~ THE DREAMTIME MISSION ~
The Dreamtime Circus is a troupe of fire fairies, clowns, musicians, and all types of other magical and fantastical creatures who travel far and wide to share the uplifting experience of the circus with the diverse peoples of the world. With sensitivity and respect for cultural difference, we seek to use fire and circus arts as mediums for fostering cross-cultural communication and open exchanges of cultural ideas and artistic expressions. As offerings of good will and solidarity, we perform free circus performances for the communities we visit, focusing our efforts on serving those surviving natural disasters, dislocations, or military conflicts.
DREAMTIME ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR TOUR IN ECUADOR & PERU!
The Dreamtime Circus has announced the destination of its second international tour ~ Ecuador and Peru! The tour will begin in Lima, Peru at the end of 2009 and then head north, finishing in Ecuador in the Spring of 2010. Dreamtime has been in contact with several nonprofit organizations in both countries who have greeted news of the tour with enthusiasm and are eager to collaborate with the circus.
KFire, co- founder of the troupe, explained how this project will differ from Dreamtime's first tour. "In India we did shows for thousands of people from dozens of communities and we got to see a lot of the country. That was great, but for our second tour we want to spend more quality time in fewer places. We want to get to know the communities we visit and teach kids circus arts over the course of a few weeks, not just a few hours. Then we can let the kids be the stars of the show that we put on together for their family and friends!"
The tour will focus on reaching underserved communities in both countries. By providing free shows and workshops, Dreamtime aims to create events that bring communities together, support the work of local organizations, and empower youth to achieve things they once considered impossible. The tour will also promote positive themes of hope, self-empowerment, and respect for the Earth and all its creatures.
Over the course of 2009, Dreamtime will perform and host events in the Bay Area to raise funds for the tour. You can find out details about these events as they happen by subscribing to our Email List. You can also support the tour by making a tax-deductible donation.please contact us at dreams@dreamtimecircus.org
