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SKH's circus education highlighted by Mongolian TV
2025-01-28

SKH's circus education highlighted by Mongolian TV

On 21 January, Mongolian TV9 and the Attache of the Embassy of Mongolia in Stockholm visited Stockholm University of the Arts (SKH) to explore the cultural exchange between Mongolian and Swedish circus traditions and discuss future collaboration opportunities.
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Photo: Gunilla Egevi/SKH

SKH’s Circus education hosted Mongolian TV9 as they interviewed Batsugar Tsendjaev, a renowned Mongolian circus artist and Assistant Professor of Circus at SKH. Batsugar, who first arrived in Sweden with a touring circus company, has since established himself as a key figure in Swedish circus education. Having worked with Cirkuspiloterna (Circus Pilots) and later teaching at both the former DOCH as well as SKH, he has become a bridge between Asian and European circus traditions.

The TV team delved into topics such as the differences between Asian and European circus training, the work environment for circus professionals in Europe, and Batsugar’s philanthropic efforts – through his Swedish network of teachers and students, he has brought the joy of circus to orphans in Mongolia, blending artistry with social engagement.

The visit also included an interview with Alisan Funk, head of the Circus subject area at SKH. Discussions touched on the global dimensions of circus teaching and performance, as well as the influence of Mongolian circus both in Sweden and internationally.

This visit follows another significant meeting in December 2024 when Suvdaa Jamsran, executive director of the Mongolian Circus Association, visited SKH. Together with Alisan Funk and Batsugar, they explored collaboration possibilities between SKH and Mongolian circus students.

Mongolian circus, with its roots in the trailblazing Moscow Circus School, has earned international acclaim for its specialty acts, including acrobatics and contortion. Batsugar, trained in this rich tradition, toured Europe with the Mongolian State Circus before settling in Sweden following the Soviet Union’s dissolution. As the first Mongolian circus artist to establish a career in Sweden, he has become a pioneer, bringing his expertise and experience to the next generation of Swedish circus performers.

“We’re proud to have Batsugar Tsendjaev as part of our department, enriching the educational experience for its students and fostering a unique blend of artistic traditions”, concludes Alisan Funk.

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(Interview photos: Gunilla Egevi/SKH)

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Batsugar Tsendjaev, Assistant Professor of Circus

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Alisan Funk, Head of subject area Circus

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