Ethereal Arts

Katie is a full-time aerial arts instructor and professional performer based out of Gig Harbor, WA — and the founder of Ethereal Arts Aerial Academy. Her passion for fitness and people led her to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. She was swept into the world of circus arts and founded EANW in December of 2018, allowing her to pursue her passion and share it with her community. She has been coaching circus arts for over 5 years and works with students of all ages and abilities.

Julia has always had a passion for the arts and athleticism, performing in many bands and ensembles and competing in swimming, diving, basketball, and track. Her love for music and performing led her to the world of circus. Julia found circus in 2020 at Ethereal, instantly fell in love with aerial silks, and started coaching and performing in 2021. She loves forming personal connections with her students and witnessing them grow as people and aerialists.

Beginning her movement journey with gymnastics as a child, Elizabeth discovered circus as a member of OCircus at Oberlin College, graduating with a major in Cinema Studies and minor in Dance. In 2020, she completed the two-year Professional Training Program at Aloft Circus Arts in Chicago, IL, majoring in aerial silks and minoring in cyr wheel. She has since performed and taught throughout the country from Cape Cod to Los Angeles and throughout the greater Seattle area.

Since 2010, Aerialist Carla Petrulli has been performing in and producing circus entertainment throughout Western WA. A Gig Harbor High School graduate, Carla is returning to the community where she grew up and bringing her professional experience in Hoop to Ethereal Arts. Mentored by some of the best coaches in the country — including Rachel Strickland and Meredith Starnes — Carla has a keen eye for professional appearance, musicality, movement quality, and act creation. Specializing in aerial Hoop, she affectionately describes her Intermediate class as The Thunderdome, where she focuses on strength training, clean technique, and creativity.

Anais was introduced to the circus world in college through duo acrobatics. With a background in gymnastics and dance, she felt drawn to the graceful world of aerial hoop and started taking classes in 2019. She began performing in 2022 and teaching aerial hoop in September 2023. She also trains handstands and contortion and continues her duo acrobatics practice with her spouse. Outside the studio she enjoys gardening, cooking, and hiking with her dog.

Konnichiwa! I’m Brittany Crystal — an aerialist, yoga teacher, and singer/songwriter. Yoga and aerial arts have helped me heal, settle my nervous system, and open up new depths of self-expression and artistry. I’m also a certified crystal healer and sound practitioner, and my teaching is rooted in uplifting others through joy, healing, and inner peace. A performer to my core, I craft a life that turns real moments into something like a modern fairy tale — and I love bringing that enchantment and whimsy into the classroom.