The most important dates of the year!
- The circus classes start in the week of September 22, 2025.
- From April 16 to 19, 2026, MAD Festival brings today’s most exciting circus to Antwerp, and we’re throwing in an even more exciting acrobatics convention. So keep that weekend free!
- During the Pentecost weekend on Sunday, May 24, and Pentecost Monday, May 25, 2026, we will host another Eindshow at SPRK.
- Saturday, May 30, 2026, is the last day of class for the year.
When are there no classes?
There will be NO circus classes on the following dates:
- Fall break: October 27 through November 2, 2025
- Armistice Day: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- Christmas break: December 22, 2025 through January 4, 2026
- Spring break: February 16 to 22, 2026
- Easter break: April 6 to 19, 2026
- Labor Day: Friday, May 1, 2026
- Ascension Day: Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Pentecost Monday: Monday, May 25, 2026 (but there will be a final show!)
School holidays always start on Mondays. This means that there are always circus lessons on the weekend before a school holiday!
The ultimate ECDF Q&A
1. What should I bring to circus class?
Sportswear! Think sweatpants or shorts and a T-shirt. Gymnastics shoes are allowed, but not mandatory. Training barefoot works just as well. Jeans or clothing with zippers and jewelry are not allowed for safety reasons. You may sweat during class, so be sure to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
2. When and where is my class again?
Check your profile in our online registration tool. In the menu under ‘calendar’, you will find an overview of the classes you have registered for. The addresses of our various training halls can be found on our location page.
3. Will there be free training again this year?
Yes! Starting Wednesday, September 24, anyone aged 18 or older who is able and willing to train independently is welcome to join us every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. in our training room at SPRK. ECDF trainer Ben will also be there, providing friendly expertise and expert friendliness. No registration required, just show up…and go!
4. Where can I find forms for health insurance support?
Most health insurance companies offer a partial reimbursement of membership and/or tuition fees. The amount depends on your health insurance company. You can download the documents via your profile in our online registration tool. In the menu under ‘certificates’.
5. Those ECDF shirts and sweaters look great! Can I buy one?
We are planning a new purchase opportunity sometime in the fall. Be sure to keep an eye on our newsletter and/or our social media channels.
AND THEN SOME ADMINISTRATIVE SHIZZLE TO END WITH
- If you have not yet paid (the full tuition and registration fees), we would ask you to do so as soon as possible. 🙏
- ECDF wants to be accessible to everyone. People who are entitled to increased financial assistance can, depending on their situation, reduce their tuition fees to a quarter of the original amount. We are happy to help you with this! An overview of all financial assistance and discounts can be found here.. 🔥
- At the end of the school year, all students under the age of 14 will automatically receive a tax certificate for childcare, which you can claim on your tax return. We will send these tax certificates by email. 📩
- Students with disabilities between the ages of 12 and 18 are also entitled to a tax certificate. You can let us know if your child is eligible for this via info@ecdf.be. ❗
Any questions?
- About the content of lessons? Let Kiki and Ben know via pedagogie@ecdf.be
- About registrations and payments? Let An and Wenke know via info@ecdf.be
