Quick Answer: Uranbileg Angarag is a contortionist who began training at the Mongolian National Circus at age 6 and has performed professionally in circus arts for 23 years around the world.

Uranbileg Angarag, Contortion

Uranbileg Angarag, Contortion: When she was 5 years old, Angarag went to see a circus show, saw a contortion act and loved it so much she pictured herself on stage. Afterwards, her parents took her to audition at the Mongolian National Circus; at age 6, she began training. By 9 years old, she was performing. She has been doing circus for last 23 years, traveling around the world – to places including Russia, Korea, Turkey, Hungary, Indonesia, Japan, throughout Europe, at sea on cruise ships, and more – doing performances, working with many different circuses and entertainment groups such as Cirque du Soleil, MSC Cruises, Ulaanbaatar Circus, Phantasialand Schmidt-Loffelhardt GmbH & Co. KG, and more. Angarag has previously performed for the CAC
during Cirque des Voix in 2023.

At a Glance

Key Facts

  • Angarag first saw a contortion act at age 5 at a circus show and loved it.
  • Her parents took her to audition at the Mongolian National Circus.
  • She began training at age 6 and was performing by age 9.
  • She has done circus for 23 years, traveling to Russia, Korea, Turkey, Hungary, Indonesia, Japan, throughout Europe, and on cruise ships.
  • She has worked with groups including Cirque du Soleil, MSC Cruises, Ulaanbaatar Circus, and Phantasialand Schmidt-Loffelhardt GmbH & Co. KG.
  • She performed for the CAC during Cirque des Voix in 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Uranbileg Angarag get started in contortion?

At age 5 she saw a contortion act at a circus show and loved it so much she pictured herself performing; her parents then took her to audition at the Mongolian National Circus.

At what age did Angarag start training and performing?

She began training at age 6 and was performing by age 9.

How long has Angarag been doing circus work?

She has been doing circus for the last 23 years.

Which circuses or companies has she worked with?

She has worked with Cirque du Soleil, MSC Cruises, Ulaanbaatar Circus, and Phantasialand Schmidt-Loffelhardt GmbH & Co. KG, among others.

Has Angarag performed for the CAC before?

Yes, she previously performed for the CAC during Cirque des Voix in 2023.