Clara is a multidisciplinary circus artist from Seattle Washington. Growing up she played in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, sang duets with her sister and read incessantly. At age seven she wrote in a journal that she either wanted to be an acrobat or a farmer when she was older. Both dreams still hold true.

Clara explored many forms of movement: hip-hop, partner dance, and over ten years of ballet. She also studied theater and classical, jazz and musical theater singing. Clara started circus at 19 while attending Oberlin College and spent the following four years at L’École de Cirque de Québec. She graduated in 2020 with a specialization in handstands, hula hoops and a minor in trampoline.

As a human Clara feels most grounded while moving. The research necessary when working to combine circus, dance, music, and theater inspires her. She loves the process of creating - taking the risk to adventure beyond what she believed was possible. To connect more openly. To breathe more deeply. To share with one another. Most of all circus makes Clara happy and she wishes to share this joy with others.