Acro Mel
FALL 2023
Curriculum Vitae
Mel was born and raised in Canada and has trained extensively in aerial acrobatics, partner acrobatics, pole dance, yoga, dance, gymnastics, and general fitness. Having trained and performed worldwide, Mel is now primarily based in the Middle East where she teaches and performs, and is dedicated to building a growing acrobatic community.
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As an instructor Mel aims to create a comfortable and engaging environment that allows students to learn about movement and their bodies in a healthy and happy way.
Certifications
e-RYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher)
Yoga Alliance
September 2019
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e-RYT 200 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher)
Yoga Alliance
March 2017
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YACEP Continuing Education Provider
Yoga Alliance
March 2017
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Yoga 300 Hour Teacher Training (500 hour certified)
Yama Yoga (certified by Yoga Alliance)
Doha, Qatar
July 2016
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Fitness Instructor Specialist
Canadian Fitness Professionals
Vancouver, Canada
January 2016
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Pole Instructor Certification
Gravity Vertical Education (certified by the Canadian Pole Fitness Association)
Vancouver, Canada
January 2016
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Rigging Fundamentals for Aerial Performance
High Performance
Letterkenny, Ireland
June 2015
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Yoga 200 Hour Teacher Training
Association for Yoga and Meditation (certified by Yoga Alliance)
Rishikesh, India
January 2014
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Atmospheric Yoga Teacher Training
Cadence Fitness
Victoria, Canada
September 2012
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Gymnastics Coach Level 1
Whistler Gymnastics
Whistler, Canada
June 2007
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First Aid
Continual upgrade
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Certifications
e-RYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher)
Yoga Alliance
September 2019
e-RYT 200 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher)
Yoga Alliance
March 2017
YACEP Continuing Education Provider
Yoga Alliance
March 2017
Yoga 300 Hour Teacher Training (500 hour certified)
Yama Yoga (certified by Yoga Alliance)
Doha, Qatar
July 2016
Fitness Instructor Specialist
Canadian Fitness Professionals
Vancouver, Canada
January 2016
Pole Instructor Certification
Gravity Vertical Education (certified by the Canadian Pole Fitness Association)
Vancouver, Canada
January 2016
Rigging Fundamentals for Aerial Performance
High Performance
Letterkenny, Ireland
June 2015
Yoga 200 Hour Teacher Training
Association for Yoga and Meditation (certified by Yoga Alliance)
Rishikesh, India
January 2014
Atmospheric Yoga Teacher Training
Cadence Fitness
Victoria, Canada
September 2012
Gymnastics Coach Level 1
Whistler Gymnastics
Whistler, Canada
June 2007
First Aid
Continual upgrade
Teaching and Visiting Artist
Calgary Circus Studio
Calgary, Canada
October – November 2024
R.Song Studios
Calgary, Canada
October – November 2024
Ascension Fitness
Calgary, Canada
October – November 2024
Sharm Circus School Dubai
Dubai, UAE
September 2024
Taking Flight Performing Arts School
Dublin, Ireland
August 2024
Aerial Cirque
Dublin, Ireland
August 2024
Circomedia Circus School
Bristol, UK
June 2024
National Center for Circus Arts (NCCA)
London, UK
June 2024
Hairhanging Retreat Sweet Retreats
Puerto Escondido, Mexico
May 2024
Brava Studios
Doha, Qatar
April 2024
Aerotique Aerial Studio
Columbus, USA
April 2024
Studio Rouge
Columbus, USA
April 2024
National Center for Circus Arts (NCCA)
London, UK
March 2024
Emerald City Trapeze
Seattle, USA
March 2024
New Moon Movement Arts
Seattle, USA
March 2024
Aerial Life Studio
London, UK
February 2024
Capitol City Circus School
Washington, DC, USA
December 2023
Monarca In Flight
Falls Church, USA
December 2023
Reverie
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
October 2023
Peak Aerial Fitness
Kelowna, Canada
July 2023
Calgary Circus Studio
Calgary, Canada
July 2023
Cosmic Fit Club
New York, USA
June 2023
Aloft Circus Arts
Chicago, USA
June 2023
National Center for Circus Arts (NCCA)
London, UK
May 2023
Parc du Cinquantenaire
Brussels, Belgium
May 2023
Dutch Acrobatics Convention
Arnhem, Netherlands
May 2023
Vasim Circus Space
Nijmegen, Netherlands
May 2023
