I want to create circus

Ell Circo D'ell Fuego is an open house for young artists.
We provide support them with support on different levels.
So they can find their way in the cultural landscape.
And, above all, so they can do their thing there.

Ell Circo D'ell Fuego, START-UP LABO 2023-2024, Foto: Jasper Léonard

Haven artist

We invite a circus company to join us for a period of two years, during which we offer support and work together to consider substantive topics.

In-depth residency

We provide time and space for thorough artistic research and an extensive creative process.

Ell Circo D'ell Fuego, Techniekvernieuwing, Vliegende trapeze, Jasper Léonard

Creation residency

Shorter, defined periods for artists with a clear vision and concrete ideas who are looking for creative space.

ECDF Start-up Labo 2022-2023, Jasper Léonard

Circus technique residency

A formula with a focus on circus technical precision and/or a creative approach to technique. Also for performing artists.

New residency options starting in 2026

Since January 1, 2026, we have been officially recognized as a workshop! This allows us to continue building our circus haven for artists of all kinds. A vibrant environment where they can moor (again and again). To learn, to create, to connect with each other. So that they can get the best out of themselves every time they pass through.

How are we going to do that? By offering artists the opportunity to grow sustainably in their creative process and take control of their circus careers.

To this end, we have developed several new residency formulas that we will be rolling out in the coming months.

Ell Circo D'ell Fuego is een open huis voor jonge artiesten.

Springplank

A Springplank (springboard) is not what you would call a stable surface.
It serves one very specific purpose: launching Springplank students are 18+ and choose to further their orientation from circus.

 

Find out all about this program

Ell Circo D'ell Fuego, Circus maken, Summer Course Clowning 2025, Foto: Ysabel Jongeneelen

Summer Course Clowning

During an in-depth summer course, beginners and professionals will work together every day for four weeks. They take hold of their sense of humor. They learn to look at each other, give each other feedback, and work together toward an open workout in front of an audience.

Summer Course Clowning
Ell Circo D'ell Fuego, START-UP LABO 2023-2024, Foto: Jasper Léonard

Start-up Lab

A paid internship program for unconventional, innovative & recently graduated circus professionals.

Start-up Lab
trainingsruimte ECDF SPRK

Training room

Artists looking for a place to train in Antwerp are welcome in our training room in SPRK. All they need to do is reserve a spot in advance.

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