Our Mission:
At Circus Sanctuary we encourage you to play like a child, train like an athlete, and perform like an artist. We offer personalized instruction by knowledgeable instructors in a safe, supportive environment. Every body and every skill level are welcome. Let us be your sanctuary.
INSTRUCTOR BIOS:
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Kelsey Erickson is the founder of Circus Sanctuary. Our opening date, 1/1/2018, roughly marks 10 years of training in the circus arts. Kelsey Erickson loves to learn, teach, and perform. She has performed for thousands and has over 15 years of teaching experience. In 2008 she discovered circus and fell down the rabbit hole. Kelsey completed her professional training program at NECCA where she stayed to teach for a few years. Kelsey has completed teacher trainings in Yoga, Aerial Fabric, Lyra, Sling,Trapeze, Unata Aerial Yoga, and AcroYoga Montreal.
Personal Mission Statement: To invest in each and every student. To teach a variety of circus skills to all ages, abilities, needs, aspirations and body types, in a way that is safe, scientifically sound, and technically proficient. To offer a process oriented approach that encourages self love, awareness, personal responsibility, and joy. |
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Na-il Emmert has been dancing since he was 12, has done gymnastics since he was 15, and has done martial arts since high school. He holds black belts in multiple martial arts disciplines. Na-il holds a B.A. in Anatomy and Physiology from the University of Arizona, which focused on applied anatomy and musculature in dance. He's been teaching for 6 years. He is an attentive teacher and loves working technique. Nai-l is also a phenomenal performer known for his stage presence and precise movements.
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Randy starting performing at a young age in theatre and singing. Throughout high school and college he pursued both theatre and opera, sparking him to go to Utah State University to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and Physical Theater. He has been acting in performing for different theaters over the past 20 years. He currently is a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Group Fitness Instructor through A.C.E. (American Council of Exercise).
Randy has been practicing dance and circus over the past 10 years. Pushing himself to be the best he can be. For the past 4 years He has been part of the Professional Intensive Program at Circus Warehouse in NYC, training on Aerial Fabric, Dance Trapeze and Duo Trapeze. Randy has performed with companies in Arizona and New York City such as : Flam Chen, Scandaleque, CSA Events, American Circus Theatre, Bindlestiff Family Circus, Screaming Queens Entertainment, Black Haus Creative and Theatre Uzume. He has also had the pleasure to be part of the Aerial Text Experiments for the past 2 years. |
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Brittany Aragon is a born and raised Tucsonian. She has had a fiery passion for teaching pole-fitness for two years and has trained in all areas of the pole arts world for over seven. She incorporates her knowledge of circus aerial arts, gymnastics, mixed with the grace and flow of classic pole dancing to enhance the fun-loving trick and performance side that is experienced in learning pole-fitness. In addition to pole, she is a Level Two in Krav Maga martial arts and aims to give a full body workout while having a fun time to those she teaches. She has performed in benefits, fundraisers, and other various local art shows performing pole. Her techniques and unique style have been influenced by her teaches such as Kelsey Erickson, who was one of Brittany’s first pole-fitness instructors. Brittany is ecstatic to be apart of the Circus Sanctuary team and looks forward to cultivating and fostering the pole-fitness world into each of her signature classes.
Personal Mission Statement: To educate, train, and encourage those to explore their own individual pole style and discover the Goddess/God within! For me, seeing progress and accomplishing a move that you never believed was possible is one of the greatest achievements. I truly believe there is something that each person is gifted at in pole arts, which is what makes it addicting. Regardless of a person’s gender, age, or starting point, there is always room for improvement while increasing strength and flexibility in practicing pole-fitness. |
Circus Sanctuary
circusanctuary@gmail.com
520.270.4181
circusanctuary@gmail.com
520.270.4181