Danila Bim: Interview With An LA Based Circus Artist
Danila Bim is a Brazilian circus artist who specialises in Aerial Hoop and Hair Suspension. She began her career in 1996 as a dancer at the Municipal Dance School of Ribeirão Pires, São Paulo before beginning circus training at the Theater Acting School of Santo André with Marcelo Milan at the age of 18. After performing two productions with the group, Danila ventured out to create her own material. Primarily self-taught, she has developed her work to a professional level and has performed with numerous circus companies including the famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus and Cirque du Soleil. Over the past 12 years, Danila has performed her acts in over 30 countries on 4 continents. In 2017, she premiered the original hair suspension act entitled Mirage in Cirque du Soleil’s touring show, Volta and currently resides in Los Angeles.
