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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. <\/p>\n

Ramona Van Nieuwenhove & Si\u00e2n Foster<\/h2>\n
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Photo: Ramona Van Nieuwenhove<\/p>\n

Ramona and Si\u00e2n met at the National Centre for Circus Arts in London<\/a>. Ramona specialized in tightrope walking and continued her studies at the Acad\u00e9mie Fratellini<\/a> in Paris. Si\u00e2n specialized in acrobatic dance and toured Europe with Compagnie Kiai and Compagnie Lamento. <\/p>\n

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Photo: Si\u00e2n Foster<\/p>\n

During the START-UP LABO, they will work together on Nor ni noch<\/em> (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. <\/p>\n

Powered by De Nationale Loterij<\/h2>\n
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Thanks to the players of the National Lottery<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With the ECDF START-UP LABO, Ell Circo D\u2019ell Fuego supports unique, innovative, and recently graduated circus professionals as they take the leap\u2014or somersault\u2014toward a professional career.<\/p>\n

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