Vaivén Circo was created in 2008 when Raquel Pretel (dancer) met Miguel Angel Moreno (circus artist) in the Catalan company Els Comediants. Since then, the Spanish Circus company is constantly researching new forms by combining storytelling with a high level of technical skills in circus, dance and physical theatre. In the following years, they produced 4 shows: “La Felicidad en un Dos por Dos”, “Cayuco”, “Do Not Disturb” and “Des-Habitat”. The company has given more than 800 performances. In 2009 two acrobats joined the cast: Chema Martin and Emilio Lopez Arquillo. During 2010 and 2011, the four members of the company continued their training and circus research at the French Circus School Lido in Toulouse, with a focus on movement and object manipulation.  This was where “Do Not Disturb” was born.

Vaivén Circo has been presented at prestigious festivals like: la Fira Tárrega (Catalunya), CIRCADA in Sevilla, Theatre Festival in El Ejido, Festival Puerta al Mediterráneo, Festimôme (Fr), Bastid’Art (Fr), Chalon dans la Rue (Fr), Festival Parades de Nanterre (Fr), Festival FARSE de Strasbourg (Fr), Festival Au Bonheur des Mômes (Fr), Festival Tra Terra e Mare à Latissana (It), Festival de Théâtre de Marrakech, Greenwich Children’s Theatre Festival in London (UK), Ageas Salisbury (UK), Out There in Great Yarmouth (UK), Cirque Plus de Brugges (Be), Festival de Cirque d’Hiver de Leuven (Be), Ypres City of Wings (Be), Festival Tête à Tête de Rastatt (Germany), Kulturboerse in Freiburg (Germany), Kleines Fest de Hannover (Germany), Festival Panoptikum (Germany), Festival Vaudeville Rendez-Vous (Pt), Festival Cenas da Rua (Pt), International Children‘s Festival in Sibenik (Croatia), Kalearte in Vitoria, Kalealdia in Bilbao, Umore Azoka in Leioa, Festival Salamanca, Pilar in Zaragoza, Circo Price in Madrid... and many more. Two recent highlights were participation in Shizuoka (Japan), for the Street Theatre World Cup and our time at BAM with “Do Not Disturb.”. 

In April 2019, Vaivén Circo premiered a new show called “Esencial". They collaborated with two new circus artists: Irene de Paz and Manuel Zamora (Manolo Carambolas) who both have a wealth of experience, touring nationally and internationally and contributed their expertise to the production.

They also worked with Jokin Oregi, director and founder of Marie de Jongh company, awarded National Children and Young people’s Theatre Prize 2018, to be an "External Eye" for this new production as well as bringing on Javier Parrato to co-direct.

Raquel Pretel (choreographer and performer) started dancing at the age of 8. She trained at the Reina Sofía Conservatory of Granada, in flamenco and contemporary dance. She then learned circus skills with Miguel Moreno “Bolo”, Emilio Arquillo and Chema Martín. She attended theatre workshops and courses on body language in physical theatre. She co-founded Vaivén Circo in 2008 with Bolo. She is in charge of the choreography for most of the shows as well as performing in all of them. She also graduated at the university of fine arts giving an unique and balanced aesthetic for Vaivén Circo, pulling in her knowledge in visual arts.

Chema Martín (performer, replaced by Sara Ortiz for this tour) from a very young age, Chema developed a passion for acrobatics. He started very early to practice rhythmic gymnastics at the university of Granada and developed a strong interest in movement based disciplines like Capoeira. His father being an actor, accustomed him to touring and performing on various stages. He joined Vaivén Circo in 2009 and has already performed more than 700 shows with the company, starting in 2009 with “Cayuco”. 

Irene De Paz (performer) started her artistic training in 2005, at the Circus School Carampa in Madrid. She then moved to Buenos Aires to specialize as a tightrope walker mentored by Ernesto Terri. She established her residence in Argentina for 8 years, working for La Arena (Buenos Aires) and Imà Circo (Curitiba-Brasil). In 2011 she created the company Cía jointly with Mariano Carneiro, and produced her first show “Harto de Ti”. She is constantly researching and building her aesthetic and language through dance, object manipulation and physical theatre. Starting in 2015 her focus was on tightrope walking where she incorporated fabric materials and poetism to create her new  production “La Madeja”. In 2018, she joined Vaivén Circo as a performer of their latest production “Esencial”.

Miguel Moreno “Bolo” (artistic director and performer) started to train in circus skills in 1997. Training under Sylvane Rainville and Pascal Angelier he focused on juggling, then developing acrobatic portés. He graduated in Physical Education & Sports, and decided to pursue his career in the circus field, performing as part of various circus companies in Spain. With Rolabola and Animasur, he created his own character and solo show called “Yastín Gigolo.” Later in 2008, he co-founding Vaivén Circo with Raquel Pretel. In 2009, he accepted the position of president of the Association of Andalusian Circus. His focus was on increasing recognition of the circus field in the Spanish performing arts sector, and supporting better conditions of training in Andalusian circus schools. He also taught acrobatics at the Circus School of Granada, CAU. In 2016 he won the National Circus Award. 

Emilio Lopez Arquillo (performer) trained with Bolo since he was 16 and always wanted to be part of a circus company. He specialized in being a base for hand to hand and banquine. He joined Vaivén Circo in 2009 and has already performed more than 600 times with the company. In 2018, continuing to work with Vaivén Circo, he also joined Lasal Teatro- a theatre company for children- and currently tours with both companies. 

Pablo Lomba (technical manager) Graduated in History, he decided to train in drama at ESAD (Escuela Superior de Artes Dramáticas) in Gijón (Spain). He also attended workshops in Contemporary Dance, clowning and acrobatics, along with courses in production, tour booking, lighting and sound. Pablo worked as an artist for various street theatre companies: Circo Asteropé, Los Bolados , Eje Producciones Culturales and Animatium. As an actor with Teatro Contraste, Producciones Nun Tris, Grupo Camarote 58 and Cía Danza Fernando Hurtado. He co-directed the play “Lo que queda de nosotros”with Vanessa López, produced by Producciones Al Fresquito. He also worked as producer for Cía Danza Fernando Hurtado for 10 years. Nowadays, he works as technical manager and tour manager for Iraya Producciones, Bum Creaciones, La Pícara Flamenca, Petit Teatro, Manolo Carambolas, Vaivén Circo, The Funamviolistas, Jóvenes Clásicos. He also works as Road Manager for bands like Ana Guerra, Alba Reche, Miriam Rodriguez, Fran Perea, Pastora Soler, Aitana, Morat, India Martínez…

Sara Ortiz (replacing Chema Martín for this tour), from Narbonne, Francia, she trained at the circus school in Granada (CAU) and co-founded the company Vol'e Temps in 2012, with Albert Moncunill. Her company is touring across Europe, performing in Italy, Portugal, Lithuania, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, Belgium and Ireland.