Duo Erick & Christa
Brazilian-Canadian Contemporary Circus Duo
Duo Erick & Christa are a Brazilian-Canadian contemporary circus duo who bring together years of experience in circus, aerial arts, acrobatics, skating and performance. Based in Southern Ontario, Canada, Erick and Christa create and perform dynamic circus acts and original shows that combine physical skill, storytelling, connection and creativity.
Erick and Christa met in 2012 onboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas and began their journey together.
Erick comes from a small town in the interior of São Paulo, Brazil. He grew up training and competing in artistic gymnastics, developing the strength, discipline and body awareness that became the foundation of his circus career. At 21, he left Brazil to pursue a career as an acrobat, first working in China in trampwall, diving and fast track. He later joined Royal Caribbean as a tumbler, diver and acrobat before performing with Franco Dragone’s La Perle in Dubai as a high diver and tumbler on the air track. He also toured Brazil with CIA Rudá and has continued to develop his work as a versatile circus artist, specializing in partner acrobatics, hand-to-hand, aerial performance and acrobatic bicycle.
Christa grew up in southern Ontario, Canada as a competitive ice skater. After graduating from McMaster University with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics and Society and a minor in Psychology, she pursued a professional career as an ice skater, performing with cruise ship and touring productions. Her transition from skating into circus opened the door to a diverse range of disciplines, including aerial hoop, Cyr wheel, aerial performance and partner acrobatics.
Their partnership began both on and off stage, growing into a creative collaboration that has spanned multiple circus disciplines. Together, they perform three duo acts and two solo acts each, combining their individual backgrounds and skills to create versatile performances for a wide range of audiences. Their work reflects not only their diverse backgrounds but also their commitment to innovation, collaboration and storytelling.
