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Morning dew . Karen Bernal, rehearsing on location at the 7th International Laboratory of Arts and Circus / VII Encuentro Internacional Baja la Carpa, Mexico City // video by Mortt.

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A selection of pictures, taken at the events of the 7th Laboratory of Arts and Circus, now on Flickr.

Noche de Gala,VII Encuentro Internacional Bajo la Carpa,Artists: Cinthia Beranek, Kiko Caldas, Photo by Fabian Cadena,Circo SentidoKaren Bernal; VII Encuentro Bajo La Carpa GalaKaren Bernal; VII Encuentro Bajo La Carpa GalaNoche de Gala,VII Encuentro Internacional Bajo la Carpa, Photo by Fabian Cadena,Circo SentidoNoche de Gala,VII Encuentro Internacional Bajo la Carpa,Artist:Tania Cervantes; Photo by Fabian Cadena,Circo SentidoMaraton Escénico Internacional,Artist:Armando Pérez,Photographer: Manu Peralta, Circo Sentido and Cirko De MenteNoche de Gala,VII Encuentro Internacional Bajo la Carpa,Artist:Tania Cervantes; Photo by Fabian Cadena,Circo SentidoKaren Bernal; VII Encuentro Bajo La Carpa GalaMaraton Escénico Internacional, Artist: Angela Kim; Photo by Fabian Cadena, Circo Sentido y Cirko De Mente en La Karpa De MenteVII Encuentro Internacional Bajo la Carpa,Artist: Karen Bernal, Photographer: Manu Peralta, Circo SentidoMarcela Martinez; VII Encuentro Bajo La Carpa GalaNoche de Gala,VII Encuentro Internacional Bajo la Carpa,Artist: Marcela Martínez, Photo by Fabian Cadena,Circo SentidoKaren Bernal; VII Encuentro Bajo La Carpa GalaCinthia Beranek; VII Encuentro Bajo La Carpa GalaKaren Bernal; VII Encuentro Bajo La Carpa GalaNoche de Gala;VII Encuentro Internacional Bajo la Carpa,Artist: Cinthia Beranek; Photo by Fabian Cadena,Circo SentidoNoche de Gala,VII Encuentro Internacional Bajo la Carpa, Photo by Fabian Cadena,Circo SentidoCinthia Beranek; VII Encuentro Bajo La Carpa GalaMaraton Escénico Internacional, Photo by Fabian Cadena, Circo Sentido y Cirko De Mente en La Karpa De MenteCinthia Beranek; VII Encuentro Bajo La Carpa GalaPoster for the 'Noche de Gala', the closing event of the 7th International Labratory of Arts and Circus (Encuentro Baja la Carpa). Photography by Manuel PeraltaPoster for the 'Maraton Escénico Internacional', an event of the 7th International Labratory of Arts and Circus (Encuentro Baja la Carpa). Photography by Ricardo Ramirez Arriola.The VII Encuentro Bajo la Carpa banner

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What is the International Laboratory of Arts and Circus?

Our biennial workshop series. The mission of the International Laboratory of Arts and Circus is to create an environment where scenic arts and circus arts are united, where people of different artistic backgrounds and idiosyncrasies coexist in a environment of non-competition, non-violence, with appreciation of the individual and collective effort. Confidence, honesty, solidarity and discipline are the foundation of investigation, training and artistic creation. ♥ is the best teacher.

The first edition of the International Laboratory of Arts and Circus took place in 2005 and will soon be organized for the 8th time. The project gathers international teachers and various circus disciplines in intensive workshops, with the soul intent to contribute to the practice of circus arts in Mexico and to enrich the relationships between the performing arts.

© Fabian Cadena

During the course of a few weeks theoretical and practical knowledge based on a systematic curriculum is exchanged through tested teaching methods. Each year the workshop closes with a circus performance in which teachers and/or students present their work to the public, a valuable and essential step to further nourish their art.

Over the years, the International Laboratory of Arts and Circus has received international and national teachers, from Germany, Argentina, Spain (Barcelona), Brazil, Canada, France, Hungary, England, Mexico, Spain (Basque Country) and the US, giving classes in aerial techniques (trapeze, hoop, rope Indiana, fabrics), hand-to-hand techniques, tightrope, body-to-body techniques, Chinese pole, dance, physical theater, stage direction, playwright of the image, stage presence, chiropractics and treatment of injuries.

The 7th International Laboratory of Arts and Circus took place from the 17th until the 30th of January 2011 at the Centro Nacional de las Artes (CENART), México D.F. The dates of the 8th edition will be announced as soon as they are set.