Lance Nielsen

Lance is the founder and director of Aerobatics Performing Arts, a circus school in Draper, Utah. Inspired by Jackie Chan videos as a kid, Lance discovered a passion for flipping and stunting. He was a scholarship collegiate cheerleader and collegiate starting lacrosse player. His background in athletics, cheer and tumbling led him to international performing contracts. He worked as a professional acrobat and aerialist for Franco Dragone Entertainment, Chimelong International Circus, Cirque de la Mer- Sea World San Diego, World Entertainment, Flippin’ Out Entertainment, Utah Jazz Dunk Team, Blaze Stunt Team, and more. He received certification in Circus Arts Instruction from the Ecole Nationale de Cirque. He has written, choreographed and directed numerous full length circus productions.