An Introduction to Contemporary Circus (Tomi Purovaara et al.)

The book outlines the contemporary circus sector in the Nordic countries, including an overview of the development of the art form.

The book contains articles about the status of contemporary circus art in the Scandinavian countries written by:
Kiki Muukkonen & Camilla Damkjær (SE)
Sverre Waage (NO)
Stine Degerbøl & Katrien Verwilt (DK)

“An Introduction to Contemporary Circus follows the dwindling paths of the development of contemporary circus. Its first part describes the acts, moments and events which have fashioned the genre into what it is today. In the latter part of the book, the reader will find articles on the history and current situation in each of the Nordic countries.”

The book is published by New Nordic Circus Network and Stockholm University.

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