Coached by:  Rachel Butler Norris, Circus Juventas’s Artistic Director, specializing in Aerial and Wire, and Sierra Almena Jackson, whose specialty is Lyra and Acrobatics. Sun Yanhong — former Cirque du Soleil artist (China’s Flag Circus, Cirque du Soleil’s Dralion), previous director of CJ’s Professional Program, coaching pole and pro-level work. Malia Jones — former UCLA gymnast and Cirque du Soleil performer (Saltimbanco, House of Dancing Water), current director of CJ’s Professional Program, coaching solo pole and duo pole. Marcus Villarreal, who specializes in Silks, Spanish Web, and Dance at Circus Juventas. Irina Arnaoutova — fifteen years with Cirque du Soleil, most recently Assistant Head Coach on the international tour of Cortéo.