Staff Biographies

CircEsteem has grown to such an amazing program because of the countless hours and limitless energy given by circus professionals, curious volunteers, and excited educators, passing on what they know. Our staff has gone on to tour with circuses as acrobats and clowns, gone to public and private schools bringing circus to their classrooms and started outreach programs of their own.

Tera McBlaine-Aerials

After graduating from University of California- Berkeley with a degree in Anthropology, Tera McBlaine started training at the Circus Center in San Francisco. She focused on Static Trapeze with some Spanish web, Chinese Pole, swinging trapeze and stretching technique. A move to New York came with new opportunities to pick up more skills in silks, hammock and lyra along with performance opportunities. After taking teacher training at Nimble Arts (now NECCA) in 2007, Tera realized her true passion was for teaching and coaching aerial arts.

CircEsteem has made me a better person. I’ve learned from my circus team to put trust in others and to earn other people’s trust. I’ve learned by conquering my fear of the trapeze, that even if you don’t like something at first, you should always give it another try. I’ve learned through juggling, my most challenging skill, that with lots of hard work I can do anything. Most importantly, I’ve learned through CircEsteem MD, performing at hospitals, that everyone needs a smile, and circus always brings that smile.

Jack Gomberg - Advanced Circus Student and member of Chicago Youth Circus

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