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CRECE 2026: Open call for FEDEC students

CRECE | 24 August - 13 September 2026, Madrid (ESP)

Call for participation

FEDEC is happy to offer its members the possibility to perform at CRECE 2026, led by the Carampa Circus School of Madrid.

They will select 8 to 12 artists from FEDEC schools to create a show together and perform at Teatro Circo Price.

📅 Deadline of the call: June 7, 2026.

The results of this selection will be published by the June 28, 2026. 

Objective of the call

  • This call aims to select 8 to 12 artists (depending on distances and related travel expenses) to create a show together, which could include short forms (acts: 5-8 minutes) or medium-length pieces with multiple artists (10-15 minutes).
  • The process is short but intense, with 10 days of creation leading to several public performances at the Teatro Circo Price in Madrid.
  • Artistic direction will be led this year by Marilén Ribot.

Participants & act requirements

  • Participants must be current students in their final year or recent graduates (2021-2025) of one of FEDEC members.
  • They must be available between the 24th of August and the 13th of September 2026.
  • There are no limits on the character of the pieces; on the contrary, CRECE would like to include the wide variety of textures found in today’s contemporary circus expression.

Programming / Schedule

  • August 24: Arrival in Madrid
  • August 25 - September 9: Work sessions and creation period
  • September 10-12: Shows at CIRCO PRICE
  • September 13: Return home

The festival provides

  • Travel expenses
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Production
  • No performance fee will be paid and the possibility of transporting large apparatus is limited.

Selection process

  • In addition to each candidate’s circus technique, experience and/ or ease with improvisation with text and movement will be valued.

  • There will be a video call meeting with the pre-selected candidates.

  • After the selection, the artistic director will be in contact via video call with the selected candidates.

How to apply

Candidates must apply by sending via email to javierjim@carampa.com before June 7, 2026, providing:

  • A CV and videos of previous acts,
  • The technical requirements,
  • Their contact details,
  • Their circus school (must be member of FEDEC).

More information about previous editions of CRECE: proyectocrececarampa.blogspot.com.es/

If you have any questions regarding the call, please contact Javier Jiménez at javierjim@carampa.com.