professional development for circus artists

WHO WE ARE

A WORLD CLASS ACADEMY FOR CIRCUS THEATRE AND GENERAL EDUCATION

The Gamo Circus School for aims to provide professional development for circus artists and dancers. This circus and dance school in Addis Ababa will provide intensive training for talented young Ethiopians to fulfill their dreams, develop sustainable careers and extend their life skills.
The name of the school “Gamo” means lion. It comes from the southern part of Ethiopia.The Gamo and Wolayeta people perform acrobatics celebrations and funerals as a mark of love and care.

GAMO'S VISION

01.

— Education, Training & Guidance

A circus and dance school in Addis providing intensive training for talented young Ethiopians to fulfill their dreams and develop sustainable careers as performers and teachers.
02.

— Creation & Collaboration

Making Addis Ababa a vibrant hub for physical performance,bringing together the rich traditons of Ethiopian dance and acrobatcs with contemporary circus cultures from around the world.
03.

— Professional work & Touring

A cabaret room in Addis, in which Ethiopian performers and dancers would be able to showcase and develop their talents, building audiences within the country as well as providing a bridge for Ethiopian artsts to tour overseas.

SUCCESS STORIES

GAMO BROTHERS

Winners of 6 special prize at 10th Festival Internacional de Circo de Albacete, Spain ,Silver winners at 3rd Israeli circus festival, special prize at festival in st. Petersburg, Russia. The stars of Little Big shots, Sydney Australia.

TRILOGY ETHIOPIA

Bronze winners at Festival Internacional del Circ Elefant d’Or, Spain in 2017 and 3 special prize winners at the International circuis festival waqiao, china in 2017.

PARTNERS

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Gamo Circus Ethiopia welcomes all opportunities to form partnerships globally to achieve its mission.