The Traditional Circus of the State of Rio de Janeiro, between the Tactics and the Improvisations

Auteurs

  • Sluchem Tavares Cherem Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro – UNIRIO

Mots-clés :

Circus, Circus Arts, Tactics, Tradition, Rio de Janeiro

Résumé

It is a paper that discusses the current scenery of the Traditional Circus in the state of Rio de Janeiro, analyzing the tactics and improvisations witch the actors use as forms of survival and resistance. The investigation is based on data collected in artistic class meetings, interviews, press materials and specialized bibliography. An introduction is presented that outlines the methodology and presents a brief concept of Traditional Circus and its contemporary characteristics in that state. Next, the strategies adopted by circus performers to preserve tradition and artistic language are detailed. It is concluded that many of the characteristic elements of Traditional Circus are consequences of tactics developed by artists as a form of survival.

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Biographie de l'auteur

Sluchem Tavares Cherem, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro – UNIRIO

Sluchem Cherem is an artist, cultural producer and circus researcher. She is currently studying for a PhD in Social Memory at the Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) and has a master’s degree in Culture and Territorialities (UFF), as well as specializing in Artistic Languages, Culture and Education (IFRJ). She has experience in research on the circus and its relationship with culture and society. She is currently involved in mobilization initiatives for the recognition of the circus as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Brazil.

Publiée

2025-05-27

Comment citer

Tavares Cherem, S. (2025). The Traditional Circus of the State of Rio de Janeiro, between the Tactics and the Improvisations. Révue Brésilienne d’Études De La Présence, 15(2). Consulté à l’adresse https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/presenca/article/view/147717

Numéro

Rubrique

Le Cirque et la Scène Contemporaine

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