DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY - CIRCUS, CALIFORNIA, USA
BY EDGE OF HUMANITY MAGAZINE 12/01/2015 Original article
These images taken in California are part of a 10 year project “Circus a Traveling Life” by Norma I Quitana.
Hoops
This teenage performer kept challenging herself by adding more hoops.
Line up
A family affair.
Luciana
Ekaterina
Russian contortionist who continues to perform and now with Cirque du Soliel
Grand Entrance
Performer in a Wig
Circus Debutante
Teenage circus performer getting ready.
Performer with Police
A series of police officers came to check in.
Aerial Flyers
These 3 performers were all flyers.
Chandelier Act
This performer was a member of a Chinese juggling group. They would spin plates and juggle chandeliers.
In the Wings
Being backstage and waiting to perform.
Cinching Up
Adjusting costumes was a constant affair.
Carmen
Apprentice Girl
This young girl was a circus apprentice from Russia. Her dedication was evident in seeing her stretch on a daily basis.
Matinee Shadow
Children were always in the back of the house.
Dressing Trailer
The trailer housed all the costumes which were in constant repair.