Dutch Acrobatics Preconvention
Beuningen, Netherlands
May 2023
Manchester Aerial & Acrobatics Convention
Manchester, UK
April - May 2023
Flying Fantastic
London, UK
April 2023
Commonwealth Circus
Boston, USA
April 2023
Esh Circus Arts
Boston, USA
April 2023
Gravity Aerial Arts
Denver, USA
March 2023
Peak Aerial Fitness
Kelowna, Canada
December 2022
Sometimes Aerial & Pole
Oslo, Norway
September 2022
Aerial Silks Vienna
Vienna, Austria
June 2022
Little European Acrobatics Program (LEAP)
Prague, Czechia
May 2022
Manchester Aerial & Acrobatics Convention
Manchester, UK
May 2022
Graystone Sports Academy
Manchester, UK
May 2022
Cloud Aerial Arts
Manchester, UK
May 2022
Aloft Circus Arts
Chicago, USA
April 2022
In the Dark Circus Arts
Baltimore, USA
March 2022
Flip Factory
Calgary, Canada
March 2022
Loca Studios
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
January 2022
London Dance Academy
London, UK
December 2021
National Center for Circus Arts (NCCA)
London, UK
November - December 2021
Graystone Sports Academy
Manchester, UK
November 2021
Dubai Acro
Dubai, UAE
November 2021
Brava Studio
Doha, Qatar
October 2021
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Winter Enrichment Program
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
January 2021
Aerial Arts Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
February 2020
Calisthenics Park
Dubai, UAE
December 2019
F45 Fitness
Doha, Qatar
December 2019
Feather Aerial Studio
Kuwait City, Kuwait
November 2019
Brava Studio
Doha, Qatar
October 2019
Seychelles International School
Praslin, Seychelles
September 2019
Aerial Arts Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
September 2019
Canadian Acro Intensive
Vancouver, Canada
August 2019
Okanagan Gymnastics
Kelowna, Canada
July - August 2019
Westcoast Flying Trapeze
Vancouver, Canada
August 2019
Whistler Gymnastics Treeline Aerial
Whistler, Canada
August 2019
Dutch Acrobatics Preconvention
Beuningen, Netherlands
June 2019
Aerial Arts Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
May 2019
Manchester Aerial & Acrobatics Convention
Manchester, UK
May 2019
The Circus House
Manchester, UK
May 2019
National Center for Circus Arts (NCCA)
London, UK
May 2019
Aerial Life Studio
London, UK
May 2019
Karama Yoga
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
April 2019
San Francisco Circus Center
San Francisco, USA
April 2019
San Diego Circus Center
San Diego, USA
April 2019
Womack and Bowman: The Loft
Los Angeles, USA
April 2019
Aerial Physique
Los Angeles, USA
April 2019
Kinetic Theory
Los Angeles, USA
April 2019
The Aerial House
Los Angeles, USA
April 2019
Pitch Catch Circus
Asheville, USA
March - April 2019
Inspire Studio
Asheville, USA
April 2019
Empyrean Arts
Asheville, USA
April 2019
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Saudi Leadership Program
(In collaboration wiht the University of California, Berkeley)
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
March 2019
Hercinia Arts Collective
Toronto, Canada
March 2019
Cirque du Soleil Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
February 2019
Ecole Nationale du Cirque
Montreal, Canada
February 2019
Trapeze Le Voltigeur (Victor's Studio)
Montreal, Canada
February 2019
Cirque Verdun
Montreal, Canada
February 2019
Karama Yoga
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
January - February 2019
Aerial Arts Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
January 2019
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Winter Enrichment Program
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
January 2019
Delhi Rock Aerial
Delhi, India
March 2018
Lake Country School of Dance
Lake Country, Canada
February - March 2018
Okanagan Pole Dance
Kelowna, Canada
February - March 2018
Okanagan Gymnastics
Kelowna, Canada
February - March 2018
Ox Fitness Lab
Doha, Qatar
October 2017
National Center for Circus Arts (NCCA)
London, UK
July 2017
Aerial Life Studio
London, UK
July 2017
My Aerial Home
London, UK
July 2017
Pineapple Dance Studio
London, UK
July 2017
Secret Society of Cabaret
London, UK
July 2017
Cloud Aerial Arts
Manchester, UK
July 2017
TILT Aerial Festival
Birmingham, UK
July 2017
Rogue Play
Birmingham, UK
July 2017
StrongBox Qatar
Doha, Qatar
June 2017
Pole Fit Dubai
Dubai, UAE
June 2017
Pitch Catch Circus
Asheville, USA
April - May 2017
Empyrean Arts
Asheville, USA
April 2017
Toy Boat Circus
Asheville, USA
April 2017
Anytime Fitness
Doha, Qatar
March 2017
Milan Pole Dance Studio
Milan, Italy
March 2017
Lululemon Qatar
Doha, Qatar
February 2017
Lake Country School of Dance
Lake Country, Canada
January 2017
Okanagan Gymnastics
Kelowna, Canada
