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Muses

MUSES

REBECCA PALMER is an acclaimed performance artist whose unique and refined style is rooted in ballet, modern dance, gymnastics, circus arts & acrobatics.

Her passion for performance was sparked early on and has fueled her drive for progression and professionalism. In 2011 Rebecca focused her studies in aerial arts perfecting performances in aerial silks and hoops, lyrical dance, and contortion.

Her polished and one of kind style has been enriched by each performance, providing new inspiration and creative progression to her diverse range of acts.

Rebecca's cross training allows her to deliver a wide range of roles, from lither and etheral to earthy and visceral. Vivid, extravagant movement and strong, multifaceted technique are her trademarks. 

 

TREYA BUSHELL specializes in Lyra, Silks, Pole, Contortion, Dance, and Sling. With a background in dance, gymnastics, and pole dancing, Treya started doing aerial arts in 2012 and has dedicated herself to it ever since.

She has extensive experience performing both ambient and choreographed pieces at a variety of events from corporate Christmas parties and weddings to full length circus shows and large music festivals.

Her passion for cirque and the limitless creativity it allows motivates her to create amazing and inspiring entertainment for her audiences.

As well as Aerial Muse Collective, Treya is an instructor and performer with Night Flight Aerial, Purr Pole Studio, Super Geek League and is part owner of Savory Events: an event production company.

 

SHAINA SKY is a performing artist and educator based in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in an array of circus/variety acts including Silks/Lyra, Hula Hoop Contortion Acts (Plus Fire/LED effects), Stilt Walking, and Roaming Characters/Strolling Acts. In addition to Aerial Muse Collective she is a core member of the Wanderlust Circus, and works with collaborators such as March Fourth Marching Band, Supergeek League of Seattle, and Urban Circus NYC (from which she completed the Summer Intensive Training Program for Aerial Arts in 2014). She has been in practice for 5 years and works a variety of events from large scale circus productions to cabaret, parties, corporate events, or festivals.

 

Sarah Patrinellis is an aerialist based out of Portland and Hawai’i with a strength-based background of rock climbing, team sports, and yoga. She performs silks, sling, lyra, dance trapeze, and partner acrobatics.

Her aerial journey began 2013 with a budding love for silks, and within a few year of training, turned this hobby into her career, to be infused with her passion for musicality, story-telling, and creative athleticism. She moved to Portland in 2019 to complete a training program with Awol Dance and to pursue a performance career.

Sarah thrives in a creative setting, and has performed numerous original acts as a core member of the Aerial Arts Hawai’i performance collective. With clients ranging from corporate to creative, from MTV productions to Burning Man Festival, Sarah brings a powerful presence to all of her audiences. She currently teaches at Afterglow Aerial Arts in Northeast Portland.

 
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KERRI JONQUIL has a long history of exploring various dance styles.

From falling in love with belly dancing at age 6, to directing her high school's performing modern dance program, to performing in U of O dance department productions and touring locally with Dance Africa, to finally discovering aerial arts in 2011.

She found aerial acrobatics to be brilliant combination of her dance background and gymnastics abilities.

After starting her aerial training in Portland, Oregon with Night Flight, she soon embarked on a rigorous professional training program at the acclaimed New England Center for Circus Arts in Brattleboro, VT.