Teaching

Classes

I teach weekly mixed-level trapeze classes with the Guelph Grotto Circus Arts program.

Stay tuned for information about the Fall 2025 session starting in September!

For information, contact trapeze@guelphgrotto.com.

Private Lessons

I offer limited spots for one-on-one and semi-private lessons (2-3 students) in static and dance trapeze, duo trapeze, handbalancing, flexibility, strength conditioning, act creation and refinement and audition preparation to adults of all ages and experience.*

Please contact me directly to learn more. Lessons are held at the Guelph Grotto.

*In rare exceptional circumstances, I do work with some children who are already training in my teaching disciplines. Contact me for more information.

Workshops

I offer a variety of aerial and ground workshops at all levels, catered to your studio's students/members and am happy to travel. Contact me to book a workshop!

Dance Trapeze

Introduction to Dance Trapeze
Spinning & Sequencing
Spin Cycle: Let's Get Dizzy!
Explore the Floor: Low Dance Trapeze

Static Trapeze

Introduction to Static Trapeze
Beat Drop: Dynamic Movement

Handbalancing

Play Inverted: Handstands for all levels

Background and Experience

I spent several years coaching artistic gymnastics (recreational and competitive) in London and Kitchener-Waterloo. I hold my NCCP Women's Artistic Gymnastics Level 2 and NCCP Trampoline Level 1 coaching certifications, as well as certifications in Respect in Sport, Risk Management, and flexibility teacher training with Alixa Flexibility.

I've taught circus arts to adults and children of all ages for almost a decade. I coached at Cirque-ability in Toronto for nearly five years, running the advanced trapeze program for adults as well as the Kids Acro Performance Team. I spent a further five years honing my coaching techniques in trapeze, handbalancing and acro at TriCity Centre for Circus Arts in Cambridge. I've taught workshops in trapeze and handbalancing in Guelph, Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo/Cambridge, London, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo, NY.

I hold current certifications in First Aid and CPR.

My Approach

It is my true belief that circus is for every body. With this as my foundation, I strive to make my teaching environment as welcoming, approachable and accessible as possible. I work from a safety-first and injury-prevention standpoint with a firm focus on safe technique and bodily health and integrity. Through logical, tailored skill progressions, I work with students to build strength, stability and confidence in their practice in a way that is supportive to their unique bodies, abilities and goals while still allowing space for exploration, play and personal artistic expression.

Lessons with me are challenging yet fun and have a healthy dose of humour—it's circus, after all! You might leave with some new calluses and bruises, but also a sense of amazement at what your body is capable of.

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