Baltic Circus Now is an international contemporary circus showcase featuring artists from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to UK audiences. Through performances, networking and artistic exchange, the project aims to strengthen connections between the Baltic and UK contemporary circus sectors. Programme 16 September – Pitch Session & Reception at Jacksons Lane 16–17 September – How a Spiral Works by Art for Rainy Days (Latvia) at Jacksons Lane 14–15 October – Itch by Teatrona

Last week, the Nordic and Baltic Circus Alliances project partners met for the Module 3 activities. This time we were trying to bridge the mapping done in Module 1 and the circus dreams we have for the future, which we dreamt in Module 2. This time we were warmly hosted by DYNAMO Workspace in Odense! With the caring guidance of the company Urban Goods from Aarhus, we went through different tasks, prompts and directions of thought. This was the beginning of a strategy-building

We are happy to announce the participants of ARTiculate Nordic and Baltic Circus Arts project! During 2026 and 2027, we are organising multiple activities focused on articulation and recognition of artistic circus knowledge emerging in the Nordic and Baltic region. During August, September and November, 4 artists have been chosen to participate in peer-to-peer exchange and residency shadowing. Here is an introduction to these 4 artists! Results of their research will be avai

This August and early September, a few of our members have exciting professional events and workshops that they are inviting us to. Check them out and apply to visit! DYNAMO & BNCN invites for a Masterclass with John-Paul Zaccarini DYNAMO & BNCN offer this Masterclass with the theme: Artistic Articulation Within Circus Arts, organised under the ARTiculate project. Taught and facilitated by John-Paul Zaccarini (Professor of Performing Arts at Stockholm University of the Arts),

For artists! DYNAMO & BNCN offer this Masterclass with the theme: Artistic Articulation Within Circus Arts, organised under the ARTiculate project. With the Masterclass, we deepen the focus on articulation and facilitate a space where artistic methodology within circus arts is at the foreground. The masterclass is a mix of conceptual/theoretical sharing and embodied practice exploration. We envision participants will be activated to reflect on and share their current methodol

Here you will find the current news and an introduction to the current activities from our members! Finnish Youth Circus Association (FI) FYCA this year is also having circus babies in their team! That also means that they are leaning back and just doing procedural things and not taking on extra projects. The closest big event is the Nurtsi festival from the 8th to the 11th, in Oulu and is organised by FYCA, in co-operation with Oulun Tähtisirkus (local youth circus. Nurtsi i

🤸‍♀️Circus trainers of any level and format - we want to hear your voices! 🎯The goal: BNCN pedagogy work group is preparing to develop a new project for circus trainers of the Baltic Nordic region. To do so, this time we want to hear about the realities, challenges, needs and dreams of circus training in our region. ⏰ Deadline: 14th of June 🌐 Find the survey here - https://forms.gle/pCAq4oDu721iHbci8 👏 Want to help, but you are not a trainer at the moment? Share the link

Last week, on the 11th and 12th of May, we met in Cirkus Cirkör for our second meeting of the Nordic and Baltic Circus Alliances project. This time, we focused on circus dreams. Hosted by Cirkus Cirkör and Cirkuscentrum, we spent 2 days dreaming big and dreaming small, dreaming critical and dreaming with care. This time, we were supported by the company Media Evolution, whose lecture and guidance helped us learn more about futurology practices. We tried out multiple Collabor

From 15th to 17th of April 2026, Rīgas cirks was hosting the 3rd edition of the International Conference of Circus Education. This time, with an even bigger ambition, by being connected with the FEDEC network Spring talks. This year, the motto of the conference was Roots & Routes - Pathways in Circus Education, where already existing paths were introduced and new ones developed during the conference days. With closed meetings to discuss the future of professional education de

Last week of March 2026, BNCN members were hosted for their biannual meeting in Estonia. The hosts this time were two members of the network - Circus Folie , with support from Tallinn Fringe . This time, on top of visiting our members and learning more about their work and realities, we "escaped the city" to Koolimäe Creative House , which made our meeting more network-focused, giving space for deeper discussions about the needs of our members, the circus industry in our reg

2026 has been the year of activation and change, and we are happy to announce one of the big ones! For the next three years BNCN host will be DYNAMO in Odense, Denmark , with a supportive co-host, Arts Printing House in Vilnius, Lithuania! We are very much grateful to the previous hosts Teatronas and co-hosts Circle of Arts , whose work and adjusting to change have supported the network during the challenging new times of life after COVID! But now, a little introduction! DY

We are welcoming applicants for artist shadowing and peer-to-peer exchanges within the project ARTiculate Nordic and Baltic Circus Arts ! The project aims to recognise and articulate the artistic circus knowledge emerging in the Nordic & Baltic region. It offers opportunities for circus practitioners to share perspectives on artistic methods, approaches, and values. The project is supported by the Nordic Culture Fund. Who can apply? Circus creators from or based in the Nordic

Our members Bærum Kulturhus are inviting applicants for an OPEN CALL for the National Talent Programme for Contemporary Circus! Dance South-East Norway is delighted to announce our open call for participants for the National Talent Programme for Contemporary Circus . The programme is a direct part of our contemporary circus development, and is supported by Talent Norge and Sparebankstiftelsen DNB . The National Programme for Contemporary Circus is directed at circus maker

BNCN 2026 has begun with an inspiring event! From the 29th to the 30th of February 2026, hosted by our member organisation Cirko with the support of Circus Dance Finland in Helsinki, we had our first physical meeting of the project, Nordic and Baltic Circus Alliances . A beginning of a bigger endeavour - to build a strategy for the circus arts of the Nordic and Baltic region. Nordic and Baltic Circus Alliances is a project which focuses on organisational development of the c

Our members Teatronas are holding their yearly festival Cirkuliacija and invite circus professionals to join for Pro days during the festival! November 13–15th in Vilnius, Cirkuliacija festival invites cultural professionals, artists and contemporary circus enthusiasts to take part in the Professional Days — a program dedicated to meaningful dialogue, professional exchange, and artistic inspiration. The professional program begins on November 13th with the panel discussio

After some time, BNCN members had the opportunity to meet up all together again! In the beginning of October, Hosted by Circle of Arts in Copenhagen, we spent three intensive days of discussion, work groups, decision-making, kick-starting the newest projects, building the foundations of new collaborative ideas and also spending "mind-off-body-on" time. While we spent the most time in the current Circle of Arts space in AFUK, we were also visiting the new Copenhagen Contempor

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BNCN, together with Ørkenfortet, has been awarded a Project Funding Grant by Nordisk Kulturfond for the ARTiculate Nordic & Baltic...