I approach aerial with curiosity and creativity and I invite students to do the same. I have over a decade of experience helping artists to discover their unique way of moving in the air through exploration, expression and excitement. Over this time I have developed and refined my own methodology for aerial improvisation and creation and I share this in my classes, along with technique and pathway based choreography.

 

My teaching experience has included leading social circus projects, recreational classes, vocational programmes and leading teacher trainings. I have experience working with people from a wide range of ages, abilities and backgrounds, from youth troupes to mature women's groups, summer camps, outdoor/event activation, circus/aerial dance festivals and professional workshops. I have been privileged to mentor several artists, assisting them with concept development for their shows, or providing support with choreography and direction for the creation of unique and polished acts. During my time as lead trainer for Circus Kathmandu I led the creation, choreography and direction of the troupe's first international show Swagatam.

 

In a studio environment, I have been a manager and a lead teacher, created aerial syllabuses and overseen the training and development of new teachers. I have produced and directed many student showcases assisted by countless wonderful volunteers and organised other events designed to introduce newcomers to the world of dancing in the air.

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My teaching specialties are dance trapeze and aerial hoop with a particular focus on improvisation and creativity. I teach aerial silks, corde lisse and hula hoop to an intermediate/advanced level. I also teach a broad range of beginner level skills such as juggling, mini tramp, rolla bolla, handstands, acrobatics, poi, chair balance, tightwire and cable drum. In any context, I love sharing the love of circus! 

 

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