The 2015 IJA Regional Competition – South America, was hosted by La Conve Pie Derecho in Lima, Peru. The event was part of a three day circus convention held at Lima’s Cultural Ministry in the heart of the city. Not only was the Cultural Ministry supportive for the event, but the media of the city also showed strong support by publishing magazine articles and featuring the festival director, Jonathan Sajoux, as well as several special guests on a variety of talk shows and news stories leading up to the convention.
The theatre and facilities were top-notch, and the organizing team strong. The convention was littered with impressive shows, inspiring talent, and a welcoming and progressive feel. It is obvious that the Peruvian juggling scene is on the move, putting a large focus on local juggling education and providing ways for the students of these educational programs to be involved with the convention.
The IRC South America 2015 Finalists featured in this video, include:
Branco Ballarte
Erick Lazarte
Flavien Da Silva
Javier Bertero
Carlos Araya
Gino Crovetto
Alvaro Soto
Randy Manco
Johan Flores Chang
Erin Stephens
Erin Stephens currently lives in Burkina Faso, Africa and is performing with Yennega Circus. She has been an active organizer within the IJA for over 10 years, having been a founding member of the IJA Regional Competitions, Tricks of the Month video series, eJuggle, and has spearheaded the IJA social media platforms since 2012.