeth Straub, a seasoned Aerial Acrobatic Coach with 21 years of experience in coaching dance, tumbling, gymnastics, and, of course, aerial acrobatics. Coach Liz's passion for the aerial arts has taken her on an extraordinary journey.

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 Coach Liz's pursuit of excellence goes hand in hand with her unwavering commitment to safety. Holding multiple certifications, including OSHA, NECCA (New England Center for Circus Arts), USAG (USA Gymnastics), Acrodance, and Aerial Acrobatic Certifications, she ensures that her students receive comprehensive and well-structured training while adhering to the highest safety standards. With a career enriched by working with esteemed organizations such as Cirque du Soleil and Cirque du Monde, Liz has honed her coaching skills. Her unparalleled expertise has been sought after by numerous gyms and studios worldwide, making her a mentor for aspiring aerial artists and coaches alike.

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 Liz's unwavering dedication to her craft and the aerial acrobatics community has carved a legacy of excellence that continues to inspire and uplift all who come into contact with her. Her belief in the power of the aerial arts as a transformative and awe-inspiring medium drives her to instill confidence, discipline, and boundless creativity in her students. In addition to coaching, Liz has led multiple teacher trainings, passing on her vast knowledge and nurturing a new generation of aerial acrobatic instructors. She has played a central role in developing a specialized 100-hour teacher training program for Aerial Acrobatics, equipping instructors with the skills and insights needed to foster the next wave of aerial talent.

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 Beyond the studio and training rooms, Liz is a judge for Aerialympics. She brings her discerning eye and insightful critiques to assess the performances of aerial artists, contributing to the growth and development of the art form as a whole.

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Meet The Valkyrie

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Aerial Coach Elizabeth H.

Season 12 Aerialympics  Advanced Hammock

Regionals: 

Cow Town 

Season 11 Aerialympics  Advanced Hammock

Regionals:

Revelers: 1st Place 

Warped: 1st Place 

Cirque Athletics: 1st Place 

 

Nationals: 1st Place Advanced Hammock

                  1st Place Int. 1 Hammock Duo Parallel

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Season 10 Aerialympics

San Antonio: 1st Place Intermediate Hammock

Nationals: 4th Place Advanced Hammock

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Aerial Coach Gingy C.

Season 12 Aerialympics Intermediate 2 Silks

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Season 11 Aerialympics Intermediate 2 Silks

Regionals:

Revelers: 1st Place

Warped: 2nd Place

San Antonio: 1st Place

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Season 10 Aerialympics  

Nationals: 3rd Place Intermediate Silks Masters

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Shannon D.

Season 10 Aerialympics

San Antonio: 2nd Place Intermediate Hammock 

 

Nationals: ​3rd Place Intermediate Hammock 

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Ani D.

Season 12 Aerialympics  Int. 1  Hammock

Regionals: 

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Bryant S.

Season 12 Aerialympics Int 1 Specialty Dance Trapeze

Regionals: 

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Ginna B.

Season 12 Aerialympics  Advanced Specialty Dance Trapeze

Regionals: 

 

Season 11 Aerialympics Int 2 Specialty Dance Trapeze

Regionals:

Revelers: 1st Place 

Warped: 1st Place 

Cirque Athletics: 1st Place

San Antonio: 1st Place

 

Nationals: 1st Place 

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Season 10 Aerialympics 

San Antonio: 2nd Place Intermediate Lyra

Nationals: 4th Place Advanced Lyra

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Lily M.

Season 12 Aerialympics  Advanced Hammock

Regionals: 

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Season 11 Aerialympics  Advanced Hammock

Regionals:

Revelers: 1st Place 

Cirque Athletics: 1st Place 

San Antonio: 2nd Place

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Nationals: 2nd Place

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Season 10 Aerialympics

San Antonio: 2nd Place Intermediate Hammock

Nationals: 1st Place Advanced Hammock

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Maci N.

Season 12 Aerialympics  Advanced Hammock

Regionals: 

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Season 11 Aerialympics Hammock

Regionals:

Revelers: 1st Place Intermediate 1

Warped Wisconsin: 1st Place Intermediate 2

Cirque Athletics: 3rd  Place Advanced

San Antonio: 5th Place Advanced

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Nationals: 5th Place​ Advanced

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Preslee C.

