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Eastern Acrobatics Teachers

Jacob Skeffington

Jacob Skeffington

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Partner acrobatics, handstands

Jacob Skeffington has experienced a vast range of skill and varied approaches to the circus, from being a founding member of a small youth company to performing with the Cirque du Soleil. He attended two professional circus schools, one to start his career and one to upskill and refocus later in his performing career. The first was one of the top schools in the West, the National circus school in Montreal, and the other one of the top schools in the East, the China National Acrobatics Troupe in Beijing. Comparing the different ways that these large institutions approach training was a leading factor in his decision to create Eastern Acrobatics, leveraging his wide-ranging experience to create the best systems for learning at all levels and ages.

Bud Tumurbaatar

Bud Tumurbaatar

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Mongolian Contortion, Handstands, Group Acrobatics

T. Bud, born in 1978, hails from an illustrious lineage with the renowned circus performer T. Enkh-Ayush as an ancestor. His initiation into the circus realm came early, showcasing his acrobatic prowess by 1992. By 1993, he had already earned his place in the esteemed State Honored Circus's A troupe, marking the beginning of a distinguished career in circus arts.

As an acrobat, T. Bud's career is decorated with accolades: a silver medal from the 1995 World Acrobatics Championships and a gold from the 1997 Asian Championships. He thrilled audiences with an aerial act in 1998 and a trapeze act in 1993. Since 2002, he has also performed a duet act alongside his wife.

T. Bud's international tours across America, Europe, and Asia have played a pivotal role in introducing and endearing Mongolian circus art to a global audience.

Since 2004, T. Bud has been an influential jury member for the Golden Trick of the Kobzov International Circus Festival. He plays a significant role in the innovative "Ice Circus" project under the Kobzov Circus banner, propelling Mongolian circus art into exciting new realms. His commitment extends to nurturing the next wave of circus talent through meticulous training and mentorship.

Jocelyn Olum

Jocelyn Olum

Rope, Fabric, Straps

Jocelyn grew up outside Boston with one foot in academia and the other in circus arts. Enrolled in college in Portland, OR, she performed with Tempos Contemporary Circus and taught circus classes at the Echo Theater. Before moving back to Boston, she performed up and down the west coast with the Flynn Creek Circus. Jocelyn is an aerialist, an acrobat, and an optimist; she hopes to share her love of movement with her students.

Kira DiPietrantonio

Kira DiPietrantonio

Ball and clubs Juggling, Handstands

Kira DiPietrantonio Afonso is a professional circus performer and coach specializing in the genre-combination of juggling, contortion and hand-balancing. She started her training at age six at The Silver Lining Circus Camp and trained with The Flying Gravity Circus. She eventually toured with Circus Smirkus which originally inspired her excitement of the craft. A 2021 graduate of Circadium School of Contemporary Circus, Kira has since performed with The 7 Fingers, Gandini Juggling, IJA festival and many more! When she’s not onstage you can find her at the gym, playing Mario kart with her husband and watching puppy videos!

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