The Marz Aerial Circus was established in the beginning of 2024 as the Marz Aerial Performance Team, an extension of our Marz Aerial Team and our opportunity to enhance the Marz Aerial Arts & Fitness studio experience, our presence in the New Bern community, and the growth of our own Marz Aerial Community and organization.
Our Marz Aerial Circus mission is to collaborate with our community to deliver professional, safe, and experienced performances that captivate audiences and elevate events with mesmerizing aerial and circus arts while honoring the origins of circus.
Our Marz Aerial Circus values include:
Our performance experience includes the following:
Reach out to us at circus@marzaerial.com to learn more or book your event!
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As a wedding and event planner, I have had the pleasure of working with Marz Aerial Circus at several of my events, and they consistently exceed expectations. Their performances are truly captivating, offering a dynamic blend of aerial artistry and ground-based choreography. The talent and skill of their performers are evident, as they create an immersive atmosphere that leaves guests in awe. What I particularly appreciate is the variety they bring to each performance, seamlessly incorporating beautifully lit costumes that enhance the visual experience and create a stunning ambiance. Whether in the air or on the ground, Marz Aerial Circus elevates any event, making it unforgettable. Their professionalism and attention to detail ensure that every show is not just a performance, but a memorable experience for all.
Marz and her team helped out at our recent Casino night and they were amazing to work with! While we didn’t have a chance to experience the “Aerial” part of their work, the costumes attitude and professionalism helped make the event a success! In addition to providing Show Girls to help both to promote and market the event, they provided a touch of Vegas to the experience. Without needing to be asked, Marz threw herself into helping and filing gaps within our volunteer banks that kept things flowing smoothly. Marz organizational skills and preparation make the evening work. Highest praise for Marz and her team of fabulous performers.
Marzanne is the owner of Marz Aerial Arts & Fitness and the Marz Aerial Circus! She has been training as an aerialist around the world since 2014 and performing as long as she can remember: with a wide variety of school and community theatre production experience, including the integration of Aerial Silks in a mainstage performance at the International Thespian Festival and nearly 50 aerial and circus productions under her belt since 2015.
She typically performs on the Aerial Lyra and with Silk Fans, but also teaches and trains on the Aerial Silks, Aerial Sling, Trapeze, and Pole. She also has experience with the Aerial Sphere, Aerial Heart, and other unique apparatuses.
Jess is a founding member of Marz Aerial Circus and is the Circus's Performance Director. An aerialist since 2018 and with a dance background, she primarily works on lyra and sphere and can sometimes be seen on the cube. Jess also performs with silk fans and wings. She loves creating aerial and ground choreography for solos and group numbers. Her routines are often described as "delightfully unexpected" by her circus mates -- she continues to take that as a compliment.
She has performed at New Bern Civic Theater and for Mumfest, Dickinson After Dark, New Bern Pride Prom, and Trent River Raft Race. She has also had guest appearances on stage with Purple Marble Circus.
Casey started at Marz Aerial Arts & Fitness in May of 2022. She started training as a gymnast at 4 years old and competed through high school. After almost 10 years away from the sport, she was looking for a way to fly again. She found the wonderful world of aerial arts to be an amazing way to accomplish this goal, and to build both muscle and an amazing community. By day, she works full-time as an environmental scientist.
Devon has been training as an aerialist since 2016! She currently teaches Silks and Lyra but trains in Pole as well. Outside of the studio she dabbles in hula hoops and other flow arts. She loves performing, costume making, and helping others put routines together. She has a degree in Materials Science and Engineering and works as a Senior Failure Analyst conducting forensic aircraft investigations at Cherry Point.
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Nikki is a founding member of Marz Aerial Circus and has been dedicated to aerial training since 2016. Her skills span across Lyra, Silks, Sling, and unique apparatus like Tippy Lyra and Aerial Heart. Nikki has performed at various local events, including New Bern Civic Theatre, Mumfest, Dickinson After Dark, New Bern Pride Prom, and the Trent River Raft Race.
She enjoys the creative process of designing costumes and experimenting with makeup to enhance each performance. Outside of aerial arts, Nikki is a PADI certified mermaid and scuba diver, with a special love for diving with sharks. When she’s not in the air or underwater, she enjoys spending time with her Goldendoodle, Banx.
