Alla Youdina

Alla has an amazing history as a performer, coach, and mentor. She began her highly acclaimed career as a star skater and aerialist with the very first Moscow Circus on Ice, performing in Madison Square Garden in 1970. Since then she has been on the directorial staff of the All-Union Administration of Circus Performers of the Russian Federation, has served as Creative Director of New Circus Acts for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, and more recently was the head coach and aerial director for Circus Smirkus in Vermont, where she currently resides. Over the years Alla has trained and created many acts for amateur youth, and has taught a wide array of acrobatic, aerial, and ice routines. Her aerial work includes bungee, cradle, web, trapeze, and rings. She also choreographs acts using pogo sticks, street acrobatics, jump rope, and in-line skaters. Allas broad experience has enabled her to work effectively at any level, encouraging her students to persevere in order to succeed. She coaches children at the most elementary level in order to create a strong foundation of proper training for the next generation.

Specialty:

• Circus Artist
• Theater Artist
• Storyteller

Programs Offered:

• school residencies
• day workshops
• teacher workshops
• performances

Populations Served:

• all ages
• Preschool
• K-12
• Elderly
• special needs populations
• people with disabilities

Availability:

• Within 2 hours of Hardwick
• VT