December 2016
Vancouver Circus School
Vancouver, Canada
December 2016
Circus West
Vancouver, Canada
December 2016
Steve Nash Fitness Clubs
Vancouver, Canada
December 2016
Flip Factory
Calgary, Canada
December 2016
Calgary Circus Studio
Calgary, Canada
December, 2016
North Gymnastics Center
Calgary, Canada
December 2016
Beijing International Arts School
Beijing, China
October - November 2016
Cat Dance Pole & Aerial Studio
Beijing, China
October - November 2016
Calgary Circus Studio
Calgary, Canada
October 2016
Flip Factory
Calgary, Canada
October 2016
Strut Fitness
Calgary, Canada
October 2016
Calgary Pole Junkies
Calgary, Canada
September 2016
YMCA Canada
Kelowna, Canada
September 2016
Lake Country School of Dance
Lake Country, Canada
August - September 2016
Lake Country Gymnastics
Lake Country, Canada
August - September 2016
Okanagan Gymnastics
Kelowna, Canada
August - September 2016
Unity Acro Fest
Enderby, Canada
August 2016
Studio X
Kelowna, Canada
August 2016
Yama Yoga Bulgaria
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
July - August 2016
Edinburgh Acro Fest
Edinburgh, Scotland
July 2016
Taking Flight
Dublin, Ireland
July 2016
Gravity Circus Center
London, UK
January - May 2016
Dutch Acrobatics Preconvention
Beuningen, Netherlands
May 2016
Gorilla Circus
London, UK
April 2016
London Acro
London, UK
April 2016
Pineapple Dance Studio
London, UK
April 2016
Cloud Aerial Arts
Manchester, UK
April 2016
London Dance Academy
London, UK
April 2016
Doha Yogathon
Doha, Qatar
November 2015
Samrya Gardens Dance Studio
Doha, Qatar
November 2015
Pole Fit Dubai
Dubai, UAE
June 2015
Acro Yoga Dubai
Dubai, UAE
June 2015
Dutch Acrobatics Convention
Arnhem, Netherlands
May 2015
Dutch Acrobatics Preconvention
Beuningen, Netherlands
May 2015
Acro Yoga Workshop
Doha, Qatar
November 2014
Qatar Exhibition Center Circus and Flying Trapeze
Doha, Qatar
September 2014
Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram
Rishikesh, India
January 2014
Qatar Canadian School
Doha, Qatar
May 2013
Qatar Sports Day
Doha, Qatar
February 2013
Training & Other Workshops
Partner Acrobatics Workshop with Niko Douwes
Dubai, UAE
November - December 2019
Speaking and Movement Workshop with Davide Marranchelli
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
October 2019
Leslie Tipton Contortion Training
San Francisco, USA
April 2019
Catie Briar - The Dos and Don'ts of Teaching Flexibility
Online
April 2018
Yoga Workshop with Dylan Werner
Doha, Qatar
September 2017
Acro Yoga Workshop with Pascal Weiss
Doha, Qatar
February 2017
Yoga Workshop with John Scott
Doha, Qatar
November 2016
Contortion Training with Pixie Le Knot
London, UK
January - May 2016
Yoga Workshop with Michael Gannon
Doha, Qatar
November 2014
Acro Yoga Workshop
Doha, Qatar
November 2014
Yoga Intensive Retreat
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
July 2014
Acro Yoga Lunar Immersion
Bali, Indonesia
March 2014
Edge Performing Arts Center
Los Angeles, USA
March 2010
Edge Performing Arts Center
Los Angeles, USA
March 2008
National Cheerleading Association (NCA) Cheerleading Camp
Portland, USA
July 2005
All Canadian Flying Trapeze
Whistler, Canada
1996 - 2006
Teaching and Visiting Artist
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Calgary Circus Studio
​Calgary, Canada
October 2024
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R.Song Studios
Calgary, Canada
October 2024
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Ascension Fitness
Calgary, Canada
October 2024
Taking Flight Performing Arts School
Dublin, Ireland
August 2024
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Aerial Cirque
Dublin, Ireland
August 2024
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Circomedia Circus School
Bristol, UK
June 024
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National Center for Circus Arts (NCCA)
London, UK
June 2024
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Hairhanging Retreat Sweet Retreats
Puerto Escondido, Mexico
May 2024
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Brava Studios
Doha, Qatar
April 2024
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Aerotique Aerial Studio
Columbus, USA
April 2024
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Studio Rouge
Columbus, USA
April 2024
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National Center for Circus Arts (NCCA)
London, UK
March 2024
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Emerald City Trapeze
Seattle, USA
March 2024
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New Moon Movement Arts
Seattle, USA
March 2024
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Aerial Life Studio
