Meet the starters of START-UP LABO #4

With the ECDF START-UP LABO, Ell Circo D’ell Fuego supports unique, innovative, and recently graduated circus professionals as they take the leap—or somersault—toward a professional career.

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Yes! This week, fresh starters arrived at our Circushaven. Young professionals whom we will support for a year. With space to train, explore, and create. But also with coaching and tailored advice. We are delighted to introduce them to you.

Ramona Van Nieuwenhove & Siân Foster

Ell Circo D'ell Fuego, Circus maken, Ramona Van Nieuwenhove

Photo: Ramona Van Nieuwenhove

Ramona and Siân met at the National Centre for Circus Arts in London. Ramona specialized in tightrope walking and continued her studies at the Académie Fratellini in Paris. Siân specialized in acrobatic dance and toured Europe with Compagnie Kiai and Compagnie Lamento.

Ell Circo D'ell Fuego, Circus maken, Siân Foster

Photo: Siân Foster

During the START-UP LABO, they will work together on Nor ni noch (working title), a playful, interactive preschool show that secretly feels a bit like a bedtime story. With a backdrop of giant mushrooms and soft elements, they take their young audience into a dreamy world where balance, curiosity, and caring for one another are central themes. Afterwards, they invite the children to play, do crafts, and help shape the performance.

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Thanks to the players of the National Lottery, young circus professionals can complete a paid internship program that focuses on artistic, physical, and business coaching. With the START-UP LABO, the National Lottery and Ell Circo D’ell Fuego are working together to professionalize the Belgian circus landscape and further position it both nationally and internationally.

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