Ginger Ana Griep-Ruiz is a second-generation circus artist and aerialist. A Toronto native/circus kid, she has performed in a rich variety of disciplines in circuses and theatrical productions around the world since the age of three. Today Ginger is recognized not only as an elite performing artist but as a creative thinker, innovator and designer.
For the past 15 years, Griep-Ruiz has performed her renowned solo tissue act in multiple Cirque du Soleil productions including La Nouba, Solstrom, Delirium, Zed, One Night for One Drop, and currently Mystere in Las Vegas. Her act is the first of its kind, bringing together intricate high-speed winch with breathtaking drops and flights with emotionally provoking simplicity.
Griep-Ruiz continues to push the boundaries of creative innovation off the stage as an artistic designer, coach and choreographer. As an act designer, she was awarded first place in Cirque du Soleil's innovation competition for her technical design. As a coach for Cirque du Soleil on shows and at headquarters she has integrated many artists into a multitude of roles. As a choreographer, she recently created a six-woman hammock act for the 2014 One Night for One Drop. Griep-Ruiz’s love the aerial arts that keep her focused on the evolution of the art form. For Ginger, it is not a job; it is not about tricks. It is about expressing with clarity. Being off the ground is an essential element in Ginger’s life. She hopes to keep her feet pointed firmly in the air for as long as her arms can lift her. You can see more on Ginger at: www.GGR.photo