London, UK
February 2024
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Capitol City Circus School
Washington, DC, USA
December 2023
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Monarca In Flight
Falls Church, USA
December 2023
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​Reverie​
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
October 2023​
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Peak Aerial Fitness
Kelowna, Canada
July 2023
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Calgary Circus Studio
Calgary, Canada
July 2023
Cosmic Fit Club
New York, USA
June 2023​
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Aloft Circus Arts
Chicago, USA
June 2023
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National Center for Circus Arts (NCCA)
London, UK
May 2023
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Parc du Cinquantenaire
Brussels, Belgium
May 2023
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Dutch Acrobatics Convention
Arnhem, Netherlands
May 2023​​​
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Vasim Circus Sapce
Nijmegen, Netherlands
May 2023
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Dutch Acrobatics Preconvention
Beuningen, Netherlands
May 2023
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Manchester Aerial & Acrobatics Convention
Manchester, UK
April - May 2023
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Flying Fantastic
London, UK
April 2023
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Commonwealth Circus
Boston, USA
April 2023
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Esh Circus Arts
Boston, USA
April 2023
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Gravity Aerial Arts
Denver, USA
March 2023
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, USA
In progress
Diploma of Instructor in Circus Arts
Ecole Nationale de Cirque (ENC)
Montreal, Canada
December 2019
Master of Business Administration
University of Northampton
Northampton, UK
March 2016
Bachelor of Arts
University of Victoria
Victoria, Canada
October 2012
Diploma
Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts
Edmonton, Canada
June 2006
Education and Formal Training
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Doctor of Philosophy
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, USA
In progress
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Diploma of Instructor in Circus Arts
Ecole Nationale de Cirque (ENC) ​
Montreal, Canada
December 2019​
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Master of Business Administration
University of Northampton
Northampton, UK
March 2016
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Bachelor of Arts
University of Victoria
Victoria, Canada
October 2012
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Diploma
Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts
Edmonton, Canada
June 2006
Regular Contracted Teaching
Kula Yoga
Al Badah, Saudi Arabia
Current: 2024 to present
Acrofit Studios
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Current: 2024 to present
Safaa Golf Clubhouse
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
2023 - 2021
The Pole & Aerial House
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
2022 - 2019
Island Recreation Center
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
2023 - 2018
Harbor Dance Studio
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
2020 - 2018
Bounce Fitness Qatar
Doha, Qatar
2018 - 2017
Yama Yoga Studios
Doha, Qatar
2018 - 2017
Ritz Carlton Sharq Six Senses Spa
Doha, Qatar
2018 - 2017
Niya Yoga
Doha, Qatar
2018 - 2017
StrongBox Qatar
Doha, Qatar
2018 - 2015
Yama Yoga Studios
Doha, Qatar
2015 - 2014
Ritz Carlton Sharq Six Senses Spa
Doha, Qatar
2015 - 2014
Doha Dancers, Artistic Director
Doha, Qatar
2015 - 2013
B/Attitude Dance Studio
Doha, Qatar
2014 - 2013
University of Calgary in Qatar
Doha, Qatar
2013
Cadence Fitness
Victoria, Canada
2012 - 2010
Vikes Recreation
Victoria, Canada
2012 - 2008
UVic Dance Company
Victoria, Canada
2011 - 2007
Whistler Gymnastics
Whistler, Canada
2007 - 2006
All Canadian Flying Trapeze
Whistler, Canada
2006 - 2004
Bungy Trampoline Zone
Whistler, Canada
2003
Professional & Formal Training
Professional Hairhanging Training
Sweet Retreats
Puerto Escondido, Mexico
May 2024
Partner Acrobatics Training
Little European Acrobatics Program (LEAP)
Prague, Czechia
May 2022
Partner Acrobatics Training
Pitch Catch Circus: School of Acrobatics
Asheville, USA
March - April 2019
Partner Acrobatics Training
Pitch Catch Circus: School of Acrobatics
Asheville, USA
April - May 2017
