Through The Lens - Emma (UK)

Since the last posting my diary has become so full I've had to start stapling extra pages in to hold each days list of demands.  Delivering the full time training schedule is challenging and incredibly rewarding as we see the five full time members flourish across the board.  Here at Sapana HQ we've welcomed two more trainers to our fledgling company - Maddie, our first circus volunteer, establishing training here last year, returned initially for a fleeting two week visit - a few whispers in her ear and we enticed her into extending the trip to a full month!  Clare an aerial specialist, yoga instructor and circus teacher is also here from the UK for five weeks - great to have this exciting transition time bolstered by such experienced and passionate folk.

Anjali and Saraswati developing doubles routine

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maddie and Renu working on a silks routine

We've been inundated by press of late.  With a visit from CNN India as part of their Freedom project - a bit muddy on the airing date for the footage, once it's been confirmed we'll be sure to share the news here. 

Hot on their heels was Jean-Michel a photo journalist from France - he spent a week documenting Sapana for the European press - take a gander at his website www.jeanmicheldelage.com for examples of past youth action stories.  Links to Sapana related articles to follow.

We're still on the lookout for a venue to hold our April circus performance, a space where we can rig our aerial equipment is proving elusive - fingers crossed this week pulls up some gems! 



April also sees a collaboration with Shilpee Theatre - a Nepalese company who specialise in Commedia forms - stylised clown and mask work.  Firming up the details now - we'll announce the performance date and location within the next week.


As of May, we're in need of a new training space (large room, i.e. badminton court - with high ceilings, beams to rig our aerial gear) as our full time company will jump to a full house at 13 members...ideally we need to access this space Mon-Fri for around 8hrs a day - if anyone has any Kathmandu leads, please send them our way.

Ivan coaching tumbling