Tilde Björfors is an artist director, choreographer, changemaker, playwright, researcher and innovator, who transcends boundaries in art, organizations, and society. Inspired by the circus mentality, her hallmark is working across borders, making the impossible possible, and transforming risks into opportunities. Her ability to create existential, unexpected, and unique universes has opened new doors for circus as an art form and inspired artists and disciplines.

Her work has been showcased in leading venues worldwide, as well as in places that have not previously encountered art. With a deep commitment to engaging diverse audiences, she ensures that no seat goes empty. Tilde has been a pioneer in developing contemporary circus both artistically and educationally in Northern Europe since 1995. As Swedens first professor in contemporary circus, she has initiated and designed circus schools, educational programs and interdisciplinary research projects, consistently advocating for playfulness, physical intelligence, and embodied knowledge.

As the founder of the Swedish company Cirkus Cirkör, her visionary leadership has nurtured artists and changemakers, inspiring institutions and art centers globally. Tilde’s work is developed through close collaboration with other artists and researchers, extending the reach of creative expression. In 2023, she left Cirkus Cirkör to embark on a new chapter.

Her artistic achievements and commitment to change have earned her several prestigious awards, including the Swedish H.M. The King’s Medal of the 8th Dimension with Blue Ribbon and the Premio Europa per il Teatro Prize for New Theatrical Realities.