Erika Poole

Marketing Manager - Aerial Trainer - Performer 

Erika has been an aerialist for 16 years and an aerial instructor for 9. She started her circus journey at the National Centre for Circus Arts before moving on to train at AirCraft Circus.  She helped to start the Aerial Circus programme at South Essex Gymnastics Club in 2015 teaching Silks, Trapeze, Rope and Hoop, and currently teaches at SEGC and multiple other studios in Essex.

Partnering with Jessica Deller, she is a UKAPC Pro Doubles Hoop Champion and also runs Aerial All Stars Essex, a professional aerial troupe, performing at events all over the UK. She has entertained audiences at the V&A Museum, the Secret Cinema, Shakespeare's Globe and performed in front of 10,000 people at London’s O2 Arena.  She is also a part-time ninja, competing at both the World Championships & European Championships in Obstacle Course Racing, as well as having her 3rd Kyu (Blue  Belt) in Karate.