Saffron is a multidisciplinary Circus Artist, and the Creative Director of Circus with Purpose. Since 2008, she has been teaching and performing movement arts internationally. A survivor of complex trauma, Saffron channels her healing journey into powerful circus art, crafting choreography on unique apparatus to tell meaningful stories.

Her current creative passions include Aerial R'ilks (Rope + Silks Fusion), Aerial Multi-Hula Hooping, and the Aerial Nervous System — a collaboration with Paper Doll Militia exploring the body’s trauma responses through movement. At the retreat, Saffron will be teaching a variety of disciplines, but her main focus will be guiding the creative process and directing the magic throughout the month.

Ella (Ella Bear) is the Retreat Manager and Program Coodinator for Circus With Purpose. Captivated by the arts since the age of nine, she has explored nearly every creative outlet, fueling her deep connection to movement and expression. Her love for teaching aerial fabric ignited in 2020 and has since evolved into a passion for facilitating heART-centered experiences where people feel empowered to explore and grow. Ella can’t wait to soak up the sun, connect with the community, and play on the aerial silks with you!

Jordan is a professional contortionist and the director of Illuzia. She is also a Lyra Artist, Fire Performer, and Yoga Teacher. Jordan will be teaching Yoga, Handstands, Contortion, and Foot Archery throughout the month, while also supporting students in act development and helping them refine their creative process.

Sai (She/Her) is a multidisciplinary artist, social worker, and educator from Nicaragua who is passionate about using art as a tool for community transformation.

Sai leads artistic events and develops inclusive spaces blending theatrical, circus, and dance methodologies.

With over a decade of experience as a contemporary and break dancer, Sai is the captain of the group New Kings (2010–2023). Her work with El Nido de las Artes Collective (2012–2023) includes muralism, circus arts, and community-based performance projects. Between 2015 and 2018, she coordinated and directed six theatrical productions presented at national festivals and in rural communities, fostering access to the arts for underrepresented youth.

Sai’s work embodies a deep commitment to creativity, education, and social impact, merging his artistic vision with a passion for empowering communities through movement and expression.

Noe Lia is a professional circus artist from Nicaragua who has been cultivating her creativity and passion since 2014, specializing in hoop juggling and fire dancing. She has collaborated with renowned circus companies and fire crews including Pyrodanza and Circo Fantazztico in Costa Rica, Zirkus Maccaroni in Germany, and Circus With Purpose in Nicaragua.

Her mission is to share the freedom and personal empowerment that hula hooping has brought into her life.

With years of experience teaching hula hoop to people of all ages—especially children—Noe has led workshops across Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Germany, and Spain. Her teaching style blends play, joy, and wellness, offering structured classes that leave space for creative flow. Each session incorporates practices that nurture presence, wisdom, and gratitude, enriching both body and spirit through movement.

Lizzie Rose is a self-taught photographer and videographer with a passion for celebrating the strength and individuality of performers. Known for her vibrant use of color and ability to capture movement, Lizzie creates images that not only highlight the beauty of her subjects but also empower them to feel confident and seen. Her approach is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to feel powerful in their own skin. Through her lens, Lizzie skillfully brings out the unique energy and essence of each performer, creating visuals that resonate with authenticity and emotion.

We’re thrilled to have Lizzie with us for Weeks 1 & 2, where she will be facilitating photoshoots, leading archetype embodiment workshops, and capturing the magic of the retreat.

Sara is an aerial dance coach, yoga teacher, and professional aerialist with over a decade of experience in movement and embodiment. A former aerial studio co-owner, she’s been teaching aerial arts to all ages since 2015.

With certifications in aerial yoga (AirCat, CircAsana) and a 200-hour yoga training, Sara helps students explore strength, alignment, and creativity—always with an emphasis on feeling good and having fun.

As a performer, she blends vertical technique with character work, favoring loop straps, sling, and rope to channel presence and play. From her whimsical Disco Dolphin to sensual moonlit flows, Sara’s work celebrates the magic of the moment.

She will be teaching loopy straps slings and much more during weeks 1 & 2 of Circus with Purpose 2026

Chloe is a California-based aerialist, fire performer, and dancer who began performing in 2018 and has since dedicated herself to refining both her craft and the energy she brings to each performance. While sling remains her deepest aerial passion, she also thrives in duo and group collaborations, finding joy in the connection, creativity, and trust they inspire. With a background in teaching and a heart for community, Chloe is excited to share her knowledge and co-create circus magic with Circus with Purpose during weeks 1 & 2.