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Professional Summary
Professional circus artist available for short- or long-term contract work. Experienced as a solo artist, duo performer, and ensemble member, with international performance and instruction experience across multiple aerial apparatuses.
Skills & Apparatus
· Trapeze (Dance & Static)
· Corde lisse (Static & Dynamic)
· Tissu
· Hammock
· Lyra
· Aerial conditioning
· Technique development
· Apparatus safety
Instruction Experience
· Aerial Circus Instructor — Des Moines, IA (2019–present, when home)
· Aerial Circus Instructor — Flying Fantastic, London, England (2018)
· Aerial Circus Instructor — BIG TOP, Lincoln, NE, USA (May 2017–2018)
· Aerial Circus Instructor — Lucia, Kansas City, MO, USA (Nov 2014–Nov 2016)
Instruction for adults and children in Trapeze, Corde lisse, Tissu, Hammock, Lyra, Straps and Aerial Conditioning
Touring Circus and Performances experience
· Vampire Circus — Toronto, Canada: Hammock; Vampire character
· Carden International Circus: Spanish web, Elephant Rider, Hammock, Trapeze, Showgirl
· United Circus / Shriners: Showgirl, Hammock, Elephant Rider
Seattle, Washington
· The Triple Door — The Five Elements Show (Tissu); Hounds of Hell (Model)
· Seattle Fringe Festival — Dreams of Cthulhu: (Earth God; Priestess of the Esoteric Order of Dagon)(Actress)
· Columbia City Theater — Abney Park (Tissu)
· Emerald City Trapeze — Parties & private events (Lyra, Tissu)
· Suite Lounge — Parties & private events (Lyra, Hammock, Corde lisse, Tissu)
· Local venues — Lyra, Hammock, Corde lisse, Tissu, Trapeze
Kansas City, Missouri
· Union Station — Lucia: Love Show: (Tissu trio; Hammock with dancers)
Lincoln, Omaha & Surrounding Cities, Nebraska
· Weddings, corporate events, freelance performances, and rigging
(Hammock, Lyra)
Additional Dance Experience
· Modern & Tap Dancer — Seattle, WA (2010–2014)
· Take Pause with EXIT Space Dance — Broadway Performance Hall
Circus Education & Training
· Gravity Circus Centre — London, UK | Professional Course | 2017
Studied Tissu, Lyra, Static & Dance Trapeze, Static & Dynamic Corde lisse, Straps, Handstands, Floor Movement, Contortion, Pilates, and Rigging.
Primary focus on Dance Trapeze and Corde lisse.
· Emerald City Trapeze — Seattle, WA, USA | 2011–2013
Studied Tissu, Hammock, Cloud swing, Lyra, Straps, Act Creation, and Dance.
· Versatile Arts | 2012
Cloudswing workshops and act creation.
· SANCA — Seattle, WA, USA | 2010–2011
Studied Tissu, Static Corde lisse, Trapeze, and introductory Trampoline.
Certifications
· CPR / AED
· Hall Rigging Academy — Aerial Rigging Safety
