Mariusz Nguyen
Handstand / Polska /
“(…) I am a multi-functional artist.”
He comes from Lubin in Lower Silesia. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Dance at the University of Humanities and Economics in Łódź. Currently, he works under the wings of the Ocelot Foundation but also appears as a guest on theater stages, including Teatr Rozbark and the Wrocław Pantomime Theater. He loves movement in all its dimensions, but the artistic form holds a special place in his heart. That’s why, despite winning the title of Polish Champion in Sports Acrobatics in 2022, he fully devoted himself to art.
“(…) since childhood I have held on to the dream of being a stage artist who impresses and moves people with his movement.”
He creates choreographies. He loves contemporary dance. Recently, he has also become fascinated with the world of street dance. His circus journey began when he found a flyer about acrobatics classes at the Ocelot Foundation, where he met many wonderful coaches and friends. After several years of working in group acts, he turned to hand balancing.
“I began to explore the art of balance and discovered a movement style in which I felt comfortable.”
What he values most in contemporary circus is the freedom of expression and the absence of codified movement. “You show what you feel.” Fluidity of movement, dance, and elements of storytelling are important to him. He doesn’t want to impose a fixed interpretation of his stage work. He is open to diverse perspectives and points of view.
He spends his free time actively with loved ones, but he also enjoys simply doing nothing—allowing himself to fully relax.