In light of the unfolding impact of COVID-19, Denver Cirque Festival will be postponed until further notice. We recognize that this time of uncertainty can come with a lot of disappointment. Until we are able to bring you updates about the future schedule, remember to stay active, keep your body moving, keep your mind calm, and stay connected with loved ones however you can. It is our full intention to bring Denver Cirque Festival to you as soon as we can, in even bigger and better ways. All ticket and vendor fees are being refunded at this time. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out and contact us.
With handstands, back-bends, and good health,
-The Denver Cirque Festival Team
Casandre Medel
(Owner/Creative Director)
Casandre Medel is an Aerialist and Aerial Dance Instructor living in Denver, CO. She began dance and theatre performance at the Youth Performing Arts School; majoring in Theatre and minoring in Musical Theatre. She is also a graduate of Naropa University where she received her BFA in Dance Performance and Performance Production. She has been working in event production for over 10 years. Currently her home studio is Vertical Fusion Boulder, where she has been a student for 4 years and an instructor for 3 years.
"I have always been a lover of the performing arts, but found a new sense of passion for performance when circus came into my life.
I took my first aerial dance class 7 years ago in Tampa, FL. I hopped around to a few studios until I found a home with the Aerial Dragons. The studio and performance troupe was still very small at the time. The classes took place in the house and backyard of the owner. I spent those beginner days learning to fly in the FL sun and learning to balance on the sandy ground.
Moving to Colorado opened up so many opportunities that allowed for me dive deeper into the circus life. We are so lucky to have so many talented performers, amazing workshops, instruction and studios. This state is truly a mecca for those in the circus community.
Denver Cirque Festival is intended to be for the community of Colorado and beyond to network, perform, share skills, expand our knowledge of practicing circus safely, and above all grow our community and its passion for the Circus Arts."
- Casandre
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