South African circus gives young performers a new route forward
Clutching an aerial hoop on a Johannesburg circus stage, a young performer pauses for a split second before launching into the air and gliding, drawing cheers from the crowd below.
Some become instructors, while others take paid work with production companies or The Cirk, a professional Johannesburg circus company.
The program is designed to sustain itself through training, performances and other circus work rather than relying entirely on outside funding.
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