{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6706861fed8ff5205e38bac3/6ae9085f375d48fb432fd428?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"054: 'Upswing: Reimagining Contemporary Circus with Vicki Dela Amedume MBE'","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6706861fed8ff5205e38bac3/1793656923761-3796a0e8-9726-4013-a495-685af5642f34.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of The Shapes in Motion Podcast, Stephen Moynihan is joined by Vicki Dela Amedume MBE, acclaimed aerial and circus director, and founder of contemporary circus company Upswing.</p><p>They explore Vicki&#39;s journey from performer to artistic leader, the evolving landscape of contemporary circus, and contrasting perceptions of the art form in France and the UK.</p><p>The conversation delves into the politics and storytelling power of circus, its ability to bring communities together, and Vicki&#39;s work challenging perceptions of who circus is for. From creating opportunities for diverse practitioners to exploring circus with older adults, Vicki shares her vision for a more inclusive, accessible and sustainable future for the art form.</p>","author_name":"Sarah Perry"}