European Youth Circus Organisation

European Youth Circus Organisation EYCO exists as a forum and for European cooperation between National Youth Circus Networks to stimul

26/07/2026

A look back at some of the best moments from Circus Connect 2026 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. 🎪

A few weeks ago, our network gathered at the Biblioteca Josefina de la Torre to collaborate, exchange practices, and reflect on the future of the youth circus sector. It was a highly productive time spent strengthening our shared advocacy and European partnerships. 🌍🤝

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thanks to our talented photographer for capturing these memories so well. 📸

Sorin Sirkus
FEDEC
Caravan Circus
Escuela DeCirco Msb Canarias

16/07/2026

The FEDEC has learned with sadness of the passing of Philippe Haenen, former Director of ESAC and one of the first Presidents of the FEDEC.

As Director of ESAC, one of the three founding schools of the FEDEC in 1998, Philippe Haenen contributed to the creation and development of our network.
During his time as President, he worked to strengthen cooperation between circus schools in Europe and played an important role in finding European funding opportunities for the FEDEC.

Thanks to his commitment and efforts, the network was able to build the foundations of the operational grant that supports its activities today.

The FEDEC Board, team and members would like to express their sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Our thoughts are with all those who worked with him and contributed, alongside him, to the development of the FEDEC.



La FEDEC a appris avec tristesse le décès de Philippe Haenen, ancien directeur de l’ESAC et l’un des premiers présidents de la FEDEC.

En tant que directeur de l’ESAC, l’une des trois écoles fondatrices de la FEDEC en 1998, Philippe Haenen a joué un rôle important dans la création et le développement de notre réseau.
Durant sa présidence, il a contribué au renforcement de la coopération européenne dans le domaine de la formation professionnelle aux arts du cirque et a joué un rôle déterminant dans l’identification des opportunités de financement européen pour la FEDEC.
Son engagement et sa détermination ont contribué à poser les bases du soutien opérationnel qui permet aujourd’hui au réseau de poursuivre ses activités.
Le Conseil d’administration, l’équipe et les membres de la FEDEC adressent leurs sincères condoléances à sa famille, ses proches et ses collègues.

Nos pensées accompagnent toutes celles et ceux qui ont travaillé avec lui et contribué, à ses côtés, au développement de la FEDEC.

A look back at our time in Gran Canaria for Circus Connect. 🎪🌴This project was proudly supported by the Las Palmas de Gr...
23/06/2026

A look back at our time in Gran Canaria for Circus Connect. 🎪🌴

This project was proudly supported by the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria candidacy for European Capital of Culture 2031, bringing international circus networks together to collaborate and share practices.

Our sessions took place across two inspiring community venues: Biblioteca Pública Municipal Josefina de la Torre and Local Social La Plaza. These spaces allowed our network to connect deeply with local culture and each other. 🤝

📸 Beautiful images kindly provided by LPGC2031
✨ Photography by Yolanda Melían



Caravan Circus
FEDEC
Federación de Escuelas de Circo Socio Educativo

Juggling Magazine
19/06/2026

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During Circus Connect in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the Circonsenso project was presented to our European network. 🎪On ...
26/05/2026

During Circus Connect in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the Circonsenso project was presented to our European network. 🎪

On May 7 and 8, project coordinators Miguel Manzano Olmos and Federico Cortés introduced the initiative to over 30 attendees, including board members and staff from European Youth Circus Organisation the Caravan Circus, and FEDEC

CIRCONSENSO is an Erasmus+ Capacity Building project focused on professionalizing circus trainer education across Latin America. Coordinated by Federación de Escuelas de Circo Socio Educativo, the project's main goals include:

- Developing a Competency Framework adapted to the Latin American reality, aligned with European standards.

- Implementing quality assurance systems in Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs.

- Seeking institutional recognition to reduce job precariousness and foster social inclusion.

Read the full update and learn more about how this project will be implemented in Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil:
https://www.eyco.org/circonsenso-presented-at-circus-connect-in-las-palmas-de-gran-canaria/

EYCO is the European umbrella of national youth circus organisations in European countries. [email protected] [email protected] +33 (0)1 41 58 22 30 Address: 13 rue Marceau – 93100 Montreuil – France

Sharing updates from Circus Connect 2026 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. 🎪On May 7 and 8, the CIRCONSENSO project was pre...
19/05/2026

Sharing updates from Circus Connect 2026 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. 🎪

On May 7 and 8, the CIRCONSENSO project was presented to board members and staff from three European circus federations: European Youth Circus Organisation, Caravan Circus, and FEDEC .

Project coordinators Miguel Manzano Olmos and Federico Cortés from Federación de Escuelas de Circo Socio Educativo led the presentation, engaging with more than 30 international attendees focused on circus education. This initiative marks an important step in professionalizing circus trainer education and building strategic alliances between European and Latin American networks. 🌍🤝

15/05/2026
14/05/2026

🎪 Looking for space to create your next circus project?
Rīgas cirks Residency Programme is open for applications!

We welcome contemporary circus artists from Lithuania, Estonia and Nordic countries to develop new ideas in a supportive and creative environment in Riga.

💡 Grant + accommodation + technical support
📅 July–August 2026
📩 Deadline: 7 June
👉 [email protected]

🔴More information: https://cirks.lv/en/news/rigas-cirks-residency-program-open-call-for-circus-artists/

Supported by Nordisk kulturkontakt

14/05/2026

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