The first time Maverick tried flying trapeze, he knew he'd found something special. There is simply nothing like the feeling of flying through the air. As one of the founders of the Utah Space Cadets, he says this community and art form have changed his life, and helping bring flying trapeze to Utah is a dream come true.

Ash is one of the founders of the Utah Space Cadets and still can't get over the fact that this wonderfully weird circus community exists. She loves the friendships, the adventure, and the feeling of flying through the air with some of her favorite people. For her, trapeze isn't just a hobby—it's a second family.

Linda may not spend much time on the rig, but she was one of the people who looked at flying trapeze and thought, "You know what? We should absolutely bring this to Utah." An adventurer at heart, she loves traveling, trying new things, and occasionally indulging her inner adrenaline junkie (yes, she has gone up on the platform!). She loves having a house full of company and watching the Space Cadets soar from the sidelines.

Scott is proof that you don't have to fly to be an essential part of the circus. A lifelong science nerd, he's always eager to learn something new and share a fun fact or two. He appreciates good food, enjoys exploring different cultures, and loves opening his home to friends and family. While he doesn't spend much time on the rig itself, he absolutely loves watching the Space Cadets fly and helping make this wonderful circus community possible.

Ammon flies because nothing else makes him feel as free as soaring through the air. He catches because he loves solving problems and supporting others (which usually means he's the one hanging upside down on the opposite side of everyone else). With no prior experience in anything remotely like flying trapeze, he's discovered that nothing is more rewarding than surrounding himself with incredible people and challenging himself to grow every day.

Beth never actually meant to get into trapeze—it just kind of happened. She stayed because of the people. The community is supportive, welcoming, and always ready to cheer each other on. Plus, there's always something new to learn, which keeps her challenged and excited to come back. What started as an accident has somehow turned into a perfectly reasonable reason to spend her free time launching herself into the air.

Mack is a well-renowned little guy who once tripped over their own untied shoelace. They enjoyed the sensation of falling so much that they apparently decided the only reasonable next step was flying trapeze. The rest, as they say, is history.

Jumping headfirst into flying trapeze with absolutely no background or experience was both the craziest and best thing Nicole has ever done. She fell in love with flying, the community, and the wonderfully ridiculous idea of spending her free time soaring through the air. Nicole is also the troupe photographer and can often be found behind the camera, capturing the moments that make this circus family so special.
See Nicole's Work here! 

Mental Performance Consultant by day, flying trapeze fanatic by night. The higher Sarah flies, the more present and grounded she becomes. She's a lifelong learner, a seasoned instructor, and is always ready for a new challenge. She still can't decide whether she'd rather fly or catch, and honestly, that's part of the fun.