Because of the decreasing number of students enrolling in its circus program, as well as dwindling crowds, the Secondary School of Fine Arts (SSFA) has decided to host more acrobatic and circus performances to spark a renewed interest in the craft.
Located in front of the National Assembly, the Circus Centre seats about 1,000. There have been a lot of empty seats of late, but the SSFA hopes the presence of its hard-working and talented students will bring in the crowds at 9am on Saturday as it gives a free public performance.
Phok Narin, SSFA director and the show’s artistic director, said the hour-long performance will feature students of various ages. “In total, we have about 17 performers who take part in 10 different routines, “ she says.
Narin says she hopes the free acrobatic performances will boost public interest and increase enrollment.
“Our purpose is to promote a type of Khmer art and culture that not many of the younger generation have seen or known.
