Nina Sawant is a circus artist, choreographer, costume designer, and filmmaker in Oakland, California. She has been inspiring audiences for more than 16 years with her evocative performances and imaginative costumes.
While earning a BA in Choreography from the University of South Florida, Nina performed in KaTonga, a Broadway-style musical at Busch Gardens Tampa. There she was introduced to circus arts by fellow cast mate Vitaliy Krymskyi. She went on to tour with Vitaliy and his family in Ukraine, and has since performed across the US and Europe.
Nina is a founding member of The Dahlias, a woman of color led circus ensemble, and performs regularly with Vespertine Circus, Sweet Can Productions, Zaccho Dance Theater, and Misfit Cabaret.