I started juggling as a hobby in 2005 years ago, when I was 17. I quickly progressed, met the local juggling clubs, regional juggling festivals, and soon was attending the world's largest juggling conventions in Europe where a whole new circus world unfolded in front of my eyes. All of this on the side of two post-graduate degrees aiming to becoming a genetic scientist, a lifepath which is on indefinite hold. Getting deeper into the circus world and discovering my own artistry, I expanded my repertoire of circus skills to include expert crystal ball manipulation, stilt-walking, and solo and partner acrobatics. I have performed and taught juggling and other circus arts in events and on the streets in Canada, Hong Kong, China, and India. Coming back to my hometown of Toronto in spring 2015, I discovered Social Circus Circle and found a meaningful role as a support person, coach, and participant. My passion for education and empowering youth is strong and comes through in my work with Square Circle Social Circus. Aside from social circus, I have been training in facilitating listening/talking circles as a process and tool for fostering healthy group dynamics, which is a major element of social circus that I hope to continue to serve.

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