VIOLET DEFIANT CIRCUS ARTIST
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I came to circus from a lifelong practice of acrobatics.

Trained as a high level gymnast in childhood, and a diver in young adulthood, I understand that bodies are incredible. Not because of what they can or can't do, but because bodies must express themselves.

I approach teaching circus arts with training in acrobatics and a philosophy of play. Through play, guided by a supportive teacher who is a lifelong learner, you will develop a practice and learn solid technique. All my classes and workshops seek to be a consent-based, body positive, and supportive environment. 
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Weekly Classes and Private Lessons:

Active Flexibility
Tuesdays, 5:45-7 pm
Polistic Fitness, Holt, MI

2018 Cedar St. Suite EHolt MI, 48842
Website: poledancelansing.com
Tel: 517.488.8704
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Youth Mixed Apparatus Aerial (ages 8-12)
Thursdays, 5-6 pm
The Ann Arbor Aviary, Ann Arbor, MI
2875 Boardwalk Dr., Suite A
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Website: a2aviary.com

Email: contact@a2aviary.com

Beginning Static Trapeze
Thursdays, 6-7 pm
The Ann Arbor Aviary, Ann Arbor, MI

Hand Balancing
Saturdays, 12-1 pm
The Ann Arbor Aviary, Ann Arbor, MI

Flexitortion
Saturdays, 1-2:15 pm
The Ann Arbor Aviary, Ann Arbor, MI

Youth Hand Balancing & Contortion
Saturdays, 2:30pm-3:30pm
The Ann Arbor Aviary, Ann Arbor, MI

Youth Circus Camp (ages 8-13)
The Ann Arbor Aviary, Ann Arbor, MI
Runs in four, 1 week sessions: Monday - Thursday, 12-4 pm
June 17-20
June 24-27
July 8-12
July 15-19

Private lessons for adults and youth are available by appointment at The Ann Arbor Aviary and Polistic Fitness.
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Upcoming Workshops:

Dia de la Mujer in East Lansing, MI
​April 6, 2019, time TBA

Occasional workshops:

​Aerial4Me 
in Grand Rapids, MI (www.aerial4me.com/)

Agora Arts in Ferndale, MI (playatagora.com/)
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Bird's Eye View Circus in Toledo, OH (birdseyeviewcircus.com)

Just B Yoga in Lansing, MI (justbyoga.com/)
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Social Circus and Trauma-Informed Movement Classes:

Little Sparks Trauma-informed Yoga, The Firecracker Foundation, (thefirecrackerfoundation.org)

Acrobatic Consent Workshop, Project HEAL Ann Arbor Fundraiser (theprojectheal.org/chapters-heal/southeast-michigan/)

Contact me now to book a class, workshop, or private lesson: violet@defiantcircusarts.com

Testimonials:

"Let me just say this...I've been around sports my entire life and have done some coaching so I have some experience with interacting with young athletes and you are truly spectacular! Well done Violet, well done!"

​"Amazing teacher who knows how to make things work for your unique body and make modifications that suit your practice."

"Violet was AMAZING to work with at my event! A fabulous artist, person and performer. Looking forward to booking her at many more events in the future."

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Violet is one of the most dedicated and skilled circus teachers I have ever worked with. She approaches teaching in a light-hearted manner and always give options for different bodies/abilities. She always works to make sure everyone in class is comfortable and learning."

​"Violet is also an *amazing* performer! Her contortion skills shine no matter what apparatus she approaches and of course stand alone in her floor acts as well."
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"I would wholeheartedly recommend Violet as both a dedicated teacher and an astounding performer!"

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