Who We Are

En L'air is dedicated to inspiring new and experienced performing artists in discovering their passion for Dance and Aerial while providing them the solid base of technique, diverse experiences and life skills to set them up for successful futures in the performing arts industry or any career path.

En L'air Academy of Dance and Aerial offers classes in Aerial Silks, Aerial Hoop/Lyra, Acrobatic Dance, Handbalancing and Contortion, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Musical Theatre. En L'air classes are a fun, exciting and welcoming learning environment where students are offered tried and tested syllabus material to ensure continued growth while respecting safe progressions.

En L’air features 3 dance studios, an engineer certified rigging system, live lift systems, and large double layered mirrors to provide an elite training experience for our students. Safety is a priority at En L’air, the level of thought and care that went into designing our new space is something we are incredibly proud of.

Founder Shy Kotkas began this dream as a teen transitioning from studio to professional dance. Though her education and training assisted her, she dreamt of a way to make the transition from studio to professional more comfortable for younger dancers. After retiring from the professional world she has designed an educational facility; En L’air Academy of Dance, around the belief that children are the future and they deserve a fighting chance in the performing arts industry. En L’air Academy of Dance is focused on helping children find their passion and potential in dance and circus, making dreams reality and incorporating regular dance training with Acro and Circus to set them apart and give them a competitive advantage in the performing arts industry. We believe that every artist can progress at his or her own pace and should have access to the resources they need to pursue long, healthy, successful careers in dance and performing arts.