Matt as a Performing Artist

Based in Montreal, Matt is recognized as one of the leading performers on pole, flying pole and a new apparatus, the dual flying pole. As a former national team gymnast and Canadian junior men’s champion, Matt combines his strength and acrobatic skills with creativity, musicality and fluidity to create pole performances that wow his audiences. With hundreds of performances to his credit, Matt has entertained in nightclubs, on large stages, at outdoor events, art galleries and private functions. He performs individually and with other artists including fellow circus performers, visual artists and musicians.

Flying Pole

Experience the excitement of aerial acrobatics with the flying pole, a thrilling apparatus that showcases Matt's extraordinary artistry and skills.

Spinning Pole

Dual Flying Pole

Matt takes the spinning pole to a new level with his grace and elegance. His performances make pole an art form well suited to any audience.

The dual flying pole is a unique new piece of circus apparatus resulting in dynamic performances as Matt simultaneously uses two flying poles, anchored to a single point, to perform new tricks involving increased difficulty and risk. Matt is one of the few people performing on dual flying pole.

Types of Performances

Nightclub performances are generally on spinning pole unless rigging is available to mount either a flying pole or dual flying pole. Larger indoor venues provide more flexibility for stage performances due to the availability of rigging points for a flying or dual flying pole. In most cases the ceiling height is too high to allow for a fixed spinning pole. However, a portable spinning pole can be used if preferred. If indoor venues do not have a permanent ceiling mounted or portable pole, Matt can transport his own portable spinning pole to the site at an additional cost due to the weight of the equipment. Outdoor festival, street and busking performances are on a portable spinning pole.

Shows consist of multiple choreographed sets performed to music, with each set up to five or more minutes in length. Pole is extremely physically demanding hence restricting the length of time a pole artist can perform without the body having a chance to recover. Depending on the venue, audience engagement between sets can be used to allow for sufficient rest; otherwise another performer, dance music, food service, or some other activity separates sets.

In addition to the above types of venues, Matt performs at galas, special events and parties (birthday, anniversary, bachelorette, etc.). He is available to travel within Canada and internationally and is particularly interested in opportunities at resorts, circus shows, festivals, nightclubs, and cruise ships.

How to Book Matt

Please contact Matt directly by phone 1 902 999-2510 or by email at mpryan@dal.ca. Rates for performances depend on the type of event, whether equipment is available or must be transported, and the location. Performances outside the Montreal area are generally subject to transportation and reasonable living expenses being paid. Multiple shows or longer term engagements are possible with rates negotiable.

What People Are Saying

"Are words enough? You're poetry in motion! Outstanding, beautiful to watch the superb coordination and fluid movement of that finely honed body ..."

"So perfect and professional! Love every move and the steady artistic motion."

"I don't know much about pole and these kinds of acrobatic arts but I always notice how smooth your transitions from trick to trick are. So smooth."

"The best pole dance I've ever seen."

"That was amazing! Beautiful! The strength this handsome man possesses is impressive."

"I am screaming!! This made my heart happy on so many levels. Your soul is thriving here and I saw so much more than just a performance ..."

"Perfect performance! He makes it so easy. Amazing! Awesome! ..."

"Ballet on pole." "You are breathtaking."

"Stunning performance by a stunning performer."

"I wish I could do that but not even on a good day in my prime could I achieve that flexibility and gymnastic grace."

"Cirque de Soleil needs to hire you."