Diana Salles

Diana Salles is a circus artist, contemporary dancer, activist, and a proud trans woman from São Paulo, Brazil.She graduated from the École Supérieure des Arts du Cirque (ESAC) in Brussels in 2018 specializing in aerials and floor balancing. In 2019 she was awarded the bronze medal and the prestigious Prix de la Ville de Paris at the 40th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris, the silver medal and the Audience's Prize at the Iberoamerican Circus Festival (FIRCO), establishing herself as a prominent performer and creator in the contemporary circus world.  

After working with several renowned circus companies in Europe, Diana started to dedicate her work to the transformative power of connection on stage. Diana premiered her debut solo show, DELUSIONAL at the Amsterdam Fringe Festival in 2023. The show earned her the International Bursary Award, acclaimed as a touching piece ready to tour the world. Diana embodies a vibrant force in the circus arts, breaking boundaries with skill, passion, and a captivating stage presence.