Professional Circus Residency
Beijing International Arts School
Beijing, China
October - November 2016
Professional Aerial Program
Gravity Circus Centre
London, UK
January - April 2016
Aerial Dance Training
Irish Aerial Dance Festival (IADF)
Letterkenny, Ireland
June 2016
Aerial Dance Training
Irish Aerial Dance Festival (IADF)
Letterkenny, Ireland
June 2015
Dancer
Victoria Contemporary Dance Company
Victoria, Canada
2011 - 2012
UVic Dance Company
University of Victoria
Victoria, Canada
2006 - 2011
Competitive Dance
Soul Funktion Dance Studio
Whistler, Canada
2006 - 2007
International Competitive Cheerleading
Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts
Edmonton, Canada
2003 - 2006
Victoria Pom Dance Team
Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts
Edmonton, Canada
2003 - 2006
Competitive Dance
Lecky School of Dancing
Edmonton, Canada
2003 - 2006
Competitive Gymnastics
Storm Gymnastics
Whistler, Canada
2000 - 2003
Provincial Level Competitive Gymnastics
Whistler Gymnastics
Whistler, Canada
1994 - 2003
Competitive Dance
Whistler Dance Academy
Whistler, Canada
1995 - 2003
Professional Training
*Long-term full-time training
Professional Hairhanging Training
Sweet Retreats
Puerto Escondido, Mexico
May 2024
Partner Acrobatics Training
Little European Acrobatics Program (LEAP)
Prague, Czechia
May 2022
Partner Acrobatics Training
Pitch Catch Circus: School of Acrobatics
Asheville, USA
March - April 2019
Partner Acrobatics Training
Pitch Catch Circus: School of Acrobatics
Asheville, USA
April - May 2017
Professional Circus Residency
Beijing International Arts School
Beijing, China
October - November 2016
Professional Aerial Program
Gravity Circus Centre
London, UK
January - April 2016
Aerial Dance Training
Irish Aerial Dance Festival (IADF)
Letterkenny, Ireland
June 2016
Aerial Dance Training
Irish Aerial Dance Festival (IADF)
Letterkenny, Ireland
June 2015
Dancer
Victoria Contemporary Dance Company
Victoria, Canada
2011 - 2012
UVic Dance Company
University of Victoria
Victoria, Canada
2006 - 2011
Competitive Dance
Soul Funktion Dance Studio
Whistler, Canada
2006 - 2007
International Competitive Cheerleading
Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts
Edmonton, Canada
2003 - 2006
Victoria Pom Dance Team
Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts
Edmonton, Canada
2003 - 2006
Competitive Dance
Lecky School of Dancing
Edmonton, Canada
2003 - 2006
Competitive Gymnastics
Storm Gymnastics
Whistler, Canada
2000 - 2003
Provincial Level Competitive Gymnastics
Whistler Gymnastics
Whistler, Canada
1994 - 2003
Competitive Dance
Whistler Dance Academy
Whistler, Canada
1995 - 2003
Long-Term Teaching
Kula Yoga
Al Badah, Saudi Arabia
2024 - present
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Acrofit Studios
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
2024 - present​​
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Safaa Golf Clubhouse
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
2021 - 2023​​
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The Pole & Aerial House
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
2019 - 2022
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Island Recreation Center
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
2018 - 2023​
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Harbor Dance Studio
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
2018 - 2020
​
Bounce Fitness Qatar
Doha, Qatar
2017 - 2018
​
Yama Yoga Studios
Doha, Qatar
2017 - 2018
​
Ritz Carlton Sharq Six Senses Spa
Doha, Qatar
2017 - 2018​
​​
Niya Yoga
Doha, Qatar
2017 - 2018
​
StrongBox Qatar
Doha, Qatar
2015 - 2018​​​
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Yama Yoga Studios
Doha, Qatar
2014 - 2015
​
Ritz Carlton Sharq Six Senses Spa
Doha, Qatar
2014 - 2015
​
Doha Dancers, Artistic Director
Doha, Qatar
2013 - 2015
​
B/Attitude Dance Studio
Doha, Qatar
2013 - 2014
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University of Calgary in Qatar
Doha, Qatar
2013
​
Cadence Fitness
Victoria, Canada
2010 - 2012
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Vikes Recreation
Victoria, Canada
2008 - 2012
​​
UVic Dance Company
Victoria, Canada
2007 - 2011
​
Whistler Gymnastics
Whistler, Canada
2006 - 2007
All Canadian Flying Trapeze
Whistler, Canada
2004 - 2006
​
Bungy Trampoline Zone
Whistler, Canada
2003​
​
​
Professional Training, Performing, and Competing
*Professional and full-time training ​
​
Professional Hairhanging Training
Sweet Retreats
Puerto Escondido, Mexico
May 2024
​​
Partner Acrobatics Training
Little European Acrobatics Program (LEAP)
