About Us
Why Airbound
Aerial Arts begins with a spark of fun that evolves into exhilaration and eventually can become liberating. We at AIRBOUND encourage artists and help them to nurture this spark, growing collectively as a group.
Aerial arts have proven to be a fulfilling investment of time, with visible and sustainable results. Using alternative methods to work out engages the mind as well as the body and the exploration of art, can help unlock your ability of natural expression.
At AIRBOUND your safety is our utmost priority. With our team of experienced instructors, you’ll be ready to soar.
Benefits of airbound
Improve Fitness
Develop Strength
Flexibility
Cultivate Grace
Tone the Body
Raise Confidence
Strengthen Core
Body Mind Balance
Improve Vitality
Release Inhibitions
Why Airbound
Aerial Arts begins with a spark of fun that evolves into exhilaration and eventually can become liberating. We at AIRBOUND encourage artists and help them to nurture this spark, growing collectively as a group.
Aerial arts have proven to be a fulfilling investment of time, with visible and sustainable results. Using alternative methods to work out engages the mind as well as the body and the exploration of art, can help unlock your ability of natural expression.
At AIRBOUND your safety is our utmost priority. With our team of experienced instructors, you’ll be ready to soar.
Benefits of airbound
Improve Fitness
Develop Strength
Flexibility
Cultivate Grace
Tone the Body
Raise Confidence
Strengthen Core
Body Mind Balance
Improve Vitality
Release Inhibitions
“We aims to make the circus and performing arts, a part of our daily life”
Ria Bajaj
Founder
Growing up in Mumbai, she was trained in Indian classical dance and participated in competitive sports like in- line skating and football. She studied Product Design and Public Art at Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore. The aerial obsession began in 2015 while training for her Bharat Natyam Arangetaram. After spending 2 years training and teaching in India, she moved to the USA to explore more opportunities in trained aerial arts. Her Aerial Silks Teachers Training program from Aerial Physique (Certified by The American Circus Association) and then trained in Mixed Aerial Arts with Womac and Bowman in LA. Her Pole Dance and Fitness Teachers training was at NYPole, New York and have also taken further courses from reputed institutions in San Francisco and Las Vegas.
Favourite Food: Pizza!
Favourite Aerial Skill: Music Box
Deanne Rana
Deanne Rana’s journey in aerial arts and fitness started at a young age of 13, inspired by her sister and ever since then, she has developed a passion and love for circus arts.
In pursuit of perfection and for horning her skills, she has recently completed a 10 day aerial training course in Goa organised by Bliss Circus. Performing for a Porsche event in front of an elite audience was another feather in her cap.
Apart from Aerial, her passion lies in dramatics.
She has won various elocution completions at inter school level. She has successfully completed 8 grades of Speech and Drama from the Trinity College of London along with a Professional Certification in Communication Skills.
Deanne’s hobbies include swimming and working out at the gym.
Being the youngest instructor at Airbound, specialising in silks and pole fitness, she is fearless, loves experimenting with drops and challenges herself to achieve new routines.
Favourite Aerial Skill: Scorpion, Ballerina
Shikha Shah
Shikha Shah, an esteemed instructor of aerial arts, has discovered her passion in the art of flight, a passion which she gracefully imparts to all those who cross her path. Her aerial skills expand to all art forms in the air, from the hoop to the hammock to the silks, making her a true master of the skies since 2016.
With a heart dedicated to inspiring others, Shikha specializes in teaching young learners between the ages of six and fifteen. Her teachings not only cultivate a love for the art of flight but also encourage individuals to find unique ways to accept and love themselves.
When not soaring in the air, Shikha indulges in her hobbies of fitness and gym-related activities. Her favorite aerial silk moves include the cross-back straddle and the Peter Pan drop, adding an element of beauty and grace to her already impressive repertoire.
