Danny Tavori
Creator-Performer & Rigging design
Danny Tavori is a contemporary circus artist with an unconventional path. Born in Israel, he developed an early critical awareness of militaristic norms, influenced by the writings of Hanokh Levin. A passionate autodidact, he earned a B.Sc. in mathematics with honors while exploring visual arts and working with at-risk youth.
His encounter with aerial circus, introduced by Inés Lorca, marked a decisive turning point. He trained in aerial rope at FLIC (Turin), then specialized in aerial straps. After several years of performing and taking part in residencies across Israel and Europe, he joined the MFA program in Contemporary Circus Practices at DOCH (Stockholm), where his creative journey truly began.
He created #othercircus, a series of two curated performances that left a strong mark on the Israeli scene, and began long-term collaborations with sound and code artist Nir Jacob Younessi and circus artist Jennifer Cohen. He also took part in projects directed by Bernard Kudlak. In parallel, he continued to deepen his research into suspended movement through Butoh, dance, technology, and collective creation.
Nir Jacob Yonessi
Sound & Light Design
Nir Jacob Younessi is an electronic–classical musician and interdisciplinary artist whose work bridges sound, technology, and ritual practices. He creates immersive sensory experiences by combining programming, sensors, and natural materials, inviting audiences to engage in deep emotional and communal connections.
A graduate of BPM College for Sound and Music, where he now lectures, Younessi also completed a classical singing recital, adding a vocal dimension to his technical and compositional expertise. His projects span theater, circus, and contemporary art, and have been presented in venues and festivals internationally, sparking curiosity and transformation.
As a co-director of Cie suspendu with Danny Tavori, Younessi contributes to both the artistic and technical development of the company’s works. He composes, codes the light systems, and develops interactive elements, bringing a distinctive fusion of live electronics and interdisciplinary artistry to the creation process.
Óscar De Nova Fuente
Rigger
Oscar was born in Madrid but grew up in the Spanish countryside. At 17, he began studying engineering while also taking circus classes. He soon decided to dedicate himself fully to circus and joined the preparatory school Carampa in Madrid. After two years there, he continued his training at the École Supérieure des Arts du Cirque in Brussels (ESAC), where he specialized in aerial straps.
He co-founded Collectif Primavez and took part in various artistic and social projects. He created several works, including a collaboration with the École de Cirque du Québec on a project about sailing ships. He also worked with Sven Demey and Peter James on the graduation projects of students from the Vertigo Circus School in Italy, and accompanied Cristobal Espoz Garcia’s personal project during his final year at the École Supérieure des Arts du Cirque de Toulouse (Ésacto’Lido).
After graduating, Oscar joined the Terrabak of Kiev with the Dakh Daughters under the direction of Stéphane Ricordel. In 2018, he joined Compagnie Claudio Stellato for the creation of Work. Following the tour, he trained in puppetry with “Boîte à outils” of Compagnie Odradek – Pupella Noguès, spending five months learning puppet construction with Polina Borisova and stage performance techniques with various instructors. During this training, he began creating Mon Spectacle !, which he continues to tour today. Alongside his artistic projects, Oscar is also pursuing a CQP (Professional Qualification Certificate) to become a rope access technician, expanding both his technical and artistic expertise.
Georgina Vila Bruch
Dramaturgy and theatrical expression
Gina holds a Bachelor's degree in History - Anthropology from Paris X University, Nanterre. However, her academic journey took an intriguing turn towards the circus thereafter. Professionally trained at Toulouse's Le Lido circus school, Gina has honed her talents as a versatile performer, specializing in clowning, contortion, dance, puppetry, and acting. Over the years, she has collaborated with various esteemed companies including Blick théâtre, Atonitacie, cie. Marta Torrents, L.A by Rachid Ouramdane, cie. Pipototal, and cie. Le sarment.
Her artistic exploration of circus transcends mere physicality, delving into metaphor and narrative with a touch of humor. Gina is deeply involved in teaching and facilitating workshops, notably at the ESACTO-Lido circus school in Toulouse since 2018, and at the Rogelio Rivel circus school in Barcelona since 2020. Additionally, she provides invaluable support to solo artists as an External Eye, a role she aptly describes as being an "artistic midwife." Notable collaborations include guiding acts like Dori de cirque from petites natures, Droit dans le mur by Typhus Bronx, La foradada by Africa Llorens, Monticule by Cie Tractus, and Dramen Pantomimic Circus by Los Galindos.
Beyond the stage, Gina finds immense joy in participating in cultural mediation projects. She has lent her talents to initiatives with organizations such as Clowns Without Borders in the Philippines and Les Mains Libres in Mali and Toulouse, describing these experiences as deeply immersive and transformative.
Alice Kudlak
Dramaturgy
Alice spent her childhood traveling across Europe in the caravans of Cirque Plume. In 2013, she entered the École Européenne Supérieure de l’Image, Beaux-Arts of Angoulême, and in 2014 the Gabriel Fauré Theatre Conservatory. While studying at Cours Florent in 2016, she wrote and directed Forêt/Cache/Arbre, an immersive radio piece with scenography and lighting design recreating the passage of time in a teenager’s bedroom.
The audio fiction was presented at Théâtre de la Vieille Grille and the Réattu Museum in Arles, selected for the Phonurgia Nova Awards, adapted into a series and broadcast on La Première – RTBF, and won the Prix Gulliver (SCAM & SACD) for the writing of its second season. She joined the TNB school in 2018, performing in La Ruée by Boris Charmatz (2019), Le Père Humilié by Gilles Blanchard, Fiction/Friction by Phia Ménard, Opérette staged by Madeleine Louarn (after Gombrowicz, 2020), and Dreamers by Pascal Rambert (2021). As an author, she was commissioned by the Théâtre de Caen to create a comic opera for children’s choirs, O Future, co-directed with Bernard Kudlak and composed by Thierry Pécou, premiering in 2024.
Her play Les Enfants-pierre received support from the “Jeunes Pousses” program of the Maison Maria Casarès and a writing residency at La Chartreuse (National Center for Writing for the Stage) in September 2022.
Matthias Ferré
production and distribution
After 15 years of accordion studies at the conservatories of Le Puy-en-Velay and Lyon, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Musicology from Lumière Lyon 2 University, Matthias concludes his studies with a Master's degree in artistic direction of cultural projects at the University of Montpellier. He becomes passionate about street arts and circus early on, considering these hybrid arts as catalysts for new possibilities, for transgression.
Matthias is queer, advocating for intersectional thinking and taking a particular interest in cultural rights. He launches his first project, the "Maison des Queers," within the Lez'arts M3 association in 2022. He then works in production/coordination within the Eurek'art association and discovers a true passion for territorial projects. Afterwards, he decides to engage with companies in production and distribution, with the desire to defend sensitive, poetic, and undisciplined creations. He currently works for the Collectif Chapacans, in the fields of circus and street arts. In 2023, he also creates the association "Bureau des Projets Cosmiques" and embarks on new production adventures with the company Olga and the artist Danny Tavori.
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