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CIRCUS ARTISTS ASSOCIATION  


VALSTS KULTŪRKAPITĀLA FONDS

International Festival of Children and Youth Circus Art
«ALLE-Jūrmala»
08.-11.07.2010.

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FESTIVĀLA REZULTĀTI:

  1. Mis Grācija- Jeļizaveta Rezņičenko- Cirks Rovessnik”, Sanktpēterburga, Krievija, vadītāja G.Bestrova, režisore J.Logvinova, horeogrāfe G.Ustinova

  1. Mr. Stils – Dmitrijs Bubins, Cirka studija Arlekīns, Salaspils, Latvija, studiju vada Mihails Basmanovs.

  1. Labākā kolektīvā kompozīcija- Marina Fjodorova,Aļona Žiļina ,Jeļizaveta Rezņičenko ,Natalija Radionova , Anastasija Pšeņičnaja, Aleksandra Pšeņičnaja, Ksenija Bessonova,Cirks “Rovessnik”, Sanktpēterburga, Krievija, vadītāja G.Bistrova, režisore J.Logvinova, horeogrāfe G.Ustinova.

  1. Labākais kolektīvs – Jūlija Rudenoka, Anastasija Muravjova, Elīna Iljina, Veronika Popova,Viktorija Pugačova, Anastasija Volginova, Sergejs Kudajevs, Cirka studija Junostj, Novopolocka, Balkrievija , studiju vada Ludmila Arlova.

  1. Labākais gaisa vingrotājs – Natalija Radionova, Cirks “Rovessnik”, Sanktpēterburga, Krievija, vadītāja G.Bistrova, režisors A.Šmagins, horeogrāfe G.Ustinova

  1. Labākais akrobāts – Valērijs Komisarenko, cirka studija Cirka zvaigžnu fabrika, Rīga, Latvija, studiju vada Irina Levita.

  1. Labākais ekvilibrists – Sergejs Kudaevs, Cirka studija Junostj, Novopolocka, Balkrievija , studiju vada Ludmila Arlova.

  1. Labākais žonglieris - Maksims Smoļčevskis,Aleksandrs Kirdjaškins ,Anastasija Kuzņecova , Ksenija Bessonova,Georgijs Polodašvili ,Ivans Zubkovs, Cirks “Rovessnik”, Sanktpēterburga, Krievija, vadītāja G.Bistrova, pedagogs V.Cvetkovs, horeogrāfe G.Ustinova

  1. ALLĒ- JŪRMALĀ! Festivāla atklājums- Maksims Kaļiņins, Cirka studija Reveranss, Valga, Igaunija, studiju vada Ludmila Ņevečerja


Distinguished Gentlemen and gracious Ladies!

The Resort City Jurmala congratulates you and invites to the International Festivity of Children and Youth Circus Art «ALLE-Jūrmala» from July 8 to July 11 of this year. The Festivity is organized in a close connection with Riga Circus.
The Program of the Festivity includes:

  • Opening of the Festivity on July 8 at 18:00, at Riga Circus, in Riga, at 4 Merkeļa Street;

  • Master classes for members of the Festivity, a seminar for managers of studios on July 9 from 11:00 at Riga Circus.

  • Gala Festivity on July 9 at 18:00 at Riga Circus, in Riga, at 4 Merkeļa Street.

  • Creative activities of all members at Jomas Street Celebration on July 10 in Jūrmala;

  • The performance of the best members of competition on July 10 at 19:00 in the tent of touring circus "Alle" in Jūrmala, Dubulti, rewarding winners.

  • Creative meetings with specialists and teachers of Circus, entertainment events in Riga and Jūrmala.

    Collectives and Artists of different kinds of circus art genres can participate in the Festivity. The age of the members - from 6 to 25 years.
    Nominations of competitions of the Festivity, the best performance and the best performers are provided in two categories of age: 6-12 years, 13-25 years.
    Winners of the 1st, 2nd and the 3rd places in each nomination will be rewarded with recognition certificates and gifts.
    Applications for the membership of the Festivity are accepted till June 22 of this year.
    Transport charges are covered by members themselves or by all managing organizers.
    Organizers of the Festivity cover the catering expenses for members (except for inhabitants of Riga and Riga region ) during July 8-11 for their own means.
    Registration charge: 5,- EURO per member.
    The Festivity is Supported by State Culture Capital Foundation.
    Latvian Public Organization, Society «Cirka mākslinieku asociācija».Contacts: E- cirks@cirks.lv, +371 67213479

Photo from show


International Circus festival ARENA STARS from 15th to 17th of January, 2010

 

Clause 1

Riga Circus is the oldest circus open for public in Europe and it has more than 120 years long experience in organizing circus shows. In order to create interest in circus art and promote artist exchange between Latvia and European Union and other countries as well as to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between Latvian and foreign artists, once per two years International Circus festival ARENA STARS is held in Riga. The forthcoming festival ARENA STARS 2010 shall be held from 15th to 17th of January, 2010 (artists arrive starting from 14th of January).

