<p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/45277185″>Hoop Isolation – Lab : Time Experiments</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/greenjon”>Jonathan Green</a> on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p> This hoop isolation film is the result of a short period of research and development that was supported by the Circus Space and the funding from Lab:Time – experiments in circus. Francesca Martello and I wanted to explore the possibilities of circus,Continue reading “Hoop manipulators”
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Gynoid
Here is a brand new teaser for my new glow hoop act ‘Gynoid’. In ‘Gynoid’, I’m exploring movement and manipulation, as well as the relation between the machine and the human body, through hula hoops. How is our body affected by the props and tools, that we use every day? If our body is theContinue reading “Gynoid”
Hula Hooping Bon Bons at Fortnum & Mason
Is it possible to fit eight hula hoopers, with 50 hoops each, in one of the world’s oldest, poshest department stores? Hell yeah! In the run – up to Christmas 2010, I had the opportunity to work with some of the best hoopers in London (including Craig Reid, Jessie Rose and Tiina Tuomisto), performing as partContinue reading “Hula Hooping Bon Bons at Fortnum & Mason”
Balagan – The Circus Music Show
Balagan (literally ‘chaos’, in German), is a state of mind, a mood, a feeling of joy and pure energy. Last August 2011, I joined forces with eight true musicians, a charismatic singer and other circus performers from all over the world to create a colourful sea of images and feelings – the Balagan show, directedContinue reading “Balagan – The Circus Music Show”
Glastonbury Festival 2011
This summer I got to live one of my dreams, as I got booked to perform in the Circus Big Top at Glastonbury Festival. Despite the extreme, hardcore conditions, it was one of the best, most fun and exciting experiences in my life. The Circus Field was possibly one of the best areas on site, andContinue reading “Glastonbury Festival 2011”
‘Spherical Movements’
My friend, the very talented Jonathan Green, asked me to collaborate on a video project for Purpl, an independent clothing company that delivers high quality streetwear and showcases original artwork. A group of friends with different passions, we took our tools, toys and ideas to Hungry Tiger Studios, London. The result was ‘Spherical Movements’. DirectorContinue reading “‘Spherical Movements’”
NYE 2010 with Circus Marcel, Belgium
I was invited to perform ‘Atma’ as part of the NYE show organized by the Vanderborght family and Circus Marcel in Rumes, Belgium. We worked together to create a show that combined exciting and mesmerising contemporary circus with some funny and poetic moments of traditional circus. ‘Atma’ was chosen as the final act of theContinue reading “NYE 2010 with Circus Marcel, Belgium”
Zombie with hula hoops
‘Italian acrobat Miss Peacock, turned her hula hoops into pure light with a jaw-dropping zombie routine to the tune of Thriller.’ C.J. Lazaretti This past Halloween I devised a zombie hula hoop act to ‘The Thriller’, that I performed at Proud cabaret, London, as part of The Tassel Club.
Commonwealth Games 2010
In October 2010 I had the pleasure to work with Feeding the Fish to perform a pixel poi choreography at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, Delhi, India. We joined performers from all over the world to create a mesmerising laser show that was also the Gran Finale of the event. We worked veryContinue reading “Commonwealth Games 2010”
Coronation Street 50th anniversary party
In September 2010 I joined Hoop La La on a trip to Manchester. We attended the Coronation Street 50th anniversary party, where we performed a custom made act to celebrate the programs heritage, and taught some cast members to hula-hoop. It was a very fun day spent hula hooping and peeping into the courtyards ofContinue reading “Coronation Street 50th anniversary party”
Silvia Pavone 