Performer Biographies
Raphael Bennett-Daly
Raphael grew up and is based in Melbourne. In 2003 he travelled to France and during his travels he visited a town called Fontaineblue. It was there that Raphael was introduced to the art of juggling and he has been juggling ever since! In 2005 Raphael was accepted into the National Institute of Circus Arts where he began a circus degree specialising in juggling and movement. Whilst studying he received a scholarship and in 2007 he completed his degree. Since graduating Raphael has performed across Australia and continues to explore the relationship between juggling, movement and character that has lead him to develop his unique performance style.
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Leigh Alicia Marning
Leigh Alicia is a 5 times national champion in rhythmic gymnastics and represented Australia in the 1994 and 1998 Commonwealth Games where she won 7 medals. In 2001 she ventured into the world of circus where she undertook and completed a degree in circus arts at the National Institute of Circus Arts, specialising in contortion, hula hooping, aerials and acrobatics. After finishing her degree Leigh Alicia was accepted into the prestigious "Cirque Du Soleil" where she was employed as a contortionist and acrobat in their production “KA” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for two years. Leigh Alicia returned to Melbourne in 2006 and has since performed in Sydney, Balina, Newcastle, Brisbane and the Central Coast where she has received much praise for her performance abilities. Leigh Alicia currently teaches gymnastics at Gosford Gymnastics and circus students at Brophy Circus.
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Jacinta Rohan
Since her natural flexibility was noted at the age of three Jacinta has continually competed in and performed callisthenics, ballet, musical theatre and modern dance. In 2005 Jacinta embarked on a Bachelor of Circus Arts which she completed in 2007, specializing in contortion, hula hooping, dance and hand balancing. Since graduating Jacinta has been flown across Australia to perform her incredible contortion skills and continues to inspire audiences with her grace and extreme flexibility.
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