In the video portraits of GLORIOUS BODIES, we delve deeper into the lives of these exceptional circus artists, who not only practice the art of circus but also share a profound philosophy about play, creation, and acrobatics. Alongside them, we discover the essence of (contemporary) circus, which is not only about spectacular tricks, but also about sharing human stories and creating a better world through art and connection. Circus as a way of living and an invitation to keep dreaming, playing and enjoying.
"Look at how much beauty comes with ageing..."
Det is an inspiring teacher, dedicated performer, passionate translator, energetic walker and a glorious body.
1982 - 1984: training in Modern Dance (Amsterdam)
1984 - 2012: performer in children's dance productions and acrobatics performances
Since 1987: acrobatics teacher at Stichting Stapel in Amsterdam
1995: master's in Language and Literature (Norwegian)
1997 - 2022: teacher at the Academy for Theatre and Dance in Amsterdam
2008 - 2019: partner acrobatics workshops with Jim Klinkhamer in the US, Israel, Morocco and many countries in Europe
2014 - 2017: teacher training in partner acrobatics with Jim Klinkhamer
Acrobatics make you a more beautiful human.
Winfried is a traveler, a thoughtful doer, often on the go, curious about discovering what connects us, and simply a playful acrobat.
Since 1988: teaching/creating/performing in collaboration with Patries Verburg
1995: circus Drenz with Johannes Fischer
2006-2012: de Daltons, an acrobatic performance with his three sons: Tjade, Tammo, and Wybren
2006-2014: duo High & Low with Jeroen Manders
2015-2019: Acrobatic performance Trobriander with Marieke Drent
“What would the world be without circus?"
Johannes is a passionate acrobat/performer/clown and dedicated teacher, whose pride is to see his sons and students on stage. His love for philosophy and his technical background are significant aspects of his work.
1975 - 1980: studies in Architecture (Vienna)
1981: journey to India
1985-2002: training with the Osmani Sisters
Since 1987: acrobatics teacher
Since 1987: acrobat, clown, performer in (street) theatre performances
Since 2005: founder of Circus Workshop Circaso
"I've turned my hobby into my profession."
Paul is a cheerful daredevil who works with discipline and from the heart to achieve the highest possible technical level of acrobatics. He is a passionate teacher, an ambitious acrobat, an empathetic team player, but above all, an enjoyer of life.
1983 - 1984: academy for Expression through Word and Gesture (Utrecht)
1984 - 2008: acrobatics lessons from the Como Brothers & the Osmani Sisters
Since 1994: founder and acrobatics teacher at Circus Ravioli, Rotterdam
Since 1994: performer with Duo Ravioli, De Sardini's, De Billy's, Marc van der Veerdonk, Tarzans in Space...
Since 2008: teacher and project leader at Circus Rotjeknor, Rotterdam.
“I could only be on stage when I was playing a character."
Thorsten is an extraordinarily creative acrobat whose passion is inventing new tricks. He was a creative carpenter and is a street-building engineer nowadays.
1998 - 2002: circus school "Die Etage" in Berlin
2001 - 2008: creating and performing a solo-acrobatics-clowning act Der Thochsten
2006 - 2015: member of an acrobatics-duo Duo Unwucht with Jasper Herrmann
2009 - 2015: founder of the FAC (French Acrobatics Convention)
2010 - 2020: teaching acrobatics workshops in Jerusalem, Moscow, New York, Los Angeles...
“I always wanted to join the circus"
Astrid is a loving mother of two sons, disciplined acrobat, inspiring teacher, powerful and honest performer and empathetic team player who works hard for her dreams.
1978 - 1989: training in sports acrobatics and member of the East German national team and multiple East German champion
since 1992: freelance artist in various companies (Alipes, Meier Variete´, Duo Agil, Schlickenspitz)
1992 and 2001: birth of her sons Ole and Jesse
1999 - 2022: work as a speech therapist
since 2004: circus teacher at the children's and youth circus Karibu in Bielefeld and in projects at German (international) schools
