On day four we began with an initial evaluation of this two year project, partners had chance to feedback on the experiences of their organisations. We were invited to watch a show prepared for us by some of the Mexican Circus students, which was a nice break to our evaluation! Some of the field specialists took the opportunity …
The day began with the second stage of our 1st Encuentro de Esculas Circo del Mundo 2016, where our group and local public were offered presentations from Spain, Australia and Mexico. This was followed by a shared lunch to which press were also invited to disseminate further the results of Suitcase Circus SCREAM so far. What an …
The second day began with the launch of “The first meeting of circus schools from around the world” – the name chosen by Circulatore as the visibility and dissemination event that has been arranged by Circulatore to make our network and achievements more visible and also to share international good practice. The morning was attended by local people, students, …
So everyone arrived during a sunny day and a stormy night and by 10pm we were a complete group. From the hotel we can see the bigtop where are working activities will begin tomorrow. There is a tired feeling of contented enthusiasm. Partners are happy to see each other again, and new partners are already beginning contact making. This looks …
Rafael Jack Sánchez Mc Guirk from Spain presents a method he learned during his mobility project at the National Centre for Circus Arts (London, United Kingdom): While I was doing my mobility in the National Centre for Circus Arts in London I was lucky to participate in a teacher training programme in acrobatics and aerials: For the first two days …
Rafael Jack Sánchez Mc Guirk from Spain tells us about his mobility project with the National Centre for Circus Arts (London, United Kingdom) Hello all of you! My name is Rafael Jack Sánchez Mc Guirk. I’m from a little town called Rota, it’s situated in the south of Spain (Andalucía) and I became interested in Circus when, by the …
Nilton Gutierrez from El Circo del Mundo (Santiago, Chile) presents a method he learned during his mobility project with with Cirkus In Beweging (Leuven, Belgium): Debido al festival en los talleres uno aprendió la forma de organizar, la entrega de información de pequeños métodos pedagógico que son universales pero a la vez muy particulares de cada país y eso para …
Nilton Gutierrez from El Circo del Mundo (Santiago, Chile) tells us about his mobility project with Cirkus In Beweging (Leuven, Belgium). Mi viaje fue muy bueno el primer día que llegue fue director al festival, me presentaron a la gente que participa y a la gente que organiza me presentaron el programa de trabajo del festival, yo me puse a …
Elena Ludwig from Spain presents a method she learned during her mobility project with Tsirkusestuudio Folie (Tallin, Estonia): As my mobility was for taking part and joining the circus camp organized by Tsirkusestuudio Folie during eight days, it is difficult to explain only one method. I will explain how was it organized so the kids had as much as experiences …
Elena Ludwig from Spain tells us about her mobility project with Tsirkusestuudio Folie (Tallin, Estonia). My name is Elena and I come from Spain. I appreciate the opportunity I was given by the Federation of socioeducational circus schools of Spain which gave me the opportunity to participate in this project. Our methodology is based on the socioeducational circus, in order …
Simon Clarke from Australia tells us about his mobility project in the United Kingdom. Outcomes: The overall experience had a profound effect on me. It will influence our direction in relation to our partners NICA and Flying Fruit Fly Circus and my approach to company management and working with young people. In particular, there were new partnerships established …
Lizeth Wolk from Tsirkusestuudio Folie (Estonia) tells us about her mobility project in Spain Im am Lizeth Wolk from Estonia, currently I work as a teacher and a performer in my home country and travel around with different projects and shows. I graduated from a circus school in 2015 in Finland, Lahti and I´ve been teaching kids, adults and dancers for …
Franco Ortiz from El Circo Social del Sur tells us about his mobility project in Spain. In July I made my first mobility project (and experience) in Europe. It was very good I made friends on the plane but could not rest so nervous in Germany to take my flight to Spain and the Germans I spoke in their …
Julio Revolledo from Universidad Mesoamericana (DF, Mexico) tells us about his mobility project in Spain. En el encuentro en Madrid bajo el proyecto de Scream – Suitcase Circus, en mi responsabilidad como director de la Licenciatura en Artes Escénicas Circenses Contemporáneas del estado de Puebla en México, fue muy interesante observar y dar opciones del mejoramiento de nuestras escuelas de …
Jonas Van Soom from Cirkus In Beweging (Leuven, Belgium) presents a method he learned during his mobility project in Argentina: The ‘Method’ I will describe is actually a social circus program that is developed in different countries in South America and is supported by Cirque Du Soleil and the local authorities: The project aims to develop the ‘soft skills’ for …
