circus performers are rarely recognized and Blair has taken on the task of filming a documentary that puts a new light on those who work in the industry. Blair’s The Uncle Junior Project came about after the death of little-known Black circus animal trainer of the same name. In an attempt to uphold Junior’s legacy and that of the Black circus, Blair has the ambitious aim of bringing those unknown entertainers to the forefront. Ciarra D’Onofrio
Ciarra D’Onofrio (they/ them) is a queer dancer, aerialist, and educator with a passion for using dance as a means of storytelling, social analysis, and community
building. They specialize in vertical dance, dance trapeze, and contemporary dance. They have performed in redwood forests, cathedrals, and on trampoline walls. They are a company member of Zaccho Dance Theatre, and have also recently danced with Epiphany Dance Theater, Olallie Lackler, and Helen Wicks Works. They studied dance and choreography at Lewis & Clark College where they received the Distinction in Dance Choreography Award. They then expanded their training in the circus arts as a member of the Circus Project’s Training and Performance Company. They are a head of
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