About Us

Cynthia founded San Juan Circus in the spring of 2021. She felt that true strength training and correct flexibility technique for aerialists was desperately needed in Durango’s circus community. Using her experience as a dancer and competitive gymnast for 16 years, including her many certifications, Cynthia has different insight on what it takes to achieve the level of strength and flexibility needed for advanced skills.

Certifications:

USA Gymnastics coach with over 15 years of coaching experience

RYT 200hr from Adi Yoga Ashram in Rishikesh, India

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

NASM Certified Stretching/Flexibility Coach

NASM Certified Nutrition Coach

Cynthia has worked with, performed, and taught workshops for several circus companies, yoga studios, and traveling circus shows in Colorado and around the country, and you can see her perform acrobatics, aerial silks, lyra, rope, and hand-balancing.

Instagram @cynthialyn_

Cynthia Bae - Owner and Coach

Emma grew up in Philadelphia as a gymnast and a dancer. She began her aerial training at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts in 2008 and since then has trained in a variety of studios including the Boulder Circus Center and Secret Circus Philly.

Emma’s main circus disciplines include trapeze, aerial silks, lyra, hand-balancing, and partner acrobatics. She has been teaching aerial since 2018, and she also holds a 200 hour yoga teacher training certification. Emma is passionate about building inclusive and creative communities through circus education and performance art and brings over a decade of aerial and acrobatics training to San Juan Circus.

Instagram @circusgeek

Emma Boone - Coach

aerial silks durango red dress

What makes us different? Safety is the number one priority at San Juan Circus, and students will be taught correct, safe progressions toward more advanced skills. Our mission is to provide safe aerial and acrobatics education for all ages, in order to provide lifelong confidence and strength.

We offer student showcases for all levels to take the stage and show off their skills. Participation in these showcases is free for students attending at least one class per week consistently.

Why choose San Juan Circus?