As part of our CircusTalk PRO membership content, available exclusively to PRO membership subscribers, please enjoy this PRO video series titled Think Like an Acrobat.

Shenea Stiletto is a two-time World Acrobatic Champion, USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Member, a World-Class Handbalancer and a seasoned professional in the circus industry. In this series, she will share her expertise as a career circus performer as well as select insights and secrets from her guests about the business. Think Like an Acrobat will cover an array of useful topics from how to navigate a contract, to understanding the role of a good agent, and how to maintain long-distance relationships while living the globetrotter life.

In this episode, Shenea interviews innovator and director Sebastien (Seb) Stella. Seb is a French choreographer, director, and was an original cast member in the Cirque Du Soleil production O. He is best known for creating aerial performance routines for the singer Pink, and working with Britney Spears, Katy Perry and Cher. He also won acclaim for devising the circus choreography for the 2010 American romantic drama film Water for Elephants.