Who We Are…

The heartbeat of Above Ground Aerial is to offer a space of both physical and emotional safety, and to bring honor to God. All walks of life are welcome here. We want our students to feel free to express their authenticity and creativity while showing kindness and respect for others. We are dedicated to excellence and to safe, technical learning, and we strive to foster an environment of warmth, encouragement, and support.

Our History…

Above Ground was founded in 2015 by Amanda Hamburger in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. What began as a hobby on a rig in Amanda's backyard quickly grew into something more. After seeing the positive response and the demand for group classes, Above Ground opened its first physical space in 2016 inside a local cheer gym.

It was clear that God’s blessings were upon Above Ground as it began to flourish. Students became friends and those friends became family. Together, they put on almost a dozen in-studio performances, hosted countless events and parties, and performed locally all over Baton Rouge and throughout Louisiana.

In 2021, Above Ground closed its Baton Rouge doors as Amanda and her husband Chris moved to California for short term opportunity, then to Georgia at the end of 2022. In January of 2023, God opened the door for Above Ground to be reborn, reimagined, and reinvented. Since reopening, Above Ground has grown with leaps and bounds, and has moved into a dedicated facility in Suwanee, GA.

We believe whole-heartedly that God has big plans for the studio. Amanda trusts Him with all of her business decisions, and with her life. We hope you feel the love and the presence of the Father when you step through our doors and climb to new heights.