Prague, Czechia
May 2022
​
Partner Acrobatics Training
Pitch Catch Circus: School of Acrobatics
Asheville, USA
March - April 2019
​
Partner Acrobatics Training
Pitch Catch Circus: School of Acrobatics
Asheville, USA
April - May 2017
​
Professional Circus Residency
Beijing International Arts School
Beijing, China
October - November 2016
​
Professional Aerial Program
Gravity Circus Centre
London, UK
January - April 2016​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​​
Aerial Dance Training
Irish Aerial Dance Festival (IADF)
Letterkenny, Ireland
June 2016
​
Aerial Dance Training
Irish Aerial Dance Festival (IADF)
Letterkenny, Ireland
June 2015
​​​
Dancer
Victoria Contemporary Dance Company
Victoria, Canada
2011 - 2012
​
UVic Dance Company
University of Victoria
Victoria, Canada
2006 - 2011
​
Competitive Dance
Soul Funktion Dance Studio
Whistler, Canada
2006 - 2007
​
Competitive Cheerleading
Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts
Edmonton, Canada
2003 - 2006
​
Victoria Pom Dance Team
Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts
Edmonton, Canada
2003 - 2006
​​
Competitive Dance
Lecky School of Dancing
Edmonton, Canada
2003 - 2006
​​
Competitive Gymnastics
Storm Gymnastics
Whistler, Canada
2000 - 2003
​
Provincial Level Competitive Gymnastics
Whistler Gymnastics
Whistler, Canada
1994 - 2003
​
Competitive Dance
Whistler Dance Academy
Whistler, Canada
1995 - 2003
​​​​​​
Peak Aerial Fitness
Kelowna, Canada
December 2022
​
Sometimes Aerial & Pole​
Oslo, Norway
September 2022
​
Aerial Silks Vienna
Vienna, Austria
June 2022
​
Little European Acrobatics Program (LEAP)
Prague, Czechia
May 2022
​​
Manchester Aerial & Acrobatics Convention
Manchester, UK
May 2022
​
Graystone Sports Academy
Manchester, UK
May 2022
​​
Cloud Aerial Arts
Manchester, UK
May 2022
​
Aloft Circus Arts
Chicago, USA
April 2022
​
In the Dark Circus Arts
Baltimore, USA
March 2022
​
Flip Factory
Calgary, Canada
March 2022​
​
Loca Studios
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
January 2022
​​​
London Dance Academy
London, UK
December 2021
​
National Center for Circus Arts (NCCA)
London, UK
November - December 2021
​​​​
Graystone Sports Academy
Manchester, UK
November 2021
​
Dubai Acro
Dubai, UAE
November 2021
​​
Brava Studio
Doha, Qatar
October 2021​​​
​​​
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Winter Enrichment Program
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia ​​
January 2021
​
Aerial Arts Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
February 2020​​
​
Calisthenics Park
Dubai, UAE
December 2019​
​
F45
Doha, Qatar
December 2019
​​
Feather Aerial Studio
Kuwait City, Kuwait
November 2019​​
​
Brava Studio
Doha, Qatar
October 2019​
​
Seychelles International School
Praslin, Seychelles
September 2019
​
Aerial Arts Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
September 2019
​
Canadian Acro Intensive
Vancouver, Canada
August 2019
​
Okanagan Gymnastics
Kelowna, Canada
July - August 2019​
​​
Westcoast Flying Trapeze​
Vancouver, Canada
August 2019
​
Whistler Gymnastics Treeline Aerial
Whistler, Canada
August 2019
​​
Dutch Acrobatics Preconvention
Beuningen, Netherlands
June 2019
​​​
Aerial Arts Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
May 2019
​
Manchester Aerial & Acrobatics Convention
Manchester, UK
May 2019
​
The Circus House
Manchester, UK
May 2019
​
National Center for Circus Arts (NCCA)
London, UK
May 2019
​
Aerial Life Studio
London, UK
May 2019
​​
Karama Yoga
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
April 2019 ​​
​
San Francisco Circus Center
San Francisco, USA
April 2019 ​
​
San Diego Circus Center
San Diego, USA
April 2019
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Womack and Bowman: The Loft
Los Angeles, USA
April 2019
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Aerial Physique
Los Angeles, USA
April 2019
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Kinetic Theory
Los Angeles, USA
April 2019
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The Aerial House
Los Angeles, USA
April 2019
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Pitch Catch Circus
Asheville, USA
March - April 2019
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Inspire Studio
Asheville, USA
April 2019
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Empyrean Arts
Asheville, USA
April 2019
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​King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Saudi Leadership Program
(In collaboration wiht the University of California, Berkeley)
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
March 2019
