Rob Crites
Circus Arts • Aerial Silks, Straps, Trapeze
Rob is a professional entertainer, circus performer and instructor. His performances include stilt-dancing on Paul McCartney's European/Russian tour, stilt-dancing with Jennifer Lopez on the American Music Awards, and juggling on stilts in Aerosmith's "Jaded" music video. Movie performances include "OZ The Great and Powerful," "Water for Elephants" and "Austin Powers 3." TV performances include Dancing with the Stars, Tosh.O, GLEE, Celebrity Circus and General Hospital.
In addition to performing, Rob was the Co-coordinator for Cirque du Soleil's "Cirque du Monde" program in Los Angeles where he taught circus skills to "at risk" youth for over 12 years. Rob also taught circus classes at Cirque School LA and several other schools for many years. His diverse skills include stage shows and acts with: juggling, stilt-acrobatics & partnering, aerial acrobatics, unicycling and fire.