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Cirqueon is a Prague-based organisation supporting development of contemporary circus in the Czech Republic. It focuses on artistic creation, circus pedagogy and international cooperation, creating a network of professional artists, educators and the wider public.
In its training centre in Prague, Cirqueon provides space for artistic residencies, rehearsals and professional training as well as circus classes for children, young people and adults. Cirqueon advocates for circus pedagogy and its recognition as a tool for youth development in both formal and non-formal educations.
Its activities also include a specialised library as well as a CIRQUEON CIRCUS PODCAST featuring interviews and reflections from the world of contemporary circus.
Cirqueon is also the organiser of the international contemporary circus festival Cirkopolis and a community festival Nuselské dvorky.
Cirqueon supports creation of artistic projects and young people who chose to pursue a professional career in the field of circus arts through a wide variety of educational and creation-focused (international) programmes and collaborations. Through educational and international projects, Cirqueon supports the creation of new circus works as well as the development of the next generation of circus artists.
Cirqueon – Zahrada N.G.O
Vlastislavova 603/11
Praha 4 – Nusle
Czech Republic