Clause 2

This festival is organized by Riga Circus and union Circus Artists Association and with support from the State Culture Capital Foundation. Organization committee is formed to plan and organize this festival.

Clause 3

In order to participate in the contest program of the festival, it is possible to apply in one of the two categories:

1) Children, youth and amateur circus

2) Professional circus

There is no age limit to participate in the festival but evaluation criteria y of the jury commission will be different depending from the chosen category.

Participants of the festival can apply for the following categories:

1) clown performances; 2) solo performances; 3) duet performances; 4) group performances.

Clause 4
Artists have to cover their travel costs including transportation of their props to and back. However, organization committee may consider possibility to cover travel costs for those performances which organization committee has chosen and has mutually agreed upon. Organizers of this festival cover all living (premises), catering and transport costs in Latvia for all invited artists (except for those who live in Riga).

Clause 5

During the festival, the international circus contest with presence of audience is held. The prizes of this contest are Golden Trapeze, Silver Trapeze and Bronze Trapeze.

Special prizes are given to those performances that are good in one aspect. There are no money prizes. Some of the awarded artists will be invited to show their performance in the solemn Closing Ceremony Show.

Clause 6

Organization committee shall invite prominent persons related to culture field from Latvia and foreign countries to form the jury. Members of jury have the possibility to review and change requirements of the contest before start of the contest. When contest has started, the decision of the jury is final and cannot be changed.

Clause 7

Organization committee reserves the rights to set the entrance fee, adjust the program as necessary. Participants have to observe the performance order, prepare necessary equipment for their performance and look after their animals.

Clause 8

During the contest the organization committee ensures social liability insurance as well as life insurance of the artists during their performance.

Clause 9

Organization committee reserves all rights to broadcast and record performance of the artists in Latvia. During the festival it is forbidden for its artists to give independent shows and receive money for it.

International festival of children and youth circus art

«ALLĒ-Jūrmalā!»
03.-07.07.2009.


Photos from show

- Aleksei SHMAGIN, cirka studija "Rovesnik" Sanktpēterburga, Krievija - GRAND PRIX par numuriem "Gaisa vingrotājs siksnās" un "Hulahupi"

- Diāna NIKULIČJEVA,cirka studija «Jaunība», Daugavpils, Latvija- 1.vieta cirka ORIĢINĀLAJĀ žanrā
par numuru «Diabolo»
- Grigoriy SAHAROV , Maksim KALININ,cirka studija «REVERANSS»,Valga, Igaunija-2.vieta cirka ORIĢINĀLAJĀ žanrā
- Jevgenijs ISAJEVS,kopā Gaļinu KOLDANI,Irinu SIVAČONOKU, Nadeždu GUSEVU, cirka studija «Arlekins» Salaspils, Latvija -3.vieta ORĢINĀLAJĀ žanrā ar numuru «Faķīrs»


- Maria un Anastasija SOROKINAS,cirka studija «Cirk druzei», Dzerzinsk, Krievija
-1.vieta GAISA VINGROTĀJU žanrā, numurs « Dubultais bambuks»
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Daiga VILCIŅA,Rīgas Cirks, Latvija -1.vieta cirka žanrā GAISA VINGROTĀJA
- Iveta DANIELIUTE , Cirka studija «Šypsena»,Sakiai,Lietuva- 3.vieta cirka žanrā GAISA VINGROTĀJA

- Natalia EGORKOVA, cirka studija «Cirk druzei» , Dzerzinsk, Krievija, 1.vieta HULAHUPU žanrā
- Erika JANUSEVICIUTE, cirka studija «Šypsena»,Sakiai,Lietuva -2.vieta HULAHUPU
žanrā

