Our Trainers
Louise Jordan as the founding member of the company, has years of performing and teaching experience. Louise has performed in a wide range of corporate venues. She has been teaching circus skills to children in Australia and abroad for over 12 years, and is a qualified gymnastics coach.
Sergei Druzhina has been performing with the Great Moscow Circus for over 12 years. He brings with him a wide range of circus skills, show preparation and performing knowledge.
Catherine Clarke decided on a career in the circus at age 6, when she experienced Circus Joseph Ashton for the first time. Now a graduate of the National Institute of Circus Arts, Catherine has toured with Circus Xsavia and performed all over Australia.
Brad Woodhead hails from the back alleys of Dubbo, and has been at this caper since 1991. He has taught gymnastics and circus in schools across the Riverina and Central West Regions of NSW, and recently described himself as "running on deep fried awesome!"
Ben Pullan has always had a passion for performance and education, which is reflected in his studies – Bachelor of Performing Arts and Diploma of Primary Education. Whilst studying, Ben would secretly take time to put the books aside and practise circus in the park, which kept him sane during his university years.
Hayden O'Brien has a Diploma of Arts in Small Companies and Community theatre. That was where he discovered the circus world and has since gone on to learn at NICA. Hayden has been performing for many years and is also an Audio Visual technician.
Mahalia Brown was first inroduced to circus whilst completing a Diploma of Arts in Small Companies and Community Theatre. Since graduating she has worked as an actor with various companies around Melbourne. She also plays the piano, saxophone and sings.
Az Monks has a 7 year gymnastics background, qualified in artistic gymnastics and trampolining. His passion for gym evolved into an obsession with circus arts, including many years of performing. Now 20 years of age, Az is a qualified fitness instructor and personal trainer as well as a very passionate circus trainer!
Ella Holmes’s circus aspirations began at three, when she wanted to be a “trapee” artist, though her schooling put that on hold. Now at 21 she has a Diploma of Arts, and has been involved in circus since 2002. Ella also teaches music programs for preschoolers and performs at various events and in independent productions