Honorary Guest of the Mongolian Contortion Convention

T.Bud began his circus career at the age of 11 as an acrobat and contortionist with the Mongolian National Circus and has dedicated 36 consecutive years to the art of circus performance. During his tenure at the Mongolian National “ASA” Circus, he not only performed but also assisted in training performers in contortion and balancing acts. Building on this experience, T. Bud founded the X-Rose Contortion and Acrobatic Center, where his students have achieved remarkable success on the international stage, including performances with Cirque du Soleil. His students have earned Grand Prix titles, as well as gold, silver, and bronze medals and numerous trophies at prestigious international circus competitions. In 2025, the X-Rose Contortion Group was awarded the Junior Gold in the “New Generation” category at the 47th Monte Carlo International Circus Festival. In addition to being an accomplished performer, T. Bud is a highly skilled contortion coach and has successfully served as lead and director on numerous acclaimed productions. Since 2017, he has held the positions of Head of the Mongolian Professional Contortionists Association and Vice President of the Mongolian Professional Circus.

October 3rd – Schedule for the First Day of MCC

• 12:00 PM - Rob Dawson, the Executive Director of Juventas Circus School, will welcome participants, teachers, students, and performers of MCC. He will provide an introduction to the history and facilities of Juventas Circus School.

• 1:30 PM - A tour around the city of Minnesota, including visits to historical landmarks such as "Minnehaha," "Spoon and Cherry," and "Mall of America."

• 6:00 PM - A performance showcasing the progress of training at Juventas Circus School, where the students will present a small performance.

Rob Dawson - Executive Director of Circus Juventas School, Minnesota, USA, Member of the Artistic Team of MCC.

Erdenechimeg Haltarhuu - Assistant Director of MCC, Acrobatic and Contortion Coach at Circus Juventas School, Founder and Director of Circus Manduhai and the Mission Manduhai Organization, which works against domestic violence.

T.Bud - Founder of X- Rose Contortion and Acrobatic Center. Head of Mongolian Professional Contortionists Assotiation and Vice President of the Mongolian Professionals Circus.

October 4th – Schedule for the Second Day of MCC

• 09:00 - 09:20 AM - All participants meeting

• 9:30 - 09:50 AM - Ogi - Otgo.W Pre-Warm up "all students and artists who will do work shops" A - Room

• 10:00 - 11:30 AM - Ogi - Otgo.W "Contortion inspired- Deep stretching" A - Room
     Sofia "Strong backbends- intermediate" B - Room
     B.Serchmaa "Advanced contortion" C - Room

• 11:30 - 01:00 PM - Ogi - Otgo.W "Mongolian contortion tricks - techniques- drills" A - Room
     B.Serchmaa "Advanced contortion" B - Room

• 01:00 - 02:00 PM - Break - Lunch

• 02:00 - 04:00 PM - Erdenechimeg- Angelique.J "Tricks: one hand stand, push ups" A - Room
     D. Undarmaa "Contortion- Flexibility- Handstand" B - Room
     Sofia "Contortion practice for the adult body - all levels" C - Room

• 04:00 - 05:30 PM - Anna "Contortion conditioning" A - Room
     D. Undarmaa "Contortion- Flexibility- Handstand" B - Room

• 05:40 - 06:15 PM - "Who can stand on two hands the longest?" Competition

• 06:20 - 08:00 PM - Show-acts rehearsal Main Stage

October 5th – Schedule for the Last Day of MCC

• 09:00 - 09:20 AM - Feedback on yesterday's workshop

• 09:30 - 09:50 AM - Ogi - Otgo.W Pre-warm up "all students and artists who will do work shops" Main Room

• 10:00 - 11:30 AM - Ogi - Otgo.W "Injury prevention & recovery" A - Room
     Sofia "Splits Master Class (all levels)" B - Room
     Erdenechimeg- Angelique.J "Proper training" C - Room
     Undarma.G "Contortion-Flexibility-Handstand" D - Room
     Anna "Beyond the Bend- Mobility for Balance" E - Room

• 11:30 - 01:00 PM - Private classes A, B, C, D, ERoom

• 01:00 - 02:00 PM - Break - Lunch

• 02:30 - 04:00 PM - Dress rehearsal On stage

• 5:00 PM - Opening show On stage

• 07:00 PM - Gala show "Dream" On stage