The début show is on Thursday, October 13 at 9pm in via Rossetti, Latina
Save the dates! Here is the events schedule, which includes 7 complete shows: Thursday October 13 at 9pm (show A); Friday October 14 at 9pm (show B); Saturday October 15 at 4.30pm (show B) and 9pm (show A); Sunday October 16 at 3.30pm (show A) and 7pm (show B); Monday October 17 at 8.30pm (Gala Show and Awards Ceremony). The shows called A and B are completely different performances, but both contain performers of the same high level of artistry and skills – they are simply a division of the numerous acts into two separate shows.
A cornerstone of traditional circus shows: horses
17. JÓZSEF RICHTER Jr TROUPE
🇭🇺 UNGHERIA – JOCKEYS
In the Circus, the relationship between trainer and animal is built on respect and trust; circus animals are life companions as well as working partners of the people who share the circus ring with them. The training method known as ‘positive reinforcement’ allows trainers to prepare displays that both young and old can enjoy. This is the basis of the jockey number that the József Richter Jr. troupe is presenting at Latina: their performance skilfully merges physical agility with equestrian skills: somersaults and breath-taking acrobatics are the accents of this fast-paced and expertly choreographed horsemanship number. Born in 1992, Jòzsef represents the seventh generation of a renowned Hungarian Circus family. He débuted in the Circus at the age of five with his brother Flórián’s troupe, and was soon performing solo with ponies. Graduating at the Ferenc Nádasi High School of the Hungarian Dance Academy, József was also a successful gymnast and tennis player. In 2009 he was nominated as Technical Manager of the State Circus of Hungary, and since 2013 he has been its Director.
18. JÓZSEF RICHTER Jr
🇭🇺 HUNGARY – HORSES
József Richter Jr. presents a second equine number, reminding us that traditional circus in the ring was founded on animal acts in the form of equestrian displays. In this number, he works harmoniously with his liberty horses, demonstrating the relationship between horse and man, which is based on reciprocal trust and complete respect, both absolutely necessary to produce a performance that is both technically seamless and artistically pleasing to audiences of all ages. József Richter Jr. has ample experience of working with animals: he has performed with camels, llamas, Arabian horses, Friesians, giraffes, bulls, and even with the Indian elephant called Szandra, which worked with Roger Moore in a James Bond movie. In 2014, József Richter Jr. and his troupe won the Golden Pierrot Award at the tenth International Circus Festival of Budapest, and he is the only Hungarian performer to have achieved that distinction.
A young talent discreetly approaches the circus
19. GABRIEL GRANDPIERRE
🇭🇺 HUNGARY – HAND BALANCE
With a surname that echoes his Swiss-French origins, Gabriel Grandpierre is an eighteen-year-old from Hungary who grew up in a family that had no connections to the showbiz world. When he was 14, he started his artistic training at Baross Imre Artistaképző Intézet Szakgimnázium (BIAK) where, thanks to his innate flexibility and good training, he developed an interest in hand balance as well as for dance and performance arts. Following his gold award at the International Circus Festival of Budapest Newcomer Show, he was invited to take part in the Festival at Latina with a brand new number choreographed by his teacher,Éva Losonczyné Nagy.
A talented performer who is reaching out to the new generations
20. LAIDO DITTMAR
🇭🇺 HUNGARY – JUGGLING
Born in Hungary in a family with a long history in the Circus, Laido Dittmar already has twenty years’ experience, including international work with Cirque du Soleil and Recirquel. Laido has created a new style of modern juggling, which he has taken around the world, creating several personal records. His performance is entitled Dreamlight, and although it evokes Hollywood musical movies of the fifties, with a jazz feel, it still breaks with traditional juggling. Laido Dittmar is the author of The Art of Practice, which he wrote specifically to reach out to and inspire new generations.