- Tatjana MIHAJLOVA, Rīgas Cirka studija, Latvija -3.vieta žanrā HULAHUPI

-Marina FEDOROVA, Natalia RADIONOVA un Elizaveta REZNICHENKO,cirka studija «ROVESNIK», Sanktpēterburga, Krievija -1.vieta AKROBĀTIKAS žanrā, numurs «Plastiskais trio»
- Ruta KIVERYTE, Akvile VAICAITYTE, Sandra BENDORIUTE un Erika JANUSEVICIUTE -cirka studija «Šypsena» ,Sakiai,Lietuva - 2.vieta AKROBĀTIKAS žanrā, numurs «Plastiskais kvartets»
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Gaļina KOLDANE, Irina SIVAČONOKA,Nadežda GUSEVA un Lāsma DAGILE, cirka studija «Arlekins» Salaspils, Latvija -3.vieta AKROBĀTIKAS žanrā, numurs» «Plastiskais kvartets»

- Ruta KIVELITE, cirka studija «Šypsena», Sakiai, Lietuva - UZVARĒTĀJA numuros «Plastiskā etīde» un «Solo akrobāte»
- Anna ĻEONOVA, Rīgas Cirka studija, Latvija - 1.vieta cirka AKROBĀTIKAS žanrā, numurs «Kamenes lidojums»
- Anna ĻEONOVA, Rīgas Cirka studija, Latvija - žūrijas specbalva par uzdrīkstēšanos , numurs «Kamenes lidojums»
- Nadežda LEVITA, Rīgas Cirka studija, Latvija 1.vieta cirka AKROBĀTIKAS DEJAS žanrā

- Dmitrijs BUBINS, cirka studija «Arlekins» Salaspils, Latvija- 1.vieta ŽONGLĒŠANAS žanrā
- Vitalijs MAKSIMOVIČS, Daugavpils cirka studija «Jaunība», Latvija - 2.vieta ŽONGLĒŠANĀ
- Valerijs IŠČUKS, Rīgas Cirka studija, Latvija 2.vieta cirka ŽONGLĒŠANĀ
- Raitim OZOLAM- ATZINĪBA par muzikāli neparasto akcentu ieviešanas vēlmi bumbiņu žonglēšanā

- Anastasiya TSIARPILKA, cirka studija «Mečta»,Šarkovščina, Baltkrievija -1.vieta ŽONGLIERU žanrā bērnu grupā
- Valerya MITSELITSA, cirka studija «Mečta»,Šarkovščina, Baltkrievija -ATZINĪBA ŽONGLIEREI – par nacionālā kolorīta popularizēšanu

- Yahor DARASHCHONAK un Dmitry DARASHCHONAK, cirka studija «Mečta», Šarkovščina, Baltkrievija -1.vieta EKVILIBRISTIKAS žanrā,numurs «Dvīņi uz spoles»
- Aliaksandr TSEVAN, cirka studija «Mečta», Šarkovščina, Baltkrievija - 2.vieta EKVILIBRISTIKAS žanrā, numurs "Monocikls"
- Ksenija RODIČEVA,Daugavpils cirka studija «Jaunība», Latvija - 3. vieta cirka žanrā EKVILIBRISTIKA , numurs "Brīvā trose"

- Sarmītei un Danielam URBANIEM, Saldus, Latvija ATZINĪBA par smaidošas ģimenes tradīciju
- Maksimam PAVLOVAM, Rīga, Latvija - ATZINĪBA par vēlēšanos būt klaunam

