Instructors

Jessie (She/Her) – Teaching Artist / Owner
Professional teaching artist and life-long athlete with a personal mission of fostering and celebrating the arts. What she loves most about circus is that it melds artistry and athleticism together, allowing individuals to express themselves through movement. Jessie’s circus journey started in 2010, with hoop dance (flow arts style hula-hooping). What started as a casual hobby quickly pivoted into a 14+ year teaching and performing career in circus and aerial arts. Jessie has worked and trained with various circus schools and professionals in the region and continues to expand her knowledge every year. When not teaching at the studio, Jessie teaches with several local non-profit organizations, offering studio arts and movement programs for kids ages 5 to 12. Find out more at www.jessieshoops.com
Instagram @jessieshoops @dandelioncircus

Eliana -Teaching Artist
With over 10+ years of teaching experience, Eliana has taught in the classroom, gym, yoga studio, dance studio, and circus school! She teaches all ages and levels and has more than 15 years experience working with adaptive populations (both neurodivergent and physically disabled persons.) Her favorite circus apparatus are Aerial Sling, Lyra, and Trapeze. Instagram @elianaalive

Emily (She/Her) -Teaching Artist is an experienced aerialist with over four years of dedication to the craft. Her passion for the circus arts blossomed after years of involvement in music and theater performance, discovering a thrilling new form of self-expression through aerials. Prior to receiving her beginner aerial instructor certification (Nimble Arts, Vermont, 2024), Emily started her aerial journey as a student with Jessie. She continues to further her teaching/training education with both Eliana and Jessie at Dandelion Circus. Whether performing or teaching, Emily brings a deep love for the aerial arts and a commitment to fostering a safe and inspiring environment for students of all levels. Emily has a strong foundation in aerial technique and safety, and is skilled on multiple apparatus including Aerial Silks, Lyra, Sling, Rope, and Trapeze. Instagram @em_kafa

Victoria (She/They) -Teaching Artist
She found circus in 2015. Building on a life-long foundation of hip hop and ballroom dancing, discovering circus reignited her spark for expressing herself by learning how to tell stories through movement in the air. In her 6+ years of teaching, Victoria has developed a brain for finding interesting flowy pathways. Their favorite circus apparatus are Aerial Sling, Aerial Silks, and Lyra. Instagram @saerialist_moon

Guest Instructors
We are happy to host professional teaching artists from the greater circus community. All of our instructors are vetted, background checked, and required to carry their own teaching/specialty insurance. If you are interested in teaching opportunities at our studio, please send an email to info@dandelioncircus.com