The Invisibility of Street Know-How in the Training of Circus Artists in Brazil

ABSTRACT The Invisibility of Street Know-How in the Training of Circus Artists in Brazil – The relationship between circus schools in Brazil and the training of artists who perform in street and open spaces was the goal of this study. Five schools were analyzed through a review of pedagogical programs, interviews with teachers and coordinators, and a questionnaire completed by former students. Despite the recognition of the street as a relevant space for performing and its high demand, there is no systematic approach aimed at developing specific skills for street circus performance, suggesting the institutionalized absence of this know-how in the training provided by the schools studied.