Mariana Fernandez Prieto

Mariana Fernández Prieto begun her professional studies as a contemporary dancer in 2008 at the C.C. Ollin Yoliztli in Mexico City. She continued her training at international workshops with teachers such as: Aladino R. Blanca, Francisco Córdova, Pau Arau, Rakesh Sukesh, Eulalia Ayguade, Joseph & Lynda, David Zambrano and Pilobolus Dance Theatre.  She was introduced in circus at the First Diploma of Circus Arts at Cirko de Mente from 2011 to 2012. Her professional studies continued at Cirko Vertigo, Turin, Italy and concluded her graduate studies at Centre Régional des Arts du Cirque de Chambéry, Arc en Cirque in France.  She has actively and continues to perform at international festivals including, Mirabilia, FACE and Sul Filo dil Circo, Italy, Cirqule in France, Guatecirko 2017 in Guatemala, La Cirkonvención Mexicana, Encuentro de Circo de Mazunte and Periplo in Mexico. She has also worked with the following scene directors: Jerôme Thomas, Milo & Olivia, Juan Ramírez and Aldino R. Blanca, and has collaborated as a performer in the companies: Cirko de Mente, Herbra, Construcción en Movimiento and currently at Inside the Body Performing Arts. Ms. Fernandez is the co- artistic director for Mujer Barbuda, Las Mujeres en el Circo Actual.  She is also currently the aerial acrobatic teacher for Program Studies at the Circus Contemporary Arts and at Casa de Artes y Circo Contemporáneo, Mexico.