International Laboratory of Arts and Circus / Encuentro Internacional Bajo la Carpa
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.
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.
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.
Dates of the 8th edition | Objectives of the Laboratory | Workshop levels | Performances | Taking part
Dates of the Event
The 8th edition of the Laboratory of Arts and Circus will take place in 2013 and is intended to last four to five weeks. The dates of the event are yet to be set.
Objectives of the Laboratory
To contribute to the practice of circus arts in Mexico and enrich the relationship between circus and other performing arts (dance, theater and music).
To experience the performing arts together, supporting personal and collective creative research, requiring technical tools, training, imagination, work philosophy and an artistic love, embedded into a responsible and respectful community.
To provide feedback and advise to our students/participants regarding creation as well as training.
To make workshops of an international standard and high quality shows available and accessible to the broad public.
Workshop levels
Our intensive workshops of circus arts are divided into two levels, one for beginners (open to the general public), one for professionals. The level is indicated in the workshop information.
Performances
The closing event of our annual workshops series is a multidisciplinary show in which international artists and teachers perform together with new talents and representatives of contemporary circus in Mexico.
The closing event of the 7th edition has been presented on 28, 29 and 30 January 2011 at the premises of CENART (National Arts Center), open to the general public. The dates of the closing event of the 8th Laboratory will be announced.
Taking part
Applications for students are still closed. You can however join our mailing list to receive news updates and info by e-mail.
To apply as a workshop teacher, please send an e-mail to Karen Bernal, karen@circosentido.com, for further information.
