Creating Access
Staging Her was founded to expand opportunities for young women through circus and performing arts.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit · EIN 99-0784240
She Has a Story.
Give Her a Stage.
Extraordinary talent exists everywhere. Access to opportunity does not. Staging Her empowers young women through circus and performing arts, opening possibilities for growth as artists and leaders.
Artistry
Room to grow
Opportunity
Access to resources
Leadership
Possibility for others
A new chapter is taking shape.
We are exploring ways to bring support closer to where women live and train.
Explore the Direction
Our Mission
Where Performance Becomes a Vehicle for Change
Founded in 2024, Staging Her exists to empower young women through circus and performing arts. Our mission is to expand access to training, mentorship, professional opportunities, and resources that help women grow as artists and leaders. We believe that when women have space to develop their talent and share their stories, they can expand what is possible for themselves and their communities.
"What I enjoy most about performing is that I can be the voice of the voiceless."
Marietou — Senegal"I would like to inspire girls from my neighborhood to join the circus and change their life."
Yeamlaknesh — Ethiopia"The circus is a place where I can be myself — or anyone I want to be."
Angel — Zambia
Our Next Chapter · In Development
Opportunity Closer to Home
We are exploring ways to support female circus and performing artists in their home countries, alongside established local organizations and community leaders.
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Training & Mentorship
Potential support includes specialized workshops, technical training, and connections with experienced performers, coaches, and mentors.
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Resources & Development
We are considering scholarships, stipends, equipment assistance, and professional development resources shaped around artists’ needs.
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Leadership & Collaboration
Our aim is to help women grow as instructors, coaches, entrepreneurs, and community leaders through shared knowledge and international relationships.
One possibility under consideration is a network of three regional hubs in Africa. Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Senegal are being considered. Locations, partnerships, funding, and program details have not been finalized.
An Enduring Mission.
An Evolving Approach.
Her Stage, Her Story
Our original initiative was designed to bring seven women from six countries to Colorado for a two-month training residency and performance tour. Visa-processing delays led to repeated postponements; the residency and tour did not take place.
Supporting Growth
During the delay, individualized support included equipment and classes for Gisele, portfolio photography and video for Angel, and rigging certification funding for Tala.
Developing the Next Chapter
We are moving beyond continued postponement of the U.S. residency and reviewing our support model. We are exploring how training, mentorship, and resources could reach women in their home countries.
The Artists Behind Our First Initiative
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Artists &
Their Stories.
Seven artists from six countries gave our first initiative its personal voice. Their talent, experiences, and ambitions remain part of Staging Her’s story. These profiles document that chapter; participation in future programs has not been determined.
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Our original initiative developed through relationships with these circus and performance organizations. This list reflects that chapter and does not identify confirmed partners for the proposed regional hubs.
Palestinian Circus School
Cirquenciel — Lebanon
Sencirk — Senegal
Circus Ramba — Rwanda
Arba Minch Circus — Ethiopia
Circus Zambia
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Interested in supporting our mission? As we develop the next chapter, contact us to discuss current giving options and how contributions can be used.
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