about us
AKmē Instant Circus, the professional performing company of Akrosphere Aerial & Circus Arts, was formed in January of 2017. With attention to artistry and using circus as a form of communication, AKmē coaches and directors strive to create the perfect atmosphere to turn athletes into artists. Given that, our performing company members make lasting impressions on their audiences. Our company members, ranging in age from 10-19, perform artistic works with deeper meanings. Moreover, each company member, regardless of their age, choreographs their own works. Our company directors act as artistic mentors, explicitly asking questions to help the performer dig deeper and guiding choices to help the performer say what they are trying to express. As a result, “out of the mouths of babes” comes thought-provoking artistic works, purely created with the performer’s voice.
past performances
In spite of the company’s relatively new existence, they have made quite a splash in the circus world. Since their formation, they have performed on the National stage in the VivaFest International Circus Festival in Las Vegas, the Southern Fried Circus Festival in Texas, and the CADE Festival in North Carolina. Additionally, they have been seen numerous times in the around Atlanta at the Aurora Theatre, the Georgia Aquarium, the Angels Showcase Benefit, and the Girl Scouts of America Summer Outdoor Festival. Even more, this year alone, they were featured in the Atlanta Aerial Arts Festival, the Tower of Talent Benefit Gala, the DrawChange 5K, the Paint Gwinnett Pink Festival, and on the MainStage at the Aurora Theatre.
looking ahead
We have upcoming shows DATSUZOKU at the Aurora Theatre and ICHI GO ICHI E at the Akrosphere In-Studio Theatre in December 2022. In June of 2023, look for our brand new production DUENDE, performing at the Aurora Theatre.
Additionally, many of our performers have graduated and are now doing circus with the National Centre for Circus Arts in London, École de Cirque de Québec in Canada, or are touring with various shows nationally and internationally. Plus, several of our current performers are preparing for their own strenuous auditions and requirements for internationally recognized circus schools and companies, and will be auditioning throughout the upcoming year.