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This is the podcast channel of Circostrada. Circostrada is the European Network for contemporary circus and outdoor arts. Created in 2003 with the core mission of furthering the development, empowerment and recognition of these fields at European and international levels, over the years the network has become an important anchoring point for its members and a key interlocutor in the dialogue with cultural policy makers across Europe. 

  1. 4d ago

    S2/E3 The Art of Unlearning: Cultural Leadership in a World That Won't Slow Down

    What does the CLIMB leadership program entail?    In this episode we explore Circostrada's program for cultural leaders navigating the complex realities of contemporary circus and outdoor arts organisations.  The first edition, co-organised with Outdoor Arts Italia, brought 15 participants together in Piemonte, northern Italy, for three days of peer exchange, workshops, and reflection. Together with researchers and cultural managers Giuliana Ciancio, Dea Vidovic, and Luisella Carnelli, Maaike discusses what it takes to lead cultural organisations in challenging times — and how leadership can become more fair, sustainable, and inclusive.   The conversation touches on: How CLIMB was designed as a retreat combining theory, peer exchange, and embodied work;Political emotions and how they shape decision-making and collaboration;Feminist leadership, shared leadership, and participatory governance as frameworks for rethinking power;Soft skills, wellbeing, and the paradox of asking the arts to heal society while arts workers struggle with burnout and precarity;The importance of unlearning taken-for-granted practices.  Crossing Voices, a Circostrada podcast, connects European and international perspectives in contemporary circus and outdoor arts. Each episode fosters dialogue on current issues, bringing together diverse voices to inspire change in artistic practice and cultural policy towards a more inclusive and sustainable cultural landscape.   If you would like to know more, please visit circostrada.org Production: Magdeleine Goutierre– Circostrada Interview, edit, and host: Maaike Muis Music: Blue dot sessions

    S2/E3 The Art of Unlearning: Cultural Leadership in a World That Won't Slow Down

  2. Apr 20

    S2/E2: Cultural Roots & Traditions in Contemporary Circus from Taiwan to Sweden

    In this episode, host Maaike Muis explores how circus is shaped by cultural context, tradition, and geography. From traditional techniques passed through generations to contemporary, dance-infused circus forms, the episode examines how diverse cultural conditions influence circus in Sweden and Taiwan. Together with circus artists Amber Gibson Kong (Taiwan) and Karoline Aamås (Sweden), Maaike discusses how artists navigate their roots while developing their own artistic voice. And they speak about the tensions and paradoxes that can arise in that process. The conversation touches on: How circus education differs globally, Circus university DOCH in Stockholm and the NTCPA National Taiwan College of Performing Arts;How training environments shape artistic identity and creative practice;The balance between individual expression and collective creation, and how personal background plays a role in that;How audience codes vary widely: from traditional applause-after-tricks to contemporary theatre-informed responses.The episode reflects on how even within a shared art form, cultural frameworks deeply influence both creation and reception and yet at the same time that circus has the power to link these experiences.  Crossing Voices, a Circostrada podcast, connects European and international perspectives in contemporary circus and outdoor arts. Each episode fosters dialogue on current issues, bringing together diverse voices to inspire change in artistic practice and cultural policy towards a more inclusive and sustainable cultural landscape. If you would like to know more, please visit circostrada.org  Production Magdeleine Goutierre – Circostrada Interview, edit, and host : Maaike Muis Music: blue dot sessions

    S2/E2: Cultural Roots & Traditions in Contemporary Circus from Taiwan to Sweden

  3. Jan 29

    S2/E1: Between Risk and Reality: Freedom of Creation in Public Space

    For the new season of Crossing Voices, host  Maaike Muis  brings together Anna Szepes, theatre maker and facilitator developing community based participatory projects, co-founder of the DePart Collective, and Azadeh Ganjeh, performance artist, researcher, dramaturge, activist, and member of the Rebel-Ist-ha! Collective. Together, they discuss freedom of creation, what it means to be free, and how to foster the right conditions to create. As Azadeh reminds us: "Artistic freedom is not about choosing between given choices. It's about creating choices." And sometimes, those choices mean creating spaces where people can simply be together—silly, goofy, nurturing each other—building the resilience needed for bigger actions later. Crossing Voices – Linking European and international perspectives in contemporary circus and outdoor arts is designed to highlight the voices of key players in the contemporary circus and outdoor arts sectors. This podcast is part of the red-thread followed by Circostrada's new project, CS VOICES. The podcast aims to foster a continuous dialogue on current issues, bringing together diverse perspectives to inspire meaningful change in both the arts and policymaking, thereby contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable cultural landscape. Want to know more? Read the Performing Art’s Coalition report Between Rhetoric and Reality: Cultural Rights, Artistic Freedom, and Democratic Resilience, by Elena Polivtseva.Have a look at ARTCENA’s documentation on Freedom of Creation (in French) Credits Interview, edit, voice-over: Maaike Muis Production: Circostrada- Kinga Kesces & Magdeleine Goutierre Music: Blue dot sessions

