BIOgraphy

Originally from Manhattan, New York, and now based in Toronto, Ontario — Glory Dearling is a multidisciplinary aerialist and stunt performer known for her strong stage presence, fluid movement, and cinematic storytelling. Her work spans aerial performance, stunts, aerial rigging, acting, and physically driven roles across screen and live entertainment.

LXR Productions - Robert SInclair

Highlights

  • Semifinalist on Canada’s Got Talent

  • International aerial circus performer

  • ACTRA stunt performer and actor

  • Aerial Rigger

  • Dual Canadian–American citizen

Performance Work

Glory specializes as a soloist on high-flying aerial net, hoop, and silks, and as a partnering artist in dynamic duo and ensemble work. She has performed internationally with The Silver Starlets duo comedy aerial show and has worked for well known companies such as Cirque Éloize, La TOHU, Cirque Italia, NBA Halftime Shows and performed as a semifinalist on Canada’s Got Talent. Recently she appeared in a high flying duo aerial hoop number for Flic Flac Circus in Dortmund, Germany. She is a member of the Cirque du Soleil talent pool and the National Circus Alliance.

Her work blends technical precision with emotional storytelling, with a focus on creating visually striking and immersive performance experiences.

Flic Flac Dortmund - Renee Choi Photography

Recognition

Glory is a recipient of funding from the Toronto Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts in support of original creative circus work.

Stunt & Screen Work

As a stunt performer, Glory brings a strong foundation in body awareness, spatial control, and performance under pressure, with training across multiple disciplines.

Combat & Movement

  • Unarmed combat (Western and martial arts-based)

  • Weapons: knives and clubs

  • Ongoing stunt training at Kombat Arts (Mississauga) in boxing, Muay Thai, and Kali

Stunts & Physical Skills

  • Wire work

  • Wrecks: mini tramp, stair falls, ratchet work

  • Partial body burns (arm and back)

  • Low falls: seat fall (30 ft), header (20 ft), face-off (20 ft), back fall (20 ft)

Driving

  • Stunt and precision driving (basic level)

Glory is known for her responsiveness, strong physical awareness, and ability to integrate performance with technical stunt execution.

Height: 5’8 | Weight: 140 lbs | Hair & Eyes: Brown

Training & Background

With an early background in competitive figure skating, Glory transitioned into acro dance and theatre before fully immersing herself in circus arts. She has developed original aerial work under mentors including Stacy Clark, Rachel Walker, and Jen Georgopoulos.

She is a graduate of the International Stunt School in Seattle and holds a BA (Honours) in Devised Theatre from York University in Toronto.

Availability

Available for stunt, aerial, rigging and performance bookings worldwide.

Headshots by Denise Grant