a ‘Dance with Visual Practice’ graduate from University of Brighton, has had a solid dance background. Doing Ballet from a young age, beginning Contemporary and Flamenco dance in her teens and with a growing interest in performance and Clowning (having studied with Angela De Castro, Rose English, Jonathan Kay, Gerry Flannagan and Avner the Eccentric) Aila has developed into a very confident and experienced physical performer.

Aila is also one half of the established cabaret and street theatre partnership Swizzleshaker (Arts Council Funded spring 2005) with circus performer, Dave Chameleon. They have performed their unique shows that combine circus, comedy and dance at the Circus Space cabaret, National Theatre, European street theatre festivals and on cruise ships. Inspired to work together after they began Lindy Hop in 2001 and have since danced in music videos for KT Tunstall and George Michael.

Aila’s varied career has involved working as a cobbler, sewing lingerie, costumes and inflatable structures as well as teaching and choreographing for community dance groups Green Candle and Oily Cart. Aila’s love of variety continues as she is still a core member London based Flamenco group Aire Flamenco and also assists Scott Penrose as a magician's assistant