Alissa Snider
Alissa fell in love with aerial silks in 2010 after trying a class at her local dance studio. After the first climb, she was hooked! She has been a part of multiple performance groups, where she gained valuable experiences that contribute to her energetic style. In 2016, Alissa brought Aerial classes to Metro Gymnastics. She specializes in helping build a strong foundation for aerial acrobatics. You can find her performing all around Oklahoma at galas, circus shows, street festivals, churches, and any other events wanting to take their audience to new heights. She teaches weekly classes and private lessons for students of all ages and abilities.
Morgan Smith
Christy Bates
Christy is a mom of 2 who began aerial silks in 2017 at 30 years old. She is one of the original students of the Metro Aerial program. Initially, Christy was looking for a hobby after her youngest turned a year old. Split silks quickly became a passion that turned into a business, competitions, and finally, instruction. She has taken aerial classes from every instructor that has taught at Metro, as well as classes from the competition cities that hosted Aerialympics. She started competing in 2019. Since then, Christy has placed 2nd in two categories.
Teaching what she knows has always been a passion of hers throughout her life. In the Summer of 2024, Christy came full circle here at Metro Gymnastics and Aerial by now sharing her years of practice and experience as an instructor. She leaves this quote:
“You are never too old to join the circus!” -Megan Brown Ellis
Rose Smith
Rose started aerial in the pandemic in search for a new hobby that matched well with her gymnastics and cheer background. She fell in love with aerial and the variety of styles it offers. A hobby soon turned into a competitive sport. Rose has competed in multiple competitions and has three 1st place medals, two 2nd place, and one third place. She enjoys the thrill of competing and loves to share her affection for the sport with students. Aerial is for everyone and Rose hopes to help others fall in love with the art form like she did back in the pandemic.