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Hercinia Arts Collective
Toronto, Canada
March 2019​
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Cirque du Soleil Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
February 2019
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Ecole Nationale du Cirque
Montreal, Canada
February 2019 ​
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Trapeze Le Voltigeur (Victor's Studio)
Montreal, Canada
February 2019 ​​​​​​​​​​
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Cirque Verdun
Montreal, Canada
February 2019
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Karama Yoga
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
January - February 2019
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Aerial Arts Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
January 2019
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​King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Winter Enrichment Program
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia ​​
January 2019
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Delhi Rock
Delhi, India
March 2018​
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Lake Country School of Dance
Lake Country, Canada
February - March 2018
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Okanagan Pole Dance
Kelowna, Canada
February - March 2018
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Okanagan Gymnastics
Kelowna, Canada
February - March 2018
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Ox Fitness Lab
Doha, Qatar
October 2017
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National Center for Circus Arts (NCCA)
London, UK
July 2017
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Aerial Life Studio
London, UK
July 2017
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My Aerial Home
London, UK
July 2017
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Pineapple Dance Studio
London, UK
July 2017
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Secret Society of Cabaret
London, UK
July 2017
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Cloud Aerial Arts
Manchester, UK
July 2017
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TILT Aerial Festival
Birmingham, UK
July 2017
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Rogue Play
Birmingham, UK
July 2017
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StrongBox Qatar
Doha, Qatar
June 2017​
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Pole Fit Dubai
Dubai, UAE
June 2017
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Pitch Catch Circus
Asheville, USA
April - May 2017
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Empyrean Arts
Asheville, USA
April 2017
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Toy Boat Circus
Asheville, USA
April 2017
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Anytime Fitness
Doha, Qatar
March 2017
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Milan Pole Dance Studio
Milan, Italy
March 2017 ​
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Lululemon Qatar
Doha, Qatar
February 2017
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Lake Country School of Dance
Lake Country, Canada
January 2017
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Okanagan Gymnastics
Kelowna, Canada
December 2016 ​
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Vancouver Circus School
Vancouver, Canada
December 2016
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Circus West
Vancouver, Canada
December 2016
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Steve Nash Fitness Clubs
Vancouver, Canada
December 2016
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Flip Factory
Calgary, Canada
December 2016
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Calgary Circus Studio
Calgary, Canada
December, 2016
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North Gymnastics Center
Calgary, Canada
December 2016
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Cat Dance Pole & Aerial Studio
Beijing, China
October - November 2016
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Calgary Circus Studio
Calgary, Canada
October 2016
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Flip Factory
Calgary, Canada
October 2016
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Strut Fitness
Calgary, Canada
October 2016
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Calgary Pole Junkies
Calgary, Canada
September 2016
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YMCA Canada
Kelowna, Canada
September 2016
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Lake Country School of Dance
