Keely Whitelaw
Keely Whitelaw is a captivating circus artist and innovative researcher based in St. John’s, Canada. With over a decade of experience, she has transformed her lifelong passion for movement and trickery from the gymnastics world into the awe-inspiring realm of circus arts. Specializing in aerial hoop, Keely has dazzled audiences and inspired students across Canada and internationally, combining elegance, strength, and theatrical flair.
Renowned for her daring spirit, Keely thrives on climbing to breathtaking heights—whether on an aerial silk, with a partner, or up a rock face. Her performances radiate drama and sparkle, leaving audiences mesmerized. She shines as a core member of The Silver Starlets and as one-half of the enchanting hoop and saxophone duo, Ostinato!.
Selected Credits
- The Silver Starlets – Equilibrium Circus (2023)
- Tesseract Troupe - 2024 to present
- Untellable Movement Theatre – Artist in Residence (2024)
- Smokeshow, Dancetantric – Alley ‘Oop Entertainment (2020–2024)
- St. John’s International Circus Fest (2018, 2021)
- Wonderbolt Productions – Circus Glorious, Bolt Out of the Blue, All Fired Up (2015–2020)
- Ras Zeela: Mumbai Wedding Extravaganza – AnyStage Productions (2019)
- Featured performer with Hit and Run, La Rouge, Medusa, Cirque Revolution, Hercinia Arts Collective, Danielle Rebelle, and more.
From intimate corporate events to grand festival stages, Keely continues to push the boundaries of her craft, captivating audiences with her artistry and fearless pursuit of the extraordinary.
