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Gina DeFrietas: Instructor & Performer
Gina DeFreitas has been a life long performer and teacher of many physical arts from all styles of circus to dance, martial arts, fitness and sports.
Her aerial and circus training comes from being in the circus but also New England Center for Circus Arts, New York Circus Arts and San Francisco Circus Center.
She currently owns Aerialicious Entertainment, a Boston based entertainment company specializing in circus arts and much more. Previous performances include working for Big Apple Circus, The Boston Ballet, Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Le Masque, Cirque USA, Loomis Brothers Circus, Nimble Arts, The Royal Hannaford Circus and Circus Gatti on tour in the US and internationally. More locally she has performed on Broadway in Boston at The Opera House, The Boch Center, The Paramount Theater, House of Blues, The Shubert Theater, The Liberty Hotel and many more!
For private inquires: Gina88879@gmail.com
Pronouns: She/Her
Charlotte: Instructor & Performer
Charlotte specializes in aerial silks and rope. She also teaches lyra and trapeze.
Finance consultant during the day and runs away to the circus at night and on the weekends. Trained by Daniel and Martine Vatan, in Pogny (France) at "Aux Agrees du vent" from a young age in aerial arts, she moved to the US and has been teaching, training and performing in the Boston and NYC area since then.
For private inquiries: cha.rigault@gmail.com
Pronouns: She/Her
Erik Bang: Instructor
Erik started his aerial journey 10+ years ago with an aerial yoga class. Afterwards, he quickly moved on to much greater heights by joining the world of circus arts. Throughout the years of training and teaching he has continued to develop and expand his skillset with various aerial apparatuses, but is currently specializing in Lyra and Sling.
For private inquires: eriksbang@gmail.com
Pronouns: He/Him
Shayla Titus: Instructor
Shayla first discovered circus by quite literally “running away” to Circus Smirkus every summer for 6 years, until college called her full focus for a couple years. After graduating from Northeastern University, she couldn’t resist returning to the circus—and this time, she plans to stay for good! Outside of her corporate career, she proudly calls circus her greatest passion and creative outlet.
Over the past 14+ years, Shayla has trained at Circus Smirkus, NECCA, Gravity Alternative Movement, and right here at Circus Complex, continually expanding her skills and deepening her love for the art form. While her specialties are rope and lyra, she’s always eager to explore other apparatuses—and will happily teach them, especially if asked nicely of course.
In addition to choreographing and teaching, Shayla serves as President of the Circus Complex Board, where she helps guide the studio’s mission and uphold the values that make it a welcoming, inspiring community for all.
For private inquiries: info@circuscomplex.com
Pronouns: She/Her
Sarah Rose: Instructor
Sarah has been dedicated to training in the circus arts for over eight years, developing a strong foundation across a variety of disciplines. While she enjoys the creativity and challenges of many apparatuses, her true passion lies with the Lyra, which she both trains on and teaches at Circus Complex. As an instructor, Sarah brings a supportive and encouraging approach to her classes, with a particular focus on helping students build confidence in their choreography and stage presence. She loves guiding performers through the process of transforming technical skills into expressive, polished routines. Whether you are just beginning your aerial journey or refining advanced performance techniques, Sarah is excited to share her knowledge and help you shine.
For private inquiries: therose101@icloud.com
Pronouns: She/Her
Ruby Antinori: Instructor & Performer
Ruby Antinori is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College, where she studied psychology and art. Her journey in aerial arts began at age 11 at Circus Smirkus Camp, sparking a passion that has shaped her life ever since. Over the years, that passion grew into a dedication to teaching and sharing the art form with others. Ruby earned her aerial silks teaching certification through Paper Doll Militia and has since taught students of all ages, inspiring others to discover strength, creativity, and joy through movement.
For private inquiries: info@circuscomplex.com
Pronouns: She/Her
Alex Levitan: Instructor
Alex started their circus journey over 5+ years ago, and they continue it right here at Circus Complex! His first love was and still is aerial silks, however they’re well versed in all basics and are happy to help anyone explore everything. His personal belief is that everyone has it in them to do circus, you just have to find how to inspire each person. Outside of the circus, they’re a ballroom dancer and serious bookworm. They can’t wait to create something magical for you!
For private inquiries: alexrose0604@gmail.com
Pronouns: He/They
Alissa White: Administrative Director & Instructor
Alissa has been immersed in the circus world for most of her life, cultivating a unique approach that she fondly describes as “specializing in not specializing.” With a breadth of experience across multiple disciplines, she brings a well-rounded foundation to her teaching, focusing on introducing beginners to the essentials of circus arts.
Her career includes time with Circus of the Kids, where she developed many of the versatile skills she now passes on to her students. In addition to performing and teaching, Alissa is a certified rigger, ensuring a strong emphasis on safety and technical expertise in every class.
While she enjoys exploring a wide range of apparatuses, Alissa has a soft spot for both Spanish Web and Lyra, though her most recent passion is aerial silks. Whether she’s performing, teaching, or rigging, Alissa’s love of circus lies in its diversity, creativity, and ability to inspire confidence in every student. At Circus Complex she handles all the computer related, administrative needs and anything else needed to keep things running smoothly and according to code.
Email: alissa@circuscomplex.com
Pronouns: She/They