ATZINĪBAS RAKSTI:
- RADOŠĀKĀ CIRKA STUDIJA - «ŠYPSENA» , Sakai, Lietuva,vadītāji Itana un Raimondas JAUNUSEVICAI
- PAR IEGULDĪJUMU JAUNO CIRKA TALANTU AUDZINĀŠANĀ - cirka studijai «SMAIDS»,Valka, Latvija, vadītāja Ludmila ŅEVEČERJA
- PAR IEGULDĪJUMU JAUNO CIRKA TALANTU AUDZINĀŠANĀ - cirka studijai «REVERANSS»,Valga, Igaunija, vadītāja Ludmila ŅEVEČERJA
- PAR ILGGADĪGU IEGULDĪJUMU JAUNO CIRKA TALANTU AUDZINĀŠANĀ - cirka studijai «Jaunība», Daugavpils,Latvija,vadītāji Marina un Jevgēnijs ČIRKOVI
- PAR IEGULDĪJUMU JAUNO CIRKA TALANTU AUDZINĀŠANĀ - cirka studijai «Arlekīns»,Salaspils, Latvija,vadītājs Mihails BASMANOV
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PAR IEGULDĪJUMU JAUNO CIRKA TALANTU AUDZINĀŠANĀ - Rīgas Cirkas Cirka studijai , Rīga, Latvija, vadītāja Irina LEVITA
- PAR UZŅĒMĪBU, SAPRATNI UN IEGULDĪJUMU JAUNO CIRKA TALANTU AUDZINĀŠANĀ - cirka studijai «BEZTEMATA»,Liepāja, Latvija,vadītāja Solvita SUDMALE
- PAR IEGULDĪJUMU JAUNO CIRKA TALANTU AUDZINĀŠANĀ - cirka studijai «MEČTA»,Šarkovščina, Baltkrievija,vadītāji Inesa un Vitali DARASHCHONAK
- PAR IEGULDĪJUMU JAUNO CIRKA TALANTU AUDZINĀŠANĀ - cirka studijai «CIRKS DRUZEI»,Dzeržinska, Krievija,vadītājs Evgeniy USTIMOV
- PAR IEGULDĪJUMU JAUNO CIRKA TALANTU AUDZINĀŠANĀ - cirka studijai «ROVESNIK»,Sanktpeterburga, Krievija,vadītāja Jeļena LOGVINOVA









Ladies and Gentlemen!

You are welcome to the resort city of Jurmala and invited to the 4th International festival of children and youth circus art “ALLĒ-Jurmalā!” from 2st July to 12 th July this year.


International Youth Circus Festival "ALLĒ-Jūrmalā!-2009":

2st July 19:00 programm "Allē !"
3th July 19:00 Festival's Opening
4th July 16:00 competition
4th July 19:00 the winners programm
5th July 11:00 competition
5th July 17:00 the winners programm
6th July 18:00 gala-show in Riga Circus "WONDERFUL WORLD"
7th July 18:00 gala-show in Riga Circus
"WONDERFUL WORLD"
8th July 19:00 programm "Allē !"
9th July 19:00 program "Allē !"
10th July 19:00 programm "Allē !"
11th July 16:00 and 19:00 19:00 programm "Allē !"
12th July 16:00 programm "Allē !"

  • Program of the Festival includes: - opening of the Festival on 3th July in the tent of travelling circus "Alle" in Jurmala, Dubulti;
    - preliminaries on 5th July in the tent of travelling circus "Alle" in Jurmala, Dubulti;
    - creative activities of all the participants in the Jomas Street Festival on 5th July;
    - show of the best participants of the competition on 4th at 16:00 and 5th July at 11:00 in the tent of travelling circus "Alle" in Jurmala, Dubulti, presentation of awards to the winners.
    - creative meetings with circus art experts and teachers;
    - entertaining activities;
    - master classes and circus relays
    - final shows of the Festival on 6th and 7th July at 18:00 in the Riga Circus, Riga, Merķeļa Street 4;

Associations and artists of various styles of circus art may take part in the Festival. Age of the participants shall be from 6 to 25 years.

Nominations of the Festival competitions, the best performance and the best performer shall be provided in two age groups: 6-12 years old, 13-25 years old.

Winners of the 1st, the 2nd and the 3rd place in each nomination will be awarded by laureate appreciation notes and prizes.

Application for participation in the Festival shall be accepted until 22nd June this year.
Transportation expenses shall be covered by participants themselves or bodies commanding them.
Board, lodging of participants (with exception of Riga and Riga district residents) is provided by the Festival organizers on their account.
Registration fee: 5.00 EUROS per participant.

Festival is supported by the State Culture Capital Foundation and Jurmala City Council.
 

Festival is arranged in cooperation with the Riga Circus by nongovernmental organization of Latvia, association “Association of Circus Artists”. Contacts: E- cirks@cirks.Lv, 7213479

Foto from...
Allē - Jūrmalā!-2008
Allē - Jūrmalā!-2007
Allē - Jūrmalā!-2006



Busigins ViktorsVIKTORS BUSIGINS - 40 + 60= 100!

04.04.2009.


Dear friends,

"Circus Art association" is thankfull to all who supported international youth circus festival "Alle -Jurmala!-2008" from June 20-22 in Jurmala, Dubulti in the tent of travelling circus "Alle".

