Meet the team

LADD has some of the best world renown resident instructors and performers. They are hand selected by Claudine Choquette.

Executive Team

Claudine

Claudine Choquette

Chief Executive Officer

Instructors

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Anabella Croce

              Teaching 
Youth and Adults
Regular and Private Classes
Trapeze, Hammock, Silks, Lyra
                    Bio
Anabella Croce is a professional aerialist who began her circus journey in 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Since then, her love and passion for the art have only grown. She has mastered multiple apparatuses including the hammock, silks, trapeze, and lyra, while also exploring flexibility, juggling, and fire dancing.
Anabella brings her diverse skill set to various performances across South Florida. She is passionate about sharing her craft, guiding students as they grow within the aerial community, coaching them for competitions, and choreographing their performances. Her discipline and dedication to the arts are unwavering.
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Anna Gorbatenko

              Teaching 
Youth and Adults
Regular and Private Classes
Silks, Lyra, Handstand, Acrobatics, Duo Aerial
                    Bio
Anna Gorbatenko is a former professional athlete, having represented the National Acrobatic Gymnastics Team of Ukraine. Following her athletic career, she transitioned into the world of performance, embarking on a multi-year tour with Cirque du Soleil. Anna then teamed up with another acrobat to create a captivating duo show, where they served as headline entertainers on cruise ships for an extended period.
Now based in Miami for the last two years, LADD Miami is excited to welcome Anna as our instructor for both aerial and ground apparatuses. She brings her vast experience and passion to teaching students of all ages, from youth to adults.
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Ariadna Ignatenko

              Teaching 
Adults
Regular and Private Classes
Contortion and Handstand
                    Bio
Ariadna Ignatenko brings a wealth of experience to LADD Miami, having honed her skills in both education and performance. Originally from Ukraine, Adrina has a robust background in acrobatics and dance.  She has graced stages worldwide, performing in international circus shows and festivals. Ariadna competed at national levels in Ukraine, earning recognition for her prowess in acrobatic gymnastics, which enriched her understanding of technique and discipline.
She has taught in various contexts, from youth programs in Ukraine to workshops for adults in Europe, focusing on both the physical and expressive aspects of movement. She has worked at prestigious circus schools, contributing to curriculum development and teaching advanced aerial techniques.Now at LADD Miami, Ariadna specializes in teaching contortion and handstand, fostering a love for movement and performance. Her approach combines technical mastery with creativity, making her classes both challenging and inspiring.
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Marcela Duarte

              Teaching 
Adults
Regular and Private Classes
Lyra, Silks, Trapeze, Flexibility, Hammock
                    Bio
At LADD Miami, Marcela specializes in teaching aerial and ground apparatuses to students of all levels, promoting not only physical skills but also personal growth and creativity. 
Marcela Duarte is a renowned circus performer with a focus on aerial arts and flexibility. Marcela has mastered aerial silks, lyra hammcok, and trapeze, bringing grace, strength, and innovation to her performances. Her routines often blend elements of dance, creating a narrative through movement high above the ground. She has competed and performed at some of the world's most prestigious circus festivals, where her unique blend of athleticism and artistry has earned her multiple awards and recognitions. Whether performing solo or as part of an ensemble, Marcela's contributions have been pivotal in creating memorable shows. Her solo acts are particularly noted for their storytelling aspect, where each piece tells a story through movement. Beyond her performances, Marcela has contributed to the circus community by teaching at various circus schools and workshops, passing on her knowledge of aerial techniques, safety, and performance art.
 Known for pushing the boundaries, Marcela often experiments with new apparatuses and techniques.
She actively participates in community outreach, using her circus skills to inspire and educate, particularly focusing on youth in underprivileged areas, showing how circus arts can be a tool for empowerment. Marcela has collaborated with other artists from different disciplines, leading to cross-pollination of ideas and techniques, which has enriched the circus arts scene.
Marcela's performances are not just feats of physical prowess but also expressions of human emotion and creativity, making her a standout figure in the contemporary circus world.

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Uuve Jansson

              Teaching 
Youth and Adults
Regular and Private Classes
Trapeze
                    Bio
Uuve Jansson is a world-renowned circus performer and aerial arts specialist, now bringing her extraordinary expertise to LADD Miami. Originally from Stockholm, Sweden, Uuve discovered her passion for swinging trapeze at a young age, training at Cirkus Cirkör and later mastering her craft under the guidance of top coaches. Her career highlights include performing with Cirque du Soleil in productions like Dralion, Alegria, and Iris, as well as earning a Gold Medal and the Prize of the President of the Republic at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris. At LADD Miami, Uuve teaches aerial trapeze with a focus on technique, safety, and artistic expression, inspiring students of all ages to reach new heights in their aerial journey.
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Maria Margiyeva

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Belu Bergman

Vlad Pushniak

Guest Instructors

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Hampus Jansson

Aurelie

Aurelie Cadiou

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Kelly Mixon

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Oscar Sanhueza

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Milena Straczynski

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Snö Bunta

Ariel

Ariel Flores

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Stephanie Chisholm

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Joseph Saint Louis

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Miami Circus Arts Center is a fictitious name for Les Ailes du Desir Foundation Inc. (LADD) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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