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The Chita Project is the artistic collaboration between Anna Kichtchenko (CAN, RUS) and Pablo Pramparo (ARG), two contemporary circus artists based in Montreal (Tiohtià:ke). Their approach aims to expand the notion of acrobatic virtuosity. Kichtchenko and Pramparo ask themselves: if our circus bodies attempt to express themselves in a new language, is it still circus? For them, this remains an open question aimed at loosening the boundaries of this artistic discipline. Currently, their exploration focuses on the porous relationship between partner work in martial arts and their acrobatic practice, emphasizing relational vulnerability. Fascinated by the work of sound, light, textures, and scenography, Kichtchenko and Pramparo create eclectic stage landscapes where the audience is invited to contemplate a multidisciplinary approach to movement.



Anna Kichtchenko is a multidisciplinary circus artist. Graduate of École Nationale de Cirque, her background in aerial acrobatics and contortion remains a strong influence when researching and creating new work. Anna is curious about paradoxes, parallels, ambiguity, composition, layers and how contemporary circus can be a multitude of expressions. While continuing to work as a professional circus artist with internationally renowned companies such as The 7 Fingers, Cirque du Soleil, Palazzo, and more, Anna is dedicated to The Chita Project, a performative duo initiated with artist, Pablo Pramparo. Their practice aims to expand acrobatic virtuosity by seeking different physical approaches, focusing on the sensitive potentials of movement.


Pablo Pramparo, born in Río Cuarto, Argentina, is a multidisciplinary circus artist based in Montreal (Tiohtià:ke). A graduate of the professional circus program at the school “La Arena”, specializing in juggling and partnering work, he also holds a degree in Visual Arts from the Libero Pierini School of Fine Arts. His practice focuses on the dialogue between body, space, and objects emphasizing the conceptual and emotional dimensions of performance rather than technical prowess. Pablo is intrigued by mantras, loops, spirals, and layering as essential tools in his approach to circus work and his artistic research. While continuing to work as a professional circus artist with internationally renowned companies, his current focus is THE CHITA PROJECT, a duo he formed with Anna Kichtchenko in 2019.


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