JOSEPHINE SOMERVILLE
CIRCUS
Performer
Coach
Rigger
Artist
ABOUT
Josephine Somerville is a dynamic, expressive circus artist. Specializing in tippy lyra and german wheel, Josephine enjoys finding new and unexpected movements on any apparatus, and is particularly drawn to circles, with their finite infinity.
Josephine grew up reading books and making music on an aspiring suburban farm in Boston, MA. She has been performing since age 4, singing the entire soundtrack of The Sound of Music on her grandparents' porch. At age 12, Josephine went to a circus show with her oma and fell in love. A few years later, she started taking circus classes, and soon she was spending all her free time in the air or rolling around in a wheel. After graduating from college with a BS in neuroscience, Josephine completed the New England Center for Circus Arts ProTrack Program in 2023. She has since graced theaters and tents across North America and Europe and is excited to continue doing circus across the globe! Josephine is also a trained and experienced circus rigger and coach. When not upside down, Josephine can be found baking cookies, befriending neighborhood cats, or gallivanting about forests and mountains.
Performance
Josephine brings exceptional skill, professionalism, and artistry to her performances, creating memorable experiences that connect with audiences. She loves choreographing original acts, both solo and ensemble.
Rigging
Josephine has been trained in rigging at Stockholm University of the Arts, interned with Cirkus Cirkor, and worked as part of the rigging team at the New England Center for Circus Arts. She is passionate about safety and risk management and has experience with rigging setup, tear down, inspections, equipment maintenance & construction, and working at height.
Coaching
Josephine loves to share her knowledge and experience with students. As a coach, she aims to help students find ease and joy in movement and achieve their goals. Josephine has taught students of all ages and levels, from preschool to professional.
Where is Josephine Now?
Currently...
Coach New England Center for Circus Arts
Available From...
June 2026
GALLERY
TIPPY LYRA
"Eindelose Blauw (Endless Blue)"
Breathe in the ocean air and drift away with the waves in this dynamic, moving piece.
Video coming soon
DANCE TRAPEZE
"Yesterday's Wake"
This piece explores our uneasy yet indissoluble relationship to nature, with its fragility and beauty.
Video coming soon
ACTS AVAILABLE
Josephine has performed tippy lyra, german wheel, static and dance trapeze, lyra, silks, aerial cube, and partner acrobatics. She has experience in rope, duo trapeze & lyra, and physical theather.
*All acts can be modified or customized for shows and events*
