About Yvette

Yvette Reyes is the founder of FM Aerial & Movement Arts. She was born in Los Angeles, CA, but moved to Crookston, Minnesota at a young age. 

 

“What brought me to Fargo was an employment opportunity. In 2015, a company in West Fargo hired me to be an aluminum TIG welder. I planned to only stay for 3 months, but have been here since!”

 

About FM Aerial & Movement Arts

In April 2019, Yvette took a leap of faith to start her own aerial arts and pole dance studio. “FM Aerial & Movement Arts is all about connection through movement arts.” They serve a variety of individuals ranging from those who are looking for a fun experience, to anyone who is looking to be part of an active community. FM Aerial & Movement Arts celebrates exploration and expression through movement. 

 

As Yvette reflects on the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey she states, “Being an entrepreneur is like being in a wonderful nightmare.” She explains that the high point of her journey has been watching the growth of her studio and the community that she has helped build. “As an entrepreneur I can dream big and then work to make those ideas come to life.”

 

When it comes to the lows of Yvette’s entrepreneurial journey, Yvette expresses a major challenge, which is that there is no one to tell her to stop working. This often leads Yvette to overextending herself. Yvette shares, “Additionally, aerial arts in particular carries a risk that is important to identify: I am liable for the safety of my students and staff and that is very humbling.”

 

When asked how the community can support FM Aerial & Movement Arts, Yvette states, “Please think of us! If you have an event coming up, want to create an experience with friends, or just follow us on social media/ sign up for our newsletter that would be lovely.”

Readers can learn more about Yvette and FM Aerial & Movement Arts by visiting their Website, Facebook, Aerial Arts Instagram, and Pole Instagram.

Tresa Wickenheiser

Tresa is the Marketing Intern for Emerging Prairie. She is currently a Communication Studies major and Marketing minor at MSUM. Tresa is passionate about connecting with others. She is looking forward to learning more about the community that EP is building through technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time at the lake, trying new coffee shops, and hanging out with family and friends.