We believe that audiences deserve to see what our talented community has to offer, and that artists in our community deserve to have access to local performance opportunities that allow them to thrive.

Our
Mission

Performance Opportunities

We create performances and performance series that highlight the exceptional talent in our local community, and provide artists stages to grow and experiment on

Resources

We provide education and resources relevant to the unique struggles artists in our community face through workshops

Innovation and Creativity

We aim to spark innovation and creativity in the performance of circus and interdisciplinary physical arts in Vancouver, and to create a vibrant scene all our own on the west coas

Fostering Community

We aim to build community-focused spaces and events, with collective responsibility, diversity and equality in participation, and systems of conflict resolution. 

Our
Values

Connection

We create spaces for circus artists to connect, feel included, and be part of the circus community together.

Educating and empowering artists

We fundamentally believe that artists deserve access to opportunities in order to further their careers. We provide training for artists to learn how to self-advocate and create more inclusive practices.

Safety

We value all forms of safety including physical, emotional and community safety. We seek to learn and unlearn to continue to be a safe space within our community.

Inclusivity as a Process

We value the diversity of the circus community and strive to create spaces and opportunities where people are able to take part regardless of race, age, orientation, identity, ability or body type.

OUR PEOPLE

The Society

Our Board of Directors for are

  • Sidonie Adamson

  • Dana Chan

  • Kasha Konaka

  • Maria Sample

  • Rhiannon Simpson

  • Rob Teszka

  • Yuki Ueda

Acknowledging the land on which Circollective operates on

Collectively, we are grateful for Circollective to operate on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Individually, we reflect and acknowledge what it means to be a settler on this land and to live, work and play here.