Agenda of “Allez in Jurmala 2008!” from June 20 – 22:

19.VI 19:00 – SEASONS OPENING SHOW of Summer circus
20.VI - 12:00 -16:00 – Circus art workshops for everybody who wants to participate. Circus creative workshop for people with special needs
18:00 – Opening of the festival for participants
19:00 – SEASONS OPENING SHOW

21.VI12:00 -15:00 – Circus art workshops for everybody who wants to participate from 13:00 – 15:00. All are invited to draw, paint, and create works dedicated to circus theme together with the J. Anmanis who is the head of the Latvian Artistic Fantasy Academy for Children. ATTENTION! Record event: all together draws 50 meters long picture about circus!! Drawing with markers.
16:00 – CIRCUS STUDIOS COMPETITION SHOW
19:00 – FESTIVAL STARS SHOW

22.VI– 11:00 -12:00 – Cavalcade of circus artists on Jomas Street
12:00 -15:00 – Circus art workshops for everybody
16:00 – CIRCUS STUDIO COMPETITION
19:00 – FINAL SHOW

24.VI – 29.VI FESTIVAL STARS SHOWS



Jūrmalas pilsētas dome



VALSTS KULTŪRKAPITĀLA FONDS


Rīgas Piena Kombināts


Jānis Roze grāmatnīca





nozare.info

Dear friends!
The “Association of Circus Artists” together with the “Allē” summer circus is organising the International Youth Circus Festival “Allē-Jūrmalā!-2007”, which will take place on 15th - 21st June, 2007 in Jūrmalā, at Dubultu Square.
The festival is supported by Jūrmala Borough Council.

During the festival contest of participants, shows by best artists, master workshops and study programs provided by professional artists both for circus studio students and children and young people – residents and guests of Jurmala – are planned. For the first time circus art lessons will be provided to persons with special needs. Everyone should feel good in circus! If you want to join – just let us know!

 

15.VI – 12:00 – 16:00 – Circus art workshop for all interested

Circus creativity workshop for persons with special needs

19:00 – OPENING SHOW OF THE FESTIVAL

16.VI – 12:00-15:00 – All interested draw, paint, creates works devoted to circus theme together with Latvian Children Artistic Fantasy Academy run by J.Anmanis

Drawings on paper plates

16:00 – CONTEST SHOW OF CIRCUS STUDIOS

19:00 – FESTIVAL STAR SHOW

17.VI – 12:00 – 15:00 Circus art workshop for all interested

16:00 – CONTEST SHOW OF CIRCUS STUDIOS

19:00 – FINAL SHOW

18.VI – 19:00 – FESTIVAL STAR SHOW

19.VI – 19:00 – FESTIVAL STAR SHOW

20.VI – 19:00 – FESTIVAL STAR SHOW

21.VI – 19:00 – FESTVIAL STAR SHOW







VALSTS KULTŪRKAPITĀLA FONDS

Dear friends!
The “Association of Circus Artists” together with the “Allē” summer circus is organising the International Youth Circus Festival “Allē-Jūrmalā!-2006”, which will take place on 15th - 20th June, 2006 in Jūrmalā, at Dubultu Square.
The festival is supported by Jūrmala Borough Council

Within the tent of “Allē” travelling circus you will see various merry professional performances by Latvian and other international circus artists. All young and old gifted people will be able to learn juggling, ropewalking, clown art and basic magic skills at our workshops assisted by the professional circus artists. Everybody who will be taught can demonstrate their skills in the circus with music and bright lights at the square.
We are looking forward to seeing children and the young people of Jūrmalā to come together for creative activities.
The organizers of the Festival would also need to find an additional funding for the successful promotion of the Festival (to provide accommodation and meals for young foreign artists, for purchasing necessary materials for creative purposes such as paper, paints, pencils etc.). It is important to supply the memorable gifts for the participants as well. We will appreciate your support very much!
In acknowledgement of your support we will provide space for your business information and logo in our advertisement issues as well as offer performances during the Festival. We are looking forward to seeing you at the Festival.

