About Us

        
   
Ivan Flores, the Owner and Producer of Cirque for Christ and De Leon Productions is originally from Guadalajara, Mexico were he was on the Mexican National team for 6 years and Mexican National Gymnastics Champion in 1995.   Since 1995, Ivan has performed in cirque style shows throughout the United States , Mexico , and Canada .
Ivan has performed and managed cirque type shows at Sea World for the past 11 summers.  In 1996-1997 Ivan had the opportunity to perform as a gymnast with the North American Ice Capades Tour.   Ivan went on and continued to perform in many more cirque style and acrobatic productions.   Examples of such shows would be Snoopy on Ice, NBA half time shows, and large corporate events for companies like IBM.
                             

Misti Flores, Owner and Production Manager of Cirque for Christ and De Leon Productions, was an intercollegiate gymnast for the University of Iowa where she graduated with a B.S.  in Exercise Physiology.   Since college, Misti has pursued a carrier as an aerial and acrobatic performer.   Misti has performed in various shows such as Sea World's "Cirque de la Mer¨ and "It's Christmas Again, Snoopy¨.   

Other productions that Misti has performed in consist of corporate events, private parties and nightclubs. Misti has now choreographed many shows for De Leon Productions.

Misti was raised in a Christian family and has been a Christian since she was seven years old.  She has always felt that she should use her talent to serve Christ and she feels that this is a great opportunity that God has placed before her and her husband. 
 
                             
 
Joel Marson is an aerialist with four years experience concentrating primarily in silks, aerial net, and as a flying trapeze catcher. Recent performances include an aerial net act for Fern Street Circus' "Cruise Around The World" and silks for Bravo and December Nights.  The things I enjoy most about circus in general are teaching both children and adults the skills freely given to me, and bringing the impact of Scripture out dramatically using circus arts.  Cirque for Christ provides a unique opportunity for me to serve Jesus Christ and share the Gospel using the gifts He has given me.  Outside of Cirque For Christ, I make a living as a data analyst / report developer; and I both teach and perform with a local non-profit circus arts program here in San Diego .

Karla Kirkegaard is from San Diego , CA. and is happily married to her husband Rick and has 3 fabulous kids: Colton, 13; Kaitlyn, 10 and Conner, 8. When she is not being "Mom", she competes in Fitness competitions for Ms. Fitness USA and enjoys Aerial Acrobatics and Gymnastics for a fun and challenging workout.

Her passion for Christ began at the early age of 6. Her mother introduced her to Christ before she passed away and attributes her relationship with Jesus as her anchor through the heavy storms in life. Around age 14, she started drifting from the Lord and life as a teenager was lonely and full of empty searching until she reconnected with her first love, Jesus, at age 19. Her passion now is ministering to young teens and kids through youth groups, youth crisis hotlines and fun Christ-centered activities.

 
The bible says to "comfort others with the comfort you have received¨ and Lord willing, she hopes to touch young people's lives with the comfort she received as a young, lost soul. She also hopes to some day open up a teen "hang out" called The Lighthouse that includes a state of the art Gym, food service, rooms for bible studies and youth groups, and a "Starbucks-like" atmosphere for teens to do homework and pass the time. Until then, please pray for the vision the Lord has given her about The Lighthuse and that His will be done. Isaiah 40:31
                             
     

Cherie Adame has been dancing professionally for 10 years. A native of Orange County, she received her B.A. in Dance from the University of California, Irvine. She has had the opportunity to teach ArtsBridge programs all over Orange County, bringing dance, world cultures and choreography projects back to public schools. Cherie has been blessed to travel nationally and internationally as a performer. She has worked numerous times throughout Japan for Tokyo Disneyland, other resorts, and for our Air Force troops in Okinawa. Cherie is also an acrobat performing on Chinese Poles, Bungee, Web, and Lyra for different corporate industrials. She recently returned from dancing on a cruise ship to Alaska with Holland America and then touring south through the Panama Canal. She is part of "The Grove" in Los Angeles, "Caruso's Top Hats," a west coast version of the Rocketts. You might currently catch a glimpse of her flying high above the castle in Disneyland as "Tinkerbell." Cherie hopes this show "Cirque for Christ" will give the message of amazement and great power given from our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Jessica Owen, is an aerialist and former gymnast. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, she has been coaching gymnastics with focus on trampoline and tumbling for the last 14 years. As a performer, Jessica has been a trapeze artist and aerialist in the Triton Circus, and has performed in several night clubs, festivals, and corporate events. Also a dedicated mom to her son, Robbie, Jessica is excited to take part in this production, and hopes her son will follow the lessons of the bible.. "I hope that by displaying our great gifts, we will bring forth a message of spirituality and portray our thanks to God."

Antonio Moore, is an acrobat and Elite level Power tumbler and gymnast from Chicago, Illinois. Antonio is currently performing bungee, fast track, and Chinese Poles in Cirque du Soleil's "Mystere" in Las Vegas. He has also been involved with several other shows including "The Birdhouse Factory," "Cirque de la Mer" and "Riptide" at Sea World, San Diego, The Triton Circus, and corporate events in Las Vegas, California, and Chicago. Antonio is pleased to be involved in this show and for the purpose of the Lord.

The Senchihina Twins, Svetlana and Tatyana, are originally from the Ukrane where they started out competing in Acro Sport. They highlighted their carriers in Acro sport by winning the European and World Championships. They came to the United States at the age 16 to work for Cirque Du Soliel. They performed six years working for Cirque Du Soliel in their shows “O” and “Saltimbanco”. Other Highlights of their performing careers have been working in Sea World’s “Cirque De La Mer” show and doing large special events and corporate parties around the world.

God has always played are large part in their competitive and performing career. They are very excited to be able to use their talents to serve The Lord.

      
   

Iouri and Nikoli