Inside the ruins of a beautiful 1919 theatre in Old Havana, more than two dozen youth ages 6 to 18 were enthusiastically pursuing their training for the circus. The only equipment visible in the studio, besides props for equilibristics, was a piece of carpet used for a mat. It was a typical day at Habana Circus’s after-school programs. Despite the sunlight streaming through holes in the roof four stories above, the company is happy to finally have a home after nine years of practising in parks and temporary spaces. I had the privilege of visiting Habana Circus in November 2019. Habana Circus offers the possibility to children who love circus arts to fulfil their dreams and goals of becoming professional artists of the circus. In this way, they can help their families move forward and have the opportunity to travel and know the world through their art. Furthermore, by serving as part of our faculty and teaching other youth, they can change the vision and quality of life for others who share their dreams.

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About
I was born in Rome in 1967, and I have been photographing since I was 12 years old when I got my first camera as a gift from my father. Since then, I have never stopped looking at the world behind the camera’s lens. My interest in the world and the environment grew day by day, together with my passion for travelling. My love for travelling made me discover documentary photography and reportage. I photograph in order to tell stories for emotional and aesthetic research. The perpetual research of light, colour, and the right moment, but mostly the interaction with the people I meet, give me a great push towards sharing and helps me understand human nature.