Circus technique residency

A residency program with a focus on circus skills development and a creative approach to technique. Also for performing artists.

ECDF Start-up Labo 2022-2023, Jasper Léonard

At Circushaven, we strongly believe that a focus on circus technical growth and a creative approach to technique benefits the quality of the artistic end product.

Artists and companies can use this residency to prepare for a performance or to further develop and hone their technique.

Are you just looking for a place to train briefly? Then you can also reserve a time slot in our training room.

Training space 

Support within this formula

This formula can vary from 2 days to a week. Within that period, we can provide:

*Where possible, we provide opportunities for artists/companies to share specific techniques, thereby inspiring other performers in Circushaven and the Flemish circus sector.

 

Ell Circo D'ell Fuego, Circus doen, trainingsdag groepsacrobatie voor jongeren, There There Company & fABULEUS

Circustechnical residency #1 There There Company – Yes. No. Attention

Circusmakers Hanna Mampuys & Toon Van Gramberen van THERE THERE Company werken aan een voorstelling gebaseerd op partneracrobatiek (acro-porté) en dans, die gaat over samenwerken, dragen en gedragen worden. They will dock at Circushaven for an open training day and an audition workshop.

Ell Circo D'ell Fuego, Circus boeken, Image, Duo Nu

Circustechnical residency #2 Duo NU – Image

Korneel and Lisa from Duo NU will perform their show ‘Image’ on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at De Roma. They will be rehearsing at the Circushaven for this home match.

Jakkobe Geens, Rebirth

Circustechnical residency #3 Jakobe Geens – Rebirth

Jakobe Geens is working on a performance called ‘Rebirth’ about the different stages of rebirth. She is exploring how she can use circus techniques to depict a moment of absolute disconnection.

Circus maken, Start-up labo, Iliana Atamaniuk, Foto: Jasper Léonard

Circustechnical residency #4 Iliana Atamaniuk (H)oops

During MAD Festival, Iliana will perform her show (H)oops again. She will moor at the Circushaven for a technical rehearsal focusing on rigging.

Cirque Mecanique, De Walvisvaarders

Circustechnical residency #5 Cirque Mechanique – De Walvisvaarders

In August 2026, Cirque Mechanique’s Walvisvaarders (Whalers) will premiere during Theater op de Markt. In the weeks leading up to this premiere, we will provide training and rehearsal space.

Circustechnical residencies 2026

At Circushaven, we offer technical residencies for both creative and performing artists. Selection is based solely on availability and stated need.

Here is a preliminary overview of what is planned for 2026.

Ell Circo D'ell Fuego, circus boeken, More is more, Sien Van Acker, foto: Jasper Léonard

Are you also looking for a place to sharpen your technique?

Let us know what you need and when, and we will explore the possibilities together.

Right away!