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Special Guests
Connie Leaverton
(Click here for Bio)
Jenny The Juggler
aka Miss Adventure
(Click here for Bio)Also Featuring...
Olga Galchenko
(Bio coming soon)
Mira Steinberg
Mira likes to juggle when she's not trying to get into medical school. Once upon a time she was also the president of the Humboldt Juggling Society.Humboldt Ladies Each member of the
Humboldt Ladies has their own special talents in the world of juggling, including balss, clubs, rings, poi, and a wide rangle of circus and clowning skills. Meghan Letters, Danni Joy Ladimir, Solenne Vanne, Kate Bernet, Trish, Holly Wells, Nicole Gromme, Emily Harbaugh, and Christiann Tyler would like to thank Sarah Bernhardt, Jenny the Juggler, Selma Braatz, Olga Galchenko, Lottie Brunn, Connie Leaverton, Judy Finelli, Trixie La Rue, Wendy Parkman, Dell O'Dell, Cindy Marvell, Lana Bolin, and all of the female jugglers throughout history who have inspired women inthe world of the juggling.
Erin Stephens has been studying the art, math, and science of juggling since the age of ten. Being ignorant of the endless possibilities of juggling, Erin spent the first four years of her juggling career training the three-ball cascade for up to 10,000 catches, before finally learning her first “trick”. Also, not knowing how few female jugglers existed, she began performing for parties and street performing as a self-conscious fifteen-year old girl. Despite being called a dork for juggling in high school and a clown for having the desire to perform, Erin developed a strong juggling foundation that continues to attract attention wherever she goes. People are attracted, she now realizes, because, not only is she good with her balls…but she’s got breasts too. And that’s hot! On top of having breasts, she also has a brain…and that’s even hotter! This past December, Erin graduated from the University of California – Santa Cruz with a degree in Community Studies, and a Senior Thesis titled “Circus Arts for Social Change”. Erin is learning what it means to be a professional female performer, and she promotes the “sociology of jugglingjust as she does the art, math, and science.
Olivia Ferraris Hailing from an family of artists, Olivia has spent her life with the renowned circus MicroCirco, moving between the comic role of "Tamer of Fleas" and as a base for acrobatic hand-to-hand acts.
She has earned her degree from Accademia del Circo di Cesenatico, but her love for colours and shapes also led her to obtain an additional degree in graphic design.
Having taken workshops in handstand and aerial silk in Montreal for a year, she now continues her dynamic career and is currently obtaining a degree in theatre from the Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre.
With the extraordinary participation of Milo Scotton and Coire Langham, Olivia will present her handstand act and a juggling routine.More info on www.miloeolivia.com
Lana Bolin
(bio coming soon)
Amber Cook is the founder and director of Enjayic Productions (established 2002) an entertainment company specializing in private performance. In addition to running the production company Amber is also one of the star performers. Her performance ensemble includes clown birthdays, singing telegrams, dangerous fire play and just about anything else you can think of.
Sara Rose is one of the founding members of Cirkus Plexus established in the summer of 2000. Cirkus Plexus has performed in numerous venues along the west coast including, Canada, Burningman, Oakland and San Francisco. Sara Rose has also been a member of the Humboldt Circus Club and performed in Dr. Sugar Shaker and the House of Sin. Her circus talents include static aerial, fire play, stilting, theatre, and costume design.
Amber & Sara Rose both graduated in the spring of 2004 with degrees in Art and Mathematics respectively. Both are currently enrolled in the secondary education credentialing program at Humboldt State University and plan to graduate in the summer of 2005.
Together these women have collaborated as directors, trainers, designers, shop techs and don’t forget performers in there very own performance duo Beanstalk. Beanstalk draws on the true nature of grassroots performance, having single handedly created their entire show from the ground up. From the construction of heavy duty stage props to the training of high altitude circus arts these ingenious women truly are the creators of their own experience. They are sure to touch your sprits with their unprecedented creativity and their imaginative routine.
Pyra Poi
First known as the Spinalotta Poi Dance Troupe, Pyra began performing in May 2003 at local festivals & dance performances. Pyra is a collective of highly skilled poi dancers & has proudly highlighted the skills of many local performers over the last 2 years. Pyra is always safe, sexy & super fun! All of Pyra's fire gear is designed & constructed by Scott Cocking of Fire-poi.com. All other practice & performance poi are hand made by Teri Corley & Ginger Schweikert. Pyra's lineup for the Women of Juggling Festival will be the three founding members:Teri Corley
(Artistic Director, Choreographer, Founder)
Teri has been dancing with poi for over four years, has been teaching the POI! classes at Humboldt State University for two years & has trained with award winning fire dancer Nick Woolsey of the Play Poi Studio in British Columbia. Her dedication to promoting poi as an artform has helped to inspire others to do the same, whether as spinners, promoters or audience members.Ginger Schweikert
(Choreographer, Founding Member)
Ginger first learned to dance with poi at the POI! class at Humboldt State University. Ginger brings an extensive dance background & a natural performance ability to the troupe. Ginger has been an assistant instructor for the POI! classes, a sassy poi workshop instructor at the High Sierra Music Festival & has also trained with award winning fire dancer Nick Woolsey of the Play Poi Studio in British Columbia. This Burning Man regular will soon move to San Francisco to pursue a career in Nursing.
Megan Gould
(Founding Member)
Megan first learned to dance with poi at the POI! class at Humboldt State University & has also trained with award winning fire dancer Nick Woolsey of the Play Poi Studio in British Columbia. She brings her fluid & natural style of spinning to Pyra. Currently attending classes at Hygeia Herbals, she will soon move to Oakland to pursue a career as an Herbalist.
