Kaelyn Schmitt
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Biography- Kaelyn Schmitt The youngest of four children, Kaelyn was born in Ottawa, Canada. Kaelyn grew up in Victoria, B.C., and spent most of her life enjoying the west coast of British Colombia. With her two eldest siblings in competitive swimming and her sister in gymnastics, she began doing gymnastics at the early age of 5. Training with Falcon Artistic Gymnastics she started competing at the age of 10 and within a few years was competing at the National Open level. She discovered a passion for circus at the age of 18 when she moved to Montreal to begin training at l' École nationale de cirque. She graduated from ENC with a diploma in the circus arts in June 2010 specializing in Double-Bar trapeze, coached by Véronique Thibeault. Since then she has been performing around the world in places such as Argentina, South Korea, France, and Germany. She has worked for internationally renowned circus companies like Circus Roncalli, Cirque Eloize, and Les 7 doigts de la Main (the 7 Fingers). A hard working and down to earth performer by nature, Kaelyn is recognized especially for her stunning original, highly acrobatic and beautiful aerial numbers. Resume- Kaelyn Schmitt Kopenhagener straße 78, 10437, Berlin Germany www.kaelynschmitt.com [email protected] Telephone: 017636966179 Birth date: January 18th 1989 Place of birth: Ottawa Canada Nationality: Canadian Female Description: A multitalented and outgoing artist who brings powerful and creative energy to the stage. A captivating performer, Kaelyn is know for her ability to blend grace and strength with thrilling acrobatics. Disciplines: Double-Bar Trapeze, Duo Trapeze, Aerial Tissu, Acrobatics, Hand to Hand, Dance and Acting. Performance Experience: Shows: Circus meets Classic Director: Circus Roncalli 2011-2012 Roncalli Christmas show Bremen and Munich, Germany Double-bar Trapeze Impro Cirque - Polo Circo Director: Les Improduits 2011 Polo Circo International Circus Festival Buenos Aires, Argentina Double-bar Trapeze, Duo Trapeze, Hand to Hand, Floor acrobatics, Dance, Aerial Tissu, Aerial Hoop and Acting Bal de Neiges Director: Sebastien Soldevila, The 7 Fingers 2011 Winter Yull in Ottawa Ottawa, Canada Double-bar Trapeze, and Acting Il Fait Dimanche Director: Shana Carroll, The 7 Fingers Circus 2010 Year-end show, École nationale de cirque Montreal, Canada Double-bar Trapeze, Main Character and Ensemble En Plein Corps Director: Estelle Clareton 2009 Presentation at Festival Circa: Auch, France Trapeze, Dance, Acrobatics and Character En Plein Corps Estelle Clareton 2009 Creation and Exploration Workshop through École nationale de cirque Montreal, Canada Trapeze, Dance, Acrobatics, Character ROSSO DI SERA Director: Veronica Melis 2009 Year-end show, École nationale de cirque Montreal, Canada Trapeze, Character, Ensemble Le Bœuf sur le toit Director: Alexandre Marine 2009 Collaboration with the orchestra I Musici de Montreal at Théatre de Maisonneuve, Place des arts Montreal, Canada Acrobatics, Dance and Character Special Events: Catastrophe Décors et Évenements 2011 Special Event Montreal, Canada Duo Aerial Tissu, Trapeze Toyota Director: Cirque Eloize 2011 Special Event Las Vegas, USA Aerial Tissu Impro Cirque - Montréal completement cirque Director: Les Improduits 2011 Montreal International Circus Festival Montreal, Canada Double-bar Trapeze, Duo Trapeze, Hand to Hand, Floor acrobatics, Dance and Acting Samsung Director: Cirque Eloize 2011 Special Event Seoul, Korea Aerial Tissu La Vie est un Cirque Director: Jeannot Painchaud, Cirque Eloize 2011 TV series Montreal, Canada Double-bar Trapeze No Gravity Dance Show Director: Melody Chaktoura 2011 Special Event Valleyfield, Canada Double-bar Trapeze Education: École nationale de cirque: 2007-2010 Diploma of Collegial Studies in the circus arts Specialty: Double Bar Trapeze. Coach: Véronique Thibeault. Falcon Artistic Gymnastics Centre: 1998-2006 Artistic Gymnastics training Coaches: Peter and Renata Allan. Gymnastics and Trampoline: 2006 Level one technical coaching certification. Coaching: École nationale de cirque: 2011-2012 Coaching college level and recreational circus arts. Specialty: Aerial acrobatics, flexibility and tumbling Disciplines: Dance trapeze, fixed trapeze, duo trapeze, aerial tissu, aerial rope, floor acrobatics, hoop diving, aerial hoop, and conditioning. Lion’s Pride Gymnastics Academy: 2006-2008 Coaching gymnastics and Trampoline..