About
Josie Jo is an artist of many forms. At the age of 4, I began ballet, tap, and jazz while living in New Jersey, then joined cheerleading when she moved to Florida at age 10. Dancing is a skill she still studies at various studios locally. She graduated with a BFA in Photography at the Miami International University of Art and Design in 2014, where she also learned how to paint. In 2020, she began working as a floral designer. Josie always loved creating with her hands, but when it comes to circus arts, it's something she always dreamed of.
In 2015, she took her first aerial class with Angels Entertainment and never turned back. She expanded her training as an aerialist under industry leaders. Her primary discipline as an aerialist is the aerial hoop and straps. Her secondary disciplines are in duo straps, aerial silks, and the aerial lollipop,
In 2017, she traveled to boost her aerial artistry to Costco Rica for a retreat with Sweet Retreats by Kerri Kresinski at Airborne Arts, and to Colorado for an aerial hoop workshop with Elsie Smith, former Cirque du Soleil artist, for the Annual Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival in 2019.
As she grew into the Miami flow community, she extended her skills and began learning fire manipulation. When it comes to fire, her skills include fire fans, palm torches, a fire umbrella, a contact staff, fire eating and fire breathing. Josie has trained with professionals such as, UK's Shade Flamewater, Thomas Santiago, Remy Connor, and Lior Littman.
Josie's love for circus and performing arts is what started Josie Jo Productions. She has worked professionally for the community, local events, bars/restaurants and venues all over South Florida, for holidays, birthdays, weddings, showcases and cabarets. She has been featured in Les Ailes Du Desir's Christmas Classics Holiday Showcase in 2021. She also, has a n annual residency in St. Croix, USVI.
Josie's goals are to travel and expand her knowledge and experience circus internationally. Her passion to entertain and inspire, will leave you with an unforgettable experience. She was born to share her infectious energy and talent with the world.