After being interested in aerial arts since she was a little girl, Liv finally joined the studio in November of 2021 as a way to implement self-care. She quickly fell in love, and has been training on Lyra, Silks, and Pole ever since. You can also find her performing, competing, or randomly dancing. When she isn't in the air, you can find her with her nose in a book or spending time with her amazing family.
After being interested in aerial arts since she was a little girl, Liv finally joined the studio in November of 2021 as a way to implement self-care. She quickly fell in love, and has been training on Lyra, Silks, and Pole ever since. You can also find her performing, competing, or randomly dancing. When she isn't in the air, you can find her with her nose in a book or spending time with her amazing family.
Sylvia started her aerial journey in June 2021 as a way to get in shape and build confidence. She has been training on Lyra, Silks, and Pole ever since. Her favorite apparatuses to perform on are Lyra and Pole. Along with training and performing, she has also represented Marz Aerial Arts & Fitness at Pole Sport Organization’s Cary Triangle Pole Competition. Along with finding the coolest hobby, she loves the community and friendships she has gained on this journey.
Sylvia started her aerial journey in June 2021 as a way to get in shape and build confidence. She has been training on Lyra, Silks, and Pole ever since. Her favorite apparatuses to perform on are Lyra and Pole. Along with training and performing, she has also represented Marz Aerial Arts & Fitness at Pole Sport Organization’s Cary Triangle Pole Competition. Along with finding the coolest hobby, she loves the community and friendships she has gained on this journey.
Victoria works as a Senior Financial Services Representative by day and flies as an aerialist by night. She has been training at our studio since January of 2021. She primarily teaches Pole Fitness and Poleography, and she dabbles in Chair, Lyra, Silks, and Flow Arts. Victoria is a founding member of the Marz Aerial Performance Team and loves the spotlight and everything performance related — she just wants to do all the things! She has represented Marz Aerial Arts & Fitness twice at the Pole Sport Organization’s Cary Triangle Pole Competition, winning 1st place in her category and level both times.
By day, Christine works as a mechanical engineer in aviation, rides homemade efoils with her man, and loves three great kids. By night, she flies at Marz Aerial Arts & Fitness where she's been training since November 2020.
By day, Christine works as a mechanical engineer in aviation, rides homemade efoils with her man, and loves three great kids. By night, she flies at Marz Aerial Arts & Fitness where she's been training since November 2020.
Natalie is an aerospace engineer in aviation, so of course she loves to fly. She started her aerial journey in 2022 and began teaching in 2024. Natalie has trained in various apparatuses including Sling, Lyra, Silks, and has experience with Trapeze, Heart Lyra, Sphere, Lollipop Lyra. and Straps. She also loves bringing her passion to the ground by performing with Silk Poi. She has trained at Cirque de Vol, Aradia, and has found a home at Marz Aerial Arts & Fitness. She has a past in the performance world in theatre and dance and loves expressing her creativity. You can also find her with a camera in her hand capturing life’s moments. Natalie loves to share her passion with others by performing as a part of the Marz Aerial Circus.
Miriya began her undying romance with aerials in January 2023. She is forever grateful for the sense of community and confidence the circus world has given her. She has had the opportunity to perform at the New Bern Civic Theatre, the Great Trent River Raft Race, and the Carolina Circus Festival. While her favorite apparatus is Lyra, Miriya also practices Sphere, Sling, Silks, and Pole. She also dabbles in Silk Fans, Poi, Hoop, and Fire Arts. When she is not spinning in the air, she can be found reading copious amounts of books, baking, or watching spooky movies with her husband and puppy.
Always ready for the next adventure, Miriam discovered her passion for Aerial Lyra in 2022 when she tried a class at Marz Aerial Arts & Fitness for fun. The beautiful way that this apparatus combines strength and grace inspired her to make it a regular practice. Performing is not only a creative outlet for Miriam- it also provides opportunities to celebrate personal growth and connect with others who find joy in movement.
After three and a half years of soaring through the skies and mastering the art of Aerial Sling, Pavs joined the fabulous Marz Aerial Circus in November 2024!
A proud theatre kid at heart, I've finally found a way to combine my flair for the dramatic with my love for acrobatics. When I’m not defying gravity, you’ll likely catch me in full-on pop culture quoting mode, turning everyday conversations into a laugh fest. Cooking? Oh, you bet I'm wacky dancing in the kitchen, much to my kids' delight (or maybe embarrassment)! And let’s not forget my car karaoke sessions, where I’m the star of my own concert, belting out tunes on my way to the next aerial class.