Masuma Mun
Masuma Mun is an Aerial Silks Trainer at Airbound India and Director at Hertz Perfumes. With a degree in Product Designing from LSA (London) and certification as a Pastry Chef from ICC (New York), Masuma is a well-rounded individual who can whip up both a beautiful cake and a beautiful design. She has also excelled in sports, competing in Throwball at State and International levels, and Baseball at the National level.
Masuma’s expertise in Aerial Arts is demonstrated through her teaching of students since 2020. She inspires her students with her dedication and enthusiasm for the art form.
When she’s not defying gravity or cooking up a storm, she brings a light-hearted and fun-loving attitude to everything she does. Masuma has a diverse range of skills and is a joy to be around.
“Our founder, Ria Bajaj aims to make the circus and performing arts, a part of our daily life”
Ria Bajaj is an aerialist based in Mumbai. She completed her Nritya Visharadh in Bharat Natyam in 2007 and performed her Arangetaram in 2016 from Arivind Nritya Sadhana. She did her Aerial Silks Teachers Training program from Aerial Physique, LA and is now one of the few artists certified by ‘The American Circus Association’. Right after, she did an advanced Aerial Arts course from Womac and Bowman, LA. her interests in fitness and aerial arts lead her to the ‘Climb and spin’ and ‘Invert Drills’ teachers training (Pole dance and fitness) from NYPole, New York. Ria also trained at Body and Pole, New York, The Circus Centre, San Francisco, ‘Circus Centre’, San Francisco, Aerial Athletica and Shine Fitness, Las Vegas.
Deanne Rana
Deanne Rana’s journey in aerial arts and fitness started at a young age of 13, inspired by her sister and ever since then, she has developed a passion and love for circus arts.
In pursuit of perfection and for horning her skills, she has recently completed a 10 day aerial training course in Goa organised by Bliss Circus. Performing for a Porsche event in front of an elite audience was another feather in her cap.
Apart from Aerial, her passion lies in dramatics.
She has won various elocution completions at inter school level. She has successfully completed 8 grades of Speech and Drama from the Trinity College of London along with a Professional Certification in Communication Skills.
Deanne’s hobbies include swimming and working out at the gym.
Being the youngest instructor at Airbound, specialising in silks and pole fitness, she is fearless, loves experimenting with drops and challenges herself to achieve new routines.
Favourite Aerial Skill: Scorpion, Ballerina
Shikha Shah
Shikha Shah, an esteemed instructor of aerial arts, has discovered her passion in the art of flight, a passion which she gracefully imparts to all those who cross her path. Her aerial skills expand to all art forms in the air, from the hoop to the hammock to the silks, making her a true master of the skies since 2016.
With a heart dedicated to inspiring others, Shikha specializes in teaching young learners between the ages of six and fifteen. Her teachings not only cultivate a love for the art of flight but also encourage individuals to find unique ways to accept and love themselves.
When not soaring in the air, Shikha indulges in her hobbies of fitness and gym-related activities. Her favorite aerial silk moves include the cross-back straddle and the Peter Pan drop, adding an element of beauty and grace to her already impressive repertoire.
Masuma Mun
Masuma Mun is an Aerial Silks Trainer at Airbound India and Director at Hertz Perfumes. With a degree in Product Designing from LSA (London) and certification as a Pastry Chef from ICC (New York), Masuma is a well-rounded individual who can whip up both a beautiful cake and a beautiful design. She has also excelled in sports, competing in Throwball at State and International levels, and Baseball at the National level.
Masuma’s expertise in Aerial Arts is demonstrated through her teaching of students since 2020. She inspires her students with her dedication and enthusiasm for the art form.
When she’s not defying gravity or cooking up a storm, she brings a light-hearted and fun-loving attitude to everything she does. Masuma has a diverse range of skills and is a joy to be around.
For Whom?
Everyone! All ages and levels of fitness are relevant to us. There are a variety of forms we offer and you may pick the one that suits you best.
From beginners to trained dancers, we provide a space and the training to take your skill to a different level by expanding your horizon.
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