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    The WORLD BODYPAINTING FESTIVAL 2012

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    • Body.Circus, the surreal ballroom presented by Snazaroo
    • Styling Jam Session
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Wednesday, 4th July 2012


presented by Snazaroo

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Ladys and Gentelement,

girls and boys out there!

We proudly present the next edition of the extraordinary, stunning and bizarre "Body.Circus" - the surreal ballroom presented by "Snazaroo".
The circus for the body and facepainting artists is back in 2012 for the 15th anniversary of the WBF with a new location.

"Body.Circus“ is traditionally the main attraction on the Wednesday within the festival week.  the beautiful castle Leonstain is In the middle of the town Pörtschach. Buildt in 1492 it will be turned into a magical and mystical surrounding to host "Body.Circus" in 2012 .
The visitors show up in fantasy costumes combined with bodypainting, decoration and masks, or extreme make up and fantasy fashion.

We invite you freaks to come out and get wild with the finest magical artists and the best music with a great DJ Line up. Amazing shows and of course a crowd of decorated bodies.

 

The Location

Schloss Leonstain, Pörtschach

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The Shows

  • from Russia:  Salamandra - Conception Kristina Elizarova & Yulia Vlasova
  • from Russia: Zap Zap & Alex Moon - Konzeption Kristina Elizarova & Yulia Vlasova
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  • from Italy: Biomechanic special feature "27 bites" by Gino Delia & Marco Licata

The Music

  • Floor 1:
    Queen of the House - Victoria Aitken & Mark JB (UK)
    Lords of House (Austria)
  • Floor 2:
    The Lost Boyz (UK) mit
    Matt Emulsion (DJ)
    El Dubz Stuntman Lee Shemmings (DJ)
    Ryan B (Poison DJ)
    Stevie (DJ)
    Tonik (MC)
    Danny Del'Amore (Vocalist)
    Slim Bubba (MC)
    Wayne Dudley (DJ)

more about the line up

 

Program Schedule

The surreal ballrom "body.circus" promises to be an evening of magic, pushing boundaries and letting imagination run free. For those who need help or want to get ready with others, the styling jam session is the place to be.

  • from 06.30 pm: Styling Jam Session  in the Congress Center Pörtschach
    Get ready together with a group of people for the surreal ballroom "body.circus" ! It’s more fun and stylists will be available.
  • from 07.00 pm: Catering available in the beautiful park of the castle.
  • from 08.00 pm: Doors open to the inner rooms of the castle.

Tickets

The tickets are strictley limited. Due to high demand we suggest you book well in advance.

  • € 15 Early bird
  • € 19 On door ticket


Dresscode: Shrill, Fancy, Bizarre, Freaky, Bourlesque, simply surreal!!!

Videorückblick

BodyCircus 2011



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Photo Special

Live Shooting with Christoph Kaltseis powered by NIKON
Start: 5.30 to 11.30 pm
(Setup / iTTL Flash / Camera)


New: Body.Circus Accomodation


The best with the venue is that you can actually book a room in the castle Leonstain. Take your boy or girl after the party for a magically night with fantasic colourful breakfast next morning.
The double room for 2 person is € 170 per night incl. breakfast or the suite for € 210 per night. All including the tickets for Body.Circus (worth 19 per person)

Accomodation request simply per email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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