International Youth and Social Circus Network

Circus Transformation in Action

Based on five years of EU-funded research, working with two universities and eight Caravan members, Circus Trans Formation In Action (CTF) provides ongoing training in social circus. Our trainers take four learning modules at four different international circus schools, joining circus trainers from across the world.

Through exercises, group discussions and the guidebook, they share experiences and learn from some of the most experienced trainers at the hosting schools. The goal is to equip the trainers with confidence, new perspectives and methods for training within the social circus field.

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Research on youth and social circus pedagogy –

An innovative and inclusive education for Europe.

What About Youth (WAY)

The Caravan WAY is a group of 10 young representatives from our member organisations, who are the pioneers and voices of the young communities from accross our network.

Their objectives are to amplify the voices of the young people in their respective communities, and help determine the future direction of the network.

Circus as an Intercultural Encounter

We are thrilled to share the final results of the CIE, an initiative aimed at promoting intercultural dialogue and fostering knowledge and acceptance of diversity in society.

Our efforts focused on developing and disseminating a training program featuring innovative skills and practices essential for effective anti-racism and social inclusion interventions. This program is particularly designed to address the needs of refugee communities, asylum seekers, and new migrant youth, helping to create a more inclusive and understanding society.

OUR Current PROJECTS

What About Youth ? (W.A.Y)

In the photo, clockwise from top left: Paavo Kivimaki – Sorin Sirkus, Luke McFarlane – Circusful, Julien Cottenie – CircusPlaneet, Pauline Ducuroir – Ecole de Cirque de Bruxelles, Dorothea Hofmeisterová - CIRQUEON, Caoimhe O Dochartaigh Barr – Galway Community Circus,...

Circus Transformation Advanced

To read the final report, with all of the findings from the CTF Advanced project, click the photo below!CTF Advanced is a 2.5 year project led by Sorin Sirkus with the objectives to: form a network (both local and European) of youth circuses, social circus trainers,...

European Solidarity Corps

European Solidarity Corps

Caravan has a network of exchange for volunteers within Europe, to support the mobility of young people in circus. By getting involved in the real-life activities of our youth and social circus schools, young people are able to boost their competencies, increase their...

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Caravan Circus

Caravan is an international Youth and Social Circus network that consists of 36 circus schools from across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and America, and advocates for the positive impact of youth and social circus. The network was established in 2008 by 7 European circus schools with a common goal to use social circus as an educational tool and to dedicate this work to groups from disadvantaged backgrounds with specific needs.
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Caravan Circus6 days ago
👻🎃 Boo! The Caravan office is getting into the spirit of Halloween with Ecole de Cirque de Bruxelles! We’re brewing up more than just project plans this week—something spooky is definitely in the air! 🕸️✨ With a few friendly ghosts (and maybe a fundwriting doctor or two), we’re ready to tackle our autumn activities!

Stay spooky, Caravan family! 👻 Keep an eye out for mysterious surprises and hauntingly good news from us. 🍬🎃 #CaravanHalloween #CircusHaunts #StaySpooky
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Caravan Circus1 week ago
A big thank you to Around About Circus for sharing the insightful article from our CTF Advanced researchers, Ilaria, Ian, and Heta! 🌍✨ Their research dives into the impact and progress of social circus and highlights how these transformative practices can foster inclusion and resilience in our worldwide community.

We’re thrilled to see their work reach more people—thank you for helping us spread the word! 🤝📖 #SocialCircus #CTFAdvanced #CommunityBuilding
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Caravan Circus1 week ago
🎪✨ Meet Our Guest Speakers for “How to Build Accessible Youth Circus Schools?” ✨🎪

Mathilde Renson grew up doing Circus as a kid in Cirkus in Beweging, it shaped her in many ways and gave her a bunch of unique experiences. Her circus background and study of social-cultural work came together when she started working for Circus Zonder Handen in 2015, an inclusive circus school in Brussels, where she is now one of the 2 coordinators.

Circus Zonder Handen is a Brussels circus school offering quality circus classes and growth programs. Urban circus is their passion and that of their participants. Circus for everyone – “C’est la base”. They strive to remove as many barriers as possible, opening our program to everyone who wants to join. All are welcome, they treat everyone with respect and believe in everyone's individuality.

🖊 Join us at our free event on 5th November! Sign up by 29.10 to secure your spot – https://forms.gle/BKjK6waQ4b1X9fRBv8

#YouthCircus #Accessibility #InclusiveEducation #CircusForAll #GuestSpeakers #SignUpNow

Email info@caravancircusnetwork.eu
Phone +32 (0)4 92 12 71 71

 

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