Laila Umeko
Laila is a trapezist, mover and circus artist. Traveller at heart, she was born in South Africa, grew up in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and can usually be found in Brussels, Belgium. Since graduating from ESAC (École Supérieure des Arts du Cirque), she has spent her time hanging upside down (professionally) across Europe.
Her aerial practise is deeply rooted in the body, using physical sensations to create texture & emotion in movement. She first fell in love with dance trapeze for its ability to let her float, fall and dance through the air. Drawing on her circus school training and years of dedication to the discipline, her workshops provide a strong foundation in dynamic trapeze technique. Beyond the technical aspects, she offers tools to deepen students’ creative exploration, focusing on movement qualities that infuse play, surprise, and dynamism into aerial work.
Soon, the winds of the world will carry her to the UK, where she looks forward to spreading her trapeze magic once again <3
Instagram: @lailaumeko