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.
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!"
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
Tom Pitts has always had a keen interest in the performing arts. He plays the piano and violin; has a passionate love for acting, and has been performing in shows since he was 8. He learnt to juggle whilst completing his arts degree, and has since added a variety of circus skills to his repertoire. In the last few years Tom has taught circus to children and adults of all ages.
Alex De La Rambelje has been performing as a magician since before he could read. He has over 500 magic shows and 15 awards under his belt, including Australian Society of Magicians First Prize Winner, 2008. He has been juggling since he was 14, and is still trying to figure out a way to make juggling balls appear out of thin air so he can use them in his magic show.
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.
Jhoan Cardona has over ten years of experience teaching and performing circus skills around the world. He has worked in London, Paris, Dublin, and Beijing, among others. Circus is his passion in life and he loves to pass that on to his students.
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.
Ben "Benji" Leeks has a broad background having worked many different fields of performing arts. He juggles his time betweeen Circus, Dance, Acting, Choreography and Teaching.
Hazel Bock has loved being on stage since she can remember. She has performed in circuses, festivals and countless corporate events around Australia for over 14 years. A graduate of the National Institute of Circus Arts, she has a wide range of circus skills, specialising in Juggling and Foot Juggling.