    S2/E1: Between Risk and Reality: Freedom of Creation in Public Space

  4. 07/30/2025

    Crossing Voices ep4. Circus Pedagogies: Teaching for the Future

    What does it mean to pass on knowledge—and how can circus arts shape the way we teach, care, and create? In this episode of Crossing Voices, we dive into the world of circus education through the voices of two artists who are reimagining how skills and values are transmitted across generations. Host Maaike Muis brings together Danka Sekulović, based in Serbia and active within the self-organised collective Cirkusfera, and Saar Rombout, a Dutch artist teaching in Stockholm and Rotterdam. Both explore the tensions between traditional and contemporary aesthetics, offering fresh perspectives on what it means to teach in today’s circus landscape. From activist pedagogy to creative rigging, their work challenges conventional models and embraces alternative approaches rooted in care, autonomy, and innovation. Whether navigating political pressure, burnout, or the everyday rituals that sustain community—like sharing coffee—their stories reveal how teaching can be both a technical and deeply human act. Through their practices, we glimpse a future of circus education that is bold, inclusive, and grounded in the lived realities of those who shape it. Interview, edit, VoiceOver: Maaike Muis Production: Kinga Kesces for Circostrada music: Blue dot sessions more info and resources: circostrada.org

    Crossing Voices ep4. Circus Pedagogies: Teaching for the Future

  5. 07/24/2025

    FRESH STREET #5 - FUTURE- Live Radio Replay

    The final day at the Hippodrome of FRESH STREET #5 has begun with a truly special keynote from the legendary Brian Eno who will spark some inspiration in a dynamic and powerful session. After that, a panel of artists and cultural professionals have taken the stage to unpack how artists are responding to today’s and the future’s global and economic challenges. How do creativity and resilience shape artistic practice in uncertain times? The roundtable discussion has united Seraina De Block (BE), Lucia Dubačová (SK) Ed Gillespie (UK), Mimi Lam (HK), Peter John Sabbagha (SA), Michael Sauter (US). This session was facilitated by Julia Von Wild (DE). The Live Radio was hosted by Dorothy Max Prior.

  6. 07/24/2025

    FRESH STREET #5 - PEOPLE - Live Radio Replay

    FRESH STREET #5 continued on its second day at the Hippodrome with a keynote by Vicki Dela Amedume, offering insights into communities and places, from her perspective as an artist. Then, a panel of artists and cultural professionals will come together to share ideas on how inclusive artistic practices can strengthen community connections, elevate a range of voices, and respond creatively to today’s social challenges. The roundtable gathered Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga & Jan Naerts (FR), Luke Horley (BE, FR, UK), Antonia Kuzmanić (HR), Alicia Laguna (ME), Jacqui Mackay (UK), Luis Petit & Prisca Villa (ES). This session was facilitated by Sho Shibata (UK).

  7. 07/24/2025

    FRESH STREET #5 - PLACES - Live Radio Replay

    Welcome to Great Yarmouth! We have started the first day with welcome words from the teams at Out There Arts UK, ARTCENA/ Circostrada, and Arts Council England, kicking off three days of conversations around Place, People, and the Future of outdoor arts. Then, six artists and cultural pros have explored the evolution of outdoor arts, its relationship with places, and its revolutionary spark. Is there a connection between popular entertainment and political art? The roundtable have united Chiva Bons (NL), Alba Colombo Vilarrasa (ES), Eddie Egal (DE), Paka Johnson (UK), Smriti Rajgarhia (IN), Do Verschragen (NL). The session was facilitated by Alexis Nys (FR). The FRESH STREET #5 live radio was hosted by Dorothy Max Prior.

  8. 06/06/2025

    Crossing Voices Ep.3: A Sense of Belonging – Creating Communities Through Placemaking

    What does it mean to belong—and how can art help us get there? In this episode of Crossing Voices, we explore placemaking through the eyes of migrant artists who use outdoor arts to build bridges between communities. Host Maaike Muis brings together Dulce Duca, a Portuguese circus artist based in the UK and featured at the Out There Festival in Great Yarmouth, and Paulina Almeida, a Portugal-based artist involved in the MagiC Carpets platform. Both draw on their own experiences of migration to create projects that centre inclusion, diversity, and shared humanity. From festivals to residencies, their from refugee camps to local café’s their work shows how temporary performances can leave lasting social impact—transforming public spaces into places of connection, care, and collective identity.   Crossing Voices – Linking European and international perspectives in contemporary circus and outdoor arts is designed to highlight the voices of key players in these sectors. This podcast is part of the red thread followed by Circostrada’s new project, CS Voices, fostering ongoing dialogue on pressing issues and inspiring meaningful change in the arts and policymaking for a more inclusive and sustainable cultural landscape. Production: Circostrada – Kinga Kecskes & Maaike Muis Music: Blue Dot Sessions  More info & resources: circostrada.org

    Crossing Voices Ep.3: A Sense of Belonging – Creating Communities Through Placemaking
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This is the podcast channel of Circostrada. Circostrada is the European Network for contemporary circus and outdoor arts. Created in 2003 with the core mission of furthering the development, empowerment and recognition of these fields at European and international levels, over the years the network has become an important anchoring point for its members and a key interlocutor in the dialogue with cultural policy makers across Europe. 

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  • Creator
    Circostrada
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
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