Chris Carlos is an acrobat, performer, coach and event manager with 20 years in the performing arts industry.
After spinning fire professionally for 7 years, Chris went on to graduate from NICA in 2011 with a specialty in duo acrobatics, comedy acrobatics and Russian bar.
He went on the have an extensive professional career coaching and co-creating/performing internationally with shows such as ‘Rouge’, ‘Children are Stinky’ and ’The Pulse’ and ‘A Simple Space’ by Gravity and Other Myths.
In 2009 Chris founded Spin Circus, one of Australia’s biggest and longest running circus festivals - celebrating its 16th year in 2025.
5 years later he founded both APAC: The Australian Partner Acrobatic Convention - a 4 day acrobatic retreat and Spin Training Course - a month long intensive acrobatic training course.
Chris is a highly experienced coach and acrobat with a sharp focus on technique, skills and safety. His coaching technique and in-depth knowledge provides students with opportunities to upskill and grow in their acrobat journey.

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