Today we’d like to introduce you to Grace Good.
Grace, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I’m a Nashville-based modern circus performer specializing in fire, aerial, and hula hoop performance for arena-scale live events, including halftime shows across the country. My path into this world has been anything but traditional.
I first picked up a hula hoop in college just for fun, and something about it immediately clicked. I became completely immersed in learning and improving, spending hours each day teaching myself new skills. What started as practicing in my backyard eventually led to street performing in downtown Nashville, which became my first real training ground. That’s where I learned how to connect with a live audience and build a show from the ground up.
From there, opportunities grew from local events to national television and arena performances. Over time, I expanded into fire performance and aerial work, developing a style that combines multiple disciplines into one act designed for large audiences.
I grew up in Franklin, later lived in Brentwood, and I’m now based in Nashville, where I perform nationwide. I’ve appeared on America’s Got Talent, set two Guinness World Records, and performed in front of crowds of up to 20,000 people — but at the core of it, I’m still doing what I fell in love with in the beginning: performing live and creating moments people remember.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It hasn’t been a smooth road — it’s been incredibly rigorous, but also deeply rewarding. What people see on stage is the result of years of work behind the scenes. At one point, I was training full-time just to push my skills to the next level, even choosing to live close to where I trained so I could fully immerse myself in it every day.
The physical side is demanding, but building a career in this space was just as challenging. There’s no clear roadmap for becoming a modern circus performer, so much of it was trial and error — learning how to position my work, connect with the right opportunities, and turn something unconventional into a sustainable career.
I’ve also faced injuries that forced me to step away at times. Those moments were difficult, but they gave me perspective and ultimately strengthened my discipline and resilience as a performer.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a modern circus performer specializing in fire, aerial, and hula hoop performance, and I’m best known for combining those elements into high-impact, arena-scale acts. My work is designed for large audiences — especially in sports arenas and major live events — where energy, scale, and visual impact are everything.
What sets me apart is how I bring multiple disciplines together into a single performance. Rather than focusing on one specialty, I build acts that layer balance, fire, and choreography into a full audience experience. My signature Circus Globe act is a great example — it combines technical precision with high-energy performance in a way that translates in a big environment.
One recent highlight I’m especially proud of was performing during Women’s Championship Weekend in front of more than 20,000 people as part of a women’s empowerment halftime performance. It was a powerful moment — not just because of the scale, but also because of the energy and meaning behind it.
I’m also proud of building a career in a space without a traditional path. I didn’t come from a formal circus background, so everything I’ve created has come from consistency and experience. That work has led to performing at NBA halftime shows, appearances on America’s Got Talent, and setting two Guinness World Records.
I also founded Goodness Gracious Creative to expand into larger entertainment productions, but performing is always at the center of what I do.
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
A lot of people are surprised to learn that I didn’t grow up training in gymnastics or dance. Everything I do started from teaching myself one skill at a time and staying consistent with it.
Another thing people don’t always see is how much preparation goes into each performance. What looks effortless on stage is the result of a lot of repetition, problem-solving, and refining behind the scenes — especially when you’re working with fire or performing in a live arena environment.
Pricing:
- Pricing varies depending on the type of event, location, and production needs. Performances can range from single specialty acts to full-scale entertainment experiences for large events. The best way to determine pricing is to base it on the specific scope and vision of the event.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.gracegoodcirque.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracegood
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraceGoodCirque
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracegoodcirque
- Twitter: https://x.com/GraceGoodCirque
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GraceGood
- Other: hi@gracegoodcirque.com
