Carnevolar VII: Abduction

Photos: Carnevolar V: The Funhouse and VI: The Funeral

Flying Trapeze Team:

Our world-class fly team will be dazzling you with their spooktacular tricks, flips, and flying catches! Performers hail from across the globe and many have been a part of Cirque du Soleil and similar international circus troupes! Emerald City Trapeze’s unique layout with an upper balcony allows you to be nose-to-nose with our Flying Trapeze Artists. While many shows offer a fantastic view from afar, our show space lets you feel the rush of wind as the artists fly past.

Pole Dance Duo:

Rachele Ribera and Laura Winston will be performing a sensational, skin-prickling performance. Laura Winston is a former equestrian turned Pole Dancer and Aerialist with incredible style. Rachele Ribera is Miss Pole 2016. She titled in her first competition, Miss Pole Dance Oklahoma, in 2013, and went on to compete throughout 2014. Winning MPDO sent her straight to the 2014 Pole Championship Series held as part of The Arnold Sports Festival, a first for pole dance history. Their act brings together power and strength – their flexibility and dynamic performance will make your jaw drop!

Spanish Web:

Avery will be performing Spanish Web. Her mesmerizing performance will take your breath away! Avery joined Circus Juventus in Minnesota in the summer of 2005 at the age of 11. She immediately fell in love with the circus.

Aerial Hoop:  
Meredith Starnes is truly a master of her craft. Her incredible style and technique make her irresistible on stage. Meredith is a classically trained mover, shaker, and dynamite in a neat little Swarovski-encrusted package. Her circus training is a decade and counting, and can be found collaborating with Madame Rex specializing in dynamic aerial hoop work and and an uncanny ability to costume from scratch. A celebrated study of character and a gifted improviser, her eagle eye and penchant for unearthing what is compelling in any piece are prized by her audience and her fellow aerialists.

Acrobatics:

Petter Linsky and Xiau-Ling Wee will blow you away. This dynamic duo has been seen across the world. Xiao-Ling has a background in dance and sports acrobatics, where she was ranked second in the world, and her partner, Petter Linsky, is a graduate from the Circus University in Stockholm, and he has done numerous shows with Cirque Du Soleil.

Aerial Arts:

Ivanna Wei is the definition of poise, beauty, and subtle strength. Her quiet power will move you as she performs from the heart. Ivanna was introduced to aerial arts while, quite literally, dancing on the steps of New York City. Having danced professionally for many years with highly athletic dance companies and being a rock climber, it seemed natural to combine the two and start dancing in the air.

Dance Trapeze:

Julie Istvan feels at her best when she’s hanging upside down. She will be performing Dance Trapeze. She’s been suspending herself ever since encountering the art of aerial silks on a yoga retreat in Costa Rica.

Cyr Wheel: 
This year’s Carnvolar Spectacular will feature one of the most fascinating Circus Acts out there! If you haven’t seen Cyr Wheel, this is your chance! Cyr Wheel involves a performer using a huge metal hoop to perform rolling, spinning, and hypnotizing tricks. Coleton Stinson combines power and grace into a mesmerizing and tantalizing Cyr wheel performance.