Elle Wayne Ballard

Elle Wayne Ballard began her movement journey at age 7, exploring gymnastics, ballet, and musical theatre. After earning her BFA in Theatre Arts, she focused on producing, playwriting, and design. In addition to founding DreamQuilt Productions in Gainesville, FL, she worked as Assistant Costume Designer at the iconic Hippodrome Theatre, where she also taught aspiring thespians at the annual summer camp. She was also a board member, director, and production manager at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre.

But it wasn’t long before Elle rediscovered her love of dance — from jaw-dropping aerial acrobatics to high-energy samba. She began crafting unique character pieces that blended the circus and movement arts. With her husband, Daniel T. Ballard, she produced a variety of cabaret shows featuring puppets, clowning, and vocals. She performed regularly with Gainesville Circus Center (GCC), soaring above the crowd on trapeze and lyra. As a GCC instructor, she also taught silks and static trapeze.

After relocating to Orlando, Elle began training at Orlando Aerial Arts (OAA). She is the founder of Elevate With Elle, a body-positive cirque fitness and aerial coaching business, and has taught aerial dance at Art from the Heart. Most recently, she joined Suspended Artistry, OAA’s aerial dance company, and looks forward to reaching ever-new heights.Elle is passionate about helping people develop their love of movement arts and discover just what their amazing bodies can do!