Alyssa Bunce is a multidisciplinary artist, graduated from the DEC program of the National Circus School (Tiohtià:ke / Mooniyang / Montreal, Quebec) in 2019, becoming the first student originating from the Canadian territories (Kwanlin Dün traditional territory / Whitehorse, Yukon) to graduate from the NCS.  Throughout her childhood and youth she studied gymnastics, theatre, and various styles of dance; which eventually merged into her circus practice. In 2017 Alyssa began developing her original aerial concept, using 3 Aerial Hoops collectively, which she premiered internationally in 2023 (Berlin). Trained traditionally in Contortion, she employs her skillset to evolve the discipline, through a conceptual and contemporary approach. Her aerial hoop work is stylized and statuesque, pulling inspiration from sculpture and iconography. Alyssa has collaborated with acclaimed contemporary circus companies, and is currently advancing & presenting her durational solo work, "Our Lady of the Home". Coexisting and intermingling with her performing arts practice, Alyssa is a self-taught poet and writer - her work has been published in international collections, and compiled in self-published poetry projects.   Across the mediums she engages in, her subject matter commonly explores feminist philosophies, substance dependency, spirituality, and interconnectivity.