After finishing
school, Nadja had the opportunity to tour together with her mother Gerda around
the world, amongst others in Australia, England, Germany and Italy.
Her first solo appearance took place at Circus Atayde in Mexico-City.
In 1989, at the International
Circus festival in Monte-Carlo, Nadja was awarded the "Silver
Clown".
After this important event she performed at several TV-shows and at various
circus programs in Europe.