Circuba 2010 Begins in Havana City

Thousands of people have enjoyed the two shows that make up the Circuba 2010 international circus festival. It has everything: flexible movements, precision in every gesture.

One beautiful example is the Duo Rose, trapeze artists from the United States.

Another is the young man with two ribbons who also performs this lyrical art, which is very close to classical ballet, except that he "dances" in the air: Cuban Donet Collazo.

Two great artists from Russia have left a trail of applause: hand-balancing acrobat Minasov Maxim (who stands out for the aesthetics of his movements and the entire number, including music) and the very agile juggler Denis Chindyaskin, who surprised the audience with the elegance, novelty and originality of his performance.

Venezuelan Darwin Diaz, juggling with diabolos, leaves the audience stunned with the speed and organization of his stage work, while Mexican Omar Vivas unleashes hilarity from the opening gala, juggling with hats.

He is, undoubtedly, a good candidate for the popularity award at this event, sponsored by the National Circus of Cuba, the National Council for the Performing Arts and Havana Club International, SA.

The clowns have not yet demonstrated their potential in this edition of Circuba, although Cuban clown Pepitin showed off his artistic talents with the fly and cake gag.

Artists from six Countries in Circuba 2010

Companies and artists from Europe, USA and Latin America will compete in Havana in the International Festival Circuba 2010, the largest meeting of its kind in Cuba, from August 10 to 15.

According to the chairman of the event Rolando Rodriguez, 24 contestants from Spain, Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico and the United States confirmed their attendance, and will display their skills in 15 events.

Mexico, one of the best represented countries, will bring to Havana jugglers, contortionists, clowns and a show of air ribbons, while from Russia Maxim Minasov and juggler Denis Chindyaskin will come, among others.

As host, Cuba will present 16 varieties of young groups like the Havana Company with its Russian bar show, Lisandra Sanchez with her show of air ribbons and Troupe Scala group with acrobatics in scales.

The jury in this ninth edition is composed of the Russian Boris Ebgemiovich Maykhrovivskiy, Swede Johnny Gasser, Cuban José Felipe Rodriguez, Japanese Satoru Kubota and US citizen John Greagger.

The festival, resumed in 2007 after an 18-year break, will be held in Havana's Karl Marx theater and Trompo loco Tent, where the competitive gala will be held.