Paxton Asher is a Canadian/American circus, dance, and theatre creator with a passion for connection and inspired exploration. Being raised in a household that founded both the “DanceXperience” and “FeminineXperience”, Paxton was heavily involved in the creative process as a lead choreographer, instructor and performer in the family dance business, even organizing a flash mob financed by the city of Ottawa.
 

Leaping from the dance world to the theatre world, Paxton attended both Canterbury’s Dramatic Arts program (2016 - Ottawa, ON), followed by Humber College’s Theatre Performance program (2019 - Toronto, ON) specializing in devised physical theatre and collective ensemble creations.
 

Upon graduating and relocating to the USA, Paxton quickly fell in love with the circus world and jump-started into training. Here, Paxton quickly became a lead coach and performance troupe member for Aerial Arts of Rochester, coaching many circus classes, developing the sought after Acro-Chair Dance program, directing the studios Fringe Festival show “ROAR” (2022), and performing professionally throughout upstate NY.

In 2023 Paxton attended New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA) ProTrack program (2025 - Brattleboro, VT) majoring in contortion and minoring in aerial chair. While in school she helped support herself by gigging around her region for multiple entertainment companies. She also played a large role in collectively creating their ensemble's graduation show “Thank You For Waiting” which toured New England during the spring of 2025.
 

After graduation, Paxton started touring with The Circus Us in their fall 2025 production of “Cirque Us Stories” followed by two back to back contracts on AIDA Cruises, touring the world working as a contortionist and aerialist. Paxton is excited to see where her life journey takes her and is committed to spreading her knowledge, creativity, and inspiration to all!