Company ATA is a young Flemish company founded in 2025 by artist Iliana Atamaniuk. Over the years, she specialized in aerial hoop, among other disciplines. She studied at FONTYS (ACAPA) and ESAC, graduating in the summer of 2023. In between, she traveled the world to share her vision of the discipline with others. Iliana participated in the START-UP LAB at Ell Circo D’ell Fuego, where she worked on her solo show (H)OOPS. In her work, she combines aerial hoop with stand-up comedy, dance, and music. Company ATA aims to create performances and tour internationally to share its imaginative vision of circus on stage, while also preparing future generations for an artistic career by offering technical and artistic workshops.

Info https://ilianatak.wixsite.com/artist

Hazel wants to see what's there in the New World. Graduated with Magna cum Laude for her MA in Philosophy at Institute of Philosophy at KU Leuven last year, she has a keen interest in the intersection of art and politics. Currently, she is in her second year of a theatre review programme under the guidance of Wouter Hillaert and Kunstenfestivaldesarts and creating her second solo, drawing on her formal training in dance, circus and music.

Info https://hazel-lam.com/

Circumstances, represented by Aurora Nova, is a circus and dance company under the artistic direction of choreographer Piet Van Dycke. Circumstances creates wordless, impactful performances in which dance and circus strengthen one another. The company always works in, for, and with different circumstances: from site-specific to theatre productions, using a wide range of circus disciplines and engaging diverse audiences — from young to old. In everyday moments, they seek balance, trust, and collaboration. As business manager of Circumstances, Jonas Vermeulen works closely with the team to create and present circus for and by everyone, within a variety of ‘circumstances’ — ensuring the business translation of the company’s artistic plans.

Info https://www.circumstances.be/

Info https://rodeboom.be/

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Katrien Debois joined the Frans Brood Productions team in Ghent in March 2025, accompanying several companies including Alexander Vantournhout and Circus Ronaldo. Frans Brood Productions has been dedicated to the international distribution of performances for more than forty years. The focus is on contemporary dance, performance and circus, both in theatre, tent, open-air and at special venues. As a small, passionate team, they derive great satisfaction from a warm, long-term collaboration with artists in which a personal approach is paramount. Both in the contact with the artists and in building a worldwide network with theatres and festivals.

Info www.fransbrood.com

Lies Coppens is director and Circus programmer at Cultural Center De Factorij in Zaventem. She started her career in the arts in Shanghai, China and has been working in the arts and culture sector for 22 years. Since its launch in 2017, De Factorij has always had a fondness for the circus arts. There is a special focus on inclusion, diversity and engagement, both in audience engagement and programming. The highlight is the 2-year circus festival Cirkerie that takes place in a beautiful park. The Factorij also actively cooperates with other cultural centres to tour international companies in Flanders.

Info https://www.ccdefactorij.be/

Circuscentrum is the support and sector organization for the Flemish circus sector. Under the Circus Decree, Circuscentrum fulfills key responsibilities that contribute to the development and support of the sector. Circuscentrum engages in a broad range of activities, from (teacher) training and information sessions on the Circus Decree to promoting artists, preserving circus heritage and participating in international projects. It publishes Circusmagazine and organizes pitch sessions for programmers. As a support center for circus arts, Circuscentrum is dedicated to professionals in the field. As a knowledge hub, it is driven by curiosity; as a platform, it fosters exchange; and as an ambassador, it champions a deeper appreciation of circus. Through collaboration with partners both within and beyond national borders, Circuscentrum strives to promote circus in Flanders and create opportunities for meaningful exchange between professionals across the circus community and other disciplines. It provides a solid foundation upon which the sector can continue to grow. Managing director Noemi De Clercq (left) and international relations & project officer Séverine Van der Stighelen (right) will represent Circuscentrum in the delegation.

Info https://www.circuscentrum.be/nl

The Department Youth, Culture and Media is responsible for the preparation, follow-up and evaluation of Flemish policy on culture, youth and media, and for the follow-up of policy matters that interface with other departments. As a government organisation of the Flemish government, the department is committed to a creative and open Flanders. It wants to anchor culture as the DNA of society, in a way that is accessible to everyone. Within the Department, Séverine Windels works as a policy advisor for the circus arts with government agencies and cultural organisations to develop and implement policies that support the circus sector. This includes developing funding programmes and grants, conducting research and preliminary work for policy papers, reports and presentations to inform policymakers.

Info https://www.vlaanderen.be/cjm/nl/cultuur/circus