Meet Our Coaches

Kosta's experience performing with the Cirque du Soleil inspired him to co-found Zacada Circus School with Christine Cadeau, to share their knowledge and love of the circus arts.

Debra Brown is Zacada’s Artistic Advisor / Director and most valued Choreographer. Debra has been the principal choreographer for Cirque du Soleil since 1987. Zacada’s Co-founders Kosta and Christine had the opportunity to meet and work with Debra Brown back in 1996-2001 with Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam and are honoured and so grateful to be able to have Debra as an Artistic Direc...

Zach Nearchou jumped at the chance at joining Zacada's Ninja program when it opened 6 years ago in 2015.  Since then he has competed in multiple Ninja competitions and National Ninja League World Competition.  Zach has been part of helping develop Zacada's Ninja Program over the years.   His interest in challenging himself has rubbed off on his students. Zach's Big Brother perso...

Selah has been a performer with Zacada Circus School since 2012 and has been coaching since 2015. Before circus, Selah spent 8 years training as a competitive gymnast in Hamilton and competed all across Ontario. Currently at Zacada, Selah specializes in Cyr wheel, which she has been trainin...

Alexa Compare- is a dance Pageant title holder, has performed on a project with Cirque du Soleil and a technical dancer- began her journey into her arts at the age of 3 years-old. She is a professionally trained dancer in ballet, tap, acro, jazz, and contemporary. She competed international...