Join 406Cirque founder Paúl Gomex in a movement laboratory.

Participants explore the fundamentals of object manipulation through techniques drawn from circus arts and physical theater.

In this workshop, participants will have a chance to explore the rehearsal and research techniques being used in 406Cirque's upcoming show Algorithm. No prior experience necessary.

Attendees are encouraged to bring 3 objects of different textures and physical characteristics. Suggested objects include non-breakable household items, such as a collander, a broom, or a laundry basket.

Paúl Gomex, Founder and Artistic Director of 406Cirque

Paúl Gomex is a circus and movement artist, musician, director, educator and musician based in Bozeman, Montana. His work bridges circus, dance, theater, and embodied research, emphasizing ensemble practice, creative risk, and physical intelligence. Gomex has trained and performed across disciplines and contexts—from the European theater festival circuit and the Venice Biennale to international performance work in refugee camps and conflict zones. He holds a Master’s degree in Physical Theatre from the Academy Dimitri, a world-class program internationally recognized for its influence on contemporary physical and circus-based performance. His practice has been shaped through collaborations with artists including David Zambrano and Mary Overlie, among others. He founded 406Cirque to create a long-term home for contemporary circus and movement practice in Bozeman—one rooted in presence, curiosity, and community. His teaching and artistic leadership focus on research, collaboration, and building sustainable cultural infrastructure through performance and training.

406Cirque is a contemporary circus and movement organization based in Bozeman, Montana. We create space for sustained practice, original live performance, and thoughtfully curated experimentation—bringing together circus, dance, theater, music, and embodied research across ages and experience levels.

More than a school or a venue, 406Cirque is a home for movement, live performance, and creative risk. A place where curiosity leads, collaboration is essential, and the work is taken seriously without taking itself too seriously.