In a whirlwind of exhilarating circus skills, cabaret, movement and music, Finnish circus troupe Circo Aereo will turn Frederick upside down in a visually stunning and breathtaking performance at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick.
Known throughout Europe as the pioneer of the New Circus genre, Circo Aereo comes to Frederick during its first U.S. tour to present "Espresso," a work of astonishing virtuosity and subtle parody. This unique tour is made possible by a grant from the Mid -Atlantic Arts Foundation in partnership with the
National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program, ArtsCONNECT.
Taking audiences on a high-speed ride through the history of circus, four vibrant multi-talented performers create scenes and stories, earthbound and in mid-air, through the art of juggling, dance, and aerial performance as music, props and costumes change and transform. Beautifully choreographed movements and striking visual imagery push the boundary of human physical ingenuity to the limit while astonishing virtuosity and charming humor memorize audiences and critics alike.
A free workshop will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Delaplaine Center for the Arts, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. The workshop will focus on juggling technique with basic juggling objects: balls, rings and clubs. This workshop is intended for beginning to intermediate students and adults.
Tickets to Saturday evening's performance are $20-$30.
For more information on the show, the workshop, or to purchase tickets, call 301-600-2828. Visit www.weinbergcenter.org
