Kelly Conaway, an acro, stretch and flexibility coach, has more than 20 years of professional teaching experience with studios nationwide.  She has regional and national competition experience as both a coach and choreographer.  Kelly has received performance award recognition for outstanding instruction by a coach and is known for her progressive approach to acro and spotting techniques that creates a fearless dancer.  She has a passion for the art of acrobatics, a commitment to the studios she is involved with and pure dedication to the students she teaches.  You can find her across the city teaching at one of her popular workshops, or working on one of her annual  Tumbling Nutcrackers or summer productions.

Kim’s passion for movement and creativity began at an early age, starting dance at just three years old and training in acrobatics under Kelly Conaway by the age of six. As a dedicated competitive dancer throughout middle school, she carried her love for athletics into high school, where she became a varsity swimmer while exploring other sports like golf, tennis, and cheerleading. She believes that both dance and sports have played a significant role in shaping who she is today, and she finds great fulfillment in sharing that passion with her students.

In 2012, Kim joined Aerial Achievements as an instructor while earning her Bachelor of Science in Media Arts. Her love for design led her to create the very first Aerial Achievements Nutcracker designs in 2014, and she has since continued designing t-shirts and programs for the summer and winter productions. By day, Kim thrives as a Visual Designer, and in her free time, she enjoys practicing yoga, pilates, and watching documentaries.

Amber’s journey in dance began at the age of five, when she first stepped into a tap class. She quickly expanded into other styles, including jazz, hip-hop, and ballet. Always drawn to gymnastics, she started training at the YMCA at 10, where she discovered her love for the floor exercise. This passion led her to Miss Kelly’s acro classes, which quickly became a favorite part of her dance journey.

Throughout high school, Amber’s tumbling skills shined during her time on the competitive cheer team, where her team won several championships. She began teaching acro under Miss Kelly in high school and has continued ever since. Amber enjoys sharing her love for acro with students of all ages and skill levels.

Lexie began dancing at the age of 12, and although she started dance later than most, she quickly advanced due to her unyielding work ethic and determination.  Lexie has studied many styles of dance, including ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop and acro.  She has had an opportunity to take classes from some of the leading teachers and choreographers in the field and has competed at both the regional and national levels, winning several awards.

Lexie joined her high school dance team as a freshman where she continues to perform at school events, such as pep rallies and football games.  She competes as a soloist and with her team throughout Southern California, winning numerous National Titles.  Lexie traveled to Florida with her team in 2018 and in 2020 to compete at UDA Nationals where her team placed in the finals against some of the best teams in the nation.

Lexie began assisting at Aerial Achievements in 2018 under the direction of Kelly Conaway and has assisted with tumbling productions as a contributing choreographer and at rehearsals as well as backstage during performances.  Lexie has merged her passion for dance and love of children by teaching new skills while instilling confidence, self-esteem, and the importance of supporting other’s successes. 

Lexie will be attending SDSU in the fall of 2020 where she will be studying education while attaining a teaching credential to fulfill her dreams of becoming an elementary school teacher.

Amber D. grew up dancing at San Diego Dance Centre, where she trained in various genres and competed for many years. Her true passion, however, lies in teaching dance, and she has been sharing her love for movement with students for the past 5 years. Specializing in preschool-aged children, Amber focuses on nurturing creativity and self-expression through dance. In addition to her dance instruction, she also teaches tiny tumbling classes, helping young kids develop strength, coordination, and confidence. Amber is a certified EMT and is currently pursuing her education in nursing, blending her passion for caring for others with her commitment to teaching and inspiring the next generation.

Chloe Daniels began dancing at the age of eight and has trained in ballet, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, pom, jazz, breakdancing, and acrobatics. At the age of nine, she began competing in various styles of competitive dance. Chloe then joined the varsity dance team at her high school, where they won 3 national championships at USA nationals.

As a teaching assistant at her studio, Chloe gained experience spotting a variety of tricks. She is now a newer addition to the Aerial Achievements team under the direction of Kelly Conaway. At the moment, Chloe is studying chemistry at Cal State San Marcos while competing on the Cal State San Marcos dance team at the collegiate level.

Caitlynne Bennett graduated from Saint Mary’s College in the Spring of 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Exercise Science and a minor in Dance. During her time in the dance program, Caitlynne danced and choreographed in the Saint Mary’s College Dance Company collaborating with choreographers Catherine Marie Davalos, Dana Lee Lawton, Rogelio Lopez Garcia, Andrew Merrell, Shaunna Vella, Micah Sallid, Crystaldawn Bell, and Jia Wu. She studied modern, contemporary, ballet, and tap technique during her time there with a focus on the biomechanics and somatics of movement. She began dancing when she was four years old and has had a passion for dance ever since. From age four to seventeen, she danced at Dance FX studio in San Marcos, California, where she also danced for their competitive dance company. She also danced under and worked with choreographers Heather Dale Wentworth, Ashlie Borowski, Kelly Conaway, Michael Reid, Nguyen Bui, Kadi Hull-Egloff, John Paul Lawson, Kristy-Cordle Scott, Robin Worley, Brenda Juarez, and Andrea Shoquist. Caitlynne had worked in many different styles of dance including ballet, lyrical, contemporary, modern, jazz, tap, acro, and hip-hop. With Acro being a significant part of her competitive training, she achieved tricks such as front and back walkovers, side aerials, and back handsprings. She also enjoys sharing her passion for dance with others and teaches dance to all ages. She is currently a physical therapist aide at ProActive Physical Therapy and hopes to pursue physical therapy for dancers. Most recently, she performed a modern duet in the Mix Match Dance Festival on August 10th, 2024. Caitlynne is excited to be a member of Aerial Achievements and loves teaching her students to confidently accomplish their Acro goals.