Master Trainers.
Meet the gurus.
Meet Jill.
Master Trainer
Jill Franklin is the founder of Aerial Physique. She has an extensive background in ballet along with certifications in Pilates and yoga all which encompass her Aerial Physique technique. Since its inception in 2012, her studio continually attracts thousands of aspiring aerialists from around the world. Jill's expertise spans over ten years of aerial experience and she's been a featured aerialist for dozens of events and productions throughout the world. Her performances include celebrity-filled galas and events throughout Los Angeles and surrounding cities. Jill has gracefully mesmerized audiences with her stunning performances in productions seen in theaters throughout the USA, on cruise ships and celebrities filled galas.
An entrepreneur at heart, Jill is also a celebrity trainer and author of numerous books including Beginners Guide to Aerial Silk, Intermediate Guide to Aerial Silk, Aerial Physique FIT, Aerial Silks Coloring Book, Cirque Coloring Book & The Aerialist’s Notebook. She maintains a web-based video site, Aerial Physique TV. Jill is also a clothing designer with a line featuring the J-Boss & K-Boss Jumpsuits, specifically designed for aerial work! Jill is the creator of the Aerial Physique Teacher Training program and formulated all curriculum and teaching manuals. Jill's definitive and precise teaching expertise, enables instructors to better teach their own students with new, innovative and exciting aerial silks skills, with its ever-changing artistic format. Jill thoroughly enjoys inspiring and mentoring aerialists from around the globe!
Favorite aerial skills? Windmills & Creature
Biggest aerial pet peeve? Sloppy legs and people trying things they aren't ready to do
One thing you can't live without? Chapstick
Favorite place you've traveled to? A toss-up between Amsterdam & Brac, Croatia
How would your BFF describe you? Happy, busy, creative & organized ;)
Dog or cat person? Cats win, but I still love puppies
What is your favorite food? Croissants & veggies, it's all about balance!
What is your favorite song to rock out to in the car? 'No Diggity, No Doubt' by Blackstreet …. but lately, I’ve been really into business podcasts!
Meet Rebecca.
Master Trainer
Favorite aerial skills?
Straddle/knee climbs and dive rolls of all kinds
Biggest aerial pet peeve?
Floppiness and giving up before really even trying.
One thing you can't live without?
Sriracha
Favorite place you've traveled to?
Japan and China
How would your BFF describe you?
Creative, independent, patient, strong (of the willed and other varieties),
Dog or cat person?
Dogs are cute, but definitely CATS!
Favorite food?
All of the things! Anything that Sqirl makes (California type cuisine). Thai, Korean, Chinese, Sushi, Mexican
Favorite song to rock out to in the car?
Ooooh, tough one, so many! Currently Hamilton Soundtrack. But longtime favs are November Blue (Avett Bros) and Wagon Wheel (Old Crow Medicine Show). But I never turn down good 80's music and the occasional "I Want It That Way"
With an Aunt who rode elephants and an Uncle who was a clown in the circus, Rebecca Freund has always had a fascination with the circus arts. With years of gymnastics under her belt, she decided to put them to good use and become an aerialist. Training with amazing and diverse aerialists, she has learned the delicate art of dancing in the air. Specializing in silks, trio cube, hammock, and chandelyra, she has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with amazing artists like Sinbad, Enrique Iglesias, and Nelly Furtado. The White House, Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Tim Robbin’s WTF Festival, LA County Fair, First Fridays at Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort, and the grand opening for the conjunction of Target and Nordstroms are just a few of the places and events Rebecca has been spotted in the air. She spent years working with Terry Beeman’s Mental Head Circus and Shapeshifter Circus. She has also been in the air at private events, weddings, casinos, and clubs, and has a feature in Maxim Magazine online.
When she is not performing, Rebecca loves teaching. Getting her start teaching at Hollywood Aerial Arts in Los Angeles, and teaching throughout LA and the Washington DC area, Rebecca has spent 12 years helping others find their love for aerial. As of August 2017 Rebecca is an Aerial Physique Master Trainer, inspiring and teaching aspiring aerial instructors from around the globe. See Rebecca in action here.
Favorite aerial skills?
Straddle/knee climbs and dive rolls of all kinds
Biggest aerial pet peeve?
Floppiness and giving up before really even trying.
One thing you can't live without?
Sriracha
Favorite place you've traveled to?
Japan and China
How would your BFF describe you?
Creative, independent, patient, strong (of the willed and other varieties),
Dog or cat person?
Dogs are cute, but definitely CATS!
Favorite food?
All of the things! Anything that Sqirl makes (California type cuisine). Thai, Korean, Chinese, Sushi, Mexican
Favorite song to rock out to in the car?
Ooooh, tough one, so many! Currently Hamilton Soundtrack. But longtime favs are November Blue (Avett Bros) and Wagon Wheel (Old Crow Medicine Show). But I never turn down good 80's music and the occasional "I Want It That Way"
