🇨🇿 Erasmus+ Training Course in Czechia 🤹 Circus Pedagogy for Wellbeing and Inclusion 🎪

Description

This training of trainers is organized as a part of the CirqueVibe project that brings together circus pedagogy and social work with focus on marginalized youth (18-25 years of age).

The training will introduce the principles of circus pedagogy using creativity and playfulness as a tool of empowerment, collaboration and discovery through positive movement experiences. During the five days of the training you will get an introduction to theoretical concepts of creativity in movement and basic principles of circus pedagogy and its techniques such as juggling, acrobatics or balance.

The training is open to youth/social workers, trainers, educators with prior experience of working with young adults from marginalised/vulnerable groups. No prior circus experience is necessary, but you need to be open to trying new things. You need to be resident in one of the partner countries of the CirqueVibe project - Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, Slovenia or Spain.

The training is free of charge, travel and accommodation are covered up to the activity asigned budget, thanks to the support of the Erasmus+ programme.

The training will be from 16th to 20th inclusive. Travelling dates are 15th and 21st.

The participants of the ToT will also be expected to participate in the WP4 activities in their countries by supporting the facilitation of local trainings and workshops with the marginalized/vulnerable youth.

Contact your local organisation for more details.

Czech Republic - Cirqueon, Barbora Adolfová (barbora@cirqueon.cz)

Greece - ANCE, Paschalia Bora (pbora@ance-hellas.org)

Poland - Logos, Anna Yanyshevska (youthexchange@logos.ngo)

Slovenia - Cirkus La Bulle, Noemie de Pas (cirkuslabulleinfo@gmail.com)

Spain - Defoin, Ohiane Uranga (ohiane.uranga@defoin.es)

Selection criteria

Adequate professional profile (educators/ social workers/ trainers that work with vulnerable youth, circus trainers)

Specific experience working with vulnerable youth

Age 18+ years

Living in project partner countries (Greece, Spain, Czech Republic, Slovenia and Poland)

The training will be in English so good communication skills are required (B2)

The participant’s commitment to the project, during earlier phases (research), and their potential to collaborate in later phases (WP4) will be taken into account

Open mind and energy to try new approaches

Activity details

Activity type

Training Course

Activity dates

15-21 November 2026

Location

Prague, Czech Republic

Application deadline

Application deadline (24h UTC): 1 October 2026

Selection date

15 October 2026

Participants

30

Recommended for

Youth workers, Trainers

Working language

English

Organiser

Costs

Participation fee

There is no participation fee.

Accommodation and food

The training is free of charge. Food and accommodation will be provided by hosting and sending organizations.

Travel reimbursement

Travel costs are covered up to the activity assigned budget, thanks to the support of the Erasmus+ programme.

Looking for participants from

Only applicants from Slovenia can apply. The activity takes place in Prague, Czech Republic.