What comes to mind when you think of the circus? Tents, clowns, or trapeze artsists?
The word “circus” often evokes images of a colorful and fantastical world. The experience it provides to audiences is dazzling, immersive, and enchanting. The essence of this arts form can be distilled into three main types: juggling, acrobatics, and clowning.
As time has progressed, the circus has showcased a variety of performances across different eras, but these three elements have remained its core. Juggling demonstrates the performer's skill and agility, acrobatics emphasizes the limits of human physicality, and clowns offer laughter and emotional connection to the audience. With increasing awareness of animal rights, modern circuses have transitioned from controversial animal acts to focusing on the pinnacle of human physical expression.
Today's audiences not only appreciate the exceptional skills of circus performers but also the unique storytelling methods of the circus, distinct from drama and dance. The circus is akin to a surreal, dreamlike adventure, whisking the audience away to a world of fantasy.
Autumn/Winter 2023
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