ENT // Cirqus Hialøs

Energetic and epic performance with contemporary circus and very traditional live music.

Stage

Store Sal

Organizer

Bærum Kulturhus — Dans Sørøst-Norge

Part of serie(s)

Dance

More faithful to tradition than tradition itself. Welcome to a folk party adrift between life, dance and death.

Cirqus Hialøs is a genre-defying performance by the Scandinavian artist collective ENT, merging the raw power of traditional music with the expressive force of contemporary circus. At the heart of the performance lies a deep respect for cultural heritage — yet Cirqus Hialøs is not a nostalgic tribute. It is a bold reinvention. On stage you see eight artists with violins, trapeze, ropes, hair-hanging, synthesizers, slängpolska, acrobatics,
electronic machines, crocs, microphones, cooperation, drifting, soundscapes and flying double
bass.

Award-winning folk trio Hialøsa sets the tone with innovative interpretations of timeless Scanian folk songs. Their music — featuring fiddles, double bass, vocals, is expanded by live electronic sound manipulation — forming a sonic landscape both ancient and immediate.

Around this, four circus artists craft a visceral, physical response: hair hanging, trapeze, rope, dance, and
acrobatics dissolve the romantic aesthetic often associated with folk traditions, revealing something raw, true, and powerfully human.

Cirqus Hialøs navigates the threshold between life, death, dance, and music — a ritual and celebration of existence, echoing the communal roots of folk culture while fearlessly pushing its boundaries. The performance challenges conventional notions of tradition, creating an emotional,
visual, and physical experience that speaks across cultures and generations.

Created collectively by ENT, Cirqus Hialøs reflects the group’s foundational belief that art is for everyone. ENT's work is rooted in traditional music, virtuosic circus, and without explorative scenography — always driven by a commitment to artistic depth, emotional accessibility, and
international tourability. This is not just a performance. Cirqus Hialøs is an invitation to reimagine tradition — and to feel it in the body.