25th April 2024

Search

Show Reel Of The Week: Acrobatic Duo – Chris and Iona

Chris and Iona

Give us your elevator pitch of who you are, what you do and what your skill set is.

Our names are Chris and Iona and we are an Acrobatic Duo from the UK. We have been working together for seven years now and spent four years training in The Netherlands specialising in a skill called Hand to Hand. Hand to Hand is a circus discipline that has grown from a form of gymnastics. It involves Chris lifting, throwing and catching Iona in various positions and linking tricks with acrobatic movements. If that sounds complicated, it is! It is much easier to show than explain what we do so check out our media links!

We also have experience in other Circus Aerial disciplines including:

  1. Aerial Straps
  2. Aerial Hoop
  3. Duo Trapeze
  4. Aerial Silks
  5. Swinging and Flying Trapeze!

chris and iona

What is your ideal role?

We are currently working on Cruise ships which is quite an ideal situation for us as it means 6 months of continuous employment. We have big plans to return to the UK and hit the corporate and wedding markets!

We would like to perform our routines to help make someone’s special day an even more memorable event.

Another interest we have is TV, Film, Music Videos or Modelling.  Together, we are on the lookout for agencies offering that sort of work.

Name your top 5 credits.

1. Celebrity Cruise Lines (2017-Ongoing), Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Reflection
2. Cirque Bijou – Multiple roles and performances (One of the UK’s largest Circus Agencies)
3. Sky 1 – Da Vinci’s Demons (Contortionist extra)
4. IK – Multiple corporate performances and events (Impressariat Kunsten affilliated with Fontys Hogeschoolen vor de Kunsten (FHK))
5. Glastonbury Music Festival – Multiple performances and disciplines (Above and Beyond Aerial Company)

chris and iona

How do we get in contact with you?

info@chrisandiona.com
Facebook
Instagram

Would you like to be considered for Show Reel Of The WeekCLICK HERE to send in your information. Title your article “Show Reel Of The Week”. We look forward to seeing your talent.

Join TheatreArtLife to access unlimited articles, our global career center, discussion forums, and professional development resource guide. Your investment will help us continue to ignite connections across the globe in live entertainment and build this community for industry professionals. Learn more about our subscription plans.

Love to write or have something to say? Become a contributor with TheatreArtLife. Join our community of industry leaders working in artistic, creative, and technical roles across the globe. Visit our CONTRIBUTE page to learn more or submit an article.

STANDBY

logo-2.jpg

Thank you so much for reading, but you have now reached your free article limit for this month.

Our contributors are currently writing more articles for you to enjoy.

To keep reading, all you have to do is become a subscriber and then you can read unlimited articles anytime.

Your investment will help us continue to ignite connections across the globe in live entertainment and build this community for industry professionals.

Are you ready? Select JOIN to get started!