About Jessica

Jessica Leong is an aerialist, performer, and coach from San Francisco, California, now based in Dublin, Ireland. With over 8 years of aerial training and 6+ years of teaching experience, she coaches silks and rope from beginner through advanced levels, blending strong technical foundations with creativity, musicality, and performance.

Known for her technique-focused and supportive teaching style, Jessica has a gift for understanding what each student needs and breaking down tricky moves into achievable steps. She loves helping students of all ages and every body type build strength and confidence, explore their creativity, and celebrate every win along the way.

Jessica completed Aerial Cirque’s 40+ hour Teacher Training (2020), earned PPE Inspector certification (2022), and graduated from the 200+ hour Cardinal Teacher Training mentorship program (2024). She has taught workshops abroad, choreographed student showcases, trained teacher trainees, and mentored Arts Council–funded artists.

As a performer, Jessica has appeared in festivals, corporate events, and full-scale productions, including Beyond the Pale: Hi Pony! (2024, 2025) and Summer in Dublin on Grafton Street (2024). Her performances combine technical precision with dynamic energy and playful storytelling, captivating audiences whether on stage, outdoors, or in unconventional spaces.

She continues to develop her artistry through international training, residencies, and intensives, bringing fresh inspiration to both her performing and teaching.

When she is not in the air, Jessica enjoys traveling, hiking, camping and backpacking, going to live shows, sampling new pastries and cakes, and sitting in coffee shops pretending to read.