HOP SANT ADRIÀ: CIRCUS AND DANCE IN THE VILA

Hop Sant Adrià is a programme of performances and activities related to circus, dance and urban culture, mural art and music, designed for all audiences.

A day with Djammal as master of ceremonies (performance), featuring acts such as: ‘Miratge de mitjanit’ and ‘Clar de lluna’ by Big Lady Circus (circus), ‘Ákri’ by Cia Manel Rosés (circus) and ‘Cube’ by Col·lectiu Musique Dansa (urban dance). Experimental space: ‘Tattoo Temporal Bcn’, an airbrush tattoo workshop, and ‘Collage al Carrer: Petits Artist@s en Família’ by Lucía Soto and Santi González.

DJAMMAL - MASTER OF CEREMONIES:

Djammal is José Miguel Martins Semedo, a contemporary circus artist, clown and street performance creator with more than twenty-five years of international experience. His work combines clowning, social circus, improvisation and participation, transforming public spaces into places for encounter, play and connection with the audience. He has developed projects in the United Kingdom, Portugal, the Netherlands, Brazil and Spain.

CIA MANEL ROSÉS - ‘ÁKRI’:

‘Ákri’ is a contemporary circus performance that explores the concept of thresholds through the relationship between an acrobat and a ladder. This element, which becomes both a circus apparatus and a piece of scenery, symbolises the transitional spaces we move through throughout our lives. With great sensitivity and impressive technical skill, the piece reflects on how we inhabit these moments of change and transformation. A poetic, delicate and surprising performance that has received the FETEN 2025 Award for Best Performance and the 2025 National Award for Best Circus Performance.

Manel Rosés is a Barcelona-born acrobat and creator trained at the University of Dance and Circus of Stockholm (DOCH). His work focuses on the body, play and human emotions, exploring an approachable and accessible stage language that connects with all kinds of audiences. He has worked with companies such as Circo Eia, les Ofèlies and Cirque du Soleil, and is co-founder of Soon Circus Company, with which he has toured internationally and received several awards.

COL·LECTIU MUSIQUE DANSA - ‘CUBE’:

‘Cube’ is a contemporary dance piece that moves through an enormous imaginary cube that transforms according to the emotions we have all experienced at some point. A symbolic space where curiosity, anxiety, play, love and freedom coexist, becoming a constantly changing universe. With carefully crafted choreography and nuanced ensemble work, the performance invites the audience on an emotional journey that reflects on how we inhabit spaces, feelings and human relationships.

Musique Dansa is a training and artistic creation space that promotes stage projects in which dance becomes a tool for expression, growth and connection. Through collective work and movement research, the collective develops proposals that combine artistic sensitivity, technique and emotion.

BIG LADY CIRCUS - ‘MIRATGE DE MITJANIT’ AND ‘CLAR DE LLUNA’:

Two short-format pieces: ‘Miratge de mitjanit’, a disco-style act featuring a spectacular giant mirror ball, and a second lollipop lyra act, ‘Clar de lluna’, designed to captivate the audience with a dynamic and surprising performance.

Big Lady Circus is Marta Izquierdo, a multidisciplinary circus artist specialising in aerial and vertical disciplines, with performances that combine strength, elegance and risk through a highly visual stage language.

EXPERIMENTAL SPACE:

Tattoo Temporal Bcn Workshop: Experts in airbrushing, a versatile painting technique applied to the skin as a tattoo or body makeup. Temporary tattoos are fun and can be placed anywhere on the body without the risk of pain or regret. The aim is to share a passion for airbrushing and inspire this form of expression and creativity. Tattoos usually last between 3 and 5 days. The ink is hypoallergenic.

‘Collage: Petits Artist@s en Família’ Workshop: Lucía Soto and Santi González are visual artists connected to the Barcelona Collage Society and the creators of participatory art projects that bring creativity and community together. This workshop is open to all ages and invites families to create a large collective artwork using recycled materials and a variety of artistic elements. A creative and participatory activity designed to share, imagine and create together in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere.