About Lacy Kelly

Lacy Kelly is a visionary movement artist, educator, and the creative force behind The Aerial Illusions Company and the Spiral Pole™ movement. As the Creative Director of Pole & Aerial Fitness of SWFL, she has built a vibrant, circus-inspired sanctuary where artistry, athleticism, and individuality unite—empowering misfits, dreamers, and performers to find their voice in flight.

Recognized as one of the few active Spiralists in the United States—and the only certified Spiral instructor in Florida—Lacy is redefining the boundaries of aerial movement through innovation, performance, and education. With over a decade of experience in pole and aerial fitness, she blends technical mastery with storytelling and emotional depth, teaching her students to fly with both power and purpose.

Lacy is a two-time Showgirl of the Year, 2024 Pole with Pride Exotic Dancer of the Year, and a PSO Nationals Judge. She trains adult competitors for the Pole Sport Organization and other national circuits, leads the Kids Elite Program for IPSF-level youth athletes, and directs performance troupe training for local and touring artists. Her influence extends nationwide as she teacher-trains instructors across America, spreading the magic of Spiral and building the next generation of aerial educators.

Through The Aerial Illusions Company, Lacy is not only innovating with custom-engineered Spiral apparatuses but also cultivating a growing network of certified instructors and creative collaborators.

When she’s not touring or teaching, Lacy can be found at Pole & Aerial Fitness of SWFL, where every day celebrates the studio’s heart and motto:

“Life is right-side up when you’re upside-down.”