Featured performers
Kristin Robinson
Kristin Robinson has been training in aerial arts since April of 2015. She trains on a variety of apparatuses including aerial silks, sling, rope, as well as dabbling in lollipop and aerial hoop.
She appeared in two different aerial theater performances of “Flight of the Living Dead,” and has performed in multiple student showcases, Girl Pride at The Vogue, as well as the Ciroc NYE party and many others.
Iris Shen
Iris Shen is a multifaceted individual, balancing her roles as a circus artist and a neuroscientist. Initially specializing in aerial silks, Iris’ journey led her to Aloft, where she discovered her profound love for tightwire during the professional training program.
For Iris, circus is about community, people, and hope. She strives to build a bond with her audience, sharing stories of resilience, and fostering a renewed sense of optimism.
Her available featured acts for hire are tightwire, aerial silks, and bottle walking (can be ambient as well). With a strong aerial background, Iris can perform ambient work on various aerial apparatuses including silks, cube, trapeze, dance trapeze, lollipop lyra, etc (duo or solo work). Iris also has basic skills in stilts walking, juggling and acro.
Amy Oehlman
Amy Oehlman has enjoyed circus arts as a creative outlet for over 10 years. Her aerial practice began 8 years ago and she’s been connected with the lyra ever since!
Over the past several years Amy has enjoyed sharing her artistic expression of aerial arts and circus style hula hooping with a variety of audiences. From weddings to community events, small productions to community projects, she delights in being able to deliver a unique performance that elevates an event and connects with others.