NHLP was initiated by organisations representing contemporary circus in eight countries within the region, with the goal of engaging young project managers and producers to support the growing sector.

The programme envisioned young confident persons who are able to develop into leaders employable by the field and ready to take on tomorrow’s challenges as producers, project managers, tour managers, board members and also able to hold organisational development processes.

NHLP centred on matching 14 young fellows with leading organisations in the region, for mentorship experiences. In addition, the project established sharing platforms (website, digital meetings and activities), where fellows and other participants were able to connect and also produced a handbook for self-evaluating leadership.

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PROJECT PARTNERS
 

​Cirkus Syd (SE), Rigas Cirks (LV), Cirkus Cirkör (SE), CircusInfo Finland (FI), Hringleikur (IS), Upsala Circus (RU), Estonian Contemporary Circus Development Centre (ECCDC), Acting for Climate (NO), DYNAMO (DK).

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Associate partners: 

AFUK (DK), Bærum Kulturhus (NO), Foundation Tartu 2024 (EE), Reykjavik Dance Festival (IS), Institute for X (DK)

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Communication partner: 

Manegen (SE)

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NHLP was supported by: Nordic Culture Point, Nordic Council of Ministries, Stenkrossen, Nordisk Kulturfond, Lunds Kommun