The organisers guarantee accommodation for the participants from the other cities of Latvia and abroad. The meal will be provided for foreign guests.
The participants themselves shall cover their trip to the Festival and back home. .
Please send the information about yourself to:
Rīgas cirks, Merķeļa 4, Rīga, LV-1050
fax +371 7213479,
tel. 7213279, 9450449 - (Lolita Lipinska member of the “Association of Circus Artists” board).
tel. 3719241542 - (Mihails Basmanovs, member of the “Association of Circus Artists” board)
E-mail: cirks@cirks.lv

The time-table of the Festival:
Thursday, 15th of June - Latvian and foreign circus artists arriving day
16-00 - Press Conference in the arena of the “Allē” circus, Festival
guests and participants meeting
19-00 -“Allē” circus professional artist’s performance in Jurmala

Friday, 16th of June - Day theme - “The Day of Art” and “The Day of the Animal Art”
Since 11-00 a.m. everybody who is willing to draw are invited to the creative work shop to make their own jobs dedicated to circus
Under the guidance of tutors-artists of the J.Anmanis Academy of Children Arts Fantasy of Latvia accompanied by fairy house “Undīne”
our pets will be “Drawing” as well
12-00 - 15-00 - Juggling, ropewalking, clown and magic art
Assisted by Latvian leading circus artists
– Warm welcome to everybody
15-00 - The opening of the Art Gallery
16-00 - Workshops artists’ performance
19-00 -The “Allē” circus professional artists’ performance

Saturday, 17th of June- Day theme - “World juggling day”
12-00 - 15-00 - Juggling, ropewalking, clown and magic art
assisted by Latvian leading circus artists
- Warm welcome to everybody
15 -00 - 15-30 - The trainees of the workshops check their new gained skills in the circus arena under bright lights, accompanied by music
16-00 -The best circus workshops performance
19-00 - The performance of the “Allē” circus professional artists

Sunday, 18th of June- Day theme: “Beach sand competitions”
12-00 -15-00 - Unusual running, juggling and other tricky competitions
16-00 - The final performance of the best circus workshops artists
19-00 - The final performance of the best circus workshops artists and the “Allē” circus performance

Monday, 19th June - Day theme: “Summer Solstice”
12-00 -15-00 -Juggling, ropewalking, clown and magic art
Under supervision of the Latvian leading circus artists
– Warm welcome to everybody
15-00 - Press Conference with the Festival participants, review of the performance
The analysis of the performance and future action plans
21-00 - Celebration of Latvian Summer Solstice with members of the “Undīne” fairy house

Welcome to our festival!

Festivāla foto-gallery



On January 10, a new subordinate unit of “Circus Artist Association” called “JUGGLER CLUB” has been established.
Jugglery with various kinds of things is becoming more and more popular as a spare time activity. It is not a priority only of circus artists anymore. It has been acknowledged that such a concentrating on kind of dalliance, play, eccentric hobby, is one of the best ways to relax between stressful work. Besides, perfection achieving in jugglery trains both muscles and mind. Currently in the world the juggler briefings, clubs, conferences, associations pop-up one by another. Already the first world competition in jugglery has taken place. There have been composed jugglery criteria in order to provide proper evaluation of such competition. World Juggler Association claim to include jugglery as sport discipline in the Olympic Games.
This Thursday, February 23 at 16:00 in Riga Circus, the circus artists, students of various studios and simply persons interested in mastering jugglery or those who already can show some tricks of this joyful game, have gathered at the first conference of “Jugglery club” of Latvia.

On January 14, the festival „New circus of Latvia – 2006”of the best circus artists of the Baltics has taken place in Riga circus where all circus talents of Latvia took a part. This is already fourth festival of such kind and its participants are both – artists of professional and amateur circus studios of Latvia. The previous festivals in 2002, 2003 and 2004 has gained a lot of public’s attention as well as proved that art of Latvia’s circus is at very high level. Now the festival has became more international and young artists from Estonia, Lithuania and Sweden take part in it.
The hosts of the festival „New circus of Latvia – 2006” are Riga circus together by Circus Artists Association.
The date of the festival has been not chosen by chance as currently our professional artists who give performances in circus in Europe and other places of the world now are in Latvia. During 2005 our artists have been on tour in Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Belgium, Lithuania, Estonia, Denmark, France...
This year the young artists from Daugavpils, Salaspils, Riga, Liepaja and Rundale took a part in the festival as well as artists from Valka which’s circus studio has been established again after its closing after Mudite Kraukle, the manager of previous circus studio has passed away.
The festival was attended also by guests from Lithuania and young air-gymnast from Sweden.

10.06.2005. “CIRCUS ARTISTS ASSOCIATION” has been established
The new circus artists association is a social organization with the aim to unite circus artists, studios and most active admirers from Latvia and its neighbouring countries in order to promote development of circus arts, acquiring of new tricks and stunts, professional education as well as help to circus old-timers in social matters and make this art more popular among children and young people.