Circus Artists and Romanies:

The Romanies and circus performers constitute diverse and complex groups that, under specific circumstances, have intermingled and evolved into circus performers of Romani origin. As a result, they share similarities in their lifestyles and artistic production. In this context, this article examine...

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Main Authors: Daniel de Carvalho Lopes, Marcos Toyansk Guimarais, Erminia Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 2025-05-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Estudos da Presença
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Online Access:https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/presenca/article/view/147714
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Summary:The Romanies and circus performers constitute diverse and complex groups that, under specific circumstances, have intermingled and evolved into circus performers of Romani origin. As a result, they share similarities in their lifestyles and artistic production. In this context, this article examines the encounters and influences that shaped their identities as professional, familial, and cultural groups, through the cross-referencing of various sources. It becomes evident that Romani circus performers have begun to adapt their habits, expanding their relationships with non-Romanies, and that the itinerant nature of circus life is both an economically driven choice and a constraint shaped by prejudice.
ISSN:2237-2660