The Death Circus

Overview

The Death Circus is an artistic exploration of universal end-of-life themes and rituals that connect us. Aerialists, movement artists, and musicians invite the audience to reflect on some of the complexities surrounding loss, decay, grief, fear, and peace.

Death touches us all. It is inevitable and, in this country, there is an uncomfortable line between morbid curiosity and taboo regarding end of life themes. As more and more of us are affected by death (increased crime rates, mass shootings, ongoing wars, health epidemics, etc.), it’s become more clear that taboos surrounding death prevent individuals and communities from grieving and processing loss in healthy ways.

The Death Circus works to validate some of the complexities surrounding the end of life and, in a sense, tell the audience it’s ok to explore this important subject.

With over 100 offerings from rebellious circus, delicious dance, fearless theatre and activist art to workshops, parties, and more Cannonball pushes the boundaries of live performance at four different venues this Fringe. Come as you are and stay past bedtime at cannonballfestival.org.Learn More

About the Artist

Joi Cox is a certified personal trainer, registered yoga teacher, and published philosopher based in Las Vegas, Nevada. She specializes in contemporary dance, pole fitness, yoga, mindfulness, and calisthenics. After earning Masters and Associates degrees in Philosophy and Video Production, respectively, she founded Joi of Dance as a way to share her unique blend of physical movement, wellness, and performance artistry. In addition to providing services to individuals and small groups, Joi of Dance proudly develops sister ensemble productions - The Love Circus and The Death Circus - annually. These productions invite professional movement artists, aerialists, and musicians to beautifully embody familiar and delicate themes.

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