The band's performances paint dreams of a better life in Dakar
"Sinserk" .. Acrobatics with a noble goal
Malik performs on the beach.
AFP
Marieto Thiam glides gracefully inside a suspended hula hop during a performance by Cincherc, Senegal's first circus troupe, and one of the rare troupes in the African country.
Marieto Thiam lightly drapes her collar, slips and droops under the gaze of a stunned audience, as her troupe members closely watch her movements during their performance as part of the first circus festival to be held in Dakar.
And Marieto, 29, is the artistic director of the group, which includes only two women.
She moved to Dakar to complete her studies, but gave up everything to join the circus and manage the troupe.
It was difficult for Marieto to justify this decision to her family, but when she is on stage under the spotlight, she does not regret her choice, but rather surrenders to the magic of the show, sharing the splendor of those moments with her companions and the street children who watch it.
The “Sinserk” troupe is not just a circus, but also a school that helps poor children and those facing difficult situations to get out of their social conditions, and through its performances, it inspires them with dreams and hope for a better life.
The 30-year-old got lucky when he joined the circus, where his acrobatic skills were well-deserved. He was living on the street when he arrived in Dakar in 2015 from Guinea, and he came across the circus that embraced his talent.
On Ngor Beach, Malik performs acrobatics, jumping high and somersaulting as if he is flying.
Malik presents a remarkable show with its lightness, punctuated by a human pyramid that he forms with his students.
Like the band's veterans, he is not only an artist, but also teaches his art.
The band is not just a circus, but a school that helps children in difficult situations to get out of their social conditions.
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