Training of Trainers

This training of trainers is organised as a part of the CirqueVibe project that brings together circus pedagogy and social work with focus on marginalised youth (18-25 years of age).

It will introduce the principles of circus pedagogy using creativity and playfulness as a tool of empowerment, collaboration and discovery through positive movement experiences.

During the five days of the training you will get an introduction to theoretical concepts of creativity in movement and basic principles of circus pedagogy and its techniques such as juggling, acrobatics or balance.

The participants of the ToT will also be expected to participate in the WP4 activities in their countries by supporting the facilitation of local trainings and workshops with the marginalized/vulnerable youth.

What is CirqueVibe?

CirqueVibe harnesses the power of circus arts to enhance the well-being, social inclusion, and empowerment of marginalized youth across Europe. By combining physical activity, creative expression, and collaborative experiences, the project provides a dynamic platform for personal growth and community engagement.

Hosting organisation

Cirqueon is the biggest youth and social circus organisation inthe Czech Republic. It was established in 2002 and since thenhas acted in support of contemporary circus in the country. 

Apart from the strong pedagogical background, Cirqueon alsosupports professional circus artists, runs a residency centre andorganises two annual festivals, conferences and seminars.

The training in November will be led by Cirqueon´s headteachers Adam Jarchovský and Katka Klusáková who have over15 years of experience in teaching circus teachers nationallyand internationally

Preliminary program I

Monday 16 November

• Getting to know each other
• Introductions to creativity concepts
• Circus Playgrounds (Cirqueon´s pedagogical concept) introduction
• Games Didactics
• Evaluation of the day

Tuesday 17 November

• Circus Playgrounds in different circus skills (Groundacrobatics, pyramids, juggling)
• Game designing
• Evaluation of the day

Preliminary program II 

Wednesday 18 November 

• Creation - designing creative experiences
• Pedagogy of presence
• Evaluation of the day

Thursday 19 November

• Circus Playgrounds in different circus skills (Aerials,balancing techniques)
• Functional juggling and Quat Props
• Evaluation of the day

Friday 20 November

• Wish block - space for going deeper in topics presentedearlier in the week
• Plans for adapting the concept with your target groups
• Collecting comments on the curriculum and ideas forimprovement
• Evaluation of the week

The training is open to:

• youth/social workers, trainers, educators  with prior experience of working with young adults from marginalised/vulnerable groups.

• No prior circus experience is necessary, but you need to be open to trying new things.

• You need to be resident in one of the partner countries of the CirqueVibe project - Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, Slovenia or Spain.

Key info:

📅 November 16-20, 2026, Prague, Czech Republic
✈️ Travelling dates: 15th and 21st.
💸 free of charge, travel and accommodation are covered up to the activity assigned budget, thanks to the support of the Erasmus+ programme. 
📄 Please register here by the 18^th of August 

You can find more information about the travel and the accomodation in the pdf below 👇

Any questions? 

Contact Bara !

CIRQUEON
Bara Adolfova
barbora@cirqueon.cz
+420 608 957 317