Circuscentrum

Circuscentrum is the official link between the Government of Flanders and the circus sector.

Through its activities and projects Circuscentrum aims to turn Flanders into a flourishing circus region, with wide cultural support and the best possible development opportunities.

The activities of Circuscentrum are built around five pillars:

Artistic support

Providing career support to Flemish circus artists – for new emerging talent and established performers alike. The keywords are creation, artistic advice, distribution and promotion.

Pedagogic support

Providing the necessary refresher training for teachers, artists and young artists. Monitor the artistic and educational value of the network of youth circuses.

Documentation centre

Protecting, promoting and honoring Flemish circus heritage. Preserving and providing access to relevant literature and images.

Promotion & communication

Promoting the Flemish circus sector, Flemish circus policy and Circuscentrum itself through various channels. Putting the circus arts higher on the agenda of policy-makers and the media, and raising awareness in other art sectors.

International branding

Positioning the Flemish circus arts as a high-quality brand abroad, and engaging in relevant European networks and projects.

Activities

• Informal courses and workshops:
• Circus arts instructor (with Cirkus in Beweging) (20 days)
• Talented Youth workshops (with ESAC) (10 days)
• Circus Arts teacher trainings (3 days)
• Masterclasses (5 days)

Affiliation

Different European networks and projects:

• European Youth Circus Organisation (EYCO),
• Circostrada,
• CircusNext,
• Unpack the Arts.

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Management

• Director: Noemi De Clerq
• Administrator: Nele Vertriest
• Responsible for pedagogical projects: Peter Smets

Location

Circuscentrum
Dok Noord 4
F 001 9000
Ghent Belgium

Founded in 2007