Keaton Hentoff-Killian

Originally from Saint Louis, Missouri, Keaton’s circus journey started at ‘Circus Harmony’, where they quickly became fascinated with circus and the constant challenges it presented.
Having performed in over 2,500 shows by the age of 16, Keaton somersaulted to Ecole Nationale De Cirque where they’d graduate by the younger age of 21 as a professional Tight Wire and Chinese Pole artist.

Keaton’s desire to learn and explore soon lead them to Brisbane, Australia; working for many years with CIRCA and then on to many other circus companies. Keaton brings a unique perspective and mind bending pathways to evolve even the simplest of skills. YOU don’t want to miss out!

Chris Carlos

Chris Carlos is an acrobat, performer, coach and event manager with 20 years in the performing arts industry.
After spinning fire professionally for 7 years, Chris went on to graduate from NICA in 2011 with a specialty in duo acrobatics, comedy acrobatics and Russian bar.
He went on the have an extensive professional career coaching and co-creating/performing internationally.

Chris is the founder of Spin Circus and has been running circus and acrobatic festivals and training courses for over 15 years

Chris is a highly experienced coach and acrobat with a sharp focus on technique, skills and safety. His coaching technique and in-depth knowledge provides students with opportunities to upskill and grow in their acrobat journey.

Ellie Grow

From a background of sports acrobatics, youth circus, and training in China, Ellie has forged a career as a delicate and technical hand balancer, flyer, and ensemble member.

Alongside her performing, Ellie has developed a teaching practice that combines technique refinement with a focus on individual physicality and creative exploration.
She is especially passionate about outreach and inclusion, and loves finding ways to help people connect with and understand their bodies and skills.

Kat & Jared

Kat (FIN) & Jared (AUS) are circus and dance artists from Oulu, Finland. 
For the past eight years, the couple has been guiding acrodance and partner acrobatics around the world alongside their performing career.
They love teaching dynamic standing acrobatics, throws, flips, hand to hand, group acrobatics, dance-acro moves and tempo techniques. They pride themselves on having a comprehensive range of progressions for both bases and flyers!
Trained by coaches and choreographers, Carampa Circus School & Stockholms Konstnärliga högskola, AcroYoga Montreal and a University degree of Education, Kat & Jared have a joyful bundle of movement knowledge ready to share.

Tori McLarty

A highly skilled and adventurous acrobat, educator and retreat organiser. Tori comes with a degree in Human movement and over a decade of experience in partner acrobatics, Tori has coached, hosted, and taught at events worldwide, bringing her infectious energy and passion for movement to every setting.
Her unique blend of expertise, joy and creativity leaves a lasting impact on all who work with her. Known for her generosity and supportive teaching style, Tori combines her intuitive guidance with a deep understanding of movement to create an inspiring and safe learning environment. Her approach invites students to not only expand their acrobatic skills but also to explore personal growth and connection through movement, offering a truly transformative experience.

Amy Nightingale-Olsen

Amy Nightingale-Olsen is a world class acrobat, with a wealth of additional skills. Performing for companies such as Cirque du Soleil, 7 fingers and Circa, Amy has travelled the world performing and teaching.

She has a passion to teach, inspiring her students to focus on learning good technique and fundamentals. “Drills get the skills” is one of her classic mottos.

Amy is excited to bring this passion to another year of APAC, meet wonderful new people and spread the love of acro.

Flick, Sam and Tommy

Sam Matthewman, Tommy Matthewman, and Felicia Lankan are a dynamic trio of multidisciplinary circus artists hailing from SA. With years of experience in various circus disciplines, their combined talents blend acrobatics, physical theatre, and visual art.
Sam’s background in contemporary visual art and acrobatics merges sculptural aesthetics with playful experimentation.
Tommy, with a strong foundation in pass juggling, tumbling, and banquine, brings creativity and energy to their performances.
Felicia’s acrobatic expertise, honed at The National Institute of Circus Arts, complements the trio’s versatility. Together, they create unique, immersive performances that celebrate collaboration, creativity, and circus innovation.

Naz Turner

On the verge of graduating from NICA later this year, Naz Turner is a Naarm - Melbourne based acrobat/handbalancer with over a decades experience under their belt.

Having spent more time on their hands than on their feet, Naz comes with a diverse training history & is comfortable performing and teaching a range of handbalancing styles to meet your needs and goals.

Jared & Alice

Jared Rondeau and Alice McCairn are accomplished Australian cheerleaders with an extensive background in partner stunting and competitive cheer.
Together, they’ve built a strong stunt partnership known for precision, power, and trust, showcasing exceptional technique and creativity in their routines.

With years of experience at the highest levels of the sport — including national and world championship success — Jared and Alice have become respected athletes and role models within the cheer community.
Their shared dedication, resilience, and passion for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in stunting define who they are as cheerleaders and as a team.