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Rectangle 123 Pushing the boundaries of its traditional form, contemporary circus is defined as a relatively new art that puts together a string of refined physical disciplines, often merging them with a diversity of artistic expressions, from opera to classical music a The roots From the bustling streets and squares to the rings, giant tents and arenas, and from there to the stage, circus has been enchanting wide audiences throughout the ages. Back in the day of the Roman Empire, it used to be a violent place, an enormou Dismantling the tents Generations on, in the mid-20th century, circus as we knew it began losing some of its lustre due to the rise of new entertainment media. In the 1950s the ascension of the motion pictures and mostly of television became a serious th A new age The following step was taken in the mid-1990s with the establishment of contemporary circus. Propelled by the French, but also by Canadian companies like Cirque du Soleil, the model has spread across Europe, eventually reaching farther latitudes To the enchantment of growing audiences around the globe, not limiting itself to one art form, contemporary circus may merge with dance, opera or storytelling. Cirkus Cirkr is one of the most prolific companies in Northern Europe, touring the world with A view from the high wire 4. Knitting-Peace_photo-Joana-Magalhaes_27 Knitting Peace_Photo Karoline Henke (6) Au Revoir Parapluie by James Thierre, 2007 Picture 3 Picture 4 Cirkors performer in action during Days and Nights Rectangle 158 TildeCirkusdirektoren_-Mattias-Edwall Tilde Bjrfors - Knitting Peaces director As an artist and innovator, the director, artistic leader, playwright, and researcher Tilde Bjrfors transcends artistic boundaries. Having adopted circus as her primary language, she adeptly weaved into collabor Handstands, a stone carving dating from the Han Dynasty A print of Philip Astleys first venue in London, 1807 Picture 6 Picture 7 Karolina Henke Joana Magalhaes Mattias Edwall