Circus artists to compete in national talent contest

An act by artists from Vietnam Circus Federation. Photo baovanhoa.vn

HÀ NỘI — About a hundred circus artists from across Việt Nam will show off their skills in the National Circus Talent Competition 2024 that will be held from August 9-13 at the Việt Nam Circus Federation in Hà Nội.

The competition will feature 20 acts spanning various categories such as acrobatics, juggling, balance, magic, comedy and animal training, performed by artists from four groups, the Phương Nam Performing Arts Theatre, Việt Nam Circus and Variety Arts College, Hà Nội Circus and Variety Arts Theatre and the Việt Nam Circus Federation.

The acts will be performed twice and must demonstrate the basic features of the circus art form, however new experimental acts with unique and novel creativity are encouraged. The costumes, props, and music must match the content of the acts and the performers’ technique and execution.

The performance acts must be complete, with a stage performance duration from seven to twelve minutes. They are expected to thoroughly showcase the performers’ talents, technical mastery, artistry and professional-level performance style.

Performances that have won awards in previous circus competitions and festivals organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism can only compete in the competition if at least one of the creative elements – director, trainer, performer – has not won a gold medal or two silver medals before. The jury will only evaluate and score the creative elements that have not won awards previously.

As part of the National Circus Talent Competition 2024, there will also be a street circus parade featuring spectacular performances by professional artists on the Trần Nhân Tông pedestrian street and around Thiền Quang Lake.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will present prizes for the acts with the creative elements – director, trainer, performer- that meet the criteria. There will also be an award for outstanding achievement given to one director and one trainer who have demonstrated exceptional creativity in the competition acts. VNS