Lake Country, Canada
August - September 2016
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Lake Country Gymnastics
Lake Country, Canada
August - September 2016
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Okanagan Gymnastics
Kelowna, Canada
August - September 2016
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Unity Acro Fest
Enderby, Canada
August 2016
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Studio X
Kelowna, Canada
August 2016
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Yama Yoga Bulgaria
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
July - August 2016
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Edinburgh Acro Fest
Edinburgh, Scotland
July 2016
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Taking Flight
Dublin, Ireland
July 2016
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Gravity Circus Center
London, UK
May 2016
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Dutch Acrobatics Preconvention
Beuningen, Netherlands
May 2016
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Gorilla Circus ​
London, UK
April 2016
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London Acro
London, UK
April 2016
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Pineapple Dance Studio
London, UK
April 2016
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Cloud Aerial Arts
Manchester, UK
April 2016
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London Dance Academy
London, UK
April 2016​​
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Doha Yogathon
Doha, Qatar
November 2015
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Samrya Gardens Dance Studio
Doha, Qatar
November 2015
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Pole Fit Dubai
Dubai, UAE
June 2015
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Acro Yoga Dubai
Dubai, UAE
June 2015
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Dutch Acrobatics Convention
Arnhem, Netherlands
May 2015
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Dutch Acrobatics Preconvention
Beuningen, Netherlands
May 2015
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Acro Yoga Workshop
Doha, Qatar
November 2014
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Qatar Exhibition Center Circus and Flying Trapeze​
Doha, Qatar
September 2014
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Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram
Rishikesh, India
January 2014
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Qatar Canadian School
Doha, Qatar
May 2013
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Qatar Sports Day
Doha, Qatar
February 2013
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Other Workshops & Training
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Partner Acrobatics Workshop with Niko Douwes
Dubai, UAE
November - December 2019
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Speaking and Movement Workshop with Davide Marranchelli
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
October 2019
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Leslie Tipton Contortion Training
San Francisco, USA
April 2019
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Catie Briar - The Dos and Don'ts of Teaching Flexibility
Online
April 2018
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Yoga Workshop with Dylan Werner
Doha, Qatar
September 2017
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Acro Yoga Workshop with Pascal Weiss
Doha, Qatar
February 2017
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Yoga Workshop with John Scott
Doha, Qatar
November 2016
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Contortion Training with Pixie Le Knot​​
London, UK
January - May 2016
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Yoga Workshop with Michael Gannon
Doha, Qatar
November 2014
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Acro Yoga Workshop
Doha, Qatar
November 2014
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Yoga Intensive Retreat
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
July 2014
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Acro Yoga Lunar Immersion
Bali, Indonesia
March 2014
Edge Performing Arts Center
Los Angeles, USA
March 2010
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Edge Performing Arts Center
Los Angeles, USA
March 2008​
National Cheerleading Association (NCA) Cheerleading Camp
Portland, USA
July 2005
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All Canadian Flying Trapeze
Whistler, Canada
1996 - 2006
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