Emily Barber holds a BA in political science and enjoys thick Turkish coffee and waking up in countries she has never before visited with her husband and duo partner, Chris Wegert. Throughout high school Emily competed in martial arts and women’s wrestling, transitioning to ju jitsu and running 5ks while studying for her degree in northern Virginia. After graduation, knee injury forced her to explore other outlets to challenge herself and a twist of fate brought her to the world of circus. Beginning with aerial straps, then moving on to silks, hoop, and trapeze, Emily discovered and cultivated her passion for performing high above the ground. She has trained in Montreal and performs regionally throughout the year, developing solo and duo routines on silks, hoop, trapeze, and straps. Emily is an instructor in aerial silks, trapeze, and hoop as well, travels extensively and teaches workshops internationally.

Emily Barber holds a BA in political science and enjoys thick Turkish coffee and waking up in countries she has never before visited with her husband and duo partner, Chris Wegert. Throughout high school Emily competed in martial arts and women’s wrestling, transitioning to ju jitsu and running 5ks while studying for her degree in northern Virginia. After graduation, knee injury forced her to explore other outlets to challenge herself and a twist of fate brought her to the world of circus. Beginning with aerial straps, then moving on to silks, hoop, and trapeze, Emily discovered and cultivated her passion for performing high above the ground. She has trained in Montreal and performs regionally throughout the year, developing solo and duo routines on silks, hoop, trapeze, and straps. Emily is an instructor in aerial silks, trapeze, and hoop as well, travels extensively and teaches workshops internationally.

Artistic Aerial Classes & Event Entertainment

Performance & Events

The Dragonfly Aerial Company provides elegant & exciting professional aerial entertainment for a variety of events such as corporate trade shows , receptions, banquets, award shows, business grand openings, conventions, hospitality suites and more! If you have an event, let us take it higher than you ever imagined with a touch of elegant aerial dance. Our performers consist of Cirque du Soleil alumni, professional aerial consultants for premium cruise lines and aerial studio owners and formally trained instructors. From the grandest of ballrooms to the Festive Street Fair, we have the rigging expertise and the performance experience to bring beautiful aerial solutions to enhance any venue.

Some of our clients include the American Heart Association, The Broadmoor Hotel, Antlers Hotel, The Mining Exchange Hotel, COPPR, Relay for Life, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and many more!

To learn more about how Dragonfly can ELEVATE your next event, call us at 719-749-1459.

Artini's, Award Banquets & Corporate Events

Newborn Hope

Millibo Art Theatre

Christian Camps & Conferences Assoc.

American Heart Association Heart Ball

Colorado Springs Art & Music Festival