Student of the Month

Meg (and Tom). I met Meg 4 or 5 years ago and from then on every time we saw each other she would tell me, "You should come take classes with me!". Fast forward a few years, and I started working for The Beggar's Carnivale... with Meg (and Tom). I felt so inspired by the amazing aerialists I encountered, and with a lot of encouragement from Meg and Tom, I finally bit the bullet and I bought myself a birthday present; Intro to Silks. I've been hooked ever since!

It's a tie between Hoops and Slings. I also love silks and am gaining a deep respect for trapeze.

The camaraderie and fun, supportive environment. Also, that every victory (no matter how "small") is celebrated.

I am the Hiring and Staff Development Manager at Little Fishes Swim School by day and the Studio/Production Manager at VanElla Studios by night. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, belly dancing, spending time with friends and family, and performing (singing).

"Suck it up buttercup. Circus is hard."
"Take the word 'should' out of your vocabulary" (thanks Becky!)

The first time I did crossback straddle without any help.

I love all kinds of music, but lately I've been listening to a lot of Pokey LaFarge.

Trust yourself, smile, and point your toes. Also, only you know your choreography, so if you screw up just keep going and don't let it show on your face.

Hoop 2/3 and either Silks 2/3 or Trapeze 2.

Work hard, be kind, and never let them see you sweat.