ABOUT ME

I graduated from the University of Oregon in 2009 with a journalism degree in Electronic Media. I spin fire professionally and love traveling to perform and teach. I perform under the name Spades and have a website www.spinningspades.com

I live in Portland, Oregon. I love music, the outdoors, and good company.
Aho Mitakuye Oyasin

Interests

Performance art! Fire spinning, acrobatics, clowning, and being expressive!. Music! Anything that makes you get out of your seat and DANCE! Meeting new people and putting myself in new, exciting situations!

• arts
• performing arts
• music festivals
• festivals
• dancing
• traveling
• juggling
• music
• outdoor activities
• snowboarding
• skateboarding
• communications
• journalism

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Performed on stage in front of thousands of people at music festivals.

Was sponsored for skateboarding and snowboarding while still in highschool.

The stars

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach fire dancing lessons and workshops professional. Mainly staff spinning and contact staff.
I also occasionally teach juggling lessons.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States