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Rachel Hunt is the founder of Aerial canvas and creator of Aerial Canvas Online – a world class resource for Intermediate aerialists based on years of experience in aerial education and performance, including 5 years with Cirque du Soleil. Aerial Canvas works with Teachers to develop the tools they need to stay inspired and informed and continues to push the boundaries of live aerial performances. |
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Our Story..
Aerial Canvas began as a private aerial studio in Abbotsford, Victoria, providing a creative space for artists to explore and develop their passion for the aerial arts. Founded by Rachel Hunt in 2014, it attracted students from all over Australia and internationally, offering tuition in a variety of aerial apparatuses including Aerial Hoop, Hammock, Silks and Pole.
In 2017 we launched Aerial Canvas Online, with Rachel offering remote performance coaching and subscription access to a library of hundreds of video tutorials. These cover a broad range of topics utilising Rachel’s vast performance experience and knowledge as a Physiotherapist as well as instructional content for Aerial Hoop, Hammock and Silks.
In 2019 Rachel returned to the stage with Cirque du Soleil as a pole artist and puppeteer on 'Luzia - a waking dream of Mexico'.
This year Rachel is partnering with local and regional Victorian studios helping develop Aerial Canvas Teacher Resources to help teachers stay professionally engaged and optimised in their work in the aerial industry.
Stay in touch with Rachel's endeavours by following her on Instagram @aerialcanvas and visit the Store to book a lesson or Workshop!
In 2017 we launched Aerial Canvas Online, with Rachel offering remote performance coaching and subscription access to a library of hundreds of video tutorials. These cover a broad range of topics utilising Rachel’s vast performance experience and knowledge as a Physiotherapist as well as instructional content for Aerial Hoop, Hammock and Silks.
In 2019 Rachel returned to the stage with Cirque du Soleil as a pole artist and puppeteer on 'Luzia - a waking dream of Mexico'.
This year Rachel is partnering with local and regional Victorian studios helping develop Aerial Canvas Teacher Resources to help teachers stay professionally engaged and optimised in their work in the aerial industry.
Stay in touch with Rachel's endeavours by following her on Instagram @aerialcanvas and visit the Store to book a lesson or Workshop!
Aerial Canvas Director Rachel Hunt’s impressive resume includes 5 years performing with the world renowned Cirque Du Soleil, actress with the Australian Shakespeare Company and a national ranking of 7th as a Senior International Elite Gymnast with the Victorian Institute of Sport.
Rachel’s professional training includes Classical Ballet, Acrobatics, Contortion, Chinese and Traditional Pole Art, Aerial Silks and Hoop. Rachel is also a trained Physiotherapist.
She has worked as one of the specialist aerial instructors at the National Institute for Circus Arts {NICA} in Melbourne, Australia and was the lead instructor and course designer for Australia's first dedicated aerial hoop studio, Aerial Divas.
In 2014 Rachel opened and ran her own boutique aerial and creative studio in Abbotsford, Victoria - Aerial Canvas.
Rachel has an extensive performance history with a wide spectrum of corporate clientele, including Cirque Du Soleil, Stalker, and the Australian Shakespeare Company, as well as working as a Creative Director and Aerial Producer for large scale corporate and arena spectaculars. Rachel has toured Australia performing as an Aerialist and dancer in Jason Coleman's cabaret spectaculars 'Spiegelicious' and 'Razzle Dazzle'.
During the last 3 years Rachel and her husband toured North America and Mexico with Cirque du Soleil's 'LUZIA' and now are back in Australia with a pop-up Aerial Canvas studio in Brunswick.
Rachel’s professional training includes Classical Ballet, Acrobatics, Contortion, Chinese and Traditional Pole Art, Aerial Silks and Hoop. Rachel is also a trained Physiotherapist.
She has worked as one of the specialist aerial instructors at the National Institute for Circus Arts {NICA} in Melbourne, Australia and was the lead instructor and course designer for Australia's first dedicated aerial hoop studio, Aerial Divas.
In 2014 Rachel opened and ran her own boutique aerial and creative studio in Abbotsford, Victoria - Aerial Canvas.
Rachel has an extensive performance history with a wide spectrum of corporate clientele, including Cirque Du Soleil, Stalker, and the Australian Shakespeare Company, as well as working as a Creative Director and Aerial Producer for large scale corporate and arena spectaculars. Rachel has toured Australia performing as an Aerialist and dancer in Jason Coleman's cabaret spectaculars 'Spiegelicious' and 'Razzle Dazzle'.
During the last 3 years Rachel and her husband toured North America and Mexico with Cirque du Soleil's 'LUZIA' and now are back in Australia with a pop-up Aerial Canvas studio in Brunswick.