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Geometry: Conversations with Euclid

Rae Guo

Details

Categories: Circus

Dates: September 5, 2024 - September 8, 2024

Run Time: 45 mins

Venue: Christ Church Neighborhood House

Overview

Geometry: A Conversation with Euclid follows a girl’s relationship with geometry through her life using circus as a medium. Come explore and learn with her as she first discovers geometry in elementary school, struggles with it in high school, and finally understands and expands her view in college.

Using cyr wheel as the medium to explore different concepts in geometry, we will touch on different mathematical concepts as we reimagine how to conceptualize math in a performance setting. Created with all types of audience members in mind, Geometry: A Conversation with Euclid has something for everyone no matter their knowledge or interest in mathematics. Whether you’re a professional mathematician or an amateur, a student or teacher, or someone who just enjoys circus, we welcome you to explore with us as we share our story with you.

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About the Artist

My name is Rae Guo and I'm a circus performer. I fell in love with circus in 2016 and haven't looked back. Cyr wheel has been one of my main loves in circus. The freedom I get from spinning and creating pushes me to continue pursuing different opportunities. Getting a degree in Mathematics allowed me to research and explore cyr wheel in a different light. My aim is to share my love and passion for circus while also encouraging audience members to think and explore their own passions.