About The Aerial Joy Instructors
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.
Sling and Lyra Certified
Jadia Rorie
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.
Silk certified
Nicole Riddick
Sling 1 Certified Aerial instructor
Casey Jackson
Casey Jackson is a Sling 1 certified Aerial instructor through Spin City who brings fun and silliness to her classes! She has a ballet and dance background of 10 + years and has always enjoyed watching Cirque du Soleil aerial performances.
Silk Instructor
Sarah Small
Sarah Small has been performing with Caroline Calouche & Co. and teaching with Charlotte Cirque and Dance Center since 2012.
Sarah loves performing, sharing her love of aerial arts, and snuggling with her two cats.
