Merry Annette King

Performer. Storyteller. Educator.

**Dancer. Singer. Aerialist. Contortionist. Storyteller.**

Merry Annette King brings radiant joy and captivating energy to every stage. With a PhD in Communication and a career built on resilience, her performances captivate audiences and her story empowers them to begin again. She builds unique connection with audiences in every venue, from theatrical stages to corporate workshops.

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Performances

Dance (theatre jazz, contemporary, ballet)
Aerial Acrobatics (sling, silks, lyra, cube, net)
Vocal Performance (solos, duets, cabaret sets)
Contortion Acts (signature backbends, chest stands, balances)
Full Productions (Second Act cabaret, Velvet Revival jazz lounge)
Ambiance & Installations (lollipop, aerial ambiance for galas, immersive events)
Theatrical Casting — available for musical theatre, tours, and stage productions

Speaking Engagements

Survivor Stories & Resilience — keynote on healing after domestic violence, finding joy again through art
Keynote Speaking — talks on following your calling, the power of stories, and the power of your story: sorority groups, universities, and nonprofits
Global Communication Expertise — PhD-trained, with experience in grant writing and communication projects across the U.S., China, Bolivia, and Nigeria focused on empowerment and women’s issues

Workshops & Coaching

Dance Intensives — theatre jazz, ballet, and performance coaching
Flexibility & Contortion Labs (Merry & Bendy)
Big-Sister Mentorship — one-on-one coaching for adults returning to the stage

Brand & Media Collaborations

Dance & Lifestyle Campaigns — partnerships with Vinaigrette, Cozy Dancer, Monarch Fit Co, Elix Healing, and more
Sponsored Content Creation — 15K+ Instagram audience, high engagement through reels and storytelling posts
Creative Partnerships — brand ambassadorship, voiceovers, performance collaborations
Commercials & Modeling — Contact Heyman Talent

“Her performance is 150% energy 100% of the time”

— Audience member at Vita Volare

Merry is a powerhouse performer with graceful movement quality, excellent comedic timing, and the ability to connect to audiences deeply. Merry is a trained dancer, aerialist, contortionist, vocalist, and actor. Merry recently completed the Steps on Broadway Summer Study Program. She performs regularly with local theatres, circus arts companies, and entertainment groups. She has a background in classical ballet, which makes her movement purposeful and elegant but her energy and natural personality lend themselves to fun, flirty, and fabulous characters on stage.

Merry has a PhD in Communication and spent nearly a decade teaching public speaking, where she developed the ability to tell personal stories with a unique balance of motivation, courage, and humor. Merry returned to stage after finding solace in community theatre while leaving domestic violence in 2022. Merry uses her platform and voice to advocate for survivors around the world be believes in the healing power of dance, theatre, and circus.