About Us

Cirque’letics is a community-based educational facility where all individuals, regardless of age, skill or ability, can safely learn and develop circus and acrobatic-based skills as a means of personal growth and enrichment. We strive to contribute to the artistic community of Newfoundland and Labrador through the learning and creation of circus-based educational programs and performances.

Meet Danielle (Head Coach/Founder)

Danielle Aubut brings over 20 years of experience in the circus and fitness industry to Cirque’letics.

She started her career as a recreational gymnastics instructor, teaching both children and teenagers. This teaching experience led her to receive her Canadian NCCP Level 1 National Coaching Certification for artistic floor gymnastics and trampoline. Later, Danielle attended the New England Center for Circus Arts (the professional program was by audition only). She went on to graduate with a specialization in aerial arts.

After graduation, Danielle set her sights on Hong Kong. She soon found herself working with Perform Crew Entertainment as both a coach and a performer. Since then, she has performed across Canada, the United States, and Asia, even making television appearances in Taiwan. She has seen success at the PPS Aerial Performance Tournament in Hong Kong, placing third in 2012 and being awarded runner-up in the professional division in 2015. In addition to performing, Danielle has trained two athletes to the competitive level and both won runner-up recognition in their respected divisions at PPS.

Recently, Danielle obtained a CanFitPro certification in personal training. Additionally, she acquired her Advanced coaching certification from École nationale de cirque (National Circus School) in Montréal. This internationally recognized certification is comprised of a 800 hour training program recognized by the Government of Québec as a university credit.

Outside of her fitness and circus arts experience, Danielle holds a Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) from Memorial University of Newfoundland and is well-versed in an array of teaching methods.

Qualifications & Certificates
♦ Professional Program, Aerial Arts Specialization — New England Center for Circus Arts
♦ Advanced coaching Certification — École nationale de cirque (National Circus School)
♦ Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) — Memorial University of Newfoundland
♦ Trapeze Teacher Training — Taught by Elsie and Serenity Smith
♦ Personal Trainer Certification — CanFitPro
♦ Artistic Floor Gymnastics and Trampoline — NCCP Level 1 National Coaching Certification (with Level 2 Theory)
♦ CPR/First Aid Qualifications
♦ Third Place, Silk Technical Division; First Place Showmanship Award — 2012 PPS Aerial Performance Tournament, and recipient of the showmanship award for most entertaining act
♦ Runner-Up, Professional Trapeze Division — 2015 PPS Aerial Performance Tournament

Meet Brook

Brooke is a Psychology student at Memorial Univeristy who, for three past three years, has been immersed in the vibrant circus scene of St.Johns. From climbing , spinning, and dropping from new heights, her passion for aerials has not only helped her conquer a fear of heights but has also fostered physical strength and confidence.

“I started aerials as a hobby, never imagining it would become a life-long passion. Its a way to express myself while staying healthy, both mentally and physically.”

After coaching for over a year, Brooke has developed a love for aerial skills and the circus community. She especially enjoys coaching children, introducing them to the magic of circus, while ensuring they have fun every step of the way.

Meet Albina

Albina Livanova was born at beautiful city of Odessa Ukraine, at her early age started her first steps at the dance studio learning multiple styles of dance and gymnastics, growing with participation at the art concerts, competitions and festivals.

2013 graduates from University of Culture and Arts of Saint-Petersburg, discovering her passion of Aerial Arts, taking certifications of Hammock teaching throughout the years.

2017 completed her certification of Teacher’s Course of Fly Yoga (issued by Fly Yoga association Bangkok).

Since 2018 actively teaching students at Turkey

2020 completed course “Spine care at the Aerial Arts and Fly Yoga” as well as “Basics of the Aerial Acrobatics”

2021 “Aerial stretching” certificate completion

2024 prepared two athletes for the participating at the TAPAC Aerial Competition at Istanbul, Turkey (with successful one gold one silver medals at two categories)

2024 Certified at the Bungee fitness course 😁

At her classes coach Albina helps all of her students to achieve their goals and build strong skills. Years of experience and assessment of the methods help everyone starting from the beginner level unlock their potential of flying fitness as well as bringing more confidence , health and happiness in their lives.

Meet Salto

Salto has been doing circus since he was eight weeks old. Splitting his time between providing moral support to students and following his dream of jumping through flaming hoops. He enjoys long walks through muddy water and loves eating socks.

Our Facilities

♦ 18ft Aerial Truss system, the only one of it’s kind in Newfoundland, as well as multiple points off of our 21ft ceiling
♦ Full 3000sqft Warehouse Facilities with newly renovated interior
♦ Pulley system integrated into all aerial points, including several 3:1 fly points for human lift
♦ 15ft inflatable tumbling track ♦ Indoor Vertical dance training Wall

♦ A full roster of safety equipment including full size crash mats and our Safety Line spotting system for Aerial apparatus and Partner Acrobatics.
♦ Large selection of aerial arts equipment including: aerial hammock, aerial silks, straps, corde lisse, Spanish web, aerial cube, dance trapeze, dbl trapeze, aerial hoop, flying pole, counterweight harness and bungee dance and our newest addition an indoor vertical dance wall.
♦ Central location close to Kelsey drive shopping center, the Avalon mall and right off the outer ring road off ramp.
♦ Lots of parking availability