We are an official tax-exempt nonprofit organization!!
Our Mission:
We are flying trapeze enthusiasts who collaborate to create an environment of support, safety and excitement for our students, our spectators and ourselves.
We witness and respect the personal empowerment that results from challenging experiences.
As a nonprofit organization, we partner with other nonprofits to offer cost-free opportunities for struggling individuals to build confidence.
We witness and respect the personal empowerment that results from challenging experiences.
As a nonprofit organization, we partner with other nonprofits to offer cost-free opportunities for struggling individuals to build confidence.
Our Team:
Paula J. Murphy, D.C - President/instigator/dreamer Local chiropractor, flying trapeze enthusiast and amateur aerialist. Paula's fantasy of opening a flying trapeze school began in 2013 and has led her to connect with some of the best trapeze rig builders and teachers in the country. She is committed to building a school that is accessible, affordable, challenging and FUN! Additionally, Paula has worked for 20 years with Dr. Patch Adams (yes, about whom the Robin Williams movie was created) in the arenas of Health Care system design reform and therapeutic clowning. With Patch, she has taken chiropractic care and clowning on humanitarian missions to Cuba, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Peru, and El Salvador.
Katie Ponozzo (Manager/Coach/Board Member) This is Katie's sixth season at Fly! Boise, and she is so excited to be back catching and flying! Katie was born and raised in Northern Idaho and studied dance at the University of Idaho with Festival Dance Academy as well as Boise State University, where she graduated with a BA in Theatre with dance emphasis, Cum Laude. She has performed with Idaho Dance Theatre, Stampede Spirit Dancers and Drop Dance Collective. As an original member of Off Center Dance, Katie has filled the roles of dancer, choreographer and Artistic Director. She currently teaches dance at BSU, Boise Dance Alliance and Idaho Fine Arts Academy and aerial silks at Ophidia and Asana Climbing gym. Katie is also an accomplished aerial silks performer and instructor, and is 1/2 of the performance team known as Duo Avian.