Clara Alex is an aerial silks specialist from Ontario, Canada. She began training at the age of eleven and, now at twenty, has devoted nine years to mastering the art of aerial silks. A graduate of The National Circus School in Montreal, Clara has performed around the world, captivating audiences with acts that range from gutsy and energetic to poetic and expressive.

In addition to silks, Clara is passionate about other circus disciplines such as Hula Hoop, Duo Rollerskating, and Fire. She began coaching at just thirteen at a circus company in Collingwood, Ontario, and continues to share her love of movement with others. Clara believes that aerial silks can bring out the best in people, and her teaching style is known for being dynamic, playful, and empowering.

When she’s not in the air, Clara enjoys boxing and writing poetry—but at heart, she’s always dreaming up new ways to make her next drop a little bit wilder.
You can find her on Instagram: @circusclara

Date: Friday, October 24th from 19:15 to 21:45 (2.5 hours)
Level: Intermediate

🎯 Goals and Motivation

• Focusing on aerial skill drops
• Discussing drops that move upward versus downward and how to place drops in acts
• Explaining and understanding the wraps of drops as we go
• If the student is advanced enough, and wants to discuss wraps for their own drop

🌀 Skills Covered

• Meteor shower: a single star wrap with drops stacked on top
• Slack drops, depending on the level of students
• Multi-directional drops
• Saltos / double back
• Stylized comet drop: explain how to play and use safe drops to explore artistic ability

⚠️ Caution: This is NOT a beginner workshop!
You need to already have solid experience with aerial silks.