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Born in 1999 to creative parents, I grew up taking naps backstage and was always surrounded by music, theatre and dance. I was introduced to circus at the age of six when I started taking classes at Zirkus Zarakali in Frankfurt, Germany. I explored all sorts of circus specialties including stilt and globe walking, unicycle, slack rope, juggling, handstands and group acrobatics.
Under the starry big top I found my love for static trapeze and as a teenager I took up additional training at Varieté Voila, focusing on dance, double and trio trapeze.
In 2020 I moved to Torino, Italy to start full time professional training at Scuola Circo FLIC, where I specialised in static trapeze. To continue and deepen my education I relocated to Melbourne, Australia in 2021 to take on a BA degree at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) specialising in static trapeze, tight wire and group acrobatic pole. I graduated in December 2024 with an award for artistic excellence.
In my work, I like to combine striking visuals with unusual movement to create acts that leave a lasting impression. I strive to explore the limits of circus and draw inspiration from other art forms such as dance, visual art and music. My favourite thing about circus is being able to play at the intersection of art and athleticism, always exploring the limits of movement and getting to view the world through an eye of curiosity.
When not in the training space or on stage I can most likely be found riding my beloved yellow bike as fast as I can, singing in a choir, or in front of my sewing machine creating my newest costume.
