Book me

For galas, festivals, venues, and private events.

Aerial, contortion, dance, and vocals, tailored to your event and your guests.

Merry laughing with one arm raised in a glowing hallway

What I offer

Featured acts, ambient entertainment, or a mix of both, all built around your event.

Aerial arts

Silks, sling, lyra, cube, and net. Perfect for gala openings, cocktail hours, or finales. Solo acts, duo performances, or ambient installations.

Merry in a split on pink aerial silks in a sparkly fairy costume Merry upside down on teal silks in front of a giant LED screen Merry performing on silks above an audience at a large event Merry smiling on silks as the audience applauds Merry laughing on pink aerial silks in a sequin dress Merry and another aerialist on silks against a blue stage screen Merry and another aerialist in splits on red duo straps Merry and another aerialist arching on red straps Merry and another aerialist performing on an aerial net Merry in a backbend on the aerial spiral Merry hanging upside down in a split on purple aerial silks

Contortion

Signature backbends and chest stands, as a featured act or living art.

Merry in a standing split holding her foot on the New York Public Library steps Merry in a contortion handstand Merry in a standing scorpion on a white cube Merry in a contortion pose beside a trapeze

Dance

Theatre jazz, contemporary, and ballet. Trained at Steps on Broadway.

Merry posing with arms outstretched in Grand Central Terminal Merry in a jazz passé in Grand Central Terminal Merry kicking her leg up on the New York Public Library steps Merry in a jazz pose in fishnets and heeled boots Merry in a deep jazz lunge on stage Merry dancing with red laser lights behind her Merry dancing en pointe in a teal dress

Vocals

Musical theatre and jazz standards, solo sets or with live musicians.

Merry singing in Velvet Revival with an aerialist above her Merry singing at a vintage microphone on stage

Ambient and specialty

Living art for VIP receptions and immersive experiences, including my martini glass act.

Merry in a contortion pose in a giant martini glass Velvet Revival showgirls posing with feather fans

Duo acts

Partnering, duo spiral, and duo straps with DeSean Elliott.

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DeSean in a deep lunge holding Merry in a backbend Merry in an arabesque held by DeSean in Velvet Revival

Custom event packages

Multiple performances throughout your event, custom choreography, themed costuming, and brand color coordination.

Want a full evening?

Book Velvet Revival, the cabaret I created and produce. Live vocals, dance, aerial, and vintage glamour.

Four Velvet Revival showgirls posing with feather fans in front of a red curtain

Why planners book me

100+ performances

With entertainment companies, venues, and private clients.

Self-sufficient

Fully insured, with my own equipment and rigging consultation available.

Easy to work with

I work seamlessly with event planners and entertainment companies.

Ready to travel

Based in Lexington, Kentucky, and available nationwide.

Trusted by

  • French Lick Resort
  • Expansion Music Festival
  • Sora Contemporary Circus
  • Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
  • Porchlight at Gatton Park
  • Red Mile Casino
  • Cirque Indy
  • Elsewhere Space NYC
  • Gunhild Carling
  • Derby Diversity Fashion Week
  • Dillard's Derby Fashion Show
  • Woodford Theatre
  • Allegro Dance Project

Brand partnerships

I create inspirational content around my journey to living my dreams out-loud. I work with brands that fully integrate into my content and feel like a natural fit, not an advertisement.

53KInstagram followers, verified
2.1MMonthly reach
5%Engagement rate
90%Women, core age 25–34
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Check my availability

Tell me your date, location, and the vibe you want, and I'll put together options for you.