Jonas Van Soom from Tsirkusestuudio Folie (Estonia) tells us about her mobility project with El Circo Social del Sur (Argentina) Day 1 :Arrival at the airport, A cab driver offered me te get me to BA for 35 euro’s, I took it down to 30 euros which is a bit less as normal. After some rest and a shower I …
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Isabel Van Maele from Cirkus In Beweging (Leuven, Belgium) presents a method she learned during her mobility project in the UK: What was really new for me, was the practice of aerial yoga. I got the chance to join a aerial yoga class. You use a kind of aerial silks, rigged hammock wise, and in different positions you can do …
Isabel Van Maele from Cirkus In Beweging (Leuven, Belgium) tells us about her mobility project in the UK My name is Isabel Van Maele. I live in Belgium and I am 46 years old. I discovered circus during my Physical Education studies at university. Additionaly, I finished a circus trainer programm in Brussels in 1993 and I have been teaching …
Eric Vandooren from Cirkus In Beweging (Leuven, Belgium) tells us about his mobility project in Spain As a teacher “Hand to Hand” and “Acrobatics” at “Circus in Beweging” and as a teacher “Acrobatics” and “Physical education” within the circus school, I was invited to participate in the “Erasmus+ project”. On March the 10th 2016, I took a plane from …
Carolina Osses from El Circo del Mundo (Santiago, Chile) tells us about her mobility project with Tsirkusestuudio Folie (Tallin, Estonia) Desde el 11 hasta el 20 de mayo tuve la oportunidad de estar en Tallin, Estonia, gracias al proyecto Suitcase Circus SCREAM, que favorecía la movilidad profesional en el ámbito del Circo. Mi anfitriona fue Terje Bernadt de Tsirkusestuudio Folie, …
Kate Evans from The National Centre for Circus Arts (London, United Kingdom) presents a method she learned during her mobility project in Spain: Following Rika’s workshops I have learnt about ‘Circomotrics’ a movement philosophy designed around the learning of circus acrobatic moves and play with children. The philosophy was developed with Veronica Sherbourne, a physiotherapist & physical education teacher, and …
Kate Evans from The National Centre for Circus Arts (London, United Kingdom) tells us about her mobility project in Spain I am a teacher at The National Centre of Circus Arts in London, UK. One of my areas is family circus which I have been teaching for a couple of years so wanted to expand my knowledge & teaching practice …
Well I learnt some tricks on aerial silk, it is a discipline I don’t practice at home. But the most useful methods I learnt were about the teaching and the built up of the lesson. It was a bit different then I am used to see or do myself. During the warm up of every lesson the teacher actually took …
Maarja Roolaht from Tsirkusestuudio Folie (Estonia) tells us about her mobility project with El Circo Social del Sur (Argentina) In my project I visited different circus locations in Buenos Aires and as well participated in some of the workshops. During the project there was also happening a circus festival and I had the chance to see some great shows they had …
Paula McKaskill from NICA (the National Institute of Circus Arts) in Australia presents a method she learned during her mobility project in London: Whilst in London I observed a lovely Family Circus class at the NCCA on a Sunday morning where they run a number of classes for families with children from 2-7 years. Parents attend and participate in the class …
Paula McKaskill from NICA (National Institute of Circus Arts) Melbourne Australia tells us about her mobility project with the National Centre for Circus Arts in London (UK) When NICA staff were given the chance to apply for an exchange with the National Centre for Circus Arts in London, I was very excited! It is not every day that you get …
Andrea Ousley from NICA (the National Institute of Circus Arts) in Australia offers some insights from observing a different way of working with the youth performance group at Tsirkusestuudio Folie (Estonia) While visiting Estonia I observed a methodology that inspires a strong creative energy within the performance troupe. This troupe meets several times a week and they participate in a number …
Andrea Ousley from NICA (National Institute of Circus Arts) Melbourne Australia tells us about her mobility project with Circus Studio Folie in Tallinn Estonia My role at NICA is that of Social Circus and Certificate III coordinator. Social Circus is using circus skills in a community cultural context. Since opening our doors in 2001, NICA has been committed to not …
Kaupo Pilder from Tsirkusestuudio Folie (Estonia) presents a new method he’s learned during his mobility project in Belgium: A new Method I learned in Belgium is Parkour technics. Parkour is alternative movement style what takes you from point A to point B. Parkour uses a lot of obstacles on the way as a challenges. It has different exercises as acrobatics but …
Kaupo Pilder from Tsirkusestuudio Folie (Estonia) tells us about his mobility project in Belgium: My name is Kaupo and I am from Circus Studio Folie (Tallinn, Estonia). I am a trainer in Folie. When I first heard of this project, I was really curious to learn more about techniques and methods what other similar organizations are using. I went to …
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