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circus camp team

Expertise, sensitivity and charisma are the main characteristics of our team.

Together we will create a dynamic, empowering and fun atmosphere.

We will make sure your children are having the best summer ever ! ! !

Paul gomex

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20+ years of experience in the universe of performing arts. 2K+ performances in 20+ countries. MA in physical theater from Academy Dimitri in Switzerland. Faculty member at MSU Bozeman. Ringleader and founder of 406Cirque. Daddy of sparking 8yo girl and a sweet baby boy :o)

naomi shafer

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Naomi Shafer is a clown and organizer. She uses humor, playfulness and physical storytelling to turn power dynamics upside down. As the Executive Director of Clowns Without Borders USA, she produces clown tours in refugee camps, conflict zones and sites of natural disaster. She holds a B.A. from Middlebury College, an M.B.A. from Marlboro College, and a rubber chicken from the San Francisco Circus Center Clown Conservatory.

Alannah petit

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Alannah was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She has been training in aerial arts for 9 years, and started coaching at Gravity Aerial Arts in Denver 4 years ago. She enjoys performing on all aerial apparatuses, especially invented and creative ones; and specializes in duo/group pieces. She moved to Bozeman to pursue a degree in Business Management & Marketing.

Dates for Alannah are TBD.

karen dade

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Karen started ballet at age 9 and has been dancing ever since! She discovered aerial silks and trapeze in 2010, and has trained at Emerald City Trapeze and Versatile Arts (Seattle), as well as Aerial Arts of Utah (Salt Lake City), and Boulder Circus Center in CO. Karen studied English and music at Montana State University while apprenticing as a goldsmith. She now has her own jewelry business named Koda Designs Jewelry and coaches for 406 Cirque.

rachel sindelar

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With over 18 years of experience as a unicyclist, Rachel stands as one of the most influential figures in the discipline within the United States. A US freestyle champion, she played a pivotal role in the success of the World Championship of Unicycling, which was recently held in Minnesota in the summer of 2024.

Rachel will be with us for session 1, TBD for sessions 2 and 3.

colette pengelley

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Originally from Australia, Collete landed in Bozeman 4 years ago and she has earned a special place in 406Cirque, as well as in childrens' hearts.

The dates in which miss Colette will be joining us are TBD.

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