CREAT

FEDEC member since 2024

At CREAT, we emphasize contemporary circus as a multidisciplinary art form, drawing inspiration from dance, theater, contemporary dramaturgy, and new artistic languages.

CREAT. Formación y Creación en Artes Circenses is a center founded in 2020 in the city of Valencia, Spain, by a group of artists and sports trainers, including Pablo Meneu, Eleonora Gronchi, Melina Bemposta, Juan Catalán, and Roseta Plasencia. Having studied and developed their professional careers in the performing arts abroad, they decided to return to their homeland to advance circus arts in both educational and artistic spheres. Recognizing the deficiencies in the pre-pandemic Valencian circus sector, they initiated the CREAC project to develop circus as an artistic discipline, contribute to the professionalization of artists, and foster the growth of the community.

CREAT has the following objectives:

• Provide high-quality training with high level instructors.
• Offer a space specically designed and equipped for circus practice.
• Support and promote the growth of the circus community at both national and international levels, providing a meeting and exchange point for students and professionals.
• Provide a safe and inclusive space for all circus artists

"At CREAT, we emphasize contemporary circus as a multidisciplinary art form, drawing inspiration from dance, theater, contemporary dramaturgy, and new artistic languages. We uphold the values of equality, nondiscrimination, and expressive freedom, fostering an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage in personal research, both technically and scenically, to develop their unique performance style. Our training approach prioritizes the well-being of both body and mind. We are mindful of language and physical interactions, aiming to enhance each individual's abilities without any kind of discrimination. By ensuring physical, psychological, and emotional safety, we empower students to grow in a supportive environment, helping them reach their full potential while maintaining a strong commitment to overall well-being."

Mission

• Develop the technical skills of the students.
• Develop the artistic skills of the students.
• Generate contacts and networks among professionals in the sector at the community, national, and international levels.
• Provide a showcase to facilitate the students' entry into the professional world.
• Offer administrative tools and knowledge for students to develop as independent creators.
• Foster artistic interaction among students with the intention of forming groups or companies.
• Provide a safe training environment where no one feels discriminated against due to gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc.
• Promote values such as solidarity, discipline, perseverance, communication, collaboration, integration, and diversity.
• Build community with other associations and groups in the Benicalap neighborhood where the school is located.
• Create activities and exhibitions for the local community.
• Network and collaborate with other performing arts schools in the city of Valencia.
• Build connections with other schools at the national level by being part of FECCSE, APCCV, CIRCORED, or FEDEC, among others.
• Stay updated on the evolution of dierent circus techniques, new artistic languages, and training programs from other European schools to provide current and high-quality training.

Training offered

CREAT off􀋞ers various lines of work, including 2 training programs following the official school calendar of the Valencian Community:

• Professional Training Program: 3 levels/school years (1.1, 1.2, 2): a 2-3 year course (full-time) for students who wish to dedicate themselves intensively to circus arts to acquire the basic knowledge needed to enter the workforce as artists. The schedule is Monday to Friday, with approximately 35 hours per week, totaling around 1200 hours per year, from October to June. The course includes transversal subjects, and each student specializes in one discipline: Trapeze, Aerial Hoop, Straps, Handstands, Silks, Hand-to-Hand, Chinese Pole, Handstands, Juggling, or Acrodance. As part of the training program, masterclasses are held annually on topics such as nutrition, injury prevention, rigging (safety in aerial circus elements), anatomy, and more. Additionally, we regularly offer weekend and holiday intensives with professionals from various circus disciplines, both nationally and internationally.
• Pre-Professional Program: a 1-year course (part-time) designed for students who wish to prepare for the Professional Training Program or who do not have the time to commit to full-time training. The schedule is Monday to Friday, with 12-15 hours per week, and the course lasts for 8 months.
• Regular Courses: Lifelong learning courses
• Intensive Courses and Masterclasses: For professionals and beginners.
• Retreats, conventions, and professional networking events.
• Occasionally we rent out our facilities for Circus activities and events. 

As part of the full-time and part-time programs, CREAT offers the experience of participating in different types of creative processes, such as collective creations, act development, or small group projects.  Additionally, there are many opportunities to showcase work-in-progress or perform an act in cabarets and various events. In the second year, students create a professional production that participates in dierent festivals as part of the final exit project program.

After finishing the second year, CREAT offers the opportunity to apply for the Annual Production Program. This is an open call for former students to develop a project as an emerging artist company. The show will be created during various residencies throughout the following school year, and the group will receive support from a creative and production team throughout the process, addressing their dierent needs, culminating in a final premiere at various Valencian circus festivals.

Disciplines taught

Cross-Disciplinary Skills:

• Acrobatics
• Handstands
• Dance
• Trampoline
• Physical Conditioning
• Flexibility

Specialization Disciplines:

• Silks
• Straps
• Chinese Pole
• Aerial Hoop
• Acrodance
• Trapeze
• Rope
• Hand-to-Hand
• Hand Balancing.

Theoretical-Practical Subjects:

• Circus History
• Anatomy
• Nutrition
• Injury Prevention
• Presentation Dossier Design
• Video Book Creation

Learn more about this member

Founded in 2020

Management

• General Coordination: Pablo Meneu
• Internal Coordination: Eleonora Gronchi
• Internationalization & Public Relations Coordination: Roseta Plasencia
• Community Management: Melina Bemposta
• Space Management and Marketing: Juan Catalán

Teaching language

English & Spanish

Location

Calle Vicente Canet, 19-21
Valencia, Valencian Community, 46025
Spain

Contact

proyectos@creatcirc.com
+34 665 63 92 95
www.creatcirc.com

Instagram: @creat_circ 
Facebook: creat.circ
Vimeo: creatcirc