Al Light

Joffrey Ballet School

A lifelong lover of all things circus, Al Light got his start in the circus arts from Florida State University’s Flying High Circus.  After college Al had a career as a performer working with some of the greats of the circus world, such as Tony Steele, performing a variety of circus acts.  After attaining his Master’s Degree in Sport Management and Coaching he has had a varied career in all levels of acrobatics and circus arts as the Director of Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus, Associate Director of the Florida State University Flying High Circus, and the Head Coach of Acrobatics for Cirque Du Soleil’s Ka.  Currently, he holds the position of Head Coach of Acrobatics for Cirque Du Soleil’s Ka, Zumanity and Mindfreak.