THE GENESIS
The Genesis is a breathtaking one-hour contemporary circus experience that dives deep into human connection, resilience, and the power of unity. Through jaw-dropping acrobatics and heartfelt storytelling, The Genesis reflects our modern world where individuality shines, but true strength emerges when we come together.
Seventeen world-class acrobats bring the stage to life, creating stunning visuals and intricate group formations that push the limits of movement and emotion. With powerful female bases and gravity-defying male flyers, we challenge expectations and celebrate diversity in body, background, and artistry.
Bold, breathtaking, and deeply moving. Audiences of all ages have laughed, cried, and leaped to their feet in appreciation.
The lighting design evokes a blend of a mystical cathedral and the vibrant energy of nightlife, enveloping and celebrating the performers in its warm embrace.
The Genesis features an original soundscape that combines classical violin, piano, and various acoustic instruments with voices in song and recitation. Elements of jazz and rhythm and blues are woven in, along with moments inspired by club music, creating an engaging atmosphere for the audience.
The show premiered on July 4th 2024 at Baltoppen LIVE in Copenhagen and has since continued to tour through Europe.
COPENHAGEN COLLECTIVE
17 acrobats from different nations and cultures have come together to form the Copenhagen Collective.
Having all learnt circus and acrobatics in very different contexts, from various techniques and cultures. The show and the Collectiveβs signature is a mix of all of their influences. The Collective combines the South American circus energy with the precision of European techniques and the modern flair of the Canadian and Australian influences, all of that to create a unique acrobatic show.
See our journey of creation in our documentary series on Youtube The Origin Series

GET IN TOUCH
For general inquiries, write at: info@ja-circus.dk
For inquiries about touring, please contact: production@cphcollective.com
For bookings, please contact our Agents from Aurora Nova:
Danielle Devery : cph.collective@auroranova.org
Wolfgang Hoffman: wolfgang@auroranova.org
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Artists
Alfred Hall Kriegbaum, DK
Ange Gabriel Olsen Viaud, FR/UK
Bernardo AΓ±orga Vargas, PE Claire Bindoff, AUS
David Ullrich, GER
Federico Javier Cabruja, ARG Eloisa Pereira Trinidad, URU
Gonzalo Irisarri Martinez, URU Maeva Desplat, FR
Marilou Verschelden, CAN
Nathan Briscoe, CAN
NicolΓ‘s Esteban Mancisidor Gonzalez, CHI
Ronan Luke Jenkinson, IRE
Samuel Fraser Patrick Barnes, UK
Sekou Camara, GUI Shona Marie Morgan, AUS
SΓ³nia Cristina Silvestre Matos, PORT
Creative team Direction & Choreography: Patrick King & Johan King Silverhult
Assistant Direction and Choreography: Britta Oling
Acrobatic Coaches: SΓΈren Flor & Craig Dagostino
Composer: Leif Jordansson
Technicians: Stefan Goldbaum Tarabini & Sara Hamoh
Costume Design: Julie Hendel, Louise Egebro, and Camilla Suleima.
Filmmakers: Luke Chadwick-Jones & Remy Archer
SoMe and communication: AndrΓ©s Alberto Cerdeira MΓ©ndez Co-founders: SΓΈren Flor, Joachim Ante, SΓ³nia Cristina Silvestre Matos & Alfred Hall Kriegbaum
Project coordinator: SΓΈren Flor v. JA Circus
Agents: Aurora Nova, Wolfgang Hoffman & Danielle Devery Other original cast of The Genesis: Joachim Ante, Anna Sofie Fornitz Vording, Rachel Orya Locks, Bechara Hage Meany, Raphaela Abreu Olivo de Almeida, Saila Salminen & Daniel Luengo Other previous artists: Gregorian Parser Hawke