Michael Lanphear

 Co-Founder
  Aerial Straps

      Michael first found his passion for performing at the age of 8 when he began to ride and show horses. Dressage, a french form of horseback riding, was his first love which he dedicated every waking moment to, until he found aerial acrobatics at the age of eighteen. Once this new passion was discovered, Michael knew he would make circus not only his career but his life. Michael trained intensively with Vladimir Atlatkin and the Gemini Twins, formerly of Cirque du Soleil, focusing on aerial tissu and straps.

      In 2004 Michael began his performance career as an aerialist. Since that time he has performed for countless corporate galas, theme parks shows, international cabaret shows, fashion shows, and even toured for nine months with the Britney Spears 2009 “Circus World Tour.” Currently, Michael is performing his aerial straps number on stages of all sizes across the globe!