Multi-disciplinary, Experienced, Circus Artist

​I have over 8 years of professional experience in the circus and performing arts industry, 6 years of aerial, dance and circus instruction experience, and 4 years experience as a creative director, manager, and stage director. I have a proven record of student success in circus arts and have sold out performances for Weightless Aerial Company. I have performed in shows across the country and taught my own workshops at conferences and events in many cities, including teaching at the bi-annual American Circus Educators Association Conference . I specialize in circus theatre, aerial silks, lyra, trapeze, doubles aerial, and dance, as well as fire performance, bullwhip, acrobatics, and adagio. I am passionate about sharing the art form with every student who wishes to learn and about bringing circus theatre to life. I have finely honed public speaking skills and have served the city of Memphis as a former Miss Memphis through the Miss America Organization. My professional training background includes studying under artists from Ringling Bros and Cirque du Soleil, with master clowns, and many others, with rigging training from Brett Copes of Fight or Flight Entertainment. I am a professional member of the American Circus Educators Association and an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer. Additionally, I am a company Member with Tennessee Ballet Theatre, and teach dance with Children's Ballet Theatre.