Danielle ( AerialJade )

Danielle Hirsh is the founder and owner of AerialJade LLC, a Maine-based traveling circus-arts company dedicated to expanding access to aerial arts across the state. A globally certified aerialist with formal training from the Orlando Circus School to Aerial Physique, and some business studies completed with a 4.0 GPA, Danielle blends artistry, athleticism, and entrepreneurship into a single, powerful career.

Danielle has built AerialJade into a multifaceted company offering youth and adult classes, homeschool PE programs rooted in circus arts, community workshops, private lessons, and showcases. She is also the creator of the Maine Aerial Arts Competition (MAAC)—Maine’s first statewide aerial competition—uniting studios, coaches, and athletes throughout the region. Her approach emphasizes safety, strength, musicality, emotional expression, and the belief that every aerialist has a unique artistic identity worth celebrating.

Her work has been recognized by the Lewiston/Auburn Chamber with nominations for Finest Under 40 & Heart of the City, and she is currently nominated for Best of the 207 in the Activities category. Danielle collaborates widely with local organizations including the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine, dance studios, community festivals, and youth programs, using aerial arts to uplift and inspire the Maine community.

A now educator and performer for more than 15 years, Danielle is trained in aerial silks, lyra, hammock, straps, pole and aerial cube. She is a painter, stand-up comedy student, podcast host, and the author of “The Bird of the Circus©”—a copyrighted children’s/YA series she created.

At the heart of all she does, Danielle is a devoted mother whose children often join her in the air and in the arts. She is known for her ability to build confidence in others, break down choreography with emotional depth, and create environments where students of all ages feel seen, supported, and powerful.

Aerial Jade stands as a testament to her resilience, creativity, and unwavering commitment to growing the aerial community in Maine and beyond.