Season 12 Aerialympics  Advanced Hammock

Regionals: 

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Season 11 Aerialympics Intermediate 2 Hammock

Regionals:

Revelers: 1st Place Intermediate 1

Warped Wisconsin: 1st Place Intermediate 2

Cirque Athletics: 3rd  Place Advanced

San Antonio: 5th Place Advanced

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Nationals: 1st Place​ 

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Summer H.

Season 12 Aerialympics Int 2 Silks

Regionals: 

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Aerial Coach Jameka W.

Season 12 Aerialympics  Advanced Hammock

Regionals: 

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Season 11 Aerialympics  Intermediate Hammock

Regionals:

Revelers: 1st Place Int. 1 Hammock

Warped: 2nd Place Int 1. Hammock

San Antonio: 1st Place Int. 1 Hammock

 

Nationals: 1st Place Int. 2 Hammock

                  1st Place Int. 1 Hammock Duo Parallel​

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Aerial Coach Janine J.

Season 12 Aerialympics  Int. 2  Hammock

Regionals: 

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Season 11 Aerialympics  Int 2. Hammock

Regionals:

Revelers: Int. 1 Hammock 1st Place 

Warped: 1st Place 

Cirque Athletics: 1st Place 

 

Nationals: Int. 2 Hammock 1st Place 

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Season 10 Aerialympics

Regionals: 1st Place Intermediate Hammock

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Amia B.

Season 12 Aerialympics  Advanced Hammock

Regionals: 

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Season 11 Aerialympics  Advanced Hammock

Regionals:

Revelers: 1st Place 

Warped: 2nd Place 

Cirque Athletics: 3rd Place 

San Antonio: 4th Place

 

Nationals: LIVE Advanced Hammock 3rd Place 

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Season 10 Aerialympics  

Nationals: 4th Place Advanced Silks

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Araya M.

Season 12 Aerialympics  Advanced Hammock

Regionals: 

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Season 11 Aerialympics  Advanced Hammock

Regionals:

Revelers: 1st Place 

Warped: 1st Place 

San Antonio: 1st Place 

 

Nationals: Advanced Hammock 1st Place 

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Season 10 Aerialympics

Nationals: Intermediate Hammock 1st Place

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Faith T.

Season 12 Aerialympics Advanced Silks

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Season 11 Aerialympics Advanced Silks

Regionals: 

Revelers: 3rd Place

Warped: 5th Place 

Cirque Athletics: 5th Place 

San Antonio: 5th Place Advanced Silks

                       1st Place Advanced Specialty Duo

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Nationals: 5th Place Advanced Silks

                  1st Place Advanced Specialty Duo​​

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Season 10 Aerialympics

Nationals: 3rd Place Advanced Hammock

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Kylie Z.A.

Season 12 Aerialympics  Advanced Hammock

Regionals: 

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Season 11 Aerialympics  Advanced Hammock

Regionals:

Revelers: Adv. Lyra 2nd Place 

Warped: Adv. Lyra 2nd Place 

Cirque Athletics: Adv. Hammock 3rd Place 

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Nationals: Adv. Hammock 3rd Place

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Season 10 Aerialympics

San Antonio: 1st Place Intermediate Hammock

Nationals: 3rd Place Intermediate Lyra

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Lydia D.

Season 12 Aerialympics  Intermediate 2 Hammock

Regionals: 

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Season 11 Intermediate 2 Hammock

Regionals:

Revelers: 1st Place 

Cirque Athletics: 1st  Place 

San Antonio: 5th Place 

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Nationals: 2nd Place​

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Season 10 Aerialympics

Nationals: 4th Place Intermediate Hammock

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Mackenzie B

Season 12 Aerialympics  Advanced Hammock

Regionals: 

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Season 11 Aerialympics Advanced Silks/ Hammock

Regionals:

Warped Wisconsin: 5th Place Silks

Cirque Athletics: 4th  Place Silks

San Antonio: 3rd Place Hammock

Advanced Specialty Duo 1st Place

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Nationals: 3rd Place Hammock

                  1st Place​ Advanced Specialty Duo

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Sarah P

Season 12 Aerialympics Int 1 Specialty Dance Trapeze

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For more information on how to join the Valkyrie Team please reach out to Coach Liz!

