European circus association - eca

The European Circus Association (ECA) was established to promote circus arts and culture, thereby protecting this important part of our shared heritage.

The ECA is a non-profit organisation directed by a Board comprising many of Europe’s most famous circus names. 

Important relationships exist with partners in Africa, Oceania, China and North America. Our activities are supported by contributions from our members as well as donations from circus supporters and fans. Activities are planned and carried out by elected Executive Officers of the Board of Directors, supported by a General Manager and a Brussels Representative.

Our Priorities

ECA’s five year plan (until 2010) focuses on five key areas of work:

• Achieving increased state recognition of circus as culture
• Increasing access for artists by simplifying visa and work permit requirements
• Facilitating circus movement through standardisation of technical requirements
• Setting high standards for animal care and presentation
• Ensuring quality education for circus children and aspiring artists.

European Circus Association
c/o Mr. Frans Cuijpers
Europalaan 2
5591CN Heeze
The Netherlands

eca@europeancircus.info
www.europeancircus.info

Phone: + 31 33 455 35 69
Fax: + 31 33 455 35 69

Founded in 2002

President: Urs Pilz
Director: Zsuzsanna Mata

Membership: around 130 circuses, festivals and animal training businesses, based in more that 23 European countries.

Affiliated with Circostrada and European Network for Travellers' Education (ENTE) and Fédération Mondiale du Cirque.