Andrea Russell

Canada/Thailand

No one who knows Andrea is the least bit surprised to find out that she has run away with the circus– it was kind of expected actually !! Andrea has been the director and ringmaster of Spark! Circus( formerly Laughing for Life) for about five years. She spins poi, and also performs with palm candles and fans, though she considers herself far more of a behind the scenes organizer than a true performer!( Luckily, the kids aren’t too picky! ) She loves bringing the smiles to the faces of the children, and witnessing how the experience with this volunteer circus stimulates beautiful growth and awareness in all the performers. It is like watching people bloom like flowers…. She is deeply honoured to spend her time with such an amazing group of people each year