At Marz Aerial Arts & Fitness, we believe every child has the potential to soar—literally and figuratively. Our mission is to empower youth through the art of Aerial and Circus education and, if desired, performance. We offer a safe, creative, and supportive environment for students ages 6 to 17 to explore their strength, grace, and confidence.With professional instruction in Aerial Silks, Aerial Lyra (hoop), Aerial Sling, and a variety of other circus arts, our program blends athleticism with artistry. Whether a child is brand new to the air or already climbing high, we meet each student where they are and help them reach new heights—both physically and personally.To us, Marz Aerial Arts & Fitness is more than just a training space—we’re a community that celebrates expression, individuality, and the joy of movement. Join our Youth Program and let your child discover what it means to fly!
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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.
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.
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.