646-715-6668

Aerial Acrobatic Studio Membership Cancellation Policy

 

We understand that circumstances may arise which require you to cancel your membership at the Valkyrie Aerial Acrobatic Studio. We value your commitment to our community and aim to make the cancellation process as clear and fair as possible. Please take a moment to review our membership cancellation policy outlined below:

 

48-Hour Non-Refundable Cancellation Window:

For any cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled class or session, the fees paid will be non-refundable. This includes both single-session bookings and multiple-session packages. In case of unforeseen emergencies or extenuating circumstances, we encourage you to reach out to our studio management as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate your situation within reason.

 

Recurring Payment Options:

a. Monthly Memberships: If you have a recurring monthly membership, you may cancel it at any time with a minimum of 30 days' notice before your next scheduled payment date. To initiate the cancellation process, please send an email to [studio email address] with your full name, membership details, and the effective date of cancellation. Your membership will remain active until the end of the 30-day notice period.

b. Annual Memberships: Annual memberships cannot be canceled before the end of the contract term. If you choose to cancel your annual membership upon its expiration, please send an email to BlueRidgeAerialDance@gmail.com at least 30 days prior to the renewal date. The membership will not be renewed for the subsequent year.

 

Membership Freeze Option:

If you require a temporary break from your membership due to medical reasons or other valid circumstances, you may request a membership freeze. Please send an email to BlueRidgeAerialDance@gmail.com  with your full name, membership details, and the desired freeze period. We will assess your request and provide you with options for freezing your membership for a specific duration, during which time your recurring payments will be suspended. A membership freeze must be requested at least 15 days in advance.

 

Appeals and Special Circumstances:

We understand that there may be unique situations not covered by this policy. If you believe you have exceptional circumstances that warrant a deviation from our standard cancellation policy, please contact our studio management at BlueRidgeAerialdance@gmail.com. We will review your situation on a case-by-case basis and do our best to find a suitable resolution.

By enrolling in  Valkyrie Aerial Acrobatic Studio and using our services, you acknowledge and agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this membership cancellation policy. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to provide you with a positive and supportive aerial arts experience.

 

Effective Date of Policy: August 1, 2023

 

Policy Last Updated: August 1, 2023

Privacy Policy for Valkyrie Aerial Acrobatics

Effective Date: August 1, 2023 we are committed to protecting the privacy of our customers, website visitors, and users of our services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

  1. Information We Collect:

We collect and process the following types of information:

a. Personal Information: We may collect personally identifiable information (PII), such as your name, email address, phone number, and billing information, when you provide it to us through our website or when you make a booking.

b. Usage Information: We automatically collect information about your use of our website and services, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system, through cookies and similar technologies.

c. Booking Information: When you make a booking through our website, we may collect information related to your booking, such as the date and time of your reservation and any special requests.

  1. How We Use Your Information:

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

a. To Provide Services: We use your personal information to process and confirm bookings, send booking confirmations, and provide customer support.

b. Communication: We may use your email address to send you updates, newsletters, and promotional information about our services. You can opt out of these communications at any time.

c. Improving Services: We analyze usage data to improve our website, services, and customer experience.

d. Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, including responding to law enforcement requests and enforcing our terms and policies.

  1. How We Share Your Information:

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

a. Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services, such as payment processors and customer support services.

b. Legal Compliance: We may share your information when required by law, in response to legal processes, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.

c. Business Transactions: If Valkyrie Aerial Acrobatics is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

  1. Your Choices:

a. You can choose not to provide us with certain personal information, but this may limit your ability to use some of our services.

b. You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the emails.

  1. Data Security:

We take measures to safeguard your personal information, but please be aware that no method of data transmission or storage is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information.

  1. Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website and services after such changes constitute your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

  1. Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Valkyrie-Aerial.com

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully and review it periodically for any updates. Your use of our services indicates your acceptance of this Privacy Policy.

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