LENA ALANI

is a contemporary circus performer and aerialist, that specializes in vertical apparatus like aerial rope, silks, sling and straps with 12 years of performing experience as a solo artists and as an ensemble member. Born and raised in Russia, homeland of world-famous dancers and gymnasts, Lena couldn’t help herself developing deep love and passion for movement, dance, physical theatre and circus arts.

All of those wonderful forms of physical expression have influenced her style in the air: powerful and dynamic, yet soft, fluid and graceful. She is truly an artist with a strong creative vision and a passionate heart that believes that authentic art in any form is a universal language to communicate with the world. 

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Lena's professional aerial career began in 2012 with Paper Doll Militia, an innovative aerial performance company, that blends dynamic physicality, aerial arts and visual theatre. Since then Lena has worked with many different companies across the US and currently she is performig full time with Cirque Du Soleil (The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil).

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Highly motivated and passionate about aerial arts and dance, Lena loves sharing her extensive knowledge with students. She has taught workshops and private lessons in circus facilities across the US for past 10 years. She specializes in coaching various levels of vertical apparatus. She also coaches remotely for Paper Doll Militia's Teacher Training Programs.

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