Kara
Head Coach, Owner
Kara is a paediatric speech pathologist working with children with additional needs. She has been working and performing in circus part-time for 14 years. She has thorough knowledge in aerial silks, ring, trapeze, sling, chains, spinning web and rope (cordelisse) as well as a variety of duo and group-based aerials. She also has developed skills in ground-based arts such as juggling, hula hooping, stilt walking and acro (group and partner). She also is a certified rigger.
She has performed in shows such as “Candyland”, “Wildside”, “Dressed to Kill”, “OMGWTF”, Circus Opera, “Le Carnivale”, Circus Avalon shows from 2014-2019, and various cabarets and entertainment venues.
Kara has performed and competed in competitions in NSW and interstate.
Her awards include:
Aerial Eclipse 2026 3rd Place Adult Group (Duo)
“Most Metal Performance” 2026 Eternity Showcase in Sydney
Bend the Air Newcastle Regionals 2025 2nd Place Doubles Aerials
Bend the Air National Finals 2025/2026 2nd Place Doubles Aerials
Bend the Air NSW 2025 open apparatus solo Champion
NSW Champion open apparatus duo at 2023 Bend the Air NSW.
Australian Champion open apparatus solo at Bend the Air 2022.
NSW Champion open apparatus solo at Bend the Air 2022.
“Judges Choice” for solo cordelisse at the 2023 Eternity Showcase in Sydney
“Most Creative” for solo cordelisse at the 2022 Eternity Showcase in Sydney
Three-time Australian Circus Festival Semi-Pro Australian champion for duo aerial
3 NSW Miss Lyra titles for duo lyra
Kara, along with co-owner Tamara, has used her skills to direct and produce small local performances showcasing unique circus arts and costuming. They co-produced and directed award winning show ‘Candyland’ and the regular Candyland After Dark at Bartholomews Newcastle.
Kara is an enthusiastic and energetic coach who loves teaching children and adults of all levels and abilities.
Kara is an avid ultra-marathon trail runner, loves indoor rock climbing, and enjoys sewing and making costumes.
