Education:                   Binghamton University - BA in Asian Studies

                                               Graduated Cum Laude | 2007


Language:                    English, Japanese


Circus:                          Contortionist, Stilt-Walker, Juggler (up to 4 balls, 4 rings, 3 clubs,

                                       diabolo), Aerialist (solo and duo static trapeze with experience on flying

                                       trapeze, fabric and hammock), Unicyclist, Handstands, Partner

                                       Acrobatics, Ribbons, Hula Hoops, Tumbling


Sports:                           Yoga, Snow Skiing (Downhill & Cross-Country), Bicycling,

                                       Gymnastics


Other:                            Martial Arts (Tai Chi Chuan, Karate), Dance, Sitar, Percussion, Singing,

                                       World Travel


Stats:                              Heights: 5’7”

                                        Weight: 145 lbs.

                                        Hair: Dark Blonde

                                        Eyes: Hazel

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Christopher S. Oakley

Circus Performer

info@contortionchris.com

607-725-4648

Qualifications:        Training and performing in contortion, trapeze, character work, diabolo and

                                  acrobatics since 2003.


Training:                  SHOW Circus Studio

                                          2009 - Present

                                   New England Center for Circus Arts - Residency Program

                                       Contortion, Hand Balancing, Trapeze

                                          2008 - 2009

                                   San Francisco Circus Center

                                       Contortion, Hand Balancing, Trapeze                                         

                                          2008

                                    Extra Ordinary Arch Contortion School

                                       Contortion, Hand Balancing                                        

                                          2008

                                    New England Center for Circus Arts - Professional Track Program

                                       Contortion, Hand Balancing, Trapeze, Fabric, Acrobatics, Performance

                                          2007 - 2008

                                   Artistic Gymnastics

                                       Southern Tier Gymnastics Academy | 2004 - 2006

                                         Woodman’s Gymnastics Studio | 2007 - Present

                                   Contortion & Hand Balancing

                                       Self Study | 2003 - 2007

                                          Lighthouse Productions Dance Studio | 2006                                        

                                    Stilt Walking, Juggling & Unicycling

                                        Self Study | 2003 - 2007

                                    Yoga

                                            Hatha - Self Study | 1995 - 2007

                                               Ashtanga - Melissa Collins | 2005 - 2006

                                               Bikram - Yoga Pilates Body Studio | 2006 - Present

                                    Tai Chi Chuan

                                            The New York State Tai Chi & Chi Gong Center with Sifu Lai Mui Ma

                                               1998 - 2000

                                    Dance

                                                Pioneer Valley Balley | 2009

                                            Lighthouse Productions Dance Studio | 2006

                                             

Workshops:               Trapeze Teacher Training

                                            New England Center for Circus Arts | 2008

                                    Flying Trapeze

                                            New England Center for Circus Arts | 2008

                                       Stilt Walking & Physical Theater

                                            David Clarkson | 2008

                                    Physical Theater & Clowning

                                            Jesse Dryden | 2008

                                    Swing Dancing

                                             Benjamin Ricard & Genevieve Kerouac | 2008

                                       Single Point Dance Trapeze

                                            Alisan Funk | 2007

                                    Stilt Walking

                                            Troy Wunderle | 2007

                                       Contortion & Ballet

                                            Betsy Shuttleworth | 2007

                                       Contortion

                                            Angelique Talvat, Enkhee Tumendelger and Otgo Waller | 2006


Certification:              CPR / First Aid Certified

                                            American Heart Association | 2008


Teaching:                   Easthampton Enrichment After School Program

                                            Circus Instructor | 2009 - Present

                                    SHOW Circus Studio

                                            Lead Contortion, Kid Class Instructor, Trapeze  | 2009 - Present

                                    New England Center for Circus Arts Contortion Workshop

                                            Lead Instructor | 2009

                                    New England Center for Circus Arts Summer Camp

                                            Circus Instructor | 2009

                                    Camp Shemesh Circus Day

                                            Guest Circus Speaker and Instructor | 2009

                                    2 Day Contortion Workshop

                                            Lighthouse Productions | 2008

                                    Cambridge Montessori Summer Circus Camp

                                            Trapeze, Partner Acrobatics, Juggling, Tumbling Coach | 2008

                                    Binghamton University Gymnastics Club

                                            Conditioning & Stretching Coach | 2005 - 2006

                                     Independent Lake Camp

                                            Circus Counselor | 2005


Honors:                       First Place in Delphic of Gamma Sigma Tau & Nervous Breakdown

                                     Talent Show | 2006


References:                 Serenity Forchion-Smith

                                              (802) 254-9780

                                     Charity Creech

                                              (607) 723-5146

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