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Sarah Karas

Sarah Karas

Aerialist
San Diego,CA

Summary

Dynamic aerial performer with a strong background in choreography and audience engagement, showcased at Aerial Arts Society. Developed innovative acts blending traditional and contemporary styles, achieving notable recognition, including a 2nd place finish at Viva Fest. Skilled in improvisation and adapting performances to diverse environments, ensuring captivating experiences for all audiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Solo Aerial Lyra Act

Aerial Arts Society
11.2025 - 11.2025

Developed an innovate and refreshing lyra act for Aerial Arts Society competition

Solo Lyra Aerial Performance

Old Mill District
10.2024 - 10.2024

Developed a bat themed solo act for an outdoor Halloween performance for trick or treat at the Old Mill District

Persisted with and modified performance to accommodate sleet and temperatures in the low 40s

Solo Lyra Aerial Performance

Camp Circus
08.2024 - 08.2024

Worked as part of a circus troupe to develop a vampire themed circus show at Burning man

Developed my longest act and character to date at 7 minutes 30 secs with audience participation component

Solo Lyra Aerial Performance

Shift Festival
07.2024 - 07.2024

Developed a last minute lyra act for a slot that need to be filled Shift Festival performance at Nasty's dive bar

Was adaptable to conditions and stage limitations due to rigging

Solo Lyra Aerial Performance

La Bon Burlesque
07.2024 - 07.2024

Developed a solo lyra act to accompany La Bon Burlesque performance troupe in a summer based themed show

Solo Lyra Aerial Performance

Viva Fest
03.2024 - 03.2024

Developed a solo lyra act for competition at Viva Fest blending dynamic movement and traditional lyra style

Solo Aerial Lyra Ambient Performance

Cascade Equinox Festival
09.2023 - 09.2023

Three day contract performing 2-3 sets per day of 30 mins to 1.5 hours in length sets alongside musical artists.

Performed a 1.5 hr set with Pretty Lights

Performed on Silks and Lyra

Solo Lyra Aerial Ambient Performance

Bend Night Market
06.2023 - 08.2023

Provided ambient performances with live music on silks and Lyra for 1-2 hour time slots at the Bend Night Market between June to August

Solo Aerial Silks Ambient Performance

The Village of Sunriver
05.2023 - 05.2023

Ambient Silks performance for a 3 hours time slot for kid's day at the village at Sunriver

Solo Aerial Silks Performance

COAA Showcase
04.2023 - 04.2023

Developed a intensely passionate and energetic silks performance to close out the showcase

Solo Lyra Aerial Performance

Viva Fest
04.2022 - 04.2022

Developed my first stage performance with Lyra after about 4 months of training to compete at a novice level and placed 2nd.

Skills

  • Choreography and improvisation
  • Stage performance
  • Audience engagement
  • Ambient or act creation
  • Rigging education through Craig Lewis

Certification

Insured performer through Specialty Insurance

Timeline

Solo Aerial Lyra Act

Aerial Arts Society
11.2025 - 11.2025

Solo Lyra Aerial Performance

Old Mill District
10.2024 - 10.2024

Solo Lyra Aerial Performance

Camp Circus
08.2024 - 08.2024

Solo Lyra Aerial Performance

Shift Festival
07.2024 - 07.2024

Solo Lyra Aerial Performance

La Bon Burlesque
07.2024 - 07.2024

Solo Lyra Aerial Performance

Viva Fest
03.2024 - 03.2024

Solo Aerial Lyra Ambient Performance

Cascade Equinox Festival
09.2023 - 09.2023

Solo Lyra Aerial Ambient Performance

Bend Night Market
06.2023 - 08.2023

Solo Aerial Silks Ambient Performance

The Village of Sunriver
05.2023 - 05.2023

Solo Aerial Silks Performance

COAA Showcase
04.2023 - 04.2023

Solo Lyra Aerial Performance

Viva Fest
04.2022 - 04.2022

Feature

Owns personal steel aerial rig with adjustable height up to 26ft, lifts are possible available upon request 

Sarah KarasAerialist