Mykelle Walton

Mykelle Walton is a multidisciplinary performing artist and researcher who strives to combine her intellectual and physical curiosity. In her primary discipline of aerial acrobatics, Mykelle has performed internationally through varieté shows, artistic festivals, and cruise ships in aerial hoop, hair suspension, and aerial straps. She often ventures out of the circus tent and explores other areas of performance including modern dance, durational performance, and devised theatre. Mykelle deeply informs her practice making connections between philosophy, critical theory, and aerodynamics. Using a foundation in metaphysics she transforms the critical thinking of philosophy into a movement based practice to create complex, layered work. 

Originally from rural Idaho, she has worked with organisations such as Animate Objects, AIDA Cruises, Virgin Voyages, and the New England Center for Circus Arts. She has been supported by the Idaho Arts Commission, Alexa Rose Foundation, and the Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance program. After founding the Boise Circus Guild and serving as president and artistic director for five years, she is currently matriculated at Mount Holyoke College on full scholarship to study philosophy and dance. She lives with her wife and loves to hike in the mountains.