”I am a contemporary circus artist. The last 20 years of my journey in the circus world have taken me across countries, different roles, and collaborations with various artists and companies such as the London-based female acrobatic company Mimbre.
After spending nine years as part of a female acrobatic duo, in 2013, I started Circus By Me. Circus By Me has produced and participated in externally funded performances and has received funding support from regional and national bodies, including the Swedish Arts Grants Committee. The company has received recognition for the innovative and interdisciplinary character of its shows, such as Djeliya, Det får bära eller brista, Cykelcirkus, and SE Opp!
I am interested in creating meaningful and engaging performances that blend acrobatics, choreography, and storytelling. Through my work, I wish to explore themes such as connection, community, and the human experience. Moving forward, I aim to focus more on choreography and directing, bringing more depth and professionalism to my projects.”
www.circusbyme.se
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What does the SITE residency enable you to do?
– The SITE residency gives me a supportive environment, a workspace, and a community of creative professionals to help advance my artistic projects. Moreover, it allows me to focus on my research, expanding my artistic depth, networking, and collaboration opportunities. This year, I would like to further explore the role of the choreographer.
What are you working on right now?
– Currently, I am focusing on three projects;
Connection is a circus choreographic production with two acrobats and a juggler, exploring the concept of connection. The goal is to turn this research into a stage performance for a youth audience with a premiere in 2026. With the support of the Swedish Arts Council and the Region of Skåne.
Koeur. Collaborating with French colleagues to create a performing arts piece involving tightrope walking, acrobatics, and choral singing, designed for church spaces and other public spaces, and exploring themes of loneliness versus community
The Body We Carry is a physical performance exploring body ideals through acrobatics, mime, and movement. We want to examine what our bodies can actually do – and what it means to constantly try to fit in. How are we shaped by society’s view of bodies? What happens when we shift the focus from appearance to function?
Performers: Isabell Prevett-Gustavsson, Rebecka Nord & Signe Veinholt
Produced by Kompani Tvärs
Premiere planned for September 2026
At the same time, I’m touring and performing the family show Cykelcirkus and the show SE Opp! (a performance for the youngest audience 0 – 5 years.)
How would you like to further develop during your residency at SITE?
1. Enhance Artistic Focus: Spend more time on my artistic projects and less on administrative tasks.
2. Expand Collaborative Networks: Connect with other artists and professionals in Stockholm to facilitate new collaborations and creative exchanges.
3. Deepen Choreographic and Directorial Skills: Last year I took a course in circus direction at the Stockholm University of the Arts, and at SITE I wish to focus on refining these skills through practice and experimentation within my own projects.