#explorecircus circus

Meet Beck McIntyre, one of Flipside Circus’ awesome trainers and part of our series ‘Meet the Trainers’. Beck has been involved in circus arts for 34 years and was first inspired to join the circus when she was just five years old! 

What is your favourite apparatus to teach? I like variety

What is the most important thing that circus has taught you? Balance of humour, safety, expression, team work, celebration and discipline.

Your funniest circus moment is… Creating a funny or interesting move or piece from accidental, spontaneous play.

What or who inspires you most? Depends on the day :)

For 2016 our theme is EXPLORE and we aim to uncover the many names and faces that make up the Flipside family!  To kick off, come backstage and meet some of the fantastic Flipside Circus trainers in our series ‘Meet the Trainers.’

Today we’re introducing Chris Fleming. When he isn’t taking precarious pics with legendary trapeze artists like Tony Steele, Chris enjoys eating, gymming, surfing, sleeping and Playstation. 

How long have you been involved in circus arts? 10 years.

Tell us about the moment that first inspired you to start circus classes? The curiosity was too great. A friend took me to a class, hooked instantly.

What is your favourite apparatus to teach? Flying trapeze.

What is the best thing that circus has taught you? If you’ve put in the time and the training, you can trust yourself in ANY situation.

Your funniest circus moment… [I was] getting a photo with a friend and Tony Steele (an 80-year-old flying trapeze legend), when Tony strips down to a zebra print g-string and says he won’t take the photo unless my friend and I are in our undies too. In front of a packed training space. But we got the photo!