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Evie Smithers

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I am an experienced circus instructor and performer with a strong background in aerials, acrobatics, dance, handstands and circus education.

About

I am an experienced circus instructor and performer with a strong background in aerials, acrobatics, dance, handstands and circus education. I create positive, inclusive learning environments informed by trauma awareness and emergency descent safety. My work spans youth and community programs and professional shows, and I bring leadership, communication, and adaptability to every space I work in.

In addition to teaching, I edit content and show reels to support my performances and outreach. I have extensive experience in hospitality and community outreach, collaborating with marginalised communities, and I am comfortable planning shows, coordinating productions, and delivering engaging, accessible sessions for ages 4–18 and adults.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Skills· 1

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 11 roles

Circus Instructor · Flying Fantastic (London) and Aerial London Gymnastics (London)Jan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Teach regular aerial-focused classes for youth and adults; responsibilities include venue open/close, booking systems, and other teaching duties.

Bartender · Dog & Bell, DeptfordApr 2024 – Oct 2024 · 7 mos

Bar service, festivals, and occasional fire/acro/LED performances.

Circus Instructor · Circus Nexus (Melbourne)Apr 2024 – Dec 2024 · 9 mos

Taught aerials, handstands, acro balance, manipulation and tumbling across beginner to advanced classes; regularly ran classes solo; fire safety leader. Extensive outreach work teaching in marginalised communities (mental health services, recovery programs, disability groups, low-income youth).

Circus Instructor · Aircraft Circus (London)Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos
Floor Staff · ChinChin, MelbourneMar 2024 – May 2024 · 3 mos
Bar Supervisor · Strongroom Bar, ShoreditchJul 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos
Bartender & Floor · Market House Brixton and The Book Club ShoreditchJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Circus Instructor · Aircraft Circus (London)Oct 2019 – Mar 2020 · 6 mos

Education

Foundation Degree in Circus Arts · National Centre for Circus Arts2020 – 2022
A-Levels · Prendergast School2017 – 2019
GCSEs · Prendergast School2015 – 2017

Certifications and awards· 7

Level 1 Women's Artistic Gymnastics Coaching – British Gymnastics2018 – 2019
Level 1 Judging – British Gymnastics2016 – 2026
Safeguarding – British Gymnastics2018 – 2026
DBS Basic Certificate2022 – 2026

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