About The Aerial Joy Instructors
Why did we bring Aerial Joy to life?
At Aerial Joy, we believe that true joy comes from connection. Our studio is more than just a place to learn aerial skills; it’s a community where people uplift and inspire one another.
Aerial Joy Owner and Instructor
Darby Florian
Darby Florian is a passionate aerialist with over ten years of experience. She started with gymnastics in first grade and cheered through college 🎉.
With a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, 10 years of gymnastics coaching and 13 years of teaching, Darby excels at instructing all ages.
Darby founded Aerial Joy to build an aerial community in Fort Mill.
I created Aerial Joy to be the studio I wish I’d had growing up—a place where passion, growth, and community come together.
–Darby Florian
Sling 1 Certified Aerial instructor
Casey Jackson
Casey Jackson is a Sling 1 certified Aerial instructor who brings fun and silliness to her classes! She has a 10+ year ballet đź©° and dance background and has always enjoyed watching Cirque du Soleil aerial performances.Â
Sling 1 Certified Aerial instructor
Meghan Strand
Meghan is a student at Winthrop University, planning to go to graduate school to be a chiropractor 💆‍♀️. She’s been a gymnast for 15 years and has been involved in aerial for 4 years. She loves spending time with her friends, family, and her dog Calypso. She also loves to travel and just completed studying abroad in the UK.Â
Sling and Lyra Certified
Jadia Rorie
Jadia is one of our region’s most knowledgeable and talented Aerial Sling dance instructors. Her passion for creative arts began at 7 when she started competitive dancing and gymnastics. Jadia brings a lifetime of experience and dedication to every class. She leads our advanced aerial classes and heads our competitive program, inspiring students to reach new heights technically and artistically. 
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Sling and Lyra Certified
Aly Scanlon
Aly started aerial in 2015 after 13 years as a competitive gymnast. Her love for athletics and performance art made Aerial a perfect match for her! She began her aerial teaching journey in 2017 at AerialCLT and has taught youth all the way up to advanced. Although her favorite apparatus is the Lyra, she has also found a massive love for sling and trapeze. Aly has performed solo and in a group setting countless times. After a short time away due to motherhood, she is beyond excited to reignite her passion and love for teaching the aerial arts and practicing aerial again for herself.Â
