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The Director and the Play — Certificate
NIPAI Berlin, Germany
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🎪 Circus Arts
Ermiyas Lema
Member of Addis Africa Circus
Dynamic and versatile circus performer with international experience in Ethiopia, Israel, and Switzerland. Silver Medalist at the First Ethiopian Circus Festival. Specialized in Chinese Pole and Rope Skipping, combining strength, rhythm, flexibility, and expressive stage performance to deliver high-energy, artistic circus acts.
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Based in
Addis Abeba , Ethiopia
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Nationality
Ethiopian
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Active
2016 - Present
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Performed in
3 countries
Languages
AmharicEnglish
Performance Types
AcrobaticsDanceRope SkippingStage Performance & Physical TheatreAudience Interaction & ImprovisationChinese pol
Biography
The circus shaped me into someone who embraces challenges and adapts quickly. No matter where I go, that life stays with me it’s part of who I am.I know how to translate emotions into performance and connect with an audience without words. This is what I love, and it’s where I feel most like myself.
Career Highlights
–present
Stay circus · Switzerland
Chinese Pole & Rope Skipping Artist — Stey Circus, Switzerland 2025 — 6-Month Engagement Performed Chinese pole and rope skipping acts with Stey Circus in Switzerland. Combined traditional cultural elements with Western circus performance. Integrated modern dance into the performances to create a unique stage presentation. Demonstrated strong coordination, balance, rhythm, flexibility, and physical control. Performed regularly for live audiences in a professional circus environment. Worked closely with fellow artists and the production team for smooth performances. Contributed to a multicultural production that celebrated traditional and modern performance.
International Presence — 3 Countries
SwitzerlandIsraelTurkey
Training & Education
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Addis Africa circus school
Ethiopia addis abeba · 2019–Present
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Dance school
Ethiopia adiss abeba · 2015–2019
Gallery
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Awards & Recognition
1 distinction
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