Upcoming Youth Circus Project and Exchange Opportunities for GCC Members
We are delighted to announce four exciting project and youth exchange opportunities that our Galway Community Circus members can participate in.
Please find information on the different opportunities below. We are currently gathering information from interested members and will then follow up with full details. Please express your interest by Sunday, 5th March.
Please note that some of these opportunities require a sizable commitment. Projects vary by age and spaces are limited. Where applicable, members must have an Irish or EU passport to participate.
These opportunities are for Galway Community Circus members only. Galway Community Circus members are anyone who is currently enrolled in classes.
Youth Ensemble Show (ages 15-24)
Participants will take part in and perform in a professional circus production. This is an incredible opportunity for training in creative and skill development toward a professional circus performance.
Dates: Various days in March, April, May and June (see below)
For: Galway Community Circus members aged 15 – 24
Spaces available: 10
Participants will be required to be available for the following dates:
Rehearsals (full days): Mar 19, 26, Apr 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, May 20
First show: Performed during Festival of Fools in Belfast, April 29 – May 1, 2023 (weekend trip)
Second show: Performed during Mayhem Youth Circus Festival, May 21, 2023
Evaluation/wrap-up party: June 4, 2023
You can watch a highlight video of our Youth Ensemble performance from 2022 here: Youth Ensemble highlight video
Travel, accommodation and food expenses are covered for the performance in Belfast.
Express your interest by filling out the form below by 5th March, 2023.
Youth Exchange - Italy (ages 18-25)
This is a performing arts youth exchange at the Bus Theater in Napoli, Italy. This exchange has been postponed, but please continue to express your interest. We will communicate new dates to those who expressed interest once we know them.
Dates: April 13-22, 2023 - POSTPONED - new date TBC
For: Galway Community Circus members aged 18-25
Spaces: 7
Travel, accommodation and food expenses are covered.
About the project:
The project "Imaginarium: Step into the Multiverse" aims to promote the exploration of a plurality of worlds, visions and perspectives through art and culture The idea is to create an environment where young people can imagine and experience different realities, expanding their understanding of the world and the people who inhabit it. The multiverse represents an opportunity to overcome prejudices and barriers that limit us and to discover new opportunities and possibilities. The project aims to strengthen relationships with European realities active in the field of performing arts, and to promote cultural participation to encourage young people to discover and value cultural diversity through art and creativity.
The programme will feature creative workshops based on theatre, performing arts, street arts and other specialties.
Express your interest by filling out the form below by 5th March, 2023.
Youth Exchange - Limerick (ages 12-17)
This is an Irish Aerial Dance Youth Exchange Day hosted by the Irish Aerial Creation Centre in Limerick. The day will feature aerial master classes, dinner and a roundtable discussion.
Dates: April 15, 2023
For: Galway Community Circus members aged 12-17
Spaces available: 4
Travel, accommodation and some food expenses are covered.
Express your interest by filling out the form below by 5th March, 2023.
Youth Exchange - Slovenia (ages 13-17)
This is a potential opportunity for an international summer camp youth exchange at Circus Fuskabo in Slovenia. This exchange is dependent on funding being approved and will be finalised in May.
Dates: July 9 – 16, 2023
For: Galway Community Circus members aged 13 – 17
Spaces available: 7
Travel, accommodation and food expenses will be covered.
Express your interest by filling out the form below by 5th March, 2023.