Circus
Network
Nicaragua
Connecting communities
Unleashing joy
Our Mission
To support community-led circus, dance and yoga schools in Nicaragua to create positive individual, community and social change.
Our Vision
We envision a flourishing Nicaragua, where communities inspire and support children, youth and families to develop to their full potential.
In turn, this expressed potential will further uplift the community, creating a cycle of continuous growth.
Change starts with the individual, supported by the community.
Upcoming & Recent
Activities
Current
Oct-Nov 2023 - ocotal, Leon, Rivas
Pantomime & Juggle workshop series
- 3 Granada based artists will visit 3 different member schools (Ocotal, El Remate and Leon) to conduct 1 or 2-day long workshops
upcoming
upcoming
Nov 2023 - Granada
Costa Rica & German Exchange
- Peer-to-peer intercultural training exchange between Circo Fantastico from Costa Rica, German social circus and CNN
- Workshops over 4 days led by Nicaraguan and Costa Rican artists
upcoming
Dec 2023 - Granada
National social Circus festival
- 4 days of circus workshops, performance and sharing social circus best practices
- 20 participants from each member school
- Collaborative finale performance
Jul 2023 - Granada, Rivas
Peer-to-Peer
Circus Camp
- Training exchange in El Remate, students from Esteli, Granada + Rivas
- Workshops over 4 days with artists from Nicaragua, USA, Mexico and Costa Rica
AUG 2023 - El remate, Rivas
theatre workhsop series
- Series of theatre workshops in El Remate, Rivas led by Nicaraguan movement artist
- 3 workshops in total
- Objective to increase participant convidence and self-awareness
SEPT 2023- Limon 2, Rivas
circus + Dance weekend for women
- Weekend of workshops with 5 member schools at Collectivo Las Lajas
- Aimed at strengthening bonds and corporeal creative capacity of women and girls from the projects
Serving 200+ Children
From Rivas, Granada, Leon, Chinandega, Esteli and Ocotal
Why invest in social circuS?
The communities our member schools work in often lack:
Safe spaces for kids
Affordable arts education
Support to complete school
our network members:
Create safe space for kids within their neighbourhoods
Provide accessible circus, yoga and values education
Support formal schooling education and career progression
Are community-led, with local Nicaraguan leaders and trainers
Inspire non-violence and respect for all people & environment
What We Do
Support existing social circus & yoga schools in Nicaragua with:
- Interconnectedness
- Trainer capacity
- Training space safety & quality
- Volunteer management
- Curriculum development
- Impact measurement
- Program financial sustainability
Jan 2023 - Popoyo, RIVAS
CircAsana Circus with Purpose
- Trainers from Esteli and Granada ran a series of workshop with children + youth in Rivas
- Fundraiser performance and retreat with students and trainers from Granada + Rivas
Previous activities 2023
MAR 2023 - El Remate, RIVAS
School Repair
- Repair of drainage systems at school in El Remate community
- Community provided labour and we provided funding for materials
- Mural painted on retaining wall at following peer-to-peer training camp
Apr 2023 - El remate, Rivas
Peer-to-Peer
Circus Camp
- Peer-to-peer training exchange in El Remate, students from Esteli, Granada + Rivas
- Workshops over 4 days by Nicaraguan, Tunezian, German + Austrian artists
- Community performance finale
Jan 2022 - popoyo, RIVAS
CircAsana Circus with Purpose
- Trainers from Esteli and Granada ran workshop series with children + youth in Rivas
- Fundraiser performance + retreat with students and trainers from Esteli, Granada and Rivas
PREVIOUS activities - 2022
MAY 2022 - Granada
Costa Rica Exchange
- Peer-to-peer intercultural training exchange between Circo Fantastico from Costa Rica and Esteli + Granada circus schools
- Workshops over 4 days led by Nicaraguan and Costa Rican artists
Apr 2022 - Esteli
Jun 2022 -Rivas
Arts Workshop
- Drawing workshop with Esteli-based artist
- Circus games + lessons on VIA Character Strengths
- Students produced drawings that may be used for future fundraising
Jun 2022 - Esteli, esteli
Circus in the Mountains Excursion
- Esteli social circus school (El Nido) took students on a Circus in the Mountains excursion to celebrate Nicaragua Children's Day
Circus Network Nicaragua
Sept 2022 - Granada
Peer-to-Peer
Circus Camp
- Peer-to-peer training exchange in Granada, including students from Esteli, Granada + Rivas
- Workshops over 4 days led by Nicaraguan and visiting artists
Dec 2022 - Esteli, esteli
Peer-to-Peer
Circus Camp
- Training in Esteli, students from Esteli, Granada, Rivas, Leon + Ocotal
- Workshops over 4 days by Nicaraguan, Swiss + El Salvadoiran artists
- 1-day intensive for trainers
Circus
Network
Nicaragua
Get in touch with us.
General Manager
Lester Zeledon
Email Address
antonyzeledon (@) gmail.com
Phone